The Micro Bit

BBC's Micro:Bit is probably the greatest contribution made to IT students up and down the UK in history. It's all very well teaching British children how to use Word and other Microsoft programs, but ICT cirriculum's up and down the country should be pushing to teach children code and the work that goes in to making the interfaces we're used to using with our PC's. 

The Mirco Bit educational initiative is set to show year 7's all over the UK by giving away them away for free to every year seven student, helping them to get creative with the technology they spend so much time playing on. 

The miniature computer measures 4cm by 5cm, has 25 LED's, comes in a range of colours and can connect to mobiles, raspberry pi's and even plant pots, with the ability to connect to other kits and allowing for children to develop on the basic skills they learn. BBC mirco:bit will help children easily program with a easy-to-use software on the mirco:bit website that can be accessed on mobiles and tablets too. It's powered by a mirco usb cable put if you're wanting to make your micro:bit portable then you can pick up a battery pack for a couple of quid on the internet. 

I won't go in to the specs of the BBC micro:bit but a couple of the awesome features are the on-board motion detector that will allow the micro:bit to be turned in to a spirit level, a built in compass and the Bluetooth smart technology which means that the BBC micro:bit is more than well equipped for getting the kids hands on with their pocket sized computer. 

Tails.com

You should always read the paper and here's why; because sometimes they have fantastic coupons in them that are too good an opportunity to pass up! And here's the latest coupon that I found in the Metro. Tails.com were offering Metro users a two weeks supply of bespoke dog food for only the £1 postage charge; and as a dog owner of two giant breeds, I knew this to be a good deal so I instantly hopped online to get mine sent to me. 

I entered in the details of my pup on their website to develop a personalized meal for her and four days later I've got 2.4kg of biscuits for her to munch and she appears to love them a lot. What's great is that they send it with a measuring cup and bag with her name written on the front so that you know which dog you're feeding. And they send through more coupons to give to your friends.

Using the new coupons I've sent away on Tails.com for some dog feed for my much larger dog (two weeks worth for the £1 charge) and chose to say that I don't feed her anything but the dry food, meaning that they'll send me 9.2kg of biscuits next time around all for the £1 price. And that is a bargain! Even if you were to pay full price it would be a good deal, and with bespoke food and regular delivery dates you'll never run out, especially as they recommend a feeding plan for your dogs ideal diet. 

To evaluate this means: 9.2kg of dog biscuits = £1 (only if you check that they don't eat any extra meats) and 2.4kg of dog biscuits = £1 (And to make sure you don't get caught out, use different emails, different addresses and different cards to make the most of your coupons)

If you want a two weeks free trial for just £1, use the code: T34VBT

P.S. don't forget to cancel the following deliveries if you don't want to continue them. 

Freebies!

I always feel really good when I get a freebie or something I've won in the mail, so I thought I'd share how I got some of my freebies and how you can get your hands on them too!

The first thing I really have to rave about is this amazing project sharing website that I'm part of called Cut Out & Keep where people upload their projects and can favourite stuff made by other people. It's perfect for budding designers or people with a habit for craft so I'd definitely check it out if it's something that interests you. 

Another thing about Cut Out & Keep is that they regularly run competitions on their website where you can get your hands on some cool craft based books. In the past four months I've won five and I've got two in the post! These are awesome books for dipping into when needed and for amazing new craft or recipe ideas.

My second website of interest for freebie-ing (she says the word as if it exists) is PG Tips who have a 'Cuppa Club' in which you collect points from their packets of tea and can save up to get cool gifts. So far we've got a tea towel (which I didn't attach a picture of because it's quite grubby at the moment) and I'm saving up to get an ornate cake stand. Which is pretty awesome considering the fact that we drink the tea anyways.

The third website that I definitely thinks worth having a look at is Anchor Rewards. You collect codes from your anchor products, enter them in online and can claim cool kitchen equipment. We've got the spoon and the whisk which I'm putting by for when I get my own place, but if you cook frequently and get through anchor butter like theirs no tomorrow than it's a freebie worth grabbing onto. 

Another point collecting reward scheme to look into is Jus-Rol rewards for all those pastry makers out there where you can get your hands on baking and cooking essentials.

If you're expecting a little tike soon or are just obsessed with cuddly toys than you can check out the Cow&Gate and Aptamil mother's clubs that let you get your hands on these cute cuddly's. Mine are currently being pulled to bits by my puppy but they're worth grabbing if you do have a little one on the way.

There are tons of other freebies and samples that I get in the post but these are by far the best of the bunch and easy to collect. Have fun being frugal!

Ah, Sweet

My tolerance was severely tested at M&M world, and I promise you that it is not a place to go when you're on a strict diet. Because let's face it; who can possibly resist free chocolate being handed out left right and centre. 

First things first, M&M world, is an amazing shop to visit if you're in and around London. Not only is it packed with all our favourite flavours and colours, but there are also an assortment of awesome photo opportunities and activities to immerse yourself in. From a giant British flag made entirely out of M&M's, to a 'guess what colour I am' game, to my all time favourite; the Abbey Road M&M's (of whom are set up in the iconic Beatles crossing position). 

Not only do they have four floors worth of chocolate madness, they also have a station where you can personalise your own sweets with pictures and captions to fit your purpose. With M&M's walking around, it is definitely a fun place to visit if in the area!

"Live well for less!"

Shopping day and I've managed to nab some more freebies. 5 bottles of Sprite, 3 Iced Cappuccino's and 2 packs of nappies- and it didnt cost a single penny. Sainsbury's are currently giving away a free pack of nappies when you spend over £50, so even if you plan to spend over £50 make sure to pick up a pack and give it to someone you know. And for the drinks I used a batch of coupons which with their multibuy offers also got £2.50 off our shopping total.

For Free Caffe Latte's:

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My Body Shop Freebies

  It's no news that I'm just a little bit addicted to getting freebies, and The Body Shop Uk are currently doing a deal between 20th June- 30th June in which their giving away free lip balms (completely free, no purchase necessary, just your coupon code). So using this offer I got 7 free flavoured lip balms (retailing at about £3 each). Also, if you spend over £5 in The Body Shop they allow you to sign up to their members club- hence my tub of Passion Fruit body butter- in which you get 10% off your purchase plus a £5 gift on your birthday. Result! So I got my body butter for £4.50 and got signed up to their club- which means technically, in the long run, I've recieved both the body butter and my birthday gift for absolutely free!