Fr3b: Great and Thoughtful Service

Got a surprise in my mail today from Fr3b =X

I had some trouble a couple of days back on their website when I was trying to check something out... And being a programmer myself, I went to the message board and pointed out the error and suggested on how to correct it (although it was quite simple >_<)

As the problem in question involved my points disappearing (so I could not check anything out), as soon as they replenished my points I checked out the items I wanted. The people from Fr3b were very helpful and efficient in solving my problem, and even follow-uped to make sure that they got my order this time round.

Hence, I totally did not expect a little something else in my fr3b sample package when it arrived.

So sweet! I'm very surprised that they even bothered to send me a note, much less a gift =)

Thanks so much, Fr3b! Their service really rocks - and they really know just how to make their customers happy ^^;; Heh.

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Another Free Languages Site

I'm back again after discovering another free language site: Byki!! =D

I was surprised that there was another place that taught languages for free... And the range of languages is quite wide(Like what is 'Zulu' and 'Tajiki'?? o_O) I just went to download the Italian one =D Pity I don't have the time to sit down and learn all the way though... It'll have to wait till December, after my exams.

In case you're worried, don't be. The site doesn't give you any virus ;)

Step 1 - Download and Install: Just go to Byki, choose the language you're interested in, and then download the program.

Step 2 - Launch and Start! : You'll be prompted to create a new user and then choose which user you are, which probably means you can track multiple users' progress- =)

Step 3 - Start Learning: You can then start choosing from a set of 'cards' to start learning the language. If I'm not wrong, you can be tested after that ;)

Interface looks pretty cool in my opinion, and I can't wait to get started on it =D

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Languages are cool

Fr3b - Generous Samples

Before I start my entry, I'd first like to say "GREAT JOB!!!" to the people who created Fr3b~ I know I sound like I'm shamelessly advertising their site... but I really do find it awesome- To come up with the idea of a website for sampling and all... It's cool.

Also, quite a few of their sample sizes are actually quite generous(save for a few, but even then our feedback/complaints will bring attention to the Fr3b team and I know that one of the sample portions increased after that) One of my friends whom I got to try the system out told me the men's hair gel sample was the same tube selling outside-

In case you're interested to join Fr3b, you can join by clicking the banner below- It's really great in letting you try out new stuff ;) Or stuff that you always wanted to get but was too pricey in the market (What if it doesn't work for me??)

Now on to my actual post- ^^;;

The Hair Dye Sample

I decided to just re-take the photo of the hair dye sample I got for my mum since I don't know what's wrong with my SD card reader... Below is the sample I mentioned in an earlier post that was the actual product in the market retailing for over SGD$10. Just to give you an idea of how big it is, the height's 17.2cm.

1 minute Hair Colour for my mum

4th Sample Pack

I have no idea if I'm addicted to Fr3b... but I guess I just never tried so many things out in the past cause I felt no use for them and it's all coming back to me now. This time around, I got some beauty product samples... (Not the makeup kind) Just to see how they work out.

My samples in the mail!

The brochure on the left contains 2 sachet samples, the Ginvera Nutri White Marvel Gel and Illuminating White Lotion. I love the way Fr3b's products have quite a wide range (suitable for mostly any age group), so that I can share some samples with my mum as well =)

My sample on the right (Nutrogena Fine Fairness Radience Sampler Kit) got a bit squashed in the mail =( But at least the contents were still intact-

The 2 small bottles you see there are a cleanser and a toner. Before this, I never used a toner before (I know, very 'suaku') and so because of this I learnt the use and usage of the toner from my mum- I've heard good reviews about this product, but I'll save my comments for when I finish using them. =X

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Trying new things

Free Recipes!

Do you like cooking or baking? Or perhaps you want to make something handmade for your other half, or family, or friends this upcoming occasion?

I've got just the place for you.

Next in my recommendations for free stuff, is AllRecipes.com! They offer many free recipes, as well as downloadable cookbooks for various occasions!

Need an inspiration for your next endeavour in the kitchen? Perhaps AllRecipes can help ;)

I may consult this handy site for inspirations for Christmas too- Before I abuse the oven and render it unusable ^^;

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Tempting....

Fr3b.com 3rd Sample Pack

I actually wanted to blog about the 2nd fr3b pack I got... but my laptop has a problem so I didn't manage to upload the photos from my SD card to the laptop. =(

Anyway, I got my 3rd set of samples just yesterday, so I decided to post this instead.

See the above? I actually wanted to show you the shampoo sample, along with a hair dye same in my 2nd fr3b pack... but since I can't show that, this will have to do. The portion is generous, eh?

The hair dye sample I got for my mum turned out to be the actual product selling in the market for SGD 10+!! Amazing, isn't it?



These are the other 2 items I got from this pack... I certainly hope they're good ;)


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Learn Languages for Free

Always wanted to learn some language/s but never had the time or money to sign up for classes? Your lucky day is today, then ;)

Today I'm introducing another 'free' site... One that gives basic crash courses on different languages: [Click here] This is provided from the BBC website, and they teach many languages, including Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portugese, Japanese and Korean (if you can't find the link on the main page, navigate to the 'Other Languages' page. These are all the languages that I can remember off hand, so there's a chance that there are more languages available.

Some languages even offer some 'courses' after beginner's! =)

Email System

Good thing about this? You don't have to physically attend lessons at some specific time of the day! The lessons are emailed to you, and so you can view each lesson at your own leisure-

Learning Games

Also, some (or perhaps all) have a section that works something like a quiz. You'll be given scenario, and they'll give you options on what you think you should say in that situation. If you have learnt well, you will find the quiz very easy.

Audio and Video

Most languages also have video and audio files that teach you the language available for download. So if you think you can't be fluent with just looking at text, go download those lessons and learn them by ear!

I certainly think that that will be more effective =)

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Cool.

Fr3b.com

Warning: This post is for Singaporeans.

My friends Christine and Shiyuan have been using this site for a while now, but I have only just joined it not too long ago.

This site's called fr3b (pronounced freebie), and basically allows users to get sample-sized products to try out. You know how you always look at some new item out in the market yet don't get it cause you don't know if it will be good for you?

If the sample is on fr3b, you can always get the samples there. It's free, although you will have to pay just a minimal amount for the postage. I requested for 2 items from fr3b on Sunday, and they just arrived in my mail yesterday =) I absolutely love the way they're so extremely efficient. =D

My fr3b pack in the mail =D (Click to enlarge)

So how does the site work?

Of course, it's not as easy as requesting for all the samples you want, whenever you want.

The website works on a point system. When you first sign up, you will be given 6 points. Each sample you 'order' will be 2 points. Getting your points back is easy though. You basically do a very simple review of a product and you'll get another 2 points. If the product you sampled has a survey, however, the points will be divided in this way: 1 point for the review, 1 point for the survey.

Usually, they'll ask you to do a review for a product when you get that particular sample. So there'll always be a balance =) If you do (again, very simple) surveys for some other products that you don't actually ask for, you'll get an additional 1 point in your account ^-^

So what's so good about it?

Review System

I find the review system very good. Before I request a sample or decide to buy a product (if say I wanted to get it as a gift), I can take a look at the rating and what other people have to say about the item first. If it's bad, then I'll look to another item with a higher rating-

Unisex

The good thing about this site is that, although it focuses on 'beauty' products, it's not just for the girls. They have samples for the 'Nivea Men Face Wash', hair gel, blotters (which I know both sexes use), or stuff like contact lenses solutions, shampoo or oil control products.

Overall

I really reccomend this site to all my friends. It's always good to be able to try a bit of a product before deciding to buy it, and fr3b is the best place for it. After all, products always work differently for different people. What better way to find out whether it's for you than to try just a little bit on yourself?

If you're interested in checking the system out, you can register with the site here. Alternatively, you can click the banner on the left side of the page.

That's about it, basically. ^-^ A short and sweet introduction ;)

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SilverJewelryClub

Hello again everyone!

I came across this page that shared places where you could get things for 'free' (You will have to pay for the shipping), so I thought that I would share one or two things with my readers =)

One of the places that you can get free stuff would be SilverJewelryClub. HOWEVER, there are always only 4 items you can get at a specific time. This is SilverJewelryClub's way of introducing their products to their consumers.

The downside is, if you found something you really like in their catalogue (from the retail shop), you might not be able to get the item at the time you go to the SilverJewelryClub site. Also, they won't tell you what time/day an item is coming up. You can only view the next 15 items that will be put up for grabs. Each item will only be available for a couple of minutes (approximately 15 minutes, perhaps?)

Like I said earlier, you will have to pay for the Shipping & Handling only. For U.S. residents, it will cost USD$6.99. For international buyers, the cost will be USD$8.99. Overall, it seems relatively alright, as the items are made of real gemstones and

 sterling silver. If you see something you really like, you might want to grab it as soon as possible. ;)

Item information
Get the item!

If you're deciding to get a necklace, though, do keep in mind that the chain is sold separately. Only the pendant is free.

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For the girls, or the guys who want to get something for their girl