I’ve never been particularly enthused by the prospect of snacking on snails. Or puppy dog tails. I’m really more of a sugar and spice and all things nice kinda gal. But apart from the snails, sampling newfangled gadgets, experiences and food is my secret addiction. Dr Google, in all of his infinite wisdom, has even coined a term to describe it. “Neophilia”.
Hi. My name is Misha and I am Neophilic.
Which means I have been bestowed with a strong affinity for novelty…. and I’m ok with that. Whether it be a new restaurant, a new boutique or a new playdough recipe… as long as it’s got a high novelty factor then I’m there like a Frenchman’s fork to a garlic sautéed snail.
Which is why I jumped around the house like fresh escargot on a hot frying pan when the good people at Groupon sent me a voucher to review their service. The products, services, wellness packages, beauty and travel deals featured on the website are geared towards the neophile lying latently within all of us. That is, these deals are not the usual collection of products or services that you find in every snail-mail catalogue that clogs your letterbox. They are interesting, novel and for me… irresistibly addictive.
So… I decided to use my Groupon Voucher to give the Magnetic iPhone Smartcase a try. Sticking my iPhone on the fridge while perusing new recipes instead of spilling milk/juice/garlic sauté sauce all over my beloved Twitter machine on the kitchen bench – now there’s a novel idea! And of course like all Groupon deals, it came with a hefty discount. Groupon has a great collection of deals with up to 70% off! Did I mention that I like discounts as much as I love novelty? I tried to Google a term which means “someone obsessed with buying stuff at a huge discount”, but I just came up with the word, “everyone”.
Which is a good thing, because it means that “everyone” who reads this blog will be interested in the Groupon giveaway I have on offer! All you need to do to win a $30 Groupon voucher is tell me in the comments below… something you have always wanted to try, and why. It would be great if you could follow Groupon Australia on Facebook or Twitter … or do what I did and sign up to Groupon Australia to receive the best daily deals delivered straight to your inbox. The competition is open to Australian residents only. Winners will be chosen based on the best answer as decided by me on Tuesday 3rd July at 8pm and the decision will be final. Winners will be notified by email.
In the words of Spartacus (bear with me)…
“Licinius Crassus: Do you eat oysters?
Antoninus: When I have them, master.
Marcus Licinius Crassus: Do you eat snails?
Antoninus: No, master.
Marcus Licinius Crassus: Do you consider the eating of oysters to be moral and the eating of snails to be immoral?
Antoninus: No, master.
Marcus Licinius Crassus: Of course not. It is all a matter of taste, isn’t it?
Antoninus: Yes, master.
Marcus Licinius Crassus: And taste is not the same as appetite, and therefore not a question of morals.
Antoninus: It could be argued so, master.
Marcus Licinius Crassus: My robe, Antoninus. My taste includes both snails and oysters.”
And that’s why I love this giveaway… so that you can choose whatever your taste desires. Even if that means buying a Groupon voucher for that new French restaurant around the corner…
Disclosure: I was provided with a Groupon Voucher for review purposes and a $30 Groupon Voucher for a giveaway to offer one of my valued readers. All views are my own. No snails were harmed in the writing of this blog post.
I would love to try french food, as the only french food I’ve ever had is croissants, don’t know that I’d be brave enough for snails but who knows??
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I would love to buy the folding tshirt board that is always advertised on groupon (and also promoted on The Big Bang Theory). It looks like it may increase space in my drawers instead of just jamming my tshirts in!
I have always wanted to experience a high tea. All those delicious little treats.
I have always wanted to try skydiving. I think it would be a great thing to do with my husband.
I want to try snails, frogs legs, and in any country I visit, whatever food they are famous for. Also anything from my bucket list (e.g. snorkel Great Barrier Reef)
I want to try Groupon, actually, lol. I get their emails every day and I still haven’t tried any of the wonderful deals they have on offer!
I would love to spend a DAY in a DAY Spa. I know groupon does fabulous facial and massage deals but wouldn’t it be great to hop around the city for each treatment that Groupon offers? A full day of massages, facials and etc. I would definitely make good use of the $30 voucher!
A facial! I have never had one before and now that I have kids my skin could really use a boost or a the very least a good clean. Not to mention some piece and quite would be great too ;p
Oh, the choices I could make! Maybe a canvas of my gorgeous girls or a hair treatment to tame my curls…
I’ve always wanted to try making a Lemon Meringue Pie, but I’m afraid my skill-level is severely deficient. I might start with an Apple Pie and work my way up!
I have wanted to try free camping! Which doesnt answer what I would like to try with a groupon voucher! If I was to win the $30.00 I would like to try going on a Date with my husband! With five boys, 17 years of marriage, we are kinda stuck in our day to day living! We need to experience excitement together again