Merry Christmas!

Mdm Cheapo is all packed and ready to go~ For a nice long break. It will be next year that I'll be back.
Christmas is a season of giving so  as we celebrate, do remember the less fortunate and give in any way that you can. Sharing is Caring!
Let me wish all my readers a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! 
Adieus~ 
But no worries, I'll be back!

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Loccitane Hand Cream

There's never too much pampering for a lady's hands! And Loccitane is definitely my first choice.
Go into the facebook link and "play a game" have a hand at decorating your own Christmas tree. 
once you finish your tree then fill up your details. A gift voucher will be emailed to you. 
Print out the email (redemption) letter and bring it to L'Occitane's Paragon outlet at B1 to redeem a 15ml moisturizer cream. Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution~ My TREE> 

Link>  http://www.facebook.com/loccitane.sg/app_473872099322659

Free Sample: Method Laundry Detergent

I have been out of action here for some time now... ... End of the year closing is really draining! 
I like new products! Esp those who introduce themselves with giving free samples!
Welcome Method Laundry Detergent to Singapore~ 

Link> https://www.facebook.com/MethodHomeSingapore/app_174961479209942

Thanks to Bee Peng for the contribution! 

Best Deal: iHerb - Free delivery till 31st Dec

WHAT?! Free delivery only till 31st Dec?! Have you placed your iherb order?! 
I have just placed my end of the year X'mas order! 

Offer still on - First time buyer gets $10 off purchases above $40! Use code: ZIV517 during checkout.

Hurry Peeps! There is no price to health! Enjoy! 

Free Vouchers!: $80 313@Somerset voucher

It's been so long since there are free samples around. Were they all given out before Christmas?!
Thus I decided to engage in another fav activity of mine - Surfing bank websites no the latest promos. 
Then I stumbled on UOB. Am I seeing right? UOB is giving away shopping vouchers to new card members? 
Not sure if you know, all banks give some gitft/cash rebate/vouchers for new cards EXCEPT UOB for the longest time. As they boost of the most comprehensive food discounts  So Mdm Cheapo has never had a UOB card. No free stuff no want your card! =P 
I guess the other cards have expanded their network of discounts so UOB gotta step up huh?
Well, that's good news for you and ME! Hurrayz! The consumer benefits! Time for a new card.

Link> http://www.uob.com.sg/personal/promotions/credit-cards.html?s_cid=cardacq12_int_bann_prdld_61d&s_pid=HOME201205_eg_prdt_cards_carousel_bann3

Free Sample: Glade Sensation Sticker

Need a car wash? It's only $10 for a good cause (The Woodbridge Hospital Endowment Fund) and you'll get a free Glade Sensation Sticker.  

Dates: 8 & 9 Dec
Time: 9-3pm
There's even a valet service! So means free parking if you are having your meal there~ 

Like them to get your Glade Sensation Sticker > http://www.facebook.com/mediacorpmeevents?sk=app_190322544333196

FreeStuff: Xmas Special> Gift Tags

Have you started getting presents for family & friends for X'mas? 
You have you presents all wrapped up ready to put the name on it? Instead of using a marker and write it on the gift wrap, now there are free gift tags that would add that makes it prettier~ 
Gold 90.5fm is giving away free gift tags, just like them and message your details to them. Sent right to your doorstep. 
Ho! Ho! Ho!

Link> http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=344363875662840&set=pb.140576052708291.-2207520000.1354109301&type=3&theater

RECEIVED: iherb! (Stay Healthy)

So excited! My order from iherb is here! Filled with goodies for everyone in the family! 
Stock Check (all quoted in usd): 
4 Madre labs Omega 3 fish oil - 4.95 ea (Daddy)
1 Really Raw Honey - 10.95 (Ah Lau loves this!)
3 Sundown Adult Gummies - 10.59 ea (for everyone!)
2  Chocolove Almond Sea Salt Dark Chocolate - 2.66 ea (Ah Lau & me)
1 Fiber Garden Gummy - 13.99 ea (Ah boy)
1 Madre Bees Organic Vanilla Lip Balm - 0.85 ea (Mine!)
Free items: 
1 Traumee Cream (Free sample)
1 satchet Organic Green Tea (cinnamon Apple Flavour)
1 Mini iherb green highlighter
Wow! I clicked clicked clicked and ended with so much!Grand Total was about $80+ SGD. Free Shipping! I had a $10 off thanks to discount code here (ZIV517) and a further 5% for more than $60.  
This was really worth it considering: 
1. Nowhere can I find omega fish oil at 0.0495/capsule! Dad was paying 5 times that price. Well, with 4 bottles everyone can eat it as preventive supplement for cardio disease & i think anti-inflammatory for joints (this one i cannot be sure).
2. Really Raw honey retails at $35-$40 here in sg (GIANT supermarket etc). You mix it with normal temperature water in a 1 litre bottle and then put it in the fridge. Beats can drinks any day! 
3. Sundown Adult Gummy was a crowd pleaser. I have bought multi vits capsules for my folks & ah lau before... but they never did want to eat it. There was a natural aversion to swallowing pills. But ah, once i introduced the gummy to my folks & ah lau they can't get enough of it. Now, i have to remind them to eat only 2, JUST 2. This has no artificial flavoring/sweetener. Mdm Chepao Says:This is a must try! 

4. The chocolove almond dark chocolate is a all time best seller on iherb! It took me & ah lau, 10 mins to finish the entire bar. And we were eating it slowly le. It was a pleasant surprise, salty & sweet. *yumz*
5. If you have trouble getting your ah boys to eat green veg, you will be like... ME. I save all that money only to spend it on getting EXPENSIVE gummies filled with fiber for ah boy... What to do?!?! 
6. Cheap Lip balm tasted really good an it's organic. Somehow once i see Organic i think atas ah, so i clicked it. (Stated in iherb as hot deals some more wor). 

Well, dear readers - Stay Healthy! And now with iherb, its cheaper to do so too! 

Free Gift: Mobile accessories

Remember the Crystal Home Button, iphone screen protector & anti-radiation sticker that were featured as freebies on the deals site? 
Well to my pleasant surprise, I recently discovered that the dealer themselves are giving away freebies! 
There is no mention of which specific items are for free but I highly suspect that it includes all the freebie items here>  
http://deal2sg.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=91

Mdm Cheapo too pai seh to email them to get stuff as I have already claimed so many stuff form them. Yes you have read it right, Mdm Cheapo pai seh... ... for now... ... *heez*
I assume it will be a self collect at City Plaza as well. 

They do have a lot of stuff on clearance now and you can select a free item with every purchase. Free delivery for purchases above $10. X'mas is just round the corner, see if anything catches your eye! 
I think the DIY gardening is rather cute~ Ah Lau, come see see... (aka I want you buy for me)
Link> http://www.deal2sg.com/
Happy shopping people~ 

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> MTM Define 0.5 Trial

Like "MTM" to get a Define 0.5 Trial by MTM. 
Bye bye to dark eye circles~ Hmm... but ah, pandas now in vogue wor~ Kai Kai & Jia Jia coming to town.
T&C: Only 100 customers a day. Define 0.5 Trial will be by appointment basis only. In order to display the before and after effects of the facial, Define 0.5 Trial will be performed on one half of a customer’s face only.
Link> http://www.facebook.com/MTMskincare/app_158086484245654

But ah, Panda Very Cute leh->

Free iOS: My Measures & Dimensions

I have no idea why I would ever need to use it but oh well, download first talk later. 
Probably very useful for anyone moving into a new place. 
Version: 2.62, Updated: 26 Oct 11

• • Size: 3.6 MB

  Ratings: 4 (15 ratings), 4+ (179 ratings on all versions)

  • Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
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Free Sample: Stay Pretty! > Summer's Eve

Fill up your details and get a sample for free! Nothing was stated on delivery period.

Thanks to Bee Peng for the contribution~ 

Link> http://www.summerseve.asia/free-sample/

Delivered in: Not Stated

Limit: One per person?  

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0 

Free: Mac Value Meal Voucher

Anyone hungry? Free Mac Value Meal Voucher! Just download "My Plus!" mobile app and redeem a meal voucher from NTUC Centre @ No.1 Marina Boulevard. 

Bummer, Mdm Cheapo works at Ulu Ulu spot of Singapore. 

If you are in Marina these days, treat yourself to a free meal! 

Link> http://www.plus.com.sg/whatsnew/my-plus

Delivered in: Self collect @ NTUC Centre

Limit: While Stocks Last from 14 -27 Nov 

Sample Worth: $5+

Worth-it-Meter: --- /5.0 (Worth it, Only if you work ard Marina or you are going there...)

Free Sample: Papulex

Fill up a quiz for a sample~ Why not?

Answers are to Q1 are:  

Nicotinamide

EU-Patented ABA

Zinc PCA

Answers found> http://www.papulexasia.com/

Link> https://www.facebook.com/PapulexAsia?v=app_205081769596795

Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution!
Delivered in: Stated within 4 weeks
Limit:  1 per fb

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Sample: Stay Pretty! > Hada Labo Whitening Lotion

How can one ever NOT love Hada Labo? 
They have a new sample up for grabs. 
Like them here> https://www.facebook.com/hadalabosg/app_213564948660624
Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution!
Delivered in: TBD
Limit:  1 per fb

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Places to go: Hock Siong~ (Furniture & Household Items)

It has been a 2 weeks ago that I visited this "treasure trove". I don't know about you but Mdm Cheapo Loves checking out places with knick knacks, pre-loved, vintage looking stuffs.... I call it "treasure hunting". This place is way cool - Hock Siong. It gets furniture, household items from Hotels, Showflats etc. So  a lot of good pieces and a lot of variety! 

Its an open storage, can be a little hap hazard but totally worth your time. Especially for new home owners, you can get decent pieces here going for 20-30% of its original retail.
Some of the rather nice pieces that caught my eye. There were a lot of sofa pieces, lamps in pretty good condition.  There were baby chairs (the restaurant type) going for $10. Very good deal! And foldable tables (long type) going for $50 each. 

They have another area beside the furniture section which features lots of small household items which included lots of cutlery, porcelain wares, salt/pepper holders etc.... Prices are like $0.80-$1.00. 

*Rubs Eyes* I must not be seeing right.. Runs over, it's Wedgewood! (Atas UK brand) For a tea + saucer, it goes for 10 pounds for simple no patterned one to 70 pounds for a lavishly patterned one. Price @ Hock Siong - $5!!! 
Yes its a little used, but in really good condition, no chips, just that the golden lines are a little faded at some parts. 
Link> http://uk.wwrd.com/en/restofworld/dining/icat/diningentertaining_ww/

They have a facebook page which they upload photos of new stuff. However, these featured stuff often gets snapped up real quick. It has since become one of my favorite pages to visit just to look look see see~ https://www.facebook.com/hocksiongco/photos_stream
Enjoy Peeps~ 
Address: 153 Kg Ampat Road, S368326

Best Deal: Wine from Giant~

 Another place that Mdm Cheapo spends all that $$$ that we save... On wine! Where does Mdm Cheapo go get cheap wine, GIANT! We compared prices at NTUC, Cold Storage, Shop & Save. Giant gives the best Deal~ 

Some of our favourite flavours were on sale! Banrock Moscato & Sweet Seasons. Both Ah Lau and myeslf prefer the sweet ones preferably with bubbles~  

So here's what we ended up with 5 bottles of wine.There's a promo at Giant, $100 spend on wine we get $10 Giant Voucher. How NOT to stock up?! X'mas is coming up in a bit, this will be great for the X'mas Party!

On my way out, i spotted something interesting, Fruit Beers from Taiwan! Singapore really has everything! Luv'it.  

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Contact Lens

Who wants 5 pairs of contact lens? It's a HD contact lens... 

Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution~ 
Link>  http://www.bauschandlombdaily.com.sg/

Delivered in: Self Collected at specified outlets
Limit:  1 per NRIC

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free iOS: Snorlax

Woohoooo... Mdm Cheapo already downloaed this. Hopefully this gets me uninterrupted sleep...
No no... Ah Lau - I don't mean you SnoRE... Version: 1.2, Updated: 28 Oct 12

• • Size: 1.2 MB
  • Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
  
  

Free iOS: Toy Defense (was 2.99)

Besides getting things done, Mdm Cheapo DEFINITELY needs some new games. Waiting for food, waiting for taxi, waiting for ah lau... There's so much wait time so little things to keep me entertained.  
Version: 1.4, Updated: 26 Oct 12

• • Size: 161 MB
  • Ratings:  4+ (1376 ratings)
  • Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

EXPIRED! Free iOS: Do! Spring (was 0.99)

It's been ages since I posted fee iOS, this really caught my eye. I don't know aout you but i always need to make lists. I do hope this becomes my staple as it is so PRETTY! 
Version: 4.5.0, Updated: 09 Oct 12

• • Size: 26.4 MB
  • Ratings:  NA
  • Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Erabelle Brow Pencil

An award winning brow pencil from Erabelle up for grabs. ($34.24)

Enter the app and allow posts.

Click "Like" then Click on the "How To get Your Pencil"

Register your details, to get a chance at being selected AND the more its shared amongst your friends the better your chances.

Hmm... but ah the more people register means it dilutes your chances of getting so why would you share with friends ah? 

What comes to mind is "Sharing is Caring" as I always say so It's because all of us Care for people around us! 

Thanks Bee Peng for then contribution ~ And good luck ladies!

Link> https://apps.facebook.com/erabelle_giveaway/

Free Sample: Hydro Pure+

Fill up the survey and get... I'm not sure. We're guessing a Mask. WE gotta wait and see... there's no confirmation at the end of the Survey either... Well for a less than 1 min survey hey, no harm trying~ 

Thanks to Zelene for the contribution~ 
Link> http://www.facebook.com/HydroPurePlus/app_127709503932081

Delivered in: Not Stated
Limit:  1 per mailing address

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Biotherm Purefect for ladies

There was somthing for the men, there must be something for the women right?!
Here's what biotherm has for the ladies.
Same thing - register for an sms to get sms voucher for this in about 3-5 minutre. Self collect at any Biotherm Counter (While Stocks Last).  
Now you collect the mens & ladies one together in a single trip! Hurrayz! 
Thanks to Irene for the contribution~ Link> http://marsbiotherm.crmxs.com/?xs_app=survey&xs_survey=95ab43_44&guest=fa8910_D_206

Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution~ 

Delivered in: Self collect
Limit:  1 per person

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Biotherm Homme

More stuff for Ah Lau?!?!?!!  
More "Pampering"... Hurray! 
You will get an sms voucher for this in about 3-5 minutre. Self collect at any Biotherm Counter (While Stocks Last).  

Link> http://marsbiotherm.crmxs.com/?xs_app=survey&xs_survey=52ac25_49&guest=fa8910_D_206

Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution~ 

Delivered in: Self collect
Limit:  1 per person

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Sample: Montagne Mask

I think I have seen this brand before but I simply cannot remember where... Hmm...
Oh well, it's free now! 
Check out the many yummy flavors, eg. Strawberry Souffle?! 
Link> http://www.facebook.com/MJSingapore/app_121677374624060
Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution~ 
Delivered in: Stated 10 working days
Limit:  Not Stated

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Voucher: Complete survey from Pfizer

Complete the survey on multivitamin supplement and get $5 Capitalland / NTUC / Watsons Voucher. 
Quite quick a 5-8 minute survey. You fill a few basic questions then you get to see a few adverts and rate them!
Particulars are filled up in the end. 
I doubt it is an unlimited number of vouchers campaign so hurry people~ 
Link> http://smusg.asia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3JBlvVs79N86H9X
Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution~

Delivered in: Not Stated

Limit:  Not sure... (Maybe per NRIC)
Sample Worth: $5

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Sample: Stay Healthy!> Atopiclair - Eczema Cream

A product for Eczema Skin. I know of quite a few ladies with kids suffering from Eczema. Very difficult to manage for kids as they really should not scratch it but how to when it itches... Well, try this and hope this helps you out there~ 

Thanks Jane Ng for the contribution ~ 

Link> http://www.atopiclairasia.com/sample-request#

Best Deal: Iherb! - Free International AirMail

I hope you all remember iherb! Best News ever this week, international airmail is FREE permanently for all orders above $40. 
Best-er even -First time buyer gets $10 off purchases above $40! Use code: ZIV517 during checkout.
You need to come up with orders of $50 then apply code to get to $40 for free shipping! That's 20% off everything you buy. This is even better than online forum sprees going for 12% off. WoohooooO! 
Oh oh oh, remember to browse the freebie section to select your freebie with every order.
I am placing orders NOW! =) Stay healthy ladies!

RECEIVED!> Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Loreal Lucient BB Cream

The Loreal Lucient BB Cream is here! It was a 5ml sample size. Just nice for my upcoming travel! 
It boosts of brightening your skin! I do hope it conceals well, i have these Hideous dark eye circles.... Hideous I tell'ya! 
Delivered in: 1+wk

Limit: 1 per FB Account
Sample Worth: $4.15

*based on 24.90 for 30ml

Worth-it-Meter: 3.5 /5.0

RECEIVED!> Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Bifesta Cleansing Lotion

The Bifesta Sebum Makeup Remover is here! A very good size sample I must say... 30ml. 3-in-1, makeup remover, cleanses AND Moisturizes! (Big Big plus)
I like that that its a clear liquid, I also like that its a Japanese product. I very "Ha-Ri" one. Quite an affordable makeup remover, $16.90 for 300ml. Strongly recommend for oily/combination skin. Dry skin maybe too strong. Well, sample try try no harm. 

Delivered in: 1 week

LImit: 1 per FB Account
Sample Worth: $1.69

*based on $16.90 for 300ml

Worth-it-Meter: 2.5 /5.0

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Talika Eye Therapy Patch

Younger looking eyes ladies? Why would anyone say no?!
Lesser wrinkles
Dark eye circles reduced
Puffiness reduced
Scars are diminished
in 30 minutes!!! Worth $20.
Must try hor~ 
You even get a chance to win a Lipocils Expert.
You will receive a redemption email shortly, you would need to collection @ 
Talika BHG Bugis Counter
BHG Bugis Talika (beside Miss Selfridge)
Redemption period: 19th Oct to 25th Nov
Time: 11am - 9pm

Special Thanks to Pu Niao for the contribution! 

https://www.facebook.com/TalikaSG/app_213564948660624

Delivered in: Self Collect

Limit: 1 per NRIC

Sample Worth: TBD

Worth-it-Meter: TBD /5.0

Free Sample: Stay Pretty!> Veet Supreme Essence Cream

Any ladies working in Town? 1,000 90ml Veet available for Cozy Cotters! I work far far away from town and am in the age where I shun the town area... If you lucky girls work in town great for you! 1 more freebie for you! Thanks To Pu Niao for the contribution!