I may never buy soap again

You know how some folks brag about how much they spent on a car, an engagement ring, a kid from Cambodia if you are a celeb like Angelina Jolie?

I am the polar opposite. More than once I have looked into my boyfriend's glazed over eyes as I gushed on and on about a bargain I scored in a shop or online.

Well luckily for him, I have you to share the wealth with (literally!)

I recently signed up for a number of freebies and they started rolling in today! WooHoo! I never have to buy soap again.

First up is Procter & Gamble.

I scored samples of Prilosec OTC, Colgate and Snuggle Fabric Softener from P&G. Spend a few minutes surfing around their goodies and sign up for things you really use. It only takes a few minutes and the sampler pack comes with coupons for some of your favorite products.

An advertising banner on Walmart.com led me to free Dove soap samples.

Keep your eyes peeled for freebies and check back here. I will keep you posted as the goodies roll in.

New favorite: Cougar Town

ABC actually brought the funny Wednesday night.

I was okay with 'Modern Family,' a new series revolving around a family patriarch with a new wife and child, his grown daughter with angst about her teen dating, and his grown son who recently adopted a Vietnamese girl with his overly dramatic boyfriend.

Since I made it through 'Modern Family' without switching over to another network, I stuck around to check out 'Cougar Town' staring Courtney Cox at 8:30.

Cox was phenomenal and looked great. Check it out for yourself:

Favorite of the Week: Dan Brown

It's no "Harry Potter" or "Twilight", but one of the most anticipated literary works of the year is coming out tomorrow.

Let us all rejoice in unison now!

Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" - his first novel since "The Da Vinci Code" - brings professor Robert Langdon home to America on a 12-hour thrill search through the streets of Washington D.C.

Get yours at Barnes & Noble or Books-a-Million for around $18 hardback tomorrow.

FAVORITE OF THE WEEK: Corona Light

I like a night out with the gang as much as any girl.
I also like to watch my calories.

My two favorite calorie-friendly beers to take to backyard barbecues are Corona Light and Michelob Ultra.

One bottle of Corona Light contains 105 calories; the regular Corona Extra is 148.

The Ultra is even lighter, weighing in at 96 calories per bottle.

While I enjoy both, the Corona Light takes the favorite cake because it tastes just like Corona Extra. A little salt and a wedge of lime is all you need for a great drink.

So go ahead, save those beer calories so you can splurge on the hot dog.