Can we even watch films for free? It’s well reported in the news lately that the cost of living crisis has affected the way we spend our money somewhat casually on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. Thousands upon thousands of people just can’t afford to make all those payments right now, and Netflix has just reported a drop-off of 1 million viewers in the last year.

One of the problems is that there is too much choice, but that also means there’s a LOT of choice, so we’ve rooted around to find the best FREE streaming services where you can watch free movies, usually extremely simply or with a free sign-up. So here we go.

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Welcome to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond) with Emmy from the blog, bablands.com.

Emmy has learnt a lot about kids’ activities since starting blogging, but one of the most surprising discoveries is that the best stuff is so often free. With that in mind we bring you the best free days out for families in London and beyond.

Would you like some free food? We’re often asked “How can I save money on food?” so why not try some foraging while you’re on a walk in the country?

Foraging is simply wandering around in the countryside and collecting anything edible that’s growing wild. It’s great food at its cheapest! In the UK, there are seasonal fruits, nuts, edible flowers and seafood available to pick, and we’ll show you where and how to find them! We even have ideas and recipes, so read on for everything you need to know.

Is your birthday coming up? Do you love freebies? Well, you’re in luck. Many companies give out freebies for your birthday, including free food, vouchers and more. You can count on businesses to spoil you on your birthday.

You may have to sign up to a few emails, newsletters or loyalty schemes – but you can quickly unsubscribe from their mailing lists after receiving your freebies. You could even create a new email address just for receiving freebies and entering competitions, so you aren’t constantly bombarded with emails and spam you aren’t interested in.

Check out our favourite birthday freebies below.

From physical copies to online, to downloads there are plenty of ways to access free books. We’ve rounded up some options for you to help you save money when you go on your next reading binge.

Furniture really is expensive and often when we move house we don't have the budget for a full John Lewis Suite or trip to The Conran Shop. However, there is some really fantastic quality stuff for free. We round-up all the best places to access free furniture, so you don't have to sleep on the floor. 

You can get free stuff every day if you know where to look. Getting free stuff in the UK is easier than you think – it just takes a little know-how!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a cash-strapped student or a six-figure earner: the more stuff you get for free, the more money you can save. The more money you can save, the more investments you can make – and grow your wealth exponentially!