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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Sewing

I had a mom who showed me how to cook and sew while growing up. Sometimes I forget not everyone knows what I may think of as easy.

When I first saw this site I was thinking "DUH" but it may be useful for some people.

They have several videos to assist with basic sewing instructions.

If you find it useful let me know.

http://www.expertvillage.com/video/2528_how-sew-button-thread-needle.htm

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Books from Birth

Another one I thought I had posted before but don't see.

Attention all parents in Tennessee:
Did you know that your children can receive FREE books every month?
Yep... all Tennessee kids from birth to age 5?!
http://franklin.thefuntimesguide.com/2005/11/freekidsbook.php

Shelby County Books from Birth is the local affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and a partner of the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation. We provide a free, age-appropriate hardcover book each month for children under five who register for the program and live in Shelby County. Titles include classics such as The Little Engine That Could, Goodnight Gorilla, Max's Ride, Frog on His Own, and many, many more. There are 60 books in all!

http://www.booksfrombirth.org/
http://www.dollysimaginationlibrary.com

Georgia has a similar program
http://www.ferstfoundation.org/

Monday, September 16, 2013

2 good tips from the Dollar Stretcher

I do both of these tips already.

Visit the Country

I live in the suburbs of a large metropolitan area. My sister
lives in a rural area, just 10 minutes from my house. My pet
recently needed veterinarian care and she suggested her rural
vet. I called around and I saved $150 by using her vet over
the one down the street. This was well worth the trip!
Apparently he makes most of his money on livestock, not
household pets.

Survey Winners

If you notice at the bottom of your store receipt that they
are conducting a survey online, go ahead and enter. Most of
the time there is a gift card "prize" that you might win. (I
won a $1000 gift card from a convenience store that will pay
for my gas for a year!) Somebody has to win, and if it's
online, you don't even need a stamp.

How to fill out freebies

I like to share freebies with my friends but honestly I rarely find them myself.

I belong to a freebie group and a freebie newsletter.

The yahoo group is http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/FreeBeesForMe/

Melissa does an excellent job running this group.

The newsletter is http://www.afreebieempire.net/subscribe.htm

Both of these sources are excellent. You won't find freebies with strings attached.

Alot of the items are repeats but they are both well worth your time.

When time permits I will check other sites like slickdeals.net, fatwallet.com and some others that escape me at the moment.

Next I made up a yahoo name I use only for freebies and another for sweeps or contest. You can use yahoo, hotmail or gmail for a free email account.

Some coupons require you to respond back so be sure to check the account regularly.

I never give my real phone number. I give the local time and weather number.

You can get a free phone number from K7, that channels your free voicemail and fax messages directly to your e-mail. This number enables you to have your voicemail messages and faxes delivered directly to your computer.

http://www.k7.net/

But the most important thing I did after typing my little fingers to the bone was get an auto form filler.

These are 2 I have used. I like the Roboform the best. The free version meets all my needs.

Google Toolbar Autofill Try the Google Toolbar with Autofill & more. Download it free!www.toolbar.google.com

Free Form FillerFill Forms, one-click logins, more. Easy. Over 18 Million Downloads.www.roboform.com

Or go to www.download.com and find another filler.

If they require you to fill out several surveys or expected to participate in a certain number of offers to receive your "free" samples or items. Then the item isn't a freebie.

Also, always state you heard the deal from a family member or friend.

I hope these tips help you some.

Free credit reports, Opt out for mailings and calls

I thought I had posted this before but I didn't see it in my older blogs.

The FACT ACT amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act require the nationwide credit bureaus to provide consumers, upon request, one free personal credit report in any 12 month period. (You can order one from each agency or just one.)

Central Source
877-FACTACT
www.annualcreditreport.com

Experian
888-397-3742
www.experian.com

Equifax Credit Bureau
800-685-1111
www.equifax.com

Transunion Credit Bureau
877-322-8228
www.transunion.com

Federal Trade Commission
202-326-2222
www.ftc.gov

Offers a number of free credit-related publications

Decrease unauthorized direct mail marketing (including pre-approved credit card offers) and unwanted telemarketing calls.

Pre Screen Opt Out
888-567-8688
www.optoutprescreen.com

National Do Not Call Registry
888-382-1222
www.donotcall.gov (Remember to register your cell phones too)

Direct Mailings
www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailinglist
Write a letter and be removed for 5 years

Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
PO Box 282
Carmel, NY 10512

Be sure to include your name, home phone number, address and your signature.

Telemarketing
www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offtelephone
Telephone Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
PO Box 1559
Carmel, NY 10512