I don't generally post on freebies and minor financial stuff that can save you 10 cents, but, via Boston Gal, I see that Honey Bunches of Oats cereal is offering free samples at this site.

As I said, I don't normally point this kind of stuff out, because your sample will probably be big enough for about half a bowl of the cereal (or equal to their idea of a serving size, which we all know is equal to half of the amount we actually end up eating). BUT, Honey Bunches of Oats is awesome! It is tasty, tasty, tasty---and I don't want you to miss out.

I am not being paid to tell you this. I simply love Honey Bunches of Oats.

Other favorite cereals: Frosted Mini Wheats, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Special K (except you have to eat a whole box to feel satisfied), and the occasional Cocoa Pebbles (Fruity makes me feel kind of sick).

Cereal turn-offs: Raisin Bran, Shredded Wheat (my wife eata this with no frosting, eeyuck), Lucky Charms.

Cereals I miss and wish would return: Team Flakes, Buc Wheats

When I was in college I used to buy a lot of corn flakes because they were so darn cheap. And they really weren't half bad. I don't buy them anymore, but they were not a bad eating option when I was poor.

Another tip for poor college students. Get some of Taco Bell's mild sauce and mix it in with your macaroni and cheese to give it a little kick.

This post is all over the place.