Thanks, Michaela!  If you missed this offer in April, Oprah is giving away Suze Orman’s Will & Trust Kit, free of charge, through October 3rd. With an online coupon code, you can now gain access to “over $2500 worth of estate documents” and step-by-step instructions on how to draft them. I would recommend seeking the guidance of a legal representative, but this is a great way to get started, and it will provide you with a basic idea of the types of information you’ll need to think about as you begin (and you’ll save some consultation fees by having the initial documentation already drafted!).

Suze Orman

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It’s time for the annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day again!  The Museum Day event is taking place in museums (and even a few zoos) across the country on Saturday, September 26th, as a celebration of our country’s culture. Though many museums are open to the public year-round without an admission cost, the Smithsonian admission card allows patrons to visit many other museums that would typically charge a fee, provided they visit on 09/26/09.

Smithsonian Museum Day

The Smithsonian admission card allows free admittance for you and a guest. Click HERE to print your Museum Day Admission Card and click HERE to select a museum to visit from the LONG list of participating museums in each state.


I know the kids in this picture are celebrating “someone’s” birthday, but that’s okay if the National Park Service wants to take credit for their happiness. After all, they are allowing the entire country to visit any of the 391 national parks free of charge on Saturday, September 26th!

National Public Lands Day 2009

There are a lot of activities to fit in this weekend’s schedule - free national park admission, free museum admission, free voting

Click HERE for details and click HERE to locate a park in your area.


Thanks to The Freebie Blogger for sharing! Through September 20th, Grace to You is offering a free copy of John MacArthur’s soon-to-be-released book, Daily Readings from the Life of Christ, Volume 2.

Daily Readings from the Life of Christ

From Grace to You:
John MacArthur’s Devotional Daily readings from the Life of Christ, Volume 2 focuses on the life of Christ. Many years of careful study provide rich insights to help you ponder Jesus’ life and contemplate its meaning. For all those who want to know and follow him, this is the perfect supplement to a daily intake of God’s Word.

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The Mainstream Bible Outreach Society is giving away free copies of the Bible’s New Testament to anyone who requests one (within the United States). I recommend the entire book, but the New Testament is better than Neither Testament!

New Testament Bible

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Hooked on Phonics has some really great resources available, and with overstocks, a coupon code, and cash back, you can order a program for less than $10 shipped!

Hooked on Phonics (Pre-K Edition)

The overstock items are already discounted up to 70% off, but you can then take an additional 50% off of the already-reduced prices below!
1st Grade Activity Pack – $14.95 (reg. $46.95)
Learn to Read Pre-K Premium- $19.95 (reg. $64.95)
Learn to Read K-1st Grade – $39.95 (reg. $139.95)
Discover Reading Baby Premium – $19.95 (reg. $64.95) Great baby shower gift!
Discover Reading Baby Deluxe – $29.95 (reg. $99.95)
Hooked on Spanish – $19.95 (reg. $64.95)
Hooked on French Deluxe – $24.99 (reg. $99.95)

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Complete a five-minute survey on the topic of bottled water, send a survey invitation to a friend, and receive a free two-year subscription (a total of 24 issues) to Parents magazine.

Parents Magazine April 2009

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Thanks again, Barbara!  With an online coupon code, you can now gain access to “over $2500 worth of estate documents” and step-by-step instructions on how to draft them.  I would recommend seeking the guidance of a legal representative, but this is a great way to get started, and will give you a basic idea of the types of information you’ll need to think about as you begin (and you’ll save some consultation fees by having the initial documentation already drafted!).

Suze Orman

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Everyone is entitled to one free credit report per year, but Credit Karma allows consumers to track their credit scores on a regular basis (daily, if desired!).  The services provided by Credit Karma are secure, free of trial periods, free of gimmicks, and free of charge! 

 Credit Karma

Credit Karma Benefits:

  • Access to your FREE Credit Score anytime
  • Exclusive offers based on your score
  • Tools to track and improve your score
  • Valuable credit and finance content
  • Calculate and research to find best rates
  • Community feedback on offers & partners

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This is not an April Fool’s Day prank!  Today, Upromise and Bank of America released two new credit cards to help families save and pay for college.  The cards enable consumers to earn cash back on everyday purchases to help fund future education expenses or pay down eligible Sallie Mae student loans.  Neither card has an annual fee OR a limit on the amount of college savings a cardholder can earn…which means completely free college tuition money, if the balances are paid in full each month!   

Upromise - Free Membership 

For a limited time, the Upromise card programs also provide new cardholders with $25 in their Upromise account after the first qualified use of the card.

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