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How I Got a Bunch of Free Stuff Writing for Companies
There is a lot of power in giving a company your feedback—be it positive or negative. I've learned this through the years, but it wasn't until this year that I went pretty hard at it. You may have heard of the Flattery Project or the 39 Dollar Experiment. Either way, my best bet is that you're trying to save money.A few years ago, the show Extreme Couponing blew up. A lot of people had doubts and concerns and while I don't feel that Extreme Couponing really shows how realistic couponing is, it can still save you a lot of money. So, I started with Dawn. I got a few dollar off coupons, coupons for Lay's as well and walked out of a Dollar Tree (yes, they accept coupons!) only paying $0.06 for everything. On top of that, I'm not from a well to do family, but I know that there are people who need help even more than us—and animals. I ended up receiving Purina coupons and being able to use them to donate to our local shelter. You find the best deal in your area and apply the coupons. I get a lot from coupons.com, but a lot of the holy grail (free item coupons) come from giving feedback to companies. I've gotten two free VIP ones from So Delicious, along with Tofutti also giving me one VIP coupon, on top of several high value ones. Another favorite was Chobani yogurt and not only for the savings, but they truly put thought into the hand written card that came with the coupons.On top of that, I'd also written Wiley Wallaby and they told me they'd send samples instead of coupons. SAMPLES. They weren't SAMPLES, they were FULL SIZED BAGS! Five of them! All in all, I'd say it's worth it to write companies but I'd also say to remember to BE HONEST. Some companies will offer stuff even if you aren't complimenting, but a complaint has to be an honest complaint. The thing is, companies love to hear what a good job they're doing when they're working hard and most days they're filled with complaints.Oh, yeah! If you're a parent with a kid who loves Go-Go SqueeZ, they sent us some coupons along with temporary tattoos for the kids! If you're an expecting mother, a lot of companies like Gerber, Similac and others send high value coupons to you as well.
By Candi Hernandez7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Spruce Up Your Bedroom’s Interior Design
Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It’s where you to go retreat from a stressful day. And it’s quite possibly the most special room in your house, so it would make sense to surround yourself by colors, fabrics, and decor that make you feel calm, cozy, and comforted.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Lifehack
DIY & Woodworking Hacks for Compound Miter Saws
Designing new things with wood and making common household furniture on your own is a common and quite exciting way of spending some leisure time. If you are a DIYer, you will probably have your own workplace in your garage or your backyard. If you try to recall your starting days as a DIYer, you will understand the long journey you had to go through in order to become a DIYer that you are today. The numerous tools you have to use to give shape to your projects can often prove to be difficult to use. This is especially true when you are new as a DIYer. Thus getting some knowledge from Miter Saw Buzz about the various equipment and understanding some tips and tricks of woodworking can often prove to be rather useful for you.
By Patty McDaniels7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Stay Organized
Having a clear mind and a clear space allows you to think and act with a purpose. -Unknown Making a List Making a "to-do" list for the day may seem too simple, but it's the most effective way to start your day off right. Every morning or even before bed, I'll make a list of what I need to do that day or the day before so I can stay on top of what I need to do. You can make a long or short list of what you want to do for the day. If you're new I would recommend staring off with a small list so you don't get too overwhelmed, all at once. A to-do list is a great way to accomplish what you need to do and stay organized.
By Kayla Triplett7 years ago in Lifehack
Firefighters and Hidden Dangers
We've all seen and heard the fire engine roaring through the intersection, on the way to an emergency. We take it for granted, that someone will always be willing to sacrifice themselves to save the people and things that are important to us. There are things that we do every day in our homes and at our places of employment that further endanger the men and women that have taken it upon themselves to ensure our safety. Until I married a firefighter, I didn't really pay attention to all the hazards we create in our home.
By Phoenixx Fyre Dean7 years ago in Lifehack
5 Ways to Reuse Mint Tins
I love buying mints, especially in tins. It feels so fancy. But then a problem arises. Do I throw away the tin or not? It feels like a shame to just throw it away for various reasons. For one, it feels wasteful and is pretty wasteful. For another, they sometimes come in cool designs. Of course, you don't want a pile of tins sitting around, becoming unnecessary clutter. For that reason, I compiled a list of a few ideas on how to reuse these tins.
By Celestial Bard7 years ago in Lifehack
Thirty Ways to Use Florida Water
Spiritual waters, or eaux in French perfumery, are solutions of fragrant essential oils combined with distilled water and some degree of perfumer’s alcohol or grain alcohol, with or without the addition of other fragrant substances. Often they are charged with odorous principles of flowers (i.e. Eau de Rose). They originated in the South of France or Italy, and were transported to New Orleans with the earliest perfumers. By far, the most popular of spiritual waters in the various magickal traditions is Florida water. Florida water is the American answer to Eau de Cologne, or Cologne Water. Originally valued as a unisex cologne, Florida water was preferable to other, stronger smelling perfumes. It was used in copious amounts in barbershops as aftershave and cologne. Florida water shares the same citrus base as Cologne water, but has the addition of sweet orange (rather than the lemon and neroli of the original Cologne Water), and adds spicy notes, including lavender and clove. According to the current trademark holders, Lanman & Kemp Barclay, Florida Water was introduced by the New York City perfumer (and founder of the original company) Robert Murray in 1808. The company states that their product, now sold under the Murray & Lanman brand, still uses the original 1808 formula, and that the current label is also a slightly modified version of the 1808 original.
By Denise Alvarado7 years ago in Lifehack
6 Ways You Can Help the Environment Daily
I am in no way an expert on the environment, but apparently mankind is giving her a really hard time. I often feel pretty helpless, watching a polar bear bobbing around on a melting piece of ice on Frozen Planet. I get a pang of guilt when I see a picture of a turtle caught in plastic on my Twitter feed. But there's actually so much we can do to help the environment by making small changes in our daily lives. For those who can relate, I've made a little list for you.
By Katie Gaster7 years ago in Lifehack
