Many sites provide freebies. And, with the recession hurting sales, many businesses are doling out even more free goods to tempt people into buying their products. If you’re a frugal shopper, this is very good news!

Here are a few of our favorite sites that will save you money at restaurants, on product samples, and even lawyers.

Freebie Sites
Birthdays are a joyous occasion where the biggest worry should be deciding how to cut the cake. That is why FreeBirthdayTreats.com is such a great resource - it shows what restaurants give free or discounted meals and services to people on their birthdays. Basically, you can evaluate the offers, pick your favorite and then decide how to cut that cake.

Have kids? Then you know how pricey meals at restaurants can be. Luckily, the site Kidsmealdeals.com lists local restaurants where kids eat free. Most restaurants require the purchase of an adult entrée but, the upshot is that you get to dine out, your kid eats for free and there’s no cleanup.

If you need free and confidential legal advice, look no further than Avvo.com. The huge range of legal advice available on the site allows you access to the opinions of professional lawyers on just about any legal question you may have. Plus, if your question isn’t listed, you can submit it to have it answered directly.

FreeCoupons is a pretty self-explanatory site. It’s full of coupons, neatly arranged by category, all free to download and print. You can see each coupon’s expiration date, which will help you determine if time is of the essence.

As more individuals embrace frugal lifestyles, they’re showing others just how easy it is to get free items. On HeyItsFree.com, bargain hunters list free product samples on a wide variety of items - everything from human rights bumper stickers to lip gloss to granola bars. To ensure quality, the site’s founder tests and reviews each of the samples.

What are some of your favorite freebie sites?