Nifty & Thrifty Christmas Idea: Photo Canvas 8"x10" FREE (+s/h)

I've never given this gift without the recipient being thankful. There's just something so special about receiving a photo of a loved one presented in a beautiful canvas. Now's your turn to spread a little love to someone special. "Like" Canvas People on Facebook and get a FREE 8"x10" canvas. All you have to pay is shipping and handling ($14.99). What a steal!!

Make Your Own Sandals

Katherine at annekata.com has created an amazing tutorial for Etsy on how to make cloth sandals. They are really beautiful. I can't wait to give these a try. I started thinking, though, of all the costumes I have made for the kids over the years and how much this tutorial would have helped!

FREE 411 Calls

About a year ago my employer became concerned about the use of the 411 system by our employees. Apparently, we were racking in the charges. If only I had known then what I know now! There is a 800# that you can now call that will not only give you directory assistance, but will also give it to you for FREE. When you call there is a short ad (approx 10 seconds) that plays and then you are able to get your information. Give this a try and tell me what you think. Call 1-800-FREE-411.

FREE Sheet Music Downloads

Looking for free sheet music? A great source for classical music is MutopiaProject.com. They have selections from Mozart, Bach, Chopin and more. There is also a selection of contemporary music available. Enjoy!

Read Kindle Books On Your PC

Ok here's the coolest thing I've found in awhile. FREE books online. I've posted before about how Amazon has several free books for the Kindle. Now, there is a free software program that lets you read Kindle books on your PC! I'm so excited I can barely type. I LOVE to read and there has been so many times where I am stuck at home and can't make it to the local Borders or used book store. That's now a page in my past. Click here for the FREE Kindle PC software. Once you've completed your installation, click here for a list of FREE books to download that are listed by popularity.

FREE Foreign Language Lessons

I have two teenagers that are both starting to learn new languages, Spanish and Russian. I have taken enough Spanish courses, in the past, to feel confident in tutoring that language. Unfortunately, Russian is a mystery to me! Thankfully, there are many websites and tutorials that cover basics of foreign language. One of the best sites that I have recently come across is from the BBC. They offer a 12 week e-mail course for Spanish, Italian, French and German. They also have links to many other language tutorial sites even Gaelic. (my son will love that) Take a look http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/

Martha Stewart Cookbook Download ~ FREE

Thanks to the folks at Sirus Radio, you can now download several recipes from Martha Stewart and other famous chefs at this link. What a great deal and just in time for the holidays!

FREE Mp3 Downloads & Deals @ Amazon

If you didn't already know, Amazon is a great source for freebies and deals on Mp3 downloads. I have been checking their files about once a week for free music and just discovered today that they have a freebie of the day link. Click here for today's download of Hello Sunshine by Barlow Girl. Amazon is also running a great deal through November. They have 50 albums Mp3 downloads for under $5. Click here for more details.

Free "Taste of Home" Digital Downloads

I must be hungry today because all I can focus on are food deals. Here's an absolutely great freebie for those of us that like the "Taste of Home" magazines. Go to this link and download up to 25 previous issues! I can't wait to try out some of these recipes.

Free TV Episodes At Amazon

For those of you, like me, that can't wait for the fall tv show schedule to start, Amazon has their fall preview Video On Demand page available here. I suggest bookmarking this page. I not only visit Video on Demand at Amazon for free previews and pilot episodes, but I also buy cheap videos when I have missed an episode of my favorite shows. They also carry movies for rent or purchase. I use this when I can't find anything to watch on Netflix or I just don't want to make a run to the video store. It's very convenient and a lot cheaper than taking my family to the movie theater. Enjoy

Portrait People FREE Portrait Package Coupon

Portrait People has a printable coupon here for a free portrait package that includes:
1- 8x10
2- 5x7
8- wallet sized photos
Plus get 25 birth announcements or thank-you postcards for only $25. There is "no portrait session fee". I can not find anywhere on the site where is says you have to purchase the announcements to get this deal, but I would definately ask a salesperson before making an appointment. Enjoy!

Sear Free Portrait & $10 off Juniors Apparel Coupons

Thank you Sears! Here are some great coupons for back-to-school or early Christmas shopping. Click here for a "Free Classic Wall Portrait" coupon with no session fee. Also, click here for a great $10 off coupon on juniors’ apparel. Guess I'll be making a stop at Sears this week. See you there!

Over 1200 FREE Mp3 Downloads From Amazon.com

Love music? Click here to download over 1200 mp3 songs from Amazon.com!


My Favorite Albums:
The O'Neill Brothers Wedding Music: Amazon Sampler
Analekta: Classical Gems: Free Sampler
Putumayo Digital Sampler

FREE T-Shirt + Shipping at Vista Prints

Vista Prints is offering a free customizable t-shirt (plus $4.41 s/h). I not only got this, but at checkout I also was offered various promo items and selected a free coupon for QuickBooks Simple Start and $50 Google Ad Words Credit. This is a very cheap gift or promo for your business. Click here to order your design.


Christmas Goal: Free Gifts

Items so far:
1 Free t-shirt (plus s/h)
3 Magazine Subscriptions
2 Pangea Skin Discovery Kits (stocking stuffers)
$5 Gift Certificate from advertiser survey
FREE Tote & Wallet with purchase
3 Amazon Gift Certificates/Swagbucks
2 Flowered Salad Bowl Sets
2 Mini-Rex Sewing Machines

Free Magazine Subscriptions

Hurry, these magazine subscriptions will go fast. If you missed the last free subscription offer for Marie Claire or Town & Country, get in on these Rewards Gold offers quickly.

Shape Magazine 2 yr subscription
Marie Claire 3 yr subscription
Town & Country subscription
Muscle & Fitness subscription

Free Pangea Organics Skin Discovery Kit

Click here to sign up a free Skin Discovery Kit from Pangea Organics. This offer is from Allure magazine. You may decline all the offers following the sign-up. Great stocking stuffer idea!

FREE Kindle Download Books At Amazon

***psst, if anyone asks what I secretly want for Christmas, I want a shiny new Kindle*** These electronic reading devices are lightweight and store over 1500 books!! Hmm... calculating how many Swagbucks I would need to get enough Amazon Gift Cards as I speak (err write). For those of you lucky enough to own one of these gems or are thinking of purchasing one, here's a deal for you. Amazon currently has many of it's Kindle book downloads available for free. Click here to see the list.