Free giveaways are a great thing in a recession, don't you think? Just caught wind of a great free book give-away courtesy of Miss Oprah Winfrey that starts on Monday, July 20. Save yourself some money; reap the benefits of a great bargain and a good read too!
On Monday, just sign in to Oprah.com and get your free download of Jill Ciment's novel "Heroic Measures" a taut, moving, accomplished novel set in a fraught, post-9/11 New York... about real estate, dog love, and a city on alert. and an elderly couple and their dachshund. Critics' comments include include "Poignant"; "Boldly Conceived" and "lively and edgy".
Need a head start and some motivation to download? A Chapter 1 excerpt is available online and featured in the July 2009 "O" magazine.
Great bargain for readers on a budget. Enjoy!
7/20 note: download available for 48 hrs, starting at 11:00 a.m. today
Showing posts with label free. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free. Show all posts
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Free Fun on Friday
As most of you already know "free" and "Friday" are two of my favorite things. Free chocolate, free books and now, free museum admissions and movies - all available to you on Friday (tomorrow). So, after you register for your free chocolate bar and the chance to win a free book, save more money on Friday by visiting a museum or watching a movie for free.
Free Fun Fridays . The Highland Street Foundation is providing free admission to a designated Massachusetts museum or attraction for ten Fridays this summer. The event listings are:
7/10 - JFK Museum
7/17 - Boston Harbor Island Ferry (free rides to the Harbor Islands!)
7/24 - Franklin Park Zoo
7/31 - Boston Children's Museum
8/7 - Plimoth Plantation
8/14- Stone Zoo
8/21 - Peabody Essex Museum
8/28 - MFA
9/4 - Springfield Museums
Free Friday Flicks. And after a day at a museum, why not grab a beach blanket and head over to Hatch Shell for a Free Friday Flick. Free Outdoors Movies, sponsored by the MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and WBZ Radio. All movies start at sundown (8:30 pmish)
7/10 - Kung Fu Panda
7/17 - Get Smart
7/24: Madagasascar: Escape 2 Africa
7/31: Mama Mia!
8/7 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars
8/14: Inkheart
8/21 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
8/28: Iron Man
Free Fun Fridays . The Highland Street Foundation is providing free admission to a designated Massachusetts museum or attraction for ten Fridays this summer. The event listings are:
7/10 - JFK Museum
7/17 - Boston Harbor Island Ferry (free rides to the Harbor Islands!)
7/24 - Franklin Park Zoo
7/31 - Boston Children's Museum
8/7 - Plimoth Plantation
8/14- Stone Zoo
8/21 - Peabody Essex Museum
8/28 - MFA
9/4 - Springfield Museums
Free Friday Flicks. And after a day at a museum, why not grab a beach blanket and head over to Hatch Shell for a Free Friday Flick. Free Outdoors Movies, sponsored by the MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and WBZ Radio. All movies start at sundown (8:30 pmish)
7/10 - Kung Fu Panda
7/17 - Get Smart
7/24: Madagasascar: Escape 2 Africa
7/31: Mama Mia!
8/7 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars
8/14: Inkheart
8/21 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
8/28: Iron Man
Monday, November 10, 2008
What's free today
In the age of online media, where reading the daily newspaper from your computer is routine and ordinary, friends often wonder why I still subscribe to the newspaper. Here are my reasons:
1. It's a simple luxury. I live an online life; I need to unplug like everyone else. And who can resist the tactile sensation of flipping pages? And its pretty cheap deal. I get 7 days for the price of 4.
2. It's a social thing. Dreamboat reads the with his coffee; I read it post-workout; my retired neighbors grab the paper when we're done, then pass it along to the person next door, who saves the comics page for wrapping paper. Doing good in all sorts of ways.
3. Keeps me smart and informed. And if that isn't enough, the daily crossword that I complete has bolstered my Scrabble score.
4. Reaping the benefits of free. The online version of my paper doesn't include the same level of free items/giveaways as the newspaper version. Here are a few quick examples:
- Coupons: I clipped over $125 of coupons from the Sunday paper. While I'll only use $8 from this week. I'll donate the remaining coupons to the local library where other savers can use them.
- Free movie passes. In today's Boston Globe, there is an ad for complimentary movie passes to see The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. ($22 savings, the equivalent of 4 weeks worth of the home delivery of my newspaper). All you need to do is send your name, age and email address to boystripedboston@alliedadvpub.com.
- Free audiobook from Audible.com. You can download a free audiobook as part of a free trial 14 day membership. You'll be required to provide your credit card information as part of the membership registration and the membership will renew automatically at the end of your free trial. Cancel your membership before the free trial ends, the download is free for you; and you will not incur any additional charges.
Happy reading
1. It's a simple luxury. I live an online life; I need to unplug like everyone else. And who can resist the tactile sensation of flipping pages? And its pretty cheap deal. I get 7 days for the price of 4.
2. It's a social thing. Dreamboat reads the with his coffee; I read it post-workout; my retired neighbors grab the paper when we're done, then pass it along to the person next door, who saves the comics page for wrapping paper. Doing good in all sorts of ways.
3. Keeps me smart and informed. And if that isn't enough, the daily crossword that I complete has bolstered my Scrabble score.
4. Reaping the benefits of free. The online version of my paper doesn't include the same level of free items/giveaways as the newspaper version. Here are a few quick examples:
- Coupons: I clipped over $125 of coupons from the Sunday paper. While I'll only use $8 from this week. I'll donate the remaining coupons to the local library where other savers can use them.
- Free movie passes. In today's Boston Globe, there is an ad for complimentary movie passes to see The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. ($22 savings, the equivalent of 4 weeks worth of the home delivery of my newspaper). All you need to do is send your name, age and email address to boystripedboston@alliedadvpub.com.
- Free audiobook from Audible.com. You can download a free audiobook as part of a free trial 14 day membership. You'll be required to provide your credit card information as part of the membership registration and the membership will renew automatically at the end of your free trial. Cancel your membership before the free trial ends, the download is free for you; and you will not incur any additional charges.
Happy reading
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Saving pennies means extra dollars for your lattes
It’s a sign of the time. Money is tight. Folks are cutting back to the bare bone essentials. I’m a firm believer in scaling back, but also believe that you still need to treat yourself to a few simple luxuries to stay happy. So if you need your daily latte, just learn to trim pennies elsewhere. Try a few of these effective tactics and sip away …
Bigger isn’t always better. Check the unit prices. Buy the smaller size package. It’s not uncommon for a supermarket or pharmacy to charge more for the supersized package. To find the best deal, check the unit price of an item before you purchase. You’ll be surprised to discover that the larger size bottle of laundry detergent or saline solution isn’t always your best bet. Rather than buy the large size bottle of saline solution, I could have ought 2 smaller bottles, saving $3. Being thrifty, I went bought generic version to save an additional $3. Grand total savings - $6.
Stick around for the refill. If you’re hanging out at Starbucks, and need a second cup of java. Don’t buy another cup. Ask for a refill. Most Starbucks give refills of brewed coffee or tea for 55-65 cents. $1.25 savings.
Ask for a better rate/discount. When my friend’s daily newspaper subscription increased $6, I had her call Customer Service and ask for a discount. The senior citizen discount reduced the bill by $2 (a small latte). When my friend selected to cancel, Customer Service dropped it another $2. Chia-Ching! $4 savings in total.
Drop Netflicks. Get your DVDs from the library. Netflick charges $4.99;On-Demand Cable movies run $4.50; the library charges $0 –it’s free. Net – Net, with $5 savings, you buy your latte and the scone.
Get the good deal. If you’re standing the aisle and wondering if the store sale really is a good deal, call 1-888-DO-FRUCALL (It’s Free). Type in the bar code number for the product. FRUCALL will tell you the range of prices that online retailers are currently selling the item.
Free Shipping isn’t really free. Retailers with a free shipping policy often charge higher prices. If you return the item, some retailers will charge you back for the original shipping costs. Be sure to check the return policy before you buy. When I was looking for winter boots, I noticed Zappos was selling the boots for $170, but the manufacturer’s website was selling the pair of boots on sale for $145 plus $9 shipping.
Be happy. Shop wisely.
Bigger isn’t always better. Check the unit prices. Buy the smaller size package. It’s not uncommon for a supermarket or pharmacy to charge more for the supersized package. To find the best deal, check the unit price of an item before you purchase. You’ll be surprised to discover that the larger size bottle of laundry detergent or saline solution isn’t always your best bet. Rather than buy the large size bottle of saline solution, I could have ought 2 smaller bottles, saving $3. Being thrifty, I went bought generic version to save an additional $3. Grand total savings - $6.
Stick around for the refill. If you’re hanging out at Starbucks, and need a second cup of java. Don’t buy another cup. Ask for a refill. Most Starbucks give refills of brewed coffee or tea for 55-65 cents. $1.25 savings.
Ask for a better rate/discount. When my friend’s daily newspaper subscription increased $6, I had her call Customer Service and ask for a discount. The senior citizen discount reduced the bill by $2 (a small latte). When my friend selected to cancel, Customer Service dropped it another $2. Chia-Ching! $4 savings in total.
Drop Netflicks. Get your DVDs from the library. Netflick charges $4.99;On-Demand Cable movies run $4.50; the library charges $0 –it’s free. Net – Net, with $5 savings, you buy your latte and the scone.
Get the good deal. If you’re standing the aisle and wondering if the store sale really is a good deal, call 1-888-DO-FRUCALL (It’s Free). Type in the bar code number for the product. FRUCALL will tell you the range of prices that online retailers are currently selling the item.
Free Shipping isn’t really free. Retailers with a free shipping policy often charge higher prices. If you return the item, some retailers will charge you back for the original shipping costs. Be sure to check the return policy before you buy. When I was looking for winter boots, I noticed Zappos was selling the boots for $170, but the manufacturer’s website was selling the pair of boots on sale for $145 plus $9 shipping.
Be happy. Shop wisely.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Don't dump the junk mail
Break your habit of automatically dumping the junk mail into the closest trash can. Spend the five minutes to filter through the offerings. You never know what deals will be appealing to you. Believe me. Its worth the effort. In last 7 days, I've saved over $65 using junk mail offers, creating for myself a day of fun with no dollars spent. Not bad, for five minutes of mindless work.
1. $50 Shell Gas Gift card (won by completing a survey received in the mail)
2. $10 Kohls' Gift Card
3. $2 off Large Pizza at a favorite pizza joint
4. $3.85 - Free Starbucks Latte
Now, if you absolutely loath receiving junkmail, take action and get your name removed from promotional lists. Visit the consumer site for the Direct Marketing Association's website.At this site, you'll learn more on how to manage your communication preferences or remove your name from promotional lists.
1. $50 Shell Gas Gift card (won by completing a survey received in the mail)
2. $10 Kohls' Gift Card
3. $2 off Large Pizza at a favorite pizza joint
4. $3.85 - Free Starbucks Latte
Now, if you absolutely loath receiving junkmail, take action and get your name removed from promotional lists. Visit the consumer site for the Direct Marketing Association's website.At this site, you'll learn more on how to manage your communication preferences or remove your name from promotional lists.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Got Clutter?
Over run with the clutter of unwanted, discarded, no longer loved items within your home? Don't have the time or desire to haul it off to your local goodwill center? Rather sleep on a bed of nails than organize a yard sale?
Whatever the case, here's a great solution for getting rid of stuff and giving it to someone else who can use it. Ever have something that you just hated to toss away but wanted to give it to someone who could use it more -- Here's your chance to recycle your no longer loved items for free. Join Freecycle.org. (http://www.freecycle.org/)
Whatever the case, here's a great solution for getting rid of stuff and giving it to someone else who can use it. Ever have something that you just hated to toss away but wanted to give it to someone who could use it more -- Here's your chance to recycle your no longer loved items for free. Join Freecycle.org. (http://www.freecycle.org/)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday is Starbucks Day
In the days of old, Wednesday used be Prince Spaghetti Day. These days, pasta is out and java is in. In as in Starbucks! Now through July 23rd, Starbuck is giving away a free tall ice brewed Starbucks (R) Terraza Blend, chilled and slightly sweetened. (20 carbs) coffee every Wednesday. Ok, can you scream "Yum!" - You'll need to present your Wednesday card to the server. Don't have one? just ask for one at your local Starbucks.
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