Not everything needs to cost money, a little known secret that can be incredibly beneficial in today’s economic climate. With a little effort, you can find many ways to reduce your household outgoings by searching for free items, both online and in local newspapers and magazines. Websites abound where you can find online voucher codes and product samples, but what some people don’t realise is that your social life can also benefit, and we’ve got some tips to show you how.
Music lovers not already on Spotify should head over there quick smart, where you can listen to music for free online so long as you don’t mind a lot of adverts. Last.fm will let you create playlists and recommend music based on your previous listening, also all for free. But don’t stop there; if you’re a festival lover there are ways to attend for free so long as you don’t mind doing a bit of work while you’re there. Stewarding is one of the easiest ways to get a free ticket, but is highly competitive so be sure you contact the festival early to ask about possible opportunities.
If you’re more of a couch potato, then free telly will probably be more your thing. If you’re reading this article it’s a safe bet to assume that you have internet access; almost all large broadcasters will have players accessible via their websites that allow you to watch episodes of television they have broadcast online.
Or maybe, you’re a shopaholic that likes to save money and get fabulous new things. There are several sites that give you cashback on purchases and offer discounts or deals on numerous items from electronics to hotel stays. Check out sites like fatcheese.ie to get earning money as you spend money.
For those who love second hand bargains, freecycle.org is the place to go. Refurnish your entire house with free, pre-loved items that are being offered from other homes local to you. You can pick up anything from books to baby clothes, wine making kits to wardrobes, all you need to do is go collect your new item if you’re the successful applicant to receive it.
And if you’re in dire need of a holiday, consider a house exchange as a cheap way to get away. Digsville.com lists houses available across the world who have signed up for an exchange, set yourself up with some photos and then look for possible holiday locations. It couldn’t be easier!
But perhaps it’s just the simple things in life you’re after, like free texts, wifi or telephone calls? Skype, a free download from the internet, will give you free video and voice calls to any other computer in the world that also has Skype. If your mobile phone plan has run out of free texts or, worse, you’ve run out of money, you can always send free texts via various different websites, just remember to add your name to your text or your friends won’t know who sent it! Search for free sms Ireland to find a suitable website. And finally, for wifi, simply check out free-hotspot.com for all the local areas you can connect for free.
