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Khan Academy: Free Courses and Classes!

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Khan Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational courses and classes to assist students of any year. It was started in 2006 by Salman Khan and continues to be a very useful source of education.

The classes themselves are in the form of Youtube videos explaining the topic and giving examples. The different subjects provided include Math, Science, Economics and finance, Arts and humanities, Computing, and Test prep. Each subject has multiple videos explaining many of the details in each.

Khan Academy also has a points system that rises with each video that you complete. Practice quizzes are also an option.

If you are in need of some extra learning, you can sign up for Khan Academy free at any time.

Sam’s Club Offering Free Custom Father’s Day Baseball Cards

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Has your dad ever wanted to star in his very own baseball card? Or maybe you are a dad who would like your face on a small collectable trinket to call your very own? On one day of the year, this dream is possible.

This year, Father’s Day falls on June 21, a Sunday. To celebrate it, Sam’s Club, in conjunction with Unilever, the makers of Dove Products and Degree for Men, is offering an opportunity for you to create a baseball card as a gift for your father or husband.

All you have to do is visit the page on Sam’s Club’s official website and fill in the card with a photo as well as a message. The card is then available to print right then and there from your home, or you could request for it to be printed for free at Sam’s Club’s Photo Center and can pick it up later.

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and the father freebies are flowing in!

We wish every dad and husband out there the best Father’s Day!

Free 30 day trial of Amazon Prime

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I do quite a bit of shopping on Amazon. I can find just about anything I’m looking for at Amazon.com, and at amazingly low prices. The only issue is the shipping. Although some of the items I purchase qualify for free shipping, many of them do not, and the free shipping is ground only, so if I need it right away, it’s not always an acceptable option.

Then there is Amazon Prime. For only $99 a year, I can get all the 2 day shipping I want, plus unlimited access to Amazon Prime movies, music e-books and more. However, I still have to pay an annual subscription fee.

However, I signed up for a Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial. All I had to do was sign up and I got a FREE 30 day trial period with full access to Amazon Prime, This includes:

  • FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items and no minimum order
  • Instant access to Amazon Prime Video and streaming of over 40,000 movies and TV shows
  • Unlimited, ad-free access to Amazon Prime Music and over a million songs and hundreds of playlists
  • Access to Amazon Kindle’s Lending Library and access to over 500,000 e-books
  • Free unlimited photo storage with Prime Storage

I did have to provide a credit card, but I wouldn’t be charged a membership fee until the end of the 30 day period. I watched the clock on it, and just before the end of the trial, I cancelled my trial subscription and no fee was charge. I received 30 days of Amazon Prime absolutely free!

Important: you do need to stay on top of the calendar with this. They will bill you for the $99 annual subscription at the end of the trial. However, as long as you remember to log in to your Amazon account and cancel your subscription in time, you won’t have to pay it.

Of course, if you like Amazon Prime, go ahead and pay the $99. Considering the unlimited 2-day shipping, unlimited access to Prime Movies and TV Shows, music, e-books and photo storage, it’s a really good deal. Even if you use only a couple of Prime features, it is well worth the price. But don’t take my word for it, Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial yourself. You can’t beat that.

Free e-Book – How to Make Money Blogging

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w_monc01c8Are you a blogger? Have you ever wanted to start your own blog? Can you make money with it? If so, How?
How to Make Money Blogging is a Free eBook that gives you the scoop on making your blog profitable. Learn tips and tricks from the Money Saving Mom and starting earning real money from your blog.

Download this free eBook today & learn the ins and outs of making money with your own blog. It covers:

  • Necessary Traits of Successful Bloggers
  • Ways to Set Your Blog Up for Success
  • Tips for Writing Top-Notch Content
  • Ways to Build & Increase Your Readership
  • Tips for Maximizing Your Earnings with Affiliate Advertising
  • Tips for Selling More Sidebar Ads
  • The Pros and Cons of Joining and Ad Network
  • Ways to Use Your Blog as a Springboard to Earn Additional Income
  • About the Author
  • Say Goodbye to Survival Mode

Download your e-book How to Make Money Blogging now. It’s Free!

National Donut Day 2015

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Here’s a day specifically for all you pastry lovers. National Donut Day 2015 is right around the corner. This interesting event, which takes place on Friday, June 5, consists of most Donut stores around the US and Canada allowing every costumer who walks in to take one free donut of any flavor.

Most donut vendors, including Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts, are participating in this country-wide event and are offering ANY flavor of your choosing, as opposed to limited options. The only obstacle now is… which flavor do you choose? The classic glaze? The delicious filled ones? Let us know which flavors are your favorite in the comments!

For more info on National Donut Day 2015, check out its official website.

Stitcher – Free Internet Radio

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Tired of downloading multiple podcasts? Stitcher is the answer! Stitcher is a free app allowing you to listen to thousands of podcasts and radio stations on the go or at home.

All you have to do is sign up or download the app on your phone, then pick a few stations to subscribe to and start listening!

Examples are gaming podcasts such as Nintendo Teens, Nintendo Pulse and DeREZD. Tech Podcasts include The Force Field, The Two Way Radio Show, and Tech Fetish Podcast. To keep yourself updated on recent events, the news is also available to listen to. Try checking out The Free Stuff Show on Stitcher, too.

So download Stitcher and start listening to those free shows!

Free Audio Books

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Librivox_kgrIf you like audio books, listen to this. You can your own personal library of audio books that you get FREE!

Librivox is a collection of audio books available for free in the public domain. There are thousands of titles to choose from, covering everything from classic fiction, plays and poetry to non-fictional works that are historical, educational or autobiographical.

The audio books are free to download and save to your computer, mp3 player, mobile device, or burn on a CD to listen to and enjoy. According to their web site, the Librivox objective is “To make all books in the public domain available, for free, in audio format on the internet”.

Librivox is a non-commercial, non-profit and ad-free project powered by volunteers and donates its recordings to the public domain. The audio books are free to download, distribute and re-purpose as needed in the United States.

Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office

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Microsoft Office is a great suite of programs for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, but it’s costly. Some people may not be able to afford it or simply don’t see a point in spending money on it. Fortunately, there are some great free alternatives!

Free Office Productivity Suites

OpenOffice.org is the premiere alternative to Microsoft Office. Also known as Apache OpenOffice, this suite of programs empowers you to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and more. You can also edit existing files created by Microsoft Office and other office suites with little or no difficulty. It’s also open source, which means it is free to download and use.

LibreOffice.org – LibreOffice.org is another free alternative to Microsoft Office and is very similar to OpenOffice.org. Check out this feature comparison between LibreOffice 4.4.3 and Microsoft® Office 13 .

Zoho.com – Zoho.com is a web based system used for creating and managing documents, e-mail and projects for your business. It is available in a free and paid version.

Google Docs – Google Docs is yet another great way to make documents similar to OpenOffce.org. The link above will bring you to the Google sign-up page. Keep in mind that you will have to create a Google account or use a pre-existing one to access Google Docs.

These free productivity packages are great ways to create and edit your documents or spreadsheets if you are unable to purchase Microsoft Office. If you’re in need of productivity software for office applications, any of these will help get the job done!

Free trade publications and technical downloads for professionals

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If you’re a professional who wants to stay on top or you are searching for a career in a particular industry, One of the best ways to do this is by utilizing a readily available resource that is chock-full of valuable content that will keep you informed and in the loop. I’m talking about industry trade publications.

Nearly every industry has at least one trade publication that professionals subscribe to and follow to keep up with current news and trends in their chosen field.

Trade publications include both electronic and print magazines, periodicals, white papers, multimedia webinars, audio and video podcasts and other media. They are a great source of  news and content about products, services, issues and trends in the industries they cover. Of course, they are also full of self-promotion and sales pitches, but if you are a professional, who needs to keep up with what’s happening in a specific market or industry, it’s readily available to you so you can improve job skills, market yourself to potential employers or start your own business.

These publications are a great way to educate yourself because you can peruse them at your leisure. You can subscribe to as many as you need or want or you can focus on the ones that are specific to your area of the business.

The best thing about these publications is that nearly all of them are FREE to professionals who qualify. If you work in an industry or field covered in a particular publication, all you have to do is fill out a qualifying form to show that you meet the requirements as an industry professional.

Trade publications are not aimed at the general public, so the form is necessary to filter out those who are not qualified. It takes a few minutes to fill out the form, but once you do and are approved, you are in. Overall, it is well worth the investment. After all, they are free, and you can’t beat free.

I subscribe to several trade publications myself. Some I read regularly. Others I use as a reference when needed. All of them connect me to the industry I am in and provide content I can use to help me stay informed.

All you need to do is go to jobcastcentral.tradepub.com, browse through the list of trade publications available, fill out the form to qualify and your done. There is no credit card required and no payment to make. The trade publications are free to qualified professionals.

Free trade publications and technical downloads for professionals

Free Comic Book Day 2015 is less than a week away!

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Each year, comic book and hobby stores around the country have contributed to an annual celebration called Free Comic Book Day. Its blunt and straightforward title describes exactly what happens: people give away free comic books. Simple.

Of course, before you begin dreaming of walking out of your local comic shop with boxes of your favorite comics free of charge, I must inform you that there are limitations. First of all, you can only get three comic books per person, so choose carefully. Second, there are only certain comics printed specifically for Free Comic Book Day 2015. You may recognize these by the titles “FREE COMIC BOOK DAY” that will be placed in bold letters on the top of the cover. If that isn’t obvious enough, the comics will be separated on tables set out for this occasion.

Free Comic Book Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May, so this year it will fall on Saturday, May 2nd.

Be sure to check out the official website for all the details that I was too lazy to type down.

Also, take a look at the list of all 50 comics that will be available this year, as well as some sneak peeks.

Just make sure not to come to late, or else it will all be gone! Will you be waiting in line first thing in the morning? I know I will.