The Frugal Home

October was a fantastic month for prizes, here is what I won. Canderel sweeteners from an Instagram competition. The Birds Eye plates were from a on pack competition.  A garden centre voucher which was won from Hozelock plant a pot pledge competition.  A bundle of Nature's Finest products from an Instagram competition.  Brynmor flapjacks & tote bag for been one of the first 50 people   to comment on their Facebook post.  A selection of Paterson's shortbread was from a photo competition.  A box of goodies from a Londis Instagram competition   to celebrate their 60th birthday. Two tins of Roses & gift bags from an Olivia Burton Instagram competition.  A selection of books from a Jammie Dodgers on pack competition. A goody bag from Brightsun Travel. 

Here is a round up of prizes won in September. Jigsaw from a Mr Kipling on pack competition. Eat Real snacks were from a survey for the first 100 people who completed it. O'Keeffe's products were an Instagram win.  Munchy Seeds bundle was a photo competition win.  Bee mix seed balls were from a Facebook competition.  Family ticket for the splash park was a photo competition win.  Another great month for prizes. 

Here is a round up of the prizes I was lucky enough to win in August.  The Food Doctor pitta breads were from a Facebook win. A £10 Go Ape voucher from an on pack competition with Maynards Bassetts. A Stabilo left handed pencil from a Facebook win. A Lee Kum Lee cook book and bottle of oyster sauce for been one of the first five to message them on Facebook. An amazing win on Instagram, £300 for me and £300 for a friend.  A selection of wax crayons from a win with Colourful Crayations on Instagram. A jigsaw from a Mr Kipling on pack competition.  Four tickets for The Creative Craft Show. Charles Worthington products for been one of the first 150 people  to message them on Facebook. A good first month to getting back in to comping, really happy with the prizes I managed to win. 

Try me free offers are a great way to try new products. Simply buy the item, upload your receipt, sometimes you are required to write a short statement as to why you didn't like the product and your money will be refunded either in to your bank account, PayPal or cheque. Here are the try me free offers for 2019. Click on each link for more information and the terms and conditions. Coldpress almond milk Valid until 31st January 2019. Must be a promotional bottle. http://coldpress.yousay.org/index.asp L'Or ground coffee Valid until 31st March 2019. Has to be a promotional pack with a red sticker. https://www.lortryfree.co.uk/index.php/lornew/register Chicago Town Pizza Kitchen pizza Valid until 17th September 2019. Needs to be a promotional box. https://www.chicagotown.com/pizza-kitchen-money-back-guarantee Branston Beans  Valid until 1st October 2019. Needs to be a promotional tin. https://www.branstonbeansoffer.co.uk/bean-challenge/ ...

As a parent I am always looking at ways to save money and one way to do this is to take advantage of all the amazing freebies available for children. Take a look to see whats out there. To be kept up to date with all the latest freebies then head over to  http://www.wowfreestuff.co.uk/heres-where-to-get-free-stuff-for-your-kids/ Movies Download the Sky VIP app and choose a free buy and keep movie. So not only do you get the movie downloaded to your Sky box, you also get sent the DVD. With a wide and varied selection you are sure to find something to keep the kids entertained. If your a British Gas customer they often run promotions, Sky Movies been one of these where they give away free passes to watch a film on Sky Movies. Now TV offer free passes, just use the code and enjoy all the latest films. Free movies and DVDs perfect for those rainy days or school holidays. Arts & Crafts Going to the shops to get crafting items can eat into the most well pl...