| Most of us would like to get free stuff, but what is | | | | Landing, east of Tallahassee, Florida, on Lake Talquin. |
| really free anymore? Actually, many things, and here | | | | It's a beautiful place, and even has hot showers. Our |
| are a few to get you started. | | | | cost? Zero - and you can stay up to two weeks. |
| You really can get free stuff, but yes, sometimes | | | | There are many free campgrounds scattered around |
| there are strings attached. For example, when we | | | | the country. To find them, buy a Woodall's directory |
| were at universal studios I got a free backpack. The | | | | from any large RV dealer. Camping can be an |
| catch? I spent six minutes filling out a credit card | | | | essentially free vacation if done right, because you |
| application. On the other hand, we ate pretty well on | | | | may spend less than if you stayed home. |
| free sample days at local food stores when we lived | | | | More Ways To Get Free Stuff |
| in Tucson, and there really weren't any strings | | | | Many states give away free road maps. Some also |
| attached, other than the risk of being sold a delicious | | | | give away free legal forms, like statutory wills. Check |
| new food. Check ut the easy freebies that follow. | | | | the state's online sites. |
| Free Entertainment | | | | You can get free dental x-rays at some dental |
| Many libraries carry movies on DVD, and most at | | | | colleges. Be patient, as the students are just learning, |
| least have documentaries. We 've even seen music | | | | but an experienced technician is always with them. |
| videos on DVD in one library. The only cost? The | | | | When done, you'll get the x-rays to take to your |
| time to get a library card. | | | | own dentist, which can save you $30 to $80. Some |
| Want free concerts? Festivals usually have some | | | | schools charge a small fee, but is always less than |
| free musical entertainment. For example, the National | | | | the regular cost. |
| Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan has free | | | | Many utility companies offer free "energy audits." |
| entertainment every night during the week-long | | | | They'll come to your home and find the places where |
| festival, including many recognizable bands and | | | | you are wasting energy. Some even han out free |
| (often) a Beatles tribute band. Go to Google and | | | | kits for caulking windows and weather-stripping |
| type in "festival" and the name of towns around you | | | | doors. call and ask. |
| to find these freebies. | | | | Want free, confidential business advice from a |
| Free Vacations | | | | business expert? Go to the website of "SCORE" |
| In Hawaii, Costa Rica or Colorado, someone is just | | | | (Service Corps of Retired Executives). These are |
| waiting for you to come and stay in their house while | | | | successful business executives who volunteer time to |
| they are away. You may have to water the plants, | | | | help others in business. |
| and even get the mail for them, but you get to stay | | | | Some restaurants will give you a free dinner on your |
| in a beautiful home in a sunny place. Sometimes you | | | | birthday. Others give a free birthday cake. Bars will |
| even get paid for these vacations. The only catch is | | | | often buy your first drink for you if it's your birthday. |
| that to find these opportunities, you may have to | | | | How do you find the ones that do this? The way |
| subscribe to one of the newsletters that list them. | | | | you always discover how to get free stuff - just |
| We camped for ten days in our van, at Williams | | | | ask. |