Saturday, October 26, 2013

Samples, Freebies, Subscriptions...Oh, My!


O.K... So anyone who searches for hours, upon hours, online scouring for the latest deals has a problem whether they realize it or not.

Searching for the latest bargain is a skill and has driven many women to scout for their next shopping rush (the feeling that you have done well with your purchase or got the last one...lol). I must admit, I am naturally competitive and later found that this simple variable made me an extremist when it comes to shopping.



What Are My Shopping Habits?


  Well, let’s see....

  1. Freebie searches; such as, checking websites for the latest and greatest. In over a decade, I was able to develop a list of Sample and Freebie sites that I found have never let me down; which I will share throughout my postings. 

  2.  The hunt for coupons- Websites hardly ever mail coupons anymore. A majority tend to want to make you print them. I have found both sites can be helpful in a crunch and have developed a variety of ways to keep you from forgetting to use these valuable pieces of money saving paper.

  3.  Clearance/Wholesale websites - I love NEW clothing and shoes. They can be name brand, designer, or no name Asian wear. I have compiled the many great cheap and effective websites that allow me to look Fab but not break my many fugal attempts to budget my spending.

  4. Sample Boxes - The newest and greatest deal I have found. After exploring the thrills of mailed samples, I found that if you just paid a small sum, then samples could last and keep you from spending money on products you won't fully use all the way. I always find myself wasting so many products; always wanting the latest and greatest promise to health and beauty tactics. You will see the pro's and con's of the many products sent in these boxes and what i consider to be my favorite/worthy monthly subscriptions.
  5. Last but not least... Sweepstakes and Giveaways- Having the thrill for gambling in my blood, but lack of funding for that habit atught me took look elsewhere for my thrill of winning. Online Sweepstakes and Giveaways are everywhere, but some just want your info and others were never announcing winners of the proposed prizes. So I decided to invest time and energy into finding reputable sites that honor prizes and that are not just a waste of time. Keep in mind... entering your information into every little field is painfully boring and timely, so it is not for the weak ;)
Although I love all of these items, we will explore my new favorite.... Subscription Boxes and examine several popular Boxes and the November contents (my Birthday Month)! Birchbox Sample Society Beautybox5 Totalbeauty Julep Maven and more.