Free Travel Bag

With the price of gas, food and other essentials skyrocketing, taking a trip has become a luxury that fewer of us can afford to do. Nevertheless, I have found a site that will give you a free travelbag that you many never get to use. Well, you could always carry it along with you to work, the store and other places and let your imagination run wild, and convince yourself that you're taking that vacation to Disneyworld, the Grand Canyon, or some other neat place. In any event, if you sign up at Tripadvisor.com and then click on this link... Free Travel Bag you can at least have that little Travel Bag ready to throw over your shoulder on your shiny new moped, as you start off on your journey.

Learn How to Be A Cowboy...Free

A lot of us have had the secret desire to live the exciting life of a cowboy of the 'Old West' days. Are there still cowboys out there? You bet! Of course you might ask, how do I become a cowboy? Well, a good place to start is by reading the magazine called simply 'Cowboy'.


In it you'll find all the tricks involved in riding the old trails, roping calves, fighting wooden Indians and all kind of neat stuff. The great thing is that you can now get a *FREE* one year subscription to Cowboy magazine by clicking on the following link.... Yippie Yi Yay.. Partner!

Free Cowboy Subscription

Free 'Joe'

When I lived out in Seattle a couple of years ago, I came to realize just how much they loved their coffee. At the place that I worked, there was free coffee to be had at all of our satellite locations. One of the coffee's that they featured was 'Seattle's Best' no really it was Seattle's best coffee, well anyway that's the name of the coffee, and it was pretty dang good. If you're a coffee afionado and want to try some of what they call 'Seattle's Best' coffee, then click on the link and you can get a free sample and they you'll be able to determine if you are in fact drinking 'Seattle's Best' or perhaps one of the best.

Seattle's Best Coffee Free Sample

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Learn a New Language.....Free

Here's a great way to learn a new language...you know like the one you took in high school for three years and at the end were able to say "hello","goodbye", and "close the door". Well, now here's your chance to impress all your friends by being able to say "hello", "goodbye", and "wow, it's hot" or something along those lines, and best of all it's *FREE*

Livemocha offers numerous languages such as Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and a whole lot more. Whether for business, travel or just fun, you can learn a language the affordable way.(you can't beat Free)

You can sign up at;

Learn Any Language..Free

Low Car Diet

We've all heard of the Low Carb Diet...I've been on it myself about a hundred times. No, this one is like no diet you've ever tried. Zipcar is offering you the chance to give your car a break and will provide you with several incentives to do so...like a loaded transit pass(although if you do so in cities like Baltimore, you might be putting your life on the line)a FREE 1 year Zipcar membership with a good bit of driving time and some other neat stuff.

If you're not familiar with Zipcar, they're a relatively new company that came up with the neat idea of providing people who either don't have a car, don't want a car full time, or just prefer to use a car now and again the means to do so by using one of the Zipcars placed throughout various cities. For now, this offer is good in the following cities; Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington D.C. But with the way this idea is catching on, it will probably be available in a location near you very soon. To check out the details, go to;

Zipcar Low Car Diet

P.S. This offer is good for the period between July 21 and August 15.

Go to the Movies for FREE

With everything going up, wouldn't it be nice to be able to have something cost you less, even FREE? Here's your chance to see the new movie with Will Smith called 'Hancock' gratis, and put yourself on the list to get Free Movie Passes to advanced screeenings of other upcoming movies. All you have to do is sign up at the site and you're good to go...to the movies that is. The only catch with this is that you should live in or near the following large metropolitan areas...Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Of course, you'll still have to buy your own soda's and popcorn, but saving the price of admission isn't a bad thing, and you'll be one of the first to see new movies coming out, and you can be the local movie critic to your friends, letting them know whether or not a movie is worth seeing.

Sign up here....Free Movie Pass

Urgent....Fly Free to Select Locations....

Here's your chance to get a free ticket to several locations, such as Ft. Lauderdale Fl., to Jamaica, Bahamas, Costa Rica, etc., with a special promotion by Spirit Airlines. There are other locations as well. You must sign up for these deals by MIDNIGHT June 5, so hurry and check it out to take advantage of this opportunity to Fly FREE! The link is here;

Spirit Airlines Free Flights

What's Behind All the Emails Offering Free Stuff?

If you're like me, you probably receive about 50 emails a day telling you that you are the winning recepient of a free Airline Trip, Big Screen T.V., Ipod, Computer and lots of other great stuff. Are they for real? Actually, they are, but what happens is that once you submit your information to the place offering the prize, if you read the small print you'll find that you have to complete offers from different groups usually designated as 'Gold, Platinum, Silver' or some variation of this. To see a sample page of the type of offers you'll have to complete Click Here you'll also usually have to refer at least one and sometimes several people to the page as well.

The reason the companies can offer these deals is because they know that 95% of the people will never complete the requirements in order to redeem the prize. Therefore, they get the information of lots of people, many signing up for their offers and seldom have to give out the prizes.

If you decide to participate in one of these offers, make certain that you keep records on the offers you complete and anyone that signs up under you. While the offers are for the most part legitimate, it takes a bit of work, and sometimes money in order to get that fabulous large screen T.V. sitting in your Living room.

For the Mathmetically Challenged

Are you one of those people that has trouble adding up how many hundreds you've spent at the gas pump this month? Well, now you can let this new space aged calculator do all the hard stuff. Yes, it adds, subtracts, and probably a thousand other neat things. While it's not like winning a car or a pile of cash, it comes it handy when trying to figure how much you've added to the national debt this month. Anyway, you can get your FREE Calculator at...

Free Calculator

Free 10 Pack of Recordable DVD's

Now here's a deal that's music to your ears. You can get a Free 10 pack of Recordable DVD's from Office Depot just by going to the following link and printing off the coupon. The offer is good until June 21 so you don't have to rush down there in your P.J.s tonight to bag your Free Recordable DVD's.

Link... Free 10 Pack of DVD's

Free Microsoft Accounting Express 2008

I've always liked working with numbers. I even once thought about becoming an accountant. Numbers are my friends, especially when they work in my favor such as my winnings yesterday of $244 in a race at Charlestown Racetrack. Those numbers I can understand. Anyhow, for those who use accounting software for business purposes, Microsoft is allowing you to download their Office Accounting Express 2008 for free! It should be noted that this software is designed for U.S. and U.K. small businesses only. The version you will be downloading is the U.S. version. You can download the U.K. version at... U.K. Free Version

Free Magazines for the 'Manly' Man

I run across a couple of free offers that some may be interested in. First, you can get a free two year subscription to 'Motor Trend' magazine simply by going to;

Free 2 Year Subscription to Motor Trend.

Or if you're the hunting and fishing or other outdoors kind of guy, you can get a free subscription to Field and Stream Outdoor Life Magazine at;

Field and Stream Magazine Offer

Finally, Dads, you can get some Free Grub(Onion Rings) at TGIF on Father's Day, Friday June 15. Simply print the coupon off and take it with you for free Onion Rings for dad on that day only.

A Freebie for the Ladies

I ran across an offer that allows women to get 3 Free weeks at 'Curves' Workout Centers simply by bringing in three caps from milk containers. The promotion runs up through July 17, so if you've been wanting to check out 'Curves' without making any kind of commitment(sounds like an offer for us men)stroll on in with your 3 milk tops and get those curves going. To get the details on the offer, go to;

Curves 3 Week Free Workout

Free Digital Camera

I ran across an article that says that you can get a free Digital camera just by signing up and activating a Discover credit card. By activating they mean; applying, getting approved and making a purchase consisting of a credit car purchase, balance transfer, or cash advance. According to the website, the camera you would receive is a Canon Powershot A580 which features a 8.0 Megapixel and 4X Optical Zoom lens. This camera has a $149 retail value.

You can get all the details at;

Free Digital Camera

Getting Free Meals at Restaurants

With many people taking mom out to a restaurant today to celebrate Mother's Day, it reminds me that there are many places that will give you a free meal just to celebrate your birthday. Most large restaurant chains such as Denny's, Red Hot and Blue, IHOP and many others will give you a free meal on your birthday, but the thing is... most usually give you some leeway as to when you actually take advantage of it so that you don't have to try and eat six free meals on the same day. For instance, Damon's Grill says that the offer expires about a week after your birthday. Red, Hot and Blue on the other hand gives you a month after your birthday to take advantage of it. By signing up at several different restaurant chains, you can literally get free meals for several weeks or more.

You can find out if the restaurant chain offers a birthday club by checking at the restaurant or going to the corporate website. The terms will vary with the restaurant and some will require you to purchase another entree or dinner at equal value, but there's nothing shabby about getting your meal for 50% off and if you get your husband, wife, signficant other to do the same, you can dine in style at half the cost for at least a part of the year.

Free Long Distance Calls Worldwide

How would you like to greatly reduce or completely eliminate your long distance calls? By downloading some software from company's such as Skype, you can use your internet connection and turn your computer into a phone! It works similar to most of the Cell phone company's in that calls to your network, which means other Skype users is completely free. So, the hardest part is convincing your friends to download the software that will allow you to talk free to other Skype users anywhere in the world.

Some of the other things that you can do for free with Skype is video calls, instant messaging and group chats, conference calls with up to nine people, and forward calls to people on Skype. There are also many other features that Skype offers such as great long distance worldwide rates as low as .02 cents a minute when calling landlines or mobiles.

More Free Stuff

I just got an alert from the Freebies site that you can get a Free $15 Gift card from Ann Taylor stores for today only. Some of today's other freebies are; Free 31 piece Roadside Emergency kit, Free Hannah Montana Karoake CD(for the young ones), Free Bra and Panty set(blushing), Free Doggy Delights Treats, and lots of other good stuff! This site really seems to deliver lots of neat Freebies. Check it out at;

Freebies Place

Cool Toolbar Shows Freebie of the Day

You can download the Freebie Force Toolbar and see what the Freebie of the Day is for that day. You can even choose one freebie a week and since they're always adding new things everyday, you'll want to make sure you don't miss that free trip, car rental, concert, or who knows what? To download the free Toolbar go to..

Freebie Toolbar
once at the site, scroll down to the bottom where it says 'Download the Freebie Force Toolbar' click on the link, and you're on your way to lots of great free stuff!

New Site Delivers Loads of FREE Stuff

I'm excited about a new site that I joined recently called Freebie Force. This new site shows you not only how you can get lots of free things like Electronics, Jewelry, Software, Clothing, Food and Drink, etc., but also shows you how to get substantial savings on Travel, Entertainment, and just about anything else you could possibly think of. Some of the 'Free' items that our members received this month were; Free coffee, magazines, seeds, software, fabric softener, food, movie rentals, even Free flights within the state of Florida and $1 car rentals.

What really makes this site a no-brainer is the fact that you can also build a substantial income from home just by showing others how to get free things and save money on just everything!

You can take a free tour by going to Freebie Force. If you decide to become a member, the cost is less than $10 a month, and you'll make that back many times over, and could create thousands of dollars a month in extra income. This program is definitely one of the best to come along in quite some time. Check it out...


Make Money With Freebies

Easy Ways to Save Money on Food Purchases

The Feds have a neat way of playing with the statistics to try and convince us that the cost of goods is going up a little bit instead of a lot when they release their Consumer Price Index figures WITHOUT the cost of food and energy! Huh? For all of us living in the real world, we know just how much prices are going up, and unlike the government, we can't just exclude food and energy from our budgets. Since we can't eliminate food costs simply by moving it to another column, it is imperative to try and save money on this necessary expense, and this article looks at several easy ways to help reduce our food costs.

One of the easiest ways to save money on food is by simply being organized. When making up a list of items to be purchased, I always go through the ads to see who has what on sale, and when. You'll be amazed at how much you can save just by spending a little time looking at the Sunday ads, and seeing who has the best prices on items that you need. After making your list of stores to visit, set up a route and hit all of the stores in an orderly fashion purchasing the items on sale at each store. Don't just look at the food stores either, but look at places like drug stores who often discount many food items as 'loss leaders' to draw people into their store. After a while, you'll get a good feel for which stores have great deals on certain items, and when the items tend to go on sale. Another benefit of hitting several stores at a time is that you'll spend less time running to the stores, and use less gas in the process, saving you more money.

Another easy way to save lots of money is by belonging to one of the Wholesale clubs like Costco or B.J.'s. Don't let the idea of a membership fee keep you from belonging to at least one of these places because you'll more than make up for it in savings. The problem many people have with these type of stores is the fact that you have to buy everything in such large quantities. While this may be an issue for items like meat and other perishable foods, you can definitely save lots of money by buying non-perishables like canned goods, paper items, and many other things that have a long shelf life. If you do a co-op with a family member or friend, you can even split the purchases and the cost.

Like many people, I used to have an aversion to clipping coupons. However, my attitude about coupon clipping changed one day when I watched a woman in front of me purchase a cart full of groceries for about $17. She was an expert at using coupons to save money. If you really want to get serious about saving money with coupons, you have to be organized and only clip coupons that you're going to use. With the advent of the Internet, you can even print a lot of coupons online. A couple of sites that allow you to do this are coolsavings.com and coupons.com. Many stores also match manufacturers coupons, saving you twice as much on an item. While using coupons can save you a great deal of money, be aware of the prices of the items you're purchasing and compare them with the other brands. Although large name brand manufacturers offer coupon discounts more often than local brands, the name brand prices can be much higher, negating much of your savings. Be smart and compare.

There are some other things you can do to save money while in the store. First, avoid impulse buying. Stores place certain higher profit items at strategic places in the store, increasing the likelihood of your purchasing them. Be aware of this, and keep your hands in your pockets. Also, leaving the kids at home while shopping for food will likely decrease your impulse purchases since few parents can long resist the screaming of children wanting everything they see. Also you'll save a good bit of money by avoiding the junk or processed foods. These foods offer the most profit for stores and therefore are pushed at advertised overloaded consumers. Avoid the aisles that offer all of these 'goodies' and you'll save lots of money and your waistline.

While there are few absolutes in life, the need for food and the likelihood of this commodity continuing to increase are about as certain as death and taxes. Since none of us live in the make believe world of government statistics, it's a good idea to try and save a bit of money on this necessity whenever possible. Try implementing some of the tips mentioned here, and use your imagination to come up with some of your own.

Save 50% on Rental Cars

There are some simple things that you can do to save 50% or more on your car rental fees. For instance, if you're renting your car for a week, did you know that by renting your car on Thursday as opposed to the other days such as Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, you'll usually be charged the weekend rate, which can be up to 50% cheaper. Also booking your car rental online can save you a good bit of money since most major car rental company's offer 'Internet Discounts'. A great place to find the best rates is Car Rentals .

Are you aware that car rental companies make much of their profit from the insurance they offer? You can usually avoid these charges and save 25% or more of the total costs by avoiding this insurance. If you have full coverage auto insurance on your car, your insurance company will usually pick up the tab for damages. Also by using a major credit card to rent your car, the credit card company usually covers for damages as well. Check with your insurance agent and credit card company to see what is covered, and any exceptions.

Some things to avoid to keep from being hit with additional charges;

1)Make sure the tank is full when you bring the car back. If the car rental company sees that the tank is not topped off, they might hit you with exorbitant gas charges.

2)Bring the car back on time! If you're scheduled to have the car back at 11:00 A.M. bringing it back at 12:00 could cost you another day's charges, so make sure you're not tardy in getting the car back. On the same note, be aware that if you bring your car back early, you can also be nailed with extra charges as well. For instance, if you rent the car for a week, and bring it back in five days, they may increase your charges by hitting you with a daily rate instead of the weekly rate.

3)You might want to consider renting your car from a location away from the airport. Although rates at airports can sometimes be cheaper, after they finish adding taxes, vehicle usage fees, and other Osami Bin Laden fees, you might wind up paying a lot more. It might be cheaper to take a shuttle or cab to an off terminal location, and rent your vehicle there.

Drive a Free Car?

I've heard about people getting paid to drive their own car, and others getting a free car to drive. What I found when I checked into it is that there are companies that will pay you to place advertising in the form of 'wraparounds' on your car or the car that they provide. Not everyone qualifies for these type of programs. Whether or not you qualify depends mainly on where you live, how many miles you drive, and also where you park the vehicle. Of course you'll also need to have an excellent driving record to drive a vehicle supplied by the advertising company. There are several companies that provide directories for a fee. A couple are listed here;

Drive a FREE Car
Free Car Index

The value of these directories is that it allows you to register with numerous companies which will increase your chances of getting a car. The pay for these types of arrangements vary a good bit, so you'll definitely want to check our several.

While driving around with a hot dog pasted on your car may not be for everyone, it beats making a car payment!

Vacationing on the Cheap

I have a friend who is really cheap. He's the kind of guy that always buys the round after the last call. He's so cheap that the last time I saw him pull a dollar out of his wallet, George Washington was wearing sunglasses. I hadn't seen Cheap Charlie in a few years, and when I ran into him I was surprised when he told me that he and his wife had just come back from a vacation out on the West Coast. I thought maybe he had changed his miserly ways until his wife told me that they had swapped houses with another family from Seattle and had stayed in the couple's house in Seattle for free in exchange for letting the other family stay in their house during the same period.


It seems as if this is a growing trend, and organizations like HouseSwappers.comand HomeExchange.com have stepped in to provide a service for prospective house swappers. These type of sites maintain a database of people interested in exchanging their home for your's usually to save lots of money on hotels and car rentals while on vacation. There are quite a few things to keep in mind when considering this type of arrangement, so it would pay to do some research to find out the details of how it all works. Many of the sites out there charge for access to the database but from what I hear, it's well worth the cost, not just for the contacts, but to get a lot of good information from people who have been doing this for a while.

An excellent source of information on Home Exchange Travel is Home Exchange Travel Blog

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Free Airline Travel

I had my doubts about this until it happened to me recently. On a return trip from Seattle to Baltimore, I was told at check-in that the flight was overbooked and I might not be able to get a seat on that flight. After a few minutes of standing there talking to myself, I wandered to my gate and told the attendant who I was and that I was supposely on standby. The attendant told me that yes, the flight was overbooked and if I was willing to come back the next night that I would receive a free round-trip ticket for my troubles. Unfortunately, I really had to get back the next day or I would have gladly taken advantage of the offer. Afterwards, he made an announcement of the offer, and a young lady quickly stepped up to take advantage of it.



If you're flexible with your flight plans and would like to take advantage of these type of deals, let the customer rep. at the terminal know that you are willing to be 'bumped', and you may be able to take your next flight on the airline.

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