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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
10+ online freebies that you'll actually want (plus tips and tricks for online freebies)
Online freebies: they always seem like a scam and if not probably not worth your time right. Well, sometimes they can be but if you know where to go they can be worth your time.
But first a few tips on getting freebies:
-start by making a new e-mail specifically for giving to the companies. That way your actual e-mail wont get blasted with spam.
-never give away your credit card info or SSN if it's really a free sample they won't need any of that info
-if your leery about something don't sign up for it. Your information is a valuable thing.
- If you don't know where to get started go to some well known freebie websites. http://www.thatfreebiesite.com/ is a great one to check out.
So after searching the internet I found some really great freebies to get you started.
The first is one that lasts for a year. Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine is great for project ideas, color combinations and quick fixes. It's not just a big catalog. Sign up for it here!
Next are some coupons. One is for a free mini bon from Cinnabon and apparently they'll send you another special offer on your birthday as well. The next is for a free coffee at Dunkin Doughnuts. Lastly is one for a free Arby's roast beef sandwich with the purchase of an soft drink.
But first a few tips on getting freebies:
-start by making a new e-mail specifically for giving to the companies. That way your actual e-mail wont get blasted with spam.
-never give away your credit card info or SSN if it's really a free sample they won't need any of that info
-if your leery about something don't sign up for it. Your information is a valuable thing.
- If you don't know where to get started go to some well known freebie websites. http://www.thatfreebiesite.com/ is a great one to check out.
So after searching the internet I found some really great freebies to get you started.
The first is one that lasts for a year. Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine is great for project ideas, color combinations and quick fixes. It's not just a big catalog. Sign up for it here!
Next are some coupons. One is for a free mini bon from Cinnabon and apparently they'll send you another special offer on your birthday as well. The next is for a free coffee at Dunkin Doughnuts. Lastly is one for a free Arby's roast beef sandwich with the purchase of an soft drink.
Beauty and health care product companies always have freebies on the net. Miss Jessie's has some really cool samples of hair care products. You get to pick up to three for free! Another is U by Kotex they are giving away free bracelets for there gen. Know Campaign check it out
For all of you crafters out there here are a few samples to help with that. One if for a free tube of acrylic paint click here. The other is for free wallpaper samples. It's cool because you can choose the color and style of multiple samples. For the wallpaper samples click here.
How about a movie night. Netflix is giving away a one night free movie rental here!
Or a free sample of vita-squeeze here!
Last but not least, my personal favorite from Pink Dog bakery. They will send you two free doggy cupcakes. Click Here!
Buffalo Cauliflower
I am officially in love with cauliflower! It offers such a great alternative to higher calorie foods. I had to try it out in a recipe and it works great. So I decided on buffalo cauliflower. One cup is about 120 calories, just 2 weight watcher points, and its super simple to make.
Here's what'cha need:
-1 1/2 cups water
-1 cup flour
-2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
-6cups cauliflower
-3/4 cups Hot Sauce
-1 tbsp melted butter
Start of by pre-heating your oven to 450. Then mix the water, flour, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir until smooth then add the cauliflower. You can coat each individual piece if you'd like but my method saved a lot of time. Keep stirring it around until all of the cauliflower is evenly coated. Then Spread it out onto a lightly buttered pan. Hint: if you want the clean up to be easy just line the pan with parchment paper. The pop in the oven for 25-35 min or until the cauliflower starts to turn a golden brown color. While they are cooking mix together your hot sauce and butter. When the cauliflower is done use a pastry brush to spread the buffalo sauce all over your cauliflower. The more the merrier if you like spicy. Then cook for an additional 5-10 min. The are best served with ranch. ENJOY
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