Free you say... don't mind if I do.

As you will all know I was unemployed for nearly a year and as a student I had to beg, borrow but definitely didn't steal money from family members to get by when I started my course in October. I have always loved a bargain but a freebie 'oh my'.

I love going into Montezuma's and seeing what delicious delights they have on offer to try, a good sugar pick me up if you are starting to flag and who knows you may even find your new favourite chocolate.

So my recent lack of funds has meant a lack in beauty products, I have a lot left over from Christmas but that can get a bit tiring. This has meant I have a little collection of free samples, I recently got samples of a range of dermalogica products, heaven!

Today I used Loreal Restore five shampoo, Aussie 3 minute heat protection mask and a new Garnier body intensive 7 days moisturiser, it may sound a little sad but when else can you use a different product everyday and not have to spend a fortune. It may sound a little bag lady but think about it they want you to use their products so that you will buy in the future and who knows you may find your new favourite product.

Magazines are even getting creative now with freebies knowing that they are a great way to hook a reader. I recently bough Cosmopolitan because it had a free book. And I subscribe to Marie Claire, which you will know I love,  but it really annoys me that I don't get the free gifts, but I love the magazine so it doesn't bother me too much.

I recently said to my sister about people loving freebies, if you are told spend £50 and get a free gift worth £5 most people would do it, not sure why but the appeal of something for nothing just makes some people irrational. I have known people to fight old ladies in M&S for a sample of a hot cross bun, not me by the way... the boyfriend, it wasn't his proudest moment but I still love him.

 Please don't judge those who love the freebie, for those who have little money it may be the only pleasure and new product we get and we all know it's nice to get a  little treat especially when it's free.