WITH the costs soaring, nothing is better than a full-sized freebie – especially if it’s snacks and booze.
Luckily, if you’re on the lookout for a free treat, cash-savvy Brits have found a little-known website where you can get your hands on goodies without forking out a single penny.
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The site – Try It – helps people ”discover new favourite products” to try at home in exchange for a review.
To qualify for your free box of goodies, which also include treats for your pet, you first need to sign up and create a profile that helps the brand to get to know you a little.
According to the site, the membership won’t ever cost you a penny, and your profile info will help them tailor new product experiences around your likes and needs.
Once you’ve tried the products, take a moment to give some honest feedback.
When complete, you’ll instantly become eligible to receive more boxes, with more products.
The site keeps the contents of each campaign a secret until after delivery, so you won’t know what products are inside your box until you open it – it’s like Christmas but all year round.
With a variety of products from food, drinks and tasty snacks, to cosmetics and grooming, healthcare and household essentials, the boxes have something for everyone.
Informing fellow cash-strapped Brits about the epic deal, one woman, Tracey Green, took to Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook.
Sharing a snap of her brand new full-sized goodies, the thrifty woman said: ”I signed up, received an email with a survey, which I had to answer some questions to see if I was a match and received my 1st free #triyit box. I was so excited to receive it.
”It’s not a huge box but was full of full size goodies. These are #Gifted and you get to try lots of products free.
”You need to snap photos of the products and leave feedback on what you thought of the products.
”Sign up today, you have nothing to lose. Win win!”
It’s not just Tracey raving about the bargain deal, as loads of other people shared their success with the Try It box.
Fridge or cupboard? The essential food storage guide
Foods must be stored correctly to keep them fresh and prevent the spread of bacteria.
Nutrition expert Birgit Brendel said bread will last longer when stored in the fridge or freezer.
However, this can compromise the flavour.
Storing in ceramic or pottery containers is an alternative that allows for air to flow easily and slow the growth of mould.
Robert Morris, managing director of food safety consultants, Complete Food Safety, revealed the best place to store fresh fruit and vegetables.
He said salad foods should be stored in the fridge drawer, but away from anything grown in the soil such as carrots, parsnips and beetroot.
Tomatoes are an exception to the rule as fridges can alter the natural ripening process and diminish their taste.
He also advised against putting avocados and bananas in the fridge as this will cause them to blacken quicker.
One wrote: ”I got this exact same box the other day too!”
Another chimed in: ”I’ve had whiskey, cider, dog treats mainly.”
A third lucky customer commented under the post: ”I’ve been lucky, I’ve had half a dozen boxes over the last two years.
”My cats and dogs have got to try all sorts of food, as have I and I’ve got to try whiskies, rums and three different vodkas!”
A mum warned: ”I accidentally clicked I was breast feeding (my children are 9 and 11 ) but it couldn’t be changed due to safety, so missed out. Be careful when selecting guys!”