I usually try to avoid the random free shit available on the Internet — much of it is rife with registration forms and hidden fees — but I found a bunch of offers that require little effort from you. And they make good stocking stuffers:
There's a plethora of free 2009 calendars online from a children's-themed Walden calendar for children to a Americans Helping Americans calendar perfect for grandparents.
For the raver in your family: Free glowsticks!
For the child geek: Gmail stickers!
For the vain child: a free photostamp for your Santa letter.
For the saltwater fisherman (or woman) in the family: One free issue of Saltwater Fishing Magazine.
Get a free movie from Redbox (those movie rental kiosks at Wal-Mart) by entering in these codes.
And finally, if your planning on taking the family out to an IMAX flick this month, print out this coupon for free popcorn.
This article appears in Dec 3-9, 2008.