The Great ‘Blagging hints and tips’ Hunt
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thanks
Recent wins: gym class, baby stuff
Thanks to everyone who posts freebies and comps! :j
If its just free stuff for yourself you want think of all the things you are into, I mean, theres not alot of point in blagging something if its just going to end up in the bin or gathering dust.
Once you know what you want then call the company up, say your interesting in purchasing a number of whatever it is you want and is it possible to get a free sample or something to trial before you commit to buy (make sure they dont expect it make)
Like the lad said on the programme, go for big companies as they are more financially able to send out freebies
Good luck
She suffers from Cerebral palsy & epilepsy...her CP affects her mobility & she is totally dependant on my help. She is a determined little princess who makes me proud every day..she is such a special little girl who deserves the best I can possibly give her.
I have hired out the hall in the leisure centre for a softplay party, she is a popular little lady & we have almost 30 children coming....
Anyway, the point of this post:
Being a single mum, (unable to work due to her disability) it is hard to be able to give her the party she deserves.
I sent polite emails to Cadburys, Walkers crisps, Kingsmill, Nestle, crayola etc. I explained all about my daughter s disability & her party & asked whether they would be kind enough to help/donate anything towards with her party.
I have received responses from almost all of them......knockback after knock back....very impersonal responses saying NO!! Which is a little disappointing really as I wasn't blagging...I was genuinely asking them for their help, with them being huge companies I had hoped that they would be able to help.
If you are going to write to various companies, dont get your hopes up!
If people are just going to write for the sake of free stuff....you may be taking dontations that other people may need..no offence meant by that-I am all for free stuff!! Just not at the cost of others.
:A
Fly to America... visit the company... i'm sure they'll give you something like posters for all your trouble...