Feeling Fine Friday

Low cost homemade natural based shampoo-Is there anyone else that wishes to reduce expenses in the hair cleansing department? Well, I would like to. Last night I found some recipes for just such a potion! http://www.boiseclothdiapers.com/hair.htm
It would be great to hear others cost saving tips! Note that if comment posting in the comment box does not work with Firefox as it not not consistently with me.I post everything here in the blog with Firefox, but for some reason, posting in the comment box often does not work for me, so I tried in Firefox, and the post went through.
I also want to mention something that stands out to me about all of the no cost options available to us in this time of so called economic downturn. Financial doom and gloom is the trendy talk of the nation, though in reality, millions making so called Walmart wages were in the same financial situation that they were before the corporate fiascoes. I could go on about this subject,but for now will end with the idea that puts a spin on the old saying;Life is how we take of it, in reality. Sharing resources such as what we are doing here,as opposed to monopolism, can only lead to real & continuous progression.

Well, sweet surprises, Friendly's is offering a free sundae coupon for those that sign up for their online club:ttps://secure.friendlys.com/bff/

Worthy Thursday

Has anyone received any free samples lately? Please tell us about it! I for one am eating some delicious (even though I slightly over microwaved it!) Orville Redenbacher Lime & Salt Popcorn I received from Start Making Choices.com

There are some anti drug publications here to order from Parents.The Anti-Drug http://www.theantidrug.com/resources/

In addition to the ton of stuff available to read directly at The World Wildlife Fund WWF's website, offers a printed high-school curriculum on the climate by US mail in addition to its downloadable version http://www.worldwildlife.org/climate/curriculum/item5950.htmlNote that there is a country option on the sign up form!
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD offers a "Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active!" program packet which includes a video/dvd! by US mail in addition to the download option:http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5025

I just received an email from Matt Ludin who stated that homeschoolers are eligible to receive the free Ann Rand books.
http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_classroom_books
:mludin@aynrand.org

I posted the "See all You Can See" coloring book from the NEA. Well, I just found another no cost activity book they offer, that is, "Wild About Healthy Vision":http://catalog.nei.nih.gov/productcart/pc/viewCat_L.asp?idCategory=6

Anybody have an Office Depot nerby? Well, if you do, you can receive a free Monsters Vs Aliens poster:http://www.mymonstermakeover.com/assets/Coupon.pdf The site link says that the coupon can be printed or the code simply told to the store clerk, which is what I would do to save paper.

Does anyone want to rent a free Redbox movie?http://www.redbox.com/Help/Signup.aspx

Way To Go Wednesday

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The title of this photo"April Fools Gold" is ironic because it surely contains an essence of beautiful truth!

It is true that I like to write, but I also like to hear great things from other people! I must say, just with all of the no cost items and programs available, that I am discovering more and more, that there truly is no need for people to "go without" But it requires an attitude of plenty instead of lack, if that makes sense.

Video Placement Worldwide has some free videos and teacher's guides available:http://www.vpw.com/


Since its a holiday, ha,I wanted to point out my alternative for store bought all occasion cards.I sent e-cards,and that's no April Fools. These are favorites of mine. http://www.care2.com/ecards/ http://cards.123greetings.com/cgi-bin/cards/sendcard.pl?log=ezpumpkin
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Thought some may like to read a couple of my other cost savings related articles that I wrote a few years back. Both of these are hosted on Dollar Stretcher.com
"Clothing Expense Reduction":http://www.stretcher.com/stories/08/08feb25c.cfm
"School Choice On a Tight Budget":http://www.stretcher.com/stories/05/05jun13g.cfm


My goodness gracious; there's another book swap club. I have received wonderful treasures through Paperback Swap, but did not know until now about this swapping club. Title Trader swaps even videos along with books, video games and cds!http://www.titletrader.com/

Intriguing Tuesday

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/4real/413967875/

A wonderful poster gave a link for free Basic Studio accounts. Its in the comment box under March 30th's posting. I will not copy link, so that other visitors will check out the comments themselves, hopefully giving them inspiration to also post a comment! You can share your free item stories, money saving tips, or even say hello!

I have a Human Genome Landmarks poster in my house. You can get one free of charge as well!http://public.ornl.gov/hgmis/external/poster_request.cfm

The Center for Disease Control(CDC) has a ton of no cost publications available including written and video/dvd type!Chttp://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/osh_pub_catalog/PublicationList.aspx

The CDC/NPN or National Prevention Information Network also has a bunch of no educational cost publications available: http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/search/matlSearch.aspx

Ahuh!I just found another sample pen. Just like with the other pen samples,the specific item desired must be told to the sales rep on the phone. http://www.greetingpen.com/index.cfm I ordered the lovely looking Sweetheart pen. ♥: HO-505-A. There's a wide variety of topics and occasions to choose from.


Here are more free publication available to order, in this case, its the Traffic Safety Materials Catalog: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/media/catalog/

Miraculous Monday

Here is an interactive virtual world science curriculum put out by Harvard!http://muve.gse.harvard.edu/muvees2003/join/involvement.html
There's so many cool looking educational games/ curriculums that I will just give link. Note though that the 1st&5th links are out of order:http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/
For the chefs, here's a complimentary "Jiffy"mix cookbook!http://www.jiffymix.com/recipeform.php

There's a free sample of the fundamental christian oriented Young Disciple magazine: http://www.youngdisciple.com/yd/free_sample.htm

Lutheran Hour Ministries puts out several no cost publications on a variety of what's commonly called self help topics:http://www.lhm.org/topicalmessages.htm

There's more no cost resources from the EPA.7 activity posters are all free of charge: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/kids/poster.htm

Anyone interested in road racing? There's a sample issue ofRoadracing World available: http://www.roadracingworld.com/magazine/free-sample-issue/

Sensational Sunday

J

Satisfying Saturday

The US Dept.of Health &Human Services have a great number of free publications. Just type any topics into the search box to see what is available: http://ask.hrsa.gov/ The publications are available in several languages.The website itself also activities,for instance,The Stop Bulling Now Campaign.

The Arbor Day Foundation ships out no-cost educational materials. There's even info on a poster contest to enter!http://www.arborday.org/kids/requestfreematerials/request.cfm

Here's a sample of Northwest Aromatics' fresh and vibrant rainforest oils made in Canada. The sample is valid in Canada& US. There's 3 choices to choose from.http://www.nwaromatics.com/orders/samples.asp

Free Lindt Truffles,informational pamphlets, and a sample dvd from master chef Quentin Ulrich:http://ilqu.com/lindtpromotion.php

Freely Friday

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Yarrah organic Pet food based in The Netherlands offer pet food samples inc. a vegetarian dog food sample: Here's the main site http://www.yarrah.com/index.html Just email:info@yarrah.com Offer is valid in many countries.

ILoveSchools.com is a foundation that matches donors up with financially in need schools to provide funds and supplies. Schools include homeschools and preschools!http://www.iloveschools.com/

There's another free canvas bag available!http://www.nurserywater.com/offers/bagtag.php

Well, here's a yucky but possibly at times practical and of course free environmentally friendly dog waste bag sample:http://www.flushdoggy.com/Free_Sample.html

Here's a Toby the Train coloring book:http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Community/Coloring%20Book/requests.html

Its Truly Thursday

I urge vistors to please leave comments!
Walmart is passing out Old Spice samples:http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid67870.aspx
Walmart's current samples also include also Cottonelle wet-wipes and toilet paper.

How about some Eurcerin Calming Cream? http://www.eucerinus.com/ivillage/regfrm.asp
Here is info on this skin care product:http://www.eucerinus.com/products/hb_calming.html

Complimentary stencil supplies are found at the following link:
http://www.stencilease.com/free-sample.asp

There's some freebie packs for current and future members of Second Life online virtual world
https://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=995070

For info on Second Life:http://secondlife.com/whatis/

Just wanted to give the links to these wonderfully free and abundant with options online radio players/stations:I use the top two listed links a very lot. I have found individual songs on the bottom two links that I could find no place else.
http://www.live365.com
http://www.pandora.com/
http://new.music.yahoo.com/
There is http://www.rhapsody.com/home.html with free membership of up to 25 songs a month.
Also,http://www.last.fm/

Willful Wednesdays

I just telephone ordered the "All About Sunflower" coloring book by calling (888) 718-7033 It can be downloaded and printed out at http://www.sunflowernsa.com/all-about/?contentID=61 but then the use of one's own paper makes it a costing item. Ordering a hard copy version of the coloring book is a truly free option for the user, as well as giving a much needed boost to the mail count as either way paper is being used.

There's a bunch of no cost publications available to order from the American Kennel Club:http://www.akc.org/public_education/lessonplans_elementary.cfm?page=3 Just be sure to include the title and numbers of the desired publications in the email: The email address is found at the link address above.

Anyone need an extra alarm clock without paying an alarming cost. Well; actually, there's a completely free alarm clock called Wakerupper. It gets set online and then the automated caller calls a given phone number even leaving any message. So cool!I have used it with great success and even have had occasions when someone has left me a message to call them back as it works any time of day or night. http://wakerupper.com/

Trusty Tuesday

Photo © Flickr user Ben

Anyone looking for free tv viewing options? With the exception of my trusty internet, I do not currently pay for media entertainment. so I look at other sources for my tv program viewing,like my new favorite show Kings on the NBC website. Though if you are a cable or satellite subscriber, I so encourage watching it on tv on Sunday nights at 8pm as online viewing doesn't count into the rating system,as nonsensical as it seems, for as for why the online viewing service is offered then, I do not know.
Irregardless; for online viewing options, there are plenty of shady type sites, but some that are 100 % legal and safe such as the network websites themselves that offer free online episodes. Also MSN http://tv.msn.com/tv/full-episodes/ I find that some shows on MSN work better than on the CBS website. CBS episodes for some reason are very choppy on my computer whereas much more often, they are not on MSN.
Well, I've done a bit of research and found some more legal tv viewing sites:
http://www.hulu.com/is another option.Just a note about finding stuff: Whereas MSN lays out numbered episodes, a bit more of a search is required with Hulu.There are categories such as drama ect. However a specific show title along with the episode may be put in the search box and it will come up.Hulu also offers some movies.
http://www.fancast.com/ offers tv and movies in a neat alphabetical fashion.
And http://www.joost.com/ which used to require a special program download is now online.There listings are filed categorically but program titles can be found by typing them into the search box.Joost has more clips than full episodes for which I do not care for, but its one free and legal option to check out.


For those who who workout or who engage in physical labor, Febreze SPORT Workout Odor Eliminator sounds freely fragrant.Ha! Samples available only in US. A survey is required to receive this sample. Better trade than cash I say!http://www.mapmyrun.com/febreze

Goodnight Boxers (protective underwear for children)provide a sample at http://fsisolutions.com/kcgoodnitesboxers/ Offer is valid in US and Canada.


Well speaking of entertainment, how about some music? U2 music: Offer is good in many countries.http://www.nolineonthehorizon.com/mailers/signup.php

Mothers Against Drunk Driving aka MADD offers complimentary red ribbons:http://maddpa.org/edu/redribbon.html

Serenity Sunday

I received my white goat sticker recently;that sticker deal was posted Feb 22nd.
Even though sticker samples may come singly,it is like what applies to all of the free offers. Simply by signing up for multiple offers lead to multiple items being sent to the signer-upper!
I can't seem to respond to the comments other than here. The courses sound like a great idea sir! They are a great way to earn more money in the long run!

Sweet Saturday

First off,apologies for no post for a couple of days. My computer was not up and running sort of speak. ☺© Flickr user Finntasia http://www.flickr.com/photos/finntasia/2307492236/

Terrific Thursday

Today I have received,in the mail, free of charge,the HHMI Bulletin,for an older relative:A Tena Serenity sample, and a "Keeping Children Safe" sticker from Olive Crest.Oh, and the Quaker True Delights bar came in to a relative's PO box that I sent it to, which means I should receive one here soon!

Here is a sample of Aveda Black Malva Pure Plant® shampoo!http://www.cedarhut.com/free_stuff_promo3.php
I do try to avoid sulfates, as they make my hair feel itchy. I read a listing if natural ingredients for The Aveda Black Malva shampoo and did not see any sulfates listed.

Ever wondered if there are any matched saving programs for business start-ups, educational pursuits, house purchases and similar lofty goals? Or didn't wonder because of the seeming impossibleness of entrepreneurship for people who fall in a low income bracket. Well, it's true, like many other financial aid type programs, they usually are not widely advertised, but do exist.
One is commonly called The Family Development Account Program (often shortened to FDA) I did not find a main site linking to individual programs;however, there are several individual program sites under the title Family Development Account Program or FDA. Some programs are conducted through the Woman, Work and Community Program.
Here are 2 FDA Program example links:
http://womenworkandcommunity.org/?page_id=100

http://ded.mo.gov/BDT/Community%20Services/Financial%20and%20Incentive%20Programs/Services/Family%20Development%20Account.aspx

Wildly Wednesday

Receive a sample from a co. that puts out all natural vitamins:http://www.sourceoflife.com/register_new.asp

Magic The Gathering game cards: http://www.wizards.com/Promo/hereirule/HalfDeckRedemption.aspx

Are there any gardeners that eat Campbells Soup or know someone who does? Well, They, Campbells are handing out seeds! To receive a pack, the code from the bottom of a Campbells condensed soup can must just be copied onto the online form:http://www.helpgrowyoursoup.com/

Totally Tuesday

On grocery store shelves, select bottles of Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner have cash rebate offer attached to the product. I personally am a fan of the Organix care cleaning product brand as it doesn't contain sulfates, which I avoid.

Tuition free Boarding Schools

Tuition Free schools for children affords income eligible children to receive a particular brand of education that otherwise they could not. The existence of tuition subsidized private schools and charter schools is common knowledge:Tuition free public schools with freedoms that traditional schools do not have such as the incorporation of unique philosophies.
There is another choice for tuition free education for children in the form of boarding schools. There are a only handful of them as with tuition free colleges.
Now Please note that the listings and info provided here about the boarding schools is not a recommendation of them or even of boarding schools in general, but simply provides program awareness.
Keep in mind that the following tuition free boarding schools are not detention type.

The "college" in Girard College can be misleading as it is a boarding school for children from 1st -12th grade and up to 10th grade for acceptance into the program. for children from single parent families in the low income bracket:http://www.girardcollege.com/girard/site/default.asp
The school boosts an approximate 95% rating higher education attendence rate of Girard graduates http://www.girardcollege.com/4398_96712153951/site/default.asp

The Milton Hershey Boarding School for children from age 4 - graduation, although applicant must not be beyond age 15 upon acceptance into the school:http://www.mhs-pa.org/
There is also is a college tuition assistance program for graduates of The Milton School.

Phillips Exeter Boarding Academy states that they are currently providing no cost tuition for accepted students with a family income level at or under$75.000 http://www.exeter.edu/admissions/15848.aspx

Magnificient Monday

There are a number of no cost publications available to order from The US Department of Education:http://edpubs.ed.gov/

3 all natural makeup samples:http://www.lavera.com/catalog/Free_Samples_MAX_3-1000047-1.html