Thought for Today ~ Gas Prices!

We've focused on this topic before, but unfortunately, it's still a concern for all of us. Luckily there's a wealth of information available to help you curb costs.

Check out these two new articles for ideas and cost-cutting solutions:

10 Ways to Find Cheap Gas http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/10waysToFindCheapGas.aspx

The Price of Gas Is $3 per Gallon?! http://www.clubmom.com/display/254942?cell_id=7131

Trim Your Fuel Bills http://www.clubmom.com/display/239982?cell_id=7131

The Best Day to Get Gas http://www.clubmom.com/display/223275?cell_id=7131

Featured Frugal Articles

Is That A Fake Coupon In Your Hand? http://www.clubmom.com/display/268450?fromPage=219949

10 Ways To Save Money On Movies http://www.clubmom.com/display/265319?fromPage=219949

Freebies & Fun

FREE Healthy E-Tools from Special K http://www.specialk.com/

FREE Post-it Durable Tabs, Pop-Up and Super Sticky Notes Samples http://mmm.apfco.com/w1206/index.cfm

FREE Samples from Playtex http://www.playtextampons.com/products/tryfree.html

DEAL: Take $10 off Purchase of $75 or more at Old Navy PLUS Labor Day Sale http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/home.do

DEAL: San Francisco Music Box Clearance 75% off PLUS additional 15% off, Use Code OS157 http://www.sfmusicbox.com/xq/asp/qx/index.htm

FREE Murad Skincare Samples http://www.murad.com/ibeCZzMRDCmn.jsp?cdp=MRD_REQUEST_CATALOG&ln=n

FREE Sample of Sunsilk Shampoo http://www.sunsilk.com/

Enjoy!
Today's Featured Articles

Frugal Tips For Saving Money On Photos http://www.clubmom.com/display/268530?fromPage=219949

The Frugal Gal's Guide to Low-Carb Dieting http://www.clubmom.com/display/268453?fromPage=219949

Freebies & Fun

FREE Sample of Weight Watchers Cereal http://www.goodchoicecereal.com/coupon.shtml?WT.mc_id=breakfastonus

FREE Samples from Club Intuition
http://www.schickintuition.com/specialoffer/int_ci_reg.php?src=20

FREE Sample from Jergens Skincare http://www.jergens.com/event/default.asp?action=entry&eventcode=emo-fsi&hookid=2

OFFER: Join the Bratz Club for Special Offers and Freebies https://www.bratz.com/newreg/signup.asp

EVENT: FREE Movie Tickets to a Screening of Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses http://barbie.ifanz.com/

FREE Sample of Head & Shoulders Intensive Solutions http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/pg_hs_intensive_solutions_smp.aspx

FREE Heartbreaker Perfume Sample http://www.candies.com/

FREE Subscription to Hollywood Life http://a388.g.akamai.net/7/388/1603/0001/www.freebizmag.com/emailhollywood01welcome.htm

Enjoy!
Today's Featured Articles

Working From Home: Call Center Representative http://www.clubmom.com/display/265429?fromPage=219949

Frugal Scrapbook Ideas http://www.clubmom.com/display/265326?fromPage=219949

Thought for Today ~ Protect Your Children Online

This is a tough challenge for every modern-day parent. Prevention Magazine has some great advice to help you out. Be sure to check it out!

Six Steps to Protecting Your Child Online http://www.prevention.com/article/0%2C5778%2Cs1-6-79-532-6895-1%2C00.html

Freebies & Fun

FREE Sample of Olay Definity http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/pg_olaydefinity.aspx

FREE Sample of Huggies Supreme http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/kc_huggiessupreme_smp.aspx

FREE Sample of Advil PM http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/wyeth_advil_CHANGE.aspx

FREE Kashi TLC Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bar http://www.kashi.com/connectbar/default.aspx

FREE 12 oz. Sample of Purina Pro Plan Selects Dog Food http://www.proplan.com/selects/GetPage.aspx?pageID=664&DCMP=BAC-PP-MRKPLC&D=6954423&T=3502083

FREE Sample of Valerin All Natural Muscle Relaxer http://www.wonderlabs.com/valerinform.php

COUPON: Printable Coupon for $1.00 off any Pledge Furniture Care Product http://www.pledge.com/coupon/06-08-pledge/EnterInfo.aspx?hs225=pfe&hs227=0806

FREE Stand Tall Against Osteoporosis Wristband http://www.nof.org/freewristband/index.asp

Enjoy!
News Flash

The Mom's Guide to Earning and Saving Thousands on the Internet is featured in the September issue of Redbook Magazine!

Flip to page 158 for a great article, Make $$$ From Home by Sarah Lorge Butler, containing online auctioneer tips from Barb Webb. This issue of Redbook is chock full of money-saving advice, you won't want to miss it!

Frugal Articles

More from our Savvy Mom Collection:

Dettering Identity Theft http://www.clubmom.com/display/265441?fromPage=219949

The Scoop On Free Sample Clubs http://www.clubmom.com/display/265434?fromPage=219949

12 Websites for School Success http://www.clubmom.com/display/265433?fromPage=219949

Freebies & Fun

FREE Adora Chocolate Calcium Chew Sample http://adorasamples.com/

OFFER Join the Arm & Hammer Cat Club http://www.armhammerpets.com/Register.aspx

FREE Sample of Garden Dressing http://www.gardendressing.com/product.asp?itemid=7&catid=29

FREE Pull-Ups Way to Go! Success Guide https://www.fsisolutions.com/huggiespullups/

FREE Post-It Sampler Pack http://www.mypostitsecret.com/Default.aspx?environment=Nicole&WT.mc_id=4001

FREE Healthy Habits Activity Booklet From Lysol http://offers.e-centives.com/siflo/reg/survey.cfm?s=Yz0xJmY9MSZjdT0xJmJxPTEmdmlkPTQ1MyZvPTE4MTQ5NzcmcD0xODE0OTc3JnB0PTMmY289MTg5JmZ3ZWI9MSZzYz01MiZyVVJMPSUyRnNpZmxvJTJGcG9zdHJlZ2lzdGVyJTJFY2ZtJTNGdmlkJTNENDUzJTI2dCUzRDMlMjZzJTNEMjgzMDcxODElMjZmd2ViJTNEMSUyNmNvJTNEMTg5JTI2c2MlM0Q1MiUyNmlkJTNEZmU3N2VjMGElMkQ4MTc2JTJENDhiMyUyRDg0ODclMkQwZjYyZjhhYzI0MTImcz0yODMwNzE4MSZpZD1mZTc3ZWMwYS04MTc2LTQ4YjMtODQ4Ny0wZjYyZjhhYzI0MTI%3D

Enjoy!



Thought of the Day

While the pay off of college is huge, the up front costs can be as well. Here are some articles to help you take a bite out of college costs before they take a bite out of your wallet.

Cut College Costs:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/SimpleWaysToMakeCollegeCheaper.aspx

Find Free Money For College:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/HowToFindFreeMoneyForCollege.aspx

The Insiders Guide to Scholarships:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/TheInsidersGuideToScholarships.aspx

The Insiders Guide to Student Loans:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/TheInsidersGuideToStudentLoans.aspx

Freebies & Fun

FREE Degree Deodorant for Men Sample
http://www.degreedeodorant.com/men/m_hsample.html

FREE Kashsi Granola Bar
http://www.kashi.com/changes/PromotionUserAgeVerfication/default.aspx

FREE "Grab Mold by the Spores" T-Shirt
http://www.getmoldfacts.com/quiz_form.jsp

FREE CD Sampler from Reality Entertainment
http://209.35.106.182/freecd2.htm

FREE Head & Shoulders Intensive Solutions Shampoo Sample From Wal*Mart
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/pg_hs_intensive_solutions_smp.aspx

FREE Beauty Sample Kit for Your Teen from Teen Freeway
http://www.teenfreeway.com/pg/0706/bg_july2006_pg2h.htm

FREE Very Best Baking 2006 Holiday Baking Magazine
http://www.verybestbaking.com/promotions/magazine_2006/magazine.aspx

FREE Kid's Recipe Book From Ragu
http://www.eat.com/promotions/supernanny/questions.asp

Join Purina Kittenwise and Receive Advice From Experts and Money Saving Coupons
http://www.eversave.com/eversave/consumers/Kittenwise-OfferReg.jsp?cid=62&sourceid=21618&dts=true

FREE Pedigree Puppy Pack
http://puppypack.pedigree.com/2k6Sampling/default.asp?CSID=542&SiteID=S14085aaa

Check Out the Current Rebates for Eckerd
http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=%2Frebates%2Fcurrentspecials&cookie%5Ftest=1

Underworld Instant Win Game Play Through 9/3/06
http://sonypictures.eprize.net/unleashtheunderworld/index.tbapp?page=intro&session_id=irk7ezxq6remeh00&affiliate_id=&noflash=flash

Health eFun Instant Win Game Play Through 8/31/06
http://www.pfizerch.com/frame.aspx?title=Health%20eFun%20Instant%20Win&link=http%3A//www.healthefun.com/login.aspx

V8 Splash Instant Win Game Play Through 11/17/06
http://www.makeav8splash.com/

Wendy's Instant Win Game Play Through 9/14/06

Have a great weekend, everyone! :)


Featured Frugal Articles

Extra Freebies? No Problem. http://www.clubmom.com/display/265411?fromPage=219949

The Truth About Free Credit Reports http://www.clubmom.com/display/265314?fromPage=219949

Tiny Bubbles http://www.clubmom.com/display/265436?fromPage=219949

Newsletter Note

Have you signed up for The Frugal Writer Newsletter yet? This monthly ezine is packed full of tips, useful websites, info, and a chance to win a Box Full of Goodies!

To subscribe, send an email to frugalwriter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or subscribe directly through the Yahoo group website at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/frugalwriter/

Freebies & Fun

FREE Samples and Offers from P&G http://www.pg.com/en_US/products/fsci/new_product.jhtml?src=animate

CONTEST: Fairfield Inn Road Race http://www.fairfieldinnrace.com/index.tbapp?page=intro&session_id=pidn4t3p0bsat46h&affiliate_id=&noflash=flash

DEAL: 50% off Godiva Chocolate! http://www.godiva.com/promotions/summersale.aspx?MCID=goo_F05_GodivaTM_02&MCID2=Google

FREE Sample of Pacific Chai http://www.pacificchai.com/Sample/add.aspx

COUPON: Printable Coupon for Uncle Ben's Rice http://www.unclebens.com/couponbrown.aspx

OFFER: Free Tickets to Celebrity Jeopardy in NYC http://www.jeopardy.com/announcement_20060706ny.php?PHPSESSID=e7ca75b416d9d6117caf77bce4bf8b41

COUPON: Free Coupons for Minute Maid Frozen Novelties http://www.jjsnack.com/minutemaid/couponform.asp

COUPON: Printable Coupon for Casual Tights or Leggs Trouser Socks http://leggs.com/coupons/trouser_socks/index.asp?ENTRY_TAG=leggs%202006_01_25_trouserSocks

FREE Small Bites Cookbook from Hidden Valley Ranch http://www.hiddenvalleyranch.com/promos/FreeCookbook.php

Enjoy!
Today's Articles

These are part of the "shopping savvy" collection:

Frugal Tips For Saving Money On Photos http://www.clubmom.com/display/268530?fromPage=219949

The Frugal Gal's Guide to Low-Carb Dieting http://www.clubmom.com/display/268453?fromPage=219949

10 Ways To Save Money On Movies http://www.clubmom.com/display/265319?fromPage=219949

Freebies & Fun

CONTEST: Team Tylenol Go Behind the Scenes at The DAYTONA 500 Sweepstakes https://daytonagame.dja.com/

CONTEST: Free the Band Sweeps and Instant Win (ages 6 - 17) http://sweepstakes.freetheband.com/default.asp#

EVENT: CoverGirl LashExact Mascara Tour http://covergirl.com/cgcollection/eyes/mascara/mini_lashexact/tour.jhtml

REBATE: Electrosol Product Guarentee http://www.electrasol.us/pwdrbll_grnt_2006.pdf

FREE Sample of Folgers Gourmet Coffee http://www.folgers.com/ (click on box in lower left corner)

FREE Sample of Tide Simple Pleasures https://tidedownysp.offerprocessingcenter.com/?source=sglUS.stf.eml.ad1

FREE Subscription to GRAND Magazine http://www.grandmagazine.com/TD/

Enjoy!
Note from Barb

The articles I wrote for ClubMom went live today! I'll be posting the links throughout the week.

Hope you enjoy the topics and find some cost cutting, frugal tips to put to use!

Internet Resources for Rainy Day Fun http://www.clubmom.com/display/265414?fromPage=219475

10 Government Websites Moms Need to Know About http://www.clubmom.com/display/265438?fromPage=219949

Enjoy!

Freebies & Fun

Three FREE Issue of Extreme How-To Magazine https://www.kable.com/pub/ehtw/comp.asp

FREE MenopauseRx Survival Kit http://www.menopauserx.com/eznewsletter/signup.htm

FREE Sample of Nautica Cologne http://survey.email.coty.com/SensorPro/survey/TemplateBlankRun.aspx?&SurveyId=39b1f2f7-645b-47a2-9823-5e12ddafc5f3&PageId=aaf24790-1abd-4d6e-a2bd-8815ed09366d&Ox=coty

FREE Subscription to SPIN Magazine http://www.freebizmag.com/brspin02welcome.htm

FREE Reach Access Flosser http://www.reachaccess.com/sample_accept_decline.htm
Thought of the Day

Protect your savings! We all work hard to save our money, let's face it, that's why we are here. We can't just save it, we have to protect it, too. There are things we never even think about that threaten our financial security every single day. Protect yourself now, so the future stays bright!

Don't delay saving for your retirement. We often think we have forever to save for our future, but that's really not so, in this fast paced world, retirement is really sneaking up on you, as soon as you turn around, it will be staring you in the face. Are you ready?

  • Take advantage of employee offered retirement programs
  • Save now, buy later- now is a critical time to help your wealth grow
  • If you have to save on your own, put as much as you comfortably can towards your retirement. It will pay off in the long run

Get covered! An unexpected illness without medical insurance can be financially devastating. Hopefully, if you are working, you have medical insurance through your job, or your spouse's. If not, consider a personal plan. If you ever find yourself without insurance, read this article http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourHealth/AsurvivalGuideForTheUninsured.aspx so you can protect yourself.

Take care of yourself. While we can't help getting a common cold, we can stay in shape, exercise, and eat right. Control the potential health hazards that you can, and stay as healthy as possible!

Update your job skills and contact information. Stay marketable and valuable to your employer. Take classes or seminars when you can to stay at the top of your game!

Fun & Freebies

Free Avon Anti-Aging Sample for Startsampling Members
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/20253/quickQuestion.iphtml?item=20253&source=familycircle1

Free 2007 Rosenberg Recipe Calendar
http://www.rosenborg.com/C1256EAF00420115/O/LHAN6JMKVN

Free Backpack with a $50.00 purchase from Osh Kosh (Printable Coupon)
http://wl2.peer360.com/b/5MCN078Pjcs9DdE7yvX8/main.asp?hl=-1

Free Child Identification Kit
https://childsafenetwork.org/signup/signup.php?pt=nbl1&o=100&sid=23

Free "A Day in the Neighborhood" anti-gun violence CD game
https://secure2.convio.net/mmm/site/SPageServer?pagename=BCT_ADIN_CD_Order&printer_friendly=1

Free Sample of Old Spice OS Signature fragrance
http://oldspicesignature.offerprocessingcenter.com/

Free wristband from Kellogg's (code: M1ghty T1g3rs)
http://www.frostedflakes.com/cgi-bin/ff_us/wristband.pl

Free Russian River Wine Road Map
http://www.wineroad.com/mailinglist/index.asp

Free Reach Access Flosser Sample Pack
http://www.reachaccess.com/sample_accept_decline.htm

Thought for Today ~ Go Red!

Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association movement to wipe out heart disease. When you join the movement you'll have access to information, discounts, merchandise, events, and you'll even get a free red dress pin to wear. For more details, visit http://www.goredforwomen.org/ and encourage all the women in your life to check out this worthy effort!

Note from Barb:

Do you have a great freebie, deal, or idea to share? Why not add it in today's comments? We'd love to hear from you!

Freebies & Fun

FREE Sample of Swiffer Dusters http://www.startsampling.com/sm/19161/product.iphtml?item=19161&source=hms5

(Guys ages 13-25) FREE Subscription to Sporting News http://www.teenfreeway.com/otx/otx_sn1.htm

OFFER: Join the Nestle Butterfinger Advisory Panel http://bam.butterfinger.com/

FREE Sample from Poise http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/kc_poisepanty.aspx

CONTEST: The Advil Ownership Experience Sweepstakes http://advil.com/

CONTEST: "Find The Pink Spoon" Baskin Robbins Sweepstakes http://www.findthepinkspoon.com/teaser/index.html

Enjoy!
Note from Barb:

It's official now, I've just been added as a ClubMom Expert in the Coupons & Cost Cutters category. Check it out. How exciting!

The series of articles I wrote should be available soon too. I'll keep you posted! If you'd like to learn more about ClubMom, simply visit ClubMom.com


Freebies & Fun

FREE T-shirt from 99 Schnapps http://www.99schnapps.com/tshirtform/form.html

FREE Toilet Paper Extender http://www.charmin.com/en_us/pages/extender_request.shtml

FREE Sample of Golden Moon Tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/TeaSampleProgram/ChooseSampleTea.aspx

FREE Sample of Baby Oxiclean http://marketing.greatcleaners.com/oxbbraf1_register.asp?route_success=oxbbraf1_tell_a_friend&route_failure=oxbbraf1_register&promotion_id=8&tt=oxicleanbaby

FREE Sample of Lactaid Fast Act Dietary Supplement https://www.lactaid.com/vcrc/offers/nmcampaign.jhtml?id=vcrc/offers/la_freesample2.inc&oid=5018&bid=21&formType=C

CONTEST: Spike TV Game http://www.dropcards.com/pr/1920/ Use Code wednesdays@10

Enjoy!
Thought of the Day
Have you ever wanted to play around with those expensive photo editing software programs, but the thought of dropping $100 or more kept you at bay?

Many software developers offers free trial periods to consumers so they can try the product without dropping a boat load of money.

One of my favorites if Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006. It's fun and easy to use, offers tutorials and videos, and gives you a 60 day free trial period! That's a long time. I used it for the trial period and liked it so much, I purchased it. :)

http://www.microsoft.com/products/imaging/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=003

So remember, if you have a software you are dying to try, search the net for a trial version, you may just get to try it for free!

Freebies and Fun

Dove Advanced Color Care Sample from Wal*Mart
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/un_doveadvancedcolor.aspx

Chance to receive a Senseo Coffee Pod System
http://senseo.eprize.net/survey/index.tbapp?page=intro&session_id=62xcea7u5i8mtxfa&affiliate_id=&noflash=flash

Free 12oz sample of Purina ProPlan Dog Food
http://www.proplan.com/selects/GetPage.aspx?PageId=664&D=6594665&T=3476657

Free Blockbuster Movie Rental with the purchase of 3 Hallmark Greeting Cards
http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/article%7C10001%7C10051%7C/HallmarkSite/GoldCrownStores/SpecialOffers/BLOCKBUSTER_OFFER

Free Kodak Gallery Welcome Kit
http://kodakgallery.pointclickngo.com/

$15.00 off $15.00 in store only printable coupon for Lane Bryant (also online coupon codes, see offer)
http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/emailLB/2006/giftCheque_080306.asp?mkcl=392944&jrl=070003929442730002335&cam_id=2080&clk=24741

Enjoy your weekend!
Freebies & Fun

COUPON: Printable Coupon for Crest ProHealth Toothpaste and Rinse http://prohealth.inktel.com/Data.aspx?ID=13

CONTEST: Spin to Win a Gift Pack from Calgon http://takemeaway.com/instantwin/index.jsp

SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-Order Disney Pixar Cars DVD & get $10 Online Disney Store Gift Card http://disneyshopping.go.com/DSSectionPage.process?Merchant_Id=2&Section_Id=13708&Product_Id=197885

FREE Special Offers and Updates from Bounty http://www.quickerpickerupper.com/sign_up/registration.jsp

FREE Sample of Post-it Pop-up Notes http://capps.zt03.net/custapps/agency/pop/registration.php?ed=204313704&md=7815533&em=cindyhometohd@yahoo.com&ord=204313704&fn=Cindy&b=3&ln=

COUPON: Printable Coupon for 12 Free Tokens at ChuckECheese http://echo.bluehornet.com/static/chuckecheese/0706_coupons/bonus_us.htm

FREE Murad Skincare Samples http://www.murad.com/ibeCZzMRDCmn.jsp?cdp=MRD_REQUEST_CATALOG&ln=n

FREE Subscription to Beautiful Woman Magazine http://www.buybeauty.com/

FREE Sample of Olay Definity http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=sr_ln_1/602-0998993-3165429?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=237095011

Enjoy!
Website for Today ~ ShoeTrader.com

ShoeTrader has free shipping, a free return/exchange policy, and oodles of sizes and widths. Be sure to check out their Special Savings too for deep discounts.

Thought for Today ~ Nice Day for a White Wedding
(Yes, we love the 80's! )

Are you planning a wedding in the near future or know of someone who is? Check out this list of free bridal magazines for inspiration and information!

New England Bride Magazine http://www.nebride.com/asp/register/register.asp
Wedding Bells Magazine http://www.weddingbells.com/
The Perfect Wedding Guide http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/index.asp
Central Florida Bride http://www.centralfloridabride.com/subscription.html
Vegas Vows http://www.vegasvows.com/agate-freebag.html
Today's Bride Magazine (Ohio) http://www.todaysbrideshows.com/todaysbridemagazine.html
Rocky Mountain Bride http://www.rockymountainbride.com/forms/mag_request_form.html
Rhode Island's Monthly Bride Magazine http://www.rimonthlybride.com/
Kohl's Bridal Guide http://www.kohlscorporation.com/ecom/giftregistry/calendar.htm
Outer Banks Bride http://www.outerbanksweddingassoc.org/magazine.php
Love & Marriage Bride Guide (New Jersey) http://www.bridesguide.com/subscribe.cfm
The Bride's Book http://www.thebridesbook.com/freesubscription.php
Wedding Sourcebook http://www.weddingsourcebook.com/index.htm


Freebies & Fun:

REBATE: Free Desperate Housewives T-Shirt with qualifying P&G POP's http://www.tide.com/media/en_US/downloads/specialoffers/dhw_coupon.pdf

FREE Sample of Arabica Gourmet Coffee http://www.cafemontanaonline.com/freesamples.html

Hot! FREE Clean Home Journal Sample & Coupon Pack (1st 2500 to sign up) http://www.cleanhomejournal.com/sweepstakes/?source=CHJ_AUGUST_GIFT_PACK_2006&hs225=chj&hs227=44&hs40=_BE2euVAocFhBHv&hs42=AIlZMB&hs43=scj13&

REBATE: Free Lunch Box from Quaker with Qualifying POP's http://www.quakersnackbars.com/BackToSchool/index.asp

FREE Sample of Downy Plus Whitening https://downysamplesus.offerprocessingcenter.com/?source=5010600201

Enjoy!
Thought for Today ~ Cool, Cool Summer

Don't we wish? Wow- this has been a scorcher, hasn't it? Worse, with our air conditioners, fans, icemakers, swimming pools, and other "keep cool" items running full blast, our electric bills are going up, up, up!

So, I thought today we'd explore some ways to trim the electric bill without sacrificing our "cool."

Turn out the lights. During the day, if you have enough natural sunlight (and there's plenty of it right now,) keep the lights off unless you need them to do detailed work. The bonus, your area will stay cooler without the added light. Also consider having a few desk lamps handy with energy-saver light bulbs that you can use for your detail work (they'll use less energy) and a few candles if you just need a little light for the room, or for use at night.

Change the Temperature on your Hot Water Heater. If your water heater has an energy saver setting, be sure to use it. Or, turn the temperature down to around 115-125 degrees farenheit. This step can trim multi-dollars off your electric bill. Also, try washing your clothes using cold water to avoid having to continuously re-heat a hot water supply.

Turn up Your Thermostat. While 65 to 70 degrees might seem ideal right now, consider turning your thermostat up to 72-75. Experts estimate that you will save an average of 3% per degree on your electric bill. If you can live comfortably in your home with an 75 degree temperature, your pocket book will thank you!

Do you have an energy saving tip to share? Email bawebbauthor@charter.net or let us know in the comments section!

Freebies and Fun

FREE Sample of Purina Cat or Dog Food http://www.purinaone.com/radiochallenge/intro.htm

FREE Sample of FiberSure http://www.fibersure.com/index_flash.shtml

FREE Sample of Serenity Pads http://serenity.young-america.com/samplingform1.asp

FREE Sample of Vera Wang Princess Perfume http://www.startsampling.com/sm/20361/captureAddress.iphtml?item=20361&source=

FREE Sample of Old Spice Signature http://oldspicesignature.offerprocessingcenter.com/

FREE Sample of Beyond BodiHeat http://www.beyondbodiheat.com/

Enjoy!
Freebies & Fun

FREE Gordon's Seafood Recipe Booklet, Call 1-800-222-6846, Selection Option 1, then 1 again, then option 3

FREE Screening of "Brother Bear 2" (Select Cities & Locations) http://www.brotherbear2screening.com/

HOT - FREE ASIENCE Trial Set (to the first 8000 to register) http://www.kao.com/sg/asience/campaign/index2.html

(Business Freebie) FREE Randy McNally World Atlas https://secure.yourdhl.com/surveys/ghw_survey.asp

FREE Sample of American Health Vitamins http://www.americanhealthus.com/content/SignUp.aspx

FREE Sample of Head & Shoulders Intensive Solutions http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Brands/pg_hs_intensive_solutions_smp.aspx

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Too hot to think. Hope everyone else is staying cool!

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More Author "Fan" Spotting and a Note from Barb

Thanks for you kind notes, I'm glad you are enjoying the pictures I was able to snap and share. I wish I had the opportunity to catch a few more, but I'll be listing some of my favorite authors I missed capturing on film in the next day or two for you.

Also, thanks for asking to see a pic of me, but alas, as I was behind the camera, there's not a whole lot of those... still curious... just visit my author website http://www.BarbWebb.com where you'll see my smiling mug. The picture on the front page was taken about two months ago at a BooksAMillion book signing for The Mom's Guide to Earning and Saving Thousands on the Internet.

So, without further adieu...

...here's a lovely side shot of Rachel Gibson.

If you haven't read any of Rachel's fun, sassy romances, I suggest you either begin with Daisy's Back in Town or her latest release, Sex, Lies, and Online Dating. Very enjoyable reads!


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