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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
Feel Safer at Home When You Live Alone
When you live by yourself or you spend hours home alone, the evenings can get a little unnerving. This is especially problematic if you have the bad habit of letting your imagination run wild. Even the smallest creaking sound may send you into a panic. By putting some of these suggestions into practice, you can help yourself feel safer.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Lifehack
3 New Ways to Go Green on a Budget
We’re in a time where our Instagram feeds are teeming with ads for beautifully-designed, less harmful products. All it takes is an excited tap on a few of these posts to realize that you have to have a celebrity income for most of them.
By Alexa Whitney7 years ago in Lifehack
Save More Money with These 10 Epic Lifehacks
If there's anything that I've become incredibly adept at doing, it's saving up extra cash. Though I do love living the high life, I can't really afford to party like a rock star quite yet. So, I have to be pretty good at figuring out what I can afford, how I can afford it, and how I can have a little extra after all is said and done.
By Rowan Marley7 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
New Home Building Tips
It is always exciting to build a brand new construction home! Certainly a procedure this big and expensive includes a large amount of anxiety and stress. Constructing a home doesn’t need to be an intense procedure, though. Entering the procedure with your eyes wide open along with a firm plan can help you save heartache in the process. You are able to help reduce some of the tension of building a new construction house simply by planning ahead. Creating a new home may take a few months or perhaps years.
By Terri Sanor7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Know to Repair or Remove Your Air Conditioner
Over time, an air conditioning system ages and suffers from issues, such as unwanted noise and poor performance. For many homeowners, though, deciding whether to have an AC repair or a replacement is hard to do. If you’re in the same boat as they are, you might want to know which route may be the better one to take. So should you repair or remove your air conditioner? Let’s discuss it in the following.
By Jennifer Grachova7 years ago in Lifehack
