Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts

Thursday, April 7, 2011

How to Find Free Food

Everyone loves free food, especially college students.  And guess what?  Free food is looking for you.  
  • For hungry, cash-strapped college students, few things are better than free food. At least that's the reasoning behind Food-bot, an award-winning website that identifies events offering free food on college campuses. Companies and event organizers are willing to feed you to get you to notice their products. Visit the Food-bot website to find free food near you!
  • Local churches love to have college students of all ages involved with their youth programs and most provide youth group suppers and congregational dinners every week.  Churches understand that you are their future, and they want you to share their hospitality through complimentary meals throughout the semester.  
  •  Get networked into your campus by attending events and activities.  You'll expand your college experience, meet friends and sometimes find snacks.
  • Watch for gallery openings and new art exhibits on or near your campus. These events are almost always stocked with wine, cheese, and other treats. In addition to complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, you'll have the opportunity to check out some great art!
  • Sign up for Birthday Clubs at local restaurants. Many fast food and sit-down restaurants offer free or discounted meals to birthday club members during the month of their birthday. Sign-up today and start planning your birthday celebrations!
  • Offer to babysit or tutor your neighbors' children. Most of these jobs are sure to include a nice, warm meal.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Pinch Pennies to Stretch Your Budget

Because college is expensive enough, students have to save money wherever they can. Here are a few tips to stretch your dollars.
1.  Prepare a budget and live with it.  Write every expense down in your journal.  You'll be surprised to see where your money is going.
2.  Use coupons any way you can get them.  You can pick them up at the stores or get them online at sites like www.groupon.com, www.couponmountain.com, retailmenot.com, www.couponcabin.com and many more.  
3.  Use mail-in rebates as often as possible.
4.  Join Rewards Programs.  
5.  Learn to cook if you don't already know how.  Start with quick and easy meals and develop your style.
6.  Shop clearance sales.
7.  Sell old clothes and other unused items at consignment shops
8.  Use deal-finder Web sites like www.woot.com, www.slickdeals.com and www.fatwallet.com.
9. Think of different ways to acquire college necessities like renting books instead of buying them.  Check out sites like  www.CollegeBookRenter.com and others.  
10.  Shop garage sales and thrift shops.
Pinch a few pennies here and there, then reward yourself with a trip to the spa or a night out with friends and family.


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