Talk and Act
The saying, “It’s better to give than to receive” has never really made sense. In a world and environment where consumerism is king, it’s difficult to avoid that mentality and so when someone mentions this saying, it doesn’t take on too much meaning. That is, until now. In recent times it has become evident to me that giving rather than receiving provides much more joy and contentment than always receiving. Having being blessed with some spare income through my website, I have been able to support friends who have gone on mission trips, being able to purchase ad hoc gifts for friends to encourage them, help others in need, sponsor children through World Vision and much much more.
In fact I have realized that this desire to give also stems from the whole idea of my website which specializes in free stuff. By spending lots of time everyday collating the best freebies for readers to enjoy is in fact a way to give or serve one could say. Readers are able to take advantage of offers that will benefit them and in a large number of cases save them money. I have received many comments over the website which have been positive on the design and layout and also the quality of free stuff that is being offered.
One might ask why would anyone give away free stuff? Well the answer to that ultimately doesn’t have the same intention that I would. It’s not so companies can feel better about themselves or because they think it’s better to give than to receive. Companies give away samples of their products and services as a marketing tool to bring more consumers over their products and services. And yes I think it mutually benefits both parties. So it’s definitely a win-win situation.
In the end though, whilst the customer might think they are receiving something for free, there is no such thing as a “free lunch”. The cost of manufacturing and distributing free stuff has been factored into the retail price of these services and goods. If you received the freebies online, then at the very least you would have had to have submitted your email address which they will use to email offers and specials to get you to use their product or services.
So as you can see really, there is no such thing as a free stuff in the true sense of the word. There is always a cost involved.
However that shouldn’t stop you from visiting online freebie sites like FreeStuff4Free.com or Shop4Freebies.com to get your online fix. If you enjoy receiving samples and the like, then by all means continue to apply and receive them. Just understand that there is truly no such thing as freebies.
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Posted in Uncategorized · June 12th, 2010 · Comments (0)
There is no feeling that brings better joy to mothers than the feeling of being pregnant and becoming a parent. The knowledge that there is life growing inside of you is a privileged feeling to look forward to. Life in all its fullness is something that should be appreciated and not taken for granted.
However with this excitement will probably come a little apprehension as the cost of raising a young one is somewhat astronomically high. The companies that manufacture products that target babies and toddler know that parents will be willing to fork out top dollar for their child and as such, they exploit this situation. But there is good news with this. You do not necessarily have to spend countless hours shopping in all the baby dedicated stores paying top dollar looking uneducated. There are ways to save money and lots of time so that you can spend the quality time with your child instead of rushing around.
With almost everybody having access to the web, the first thing you should do is visit all the major manufacturer’s websites. This will give you a firm understanding and awareness of the vast range of products and their functionality. The next piece of advice is to look for baby blogs or forums where other mothers congregate and share their experiences and feelings. From here you will get a feel for what products have been reviewed well and are value for money so that you do not waste your money unnecessarily.
Next getting free baby samples is a great way to test out products which will be used by your baby. At the same time, it will help you save tons of money in the long run. Now that you are armed with the right information and you know which products you prefer, trialing free baby samples of these brands will give you that definitive knowledge on whether you want to use that brand or product line.
To get these baby samples, the Internet is the best place for this. Again head back to the major manufacturer’s sites and have a look around. They will often offer free samples of their products for the very reason that we mentioned earlier. They want your business and will do anything to get it. You can also contact baby companies to get more information. There’s no harm in asking since this way you’ll be well-informed about promos and special deals the organization can give.
There are websites like FreeStuff4Free.com that specialize in bringing readers the best free stuff and have sections that are dedicated to baby freebies. You can visit sites like this or FreeGifts4Kids.com for other ad-hoc freebies that you may find useful for your child.
And remember you have saved yourself a whole heap of time and money and basically done all this in the comfort and security of your home!
Tags: cheabies, Coupons, Free Samples, Free Stuff, Freebies
Posted in New Baby · May 18th, 2010 · Comments (0)