Frugal Simplicity

One of THE most fun things I like to do is to get freebies. And even though I absolutely love getting just about any kind of free product sample, from snacks to household items to clothes to pet care to home business supplies, the free samples of products I most love to get are the big ones!

I’m talking the good stuff here, not just samples of tampons and shampoo and coffee, but things I wouldn’t normally buy for myself often, if at all… like a $169 value Sonicare electric toothbrush system, more bestselling books than I can even count, a brand new FAST desktop computer, software, and more.

How do I get these things? I offer to do reviews on the products, giving my honest opinion of the product and/or service. I let others know exactly what I think (isn’t that fun LOL) and I keep whatever is sent to me. Sometimes I choose what I want, sometimes I get whatever is sent to me. It’s always fun though and almost always something I can use.

So, while getting the usual freebies ad free offers of product samples is always awesome, it’s an even more awesome day when the BIG goodies show up at your home, free for you to keep, just for doing a review or survey on what you honestly think about the product.

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27th December 2007

Money Saving Tips for Spending Less on Food

Thinking of cutting down your expenses on food? Then you should read the following tips. They will surely help you on reducing your food expenses. They are by no means comprehensive but they will be very useful.

For coffee drinkers
It is a good idea to re-use the grounded coffee once. Using coffee grounds two times or more will not greatly affect the taste of the coffee. It is highly encouraged to do this using a filter that is permanent and avoid the paper variety. Keep the grounds refrigerated until using it the following day.

For bread lovers
Grocery stores sell bread that was made the day before at a much lower price. There is nothing wrong with eating bread that was made the day before since it still is good to eat. If you have a lot of space in your refrigerator, store a lot for bigger savings. If you will eat the bread, you can defrost it using your microwave oven. Re-heat it every 30 seconds to prevent the edges of the bread from getting too hard.

When buying from the grocery store
Before going to the grocery, you should have already made a list of all the things that you really need. Prioritize basic goods and avoid buying things that you do not really need. Observe the prices indicated on the displays. Remember, branded products cost considerably more than store brands. It is also a good idea to keep the receipt of your previous trip to the grocery and make it as a basis for your purchases on your next trip. To have higher savings, buy more of the product. You can always store it in your refrigerator or in the house to minimize your trips to the grocery store.

When eating out
If you are going to eat in a pricey restaurant, the best time for you to go there would be during lunch. Food during lunch usually costs less and this will be to your advantage. When staying at the hotel on your trips, it is a good idea to check if they also include breakfast in your total room charge. You should also find out where the locals eat. Chances are, they will eat where the food is great and the price is even better. When going around, carry with you some snacks. A chocolate bar, chips, and cookies will go a long way while strolling around.

Eating cheaply does not necessarily mean eating bad food. Look around and you will be suprised at the options you can choose from. Take time and consider your choices so that you will not only eat a lot but save some money also.