Free Print Subscription to "Our Daily Bread," A Great Christian Devotional

I've enjoyed the Christian Our Daily Bread devotional (published by RBC Ministries) readings for years. It was especially comforting when I was in the military and far away from everything familiar but even today I enjoy the short stories, the rhyming verses and the Biblical lessons. There's something for every Christian in each issue of Our Daily Bread.

There's a recommended Bible passage, devotional/story and short poem/quote for each day. The electronic (web) version is posted daily and the print version has three months' worth of studies in a compact book. The electronic version has convenient links to the Bible passages (which you can read or listen to) and the print version easily slips into most pockets and purses. You can view Our Daily Bread electronically here or you can sign up for your own free print copy here. May God bless you!

Sources:
http://odb.org/
https://secure.rbc.org/odb/signup/

Disclaimer: I wrote this blog post of my own free will and opinions and have no material connection with Our Daily Bread or RBC Ministries other than as a reader and donor.

How to Make Easy & Free Bookmarks from Recycled Tissue Boxes

This craft project couldn't be any easier. If you happen to buy a brand of tissues that have a pull tab (like the Kleenex box, above), all you need to do is save the pull tab cardboard piece and make a few snips and you have an instant bookmark. It won't have cost you an extra penny and it's good for the planet (reducing waste, reusing something that would have been trashed or recycled and therefore recycling).

 This is what the pull tab looks like off of the tissue box.

Then I just snipped the four sides so the ridges and half moons were removed and I had an instant bookmark. You could get fancier (for example, you could use a hole punch at the top and add a tassel) but I just use them as is. You could also get a lot more bookmarks out of the rest of the box by using your original as a template (although that's not quite as easy as tear, snip, snip).

Free 20x20 Family Portrait From PictureMe Portrait Studios

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I'm trying to talk hubby into going to WalMart (the Picture Me Portrait Studios tend to be located in Wal Marts) so we can get a nice family photo together and thought some of you might benefit from this deal too. I don't think they have sitting fees but I'd call ahead to make sure. Click here for your coupon for the free unframed and unmounted 20x20 photo (I don't recommend printing the image of the coupon from my blog as I don't know if they'd take that; they might need to see the url from their own website to consider the coupon valid). Coupon expires 9/30/12 and their website says appointments are booking fast (not sure if it's true or just marketing hype). Happy frugal living to you, dear reader!

Source: http://www.pictureme.com/cpi/en-US/SpecialOffers/CurrentStudioSpecials/RegionalStudioOffers.htm

Free Decluttering E-Book by Messies Anonymous Founder Sandra Felton

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Based on the information I received (pasted below) this free clutter busting e-book is a one day offer but if you miss out on the free book there is still lots of great free decluttering information at the Messies Anonymous website http://www.messies.com/. Be aware that the website sells lots of products but you don't have to buy anything to take advantage of the free resources. I've read lots of Sandra Felton's books and have gleaned some great information from them. Happy decluttering!

"WINNING THE CLUTTER WAR - FREE EBOOK OFFER

The publisher of THE ORGANIZER LADY® books, Revell Publishers, is once again offering a free download of the M.A. flagship book, Winning the Clutter War by Sandra Felton.

Here are the details for the upcoming ebook promotion of Winning the Clutter War as offered by Revell Publishing. 

The ebook will be offered free on August 8, 2012 midnight to midnight primarily on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

You can link to these two places, basically the book's page on Amazon and B&N:

AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/Winning-the-Clutter-War-ebook/dp/B0042P563A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1343852959&sr=1-1&keywords=winning+the+clutter

BARNES & NOBLE
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/winning-the-clutter-war-sandra-felton/1100377775?ean=9781441213952&itm=1&usri=winning+the+clutter

A note from M.A. headquarters:
If you already have an Amazon account, you only need to sign in and the download is immediately available to you."

Source: personal email

Books for a Quarter!

On a recent trip to my local library they had books on sale for a quarter each (four for a dollar)! Two of my choices are pictured here. Above is a nice hardcover coffee table book with Maryland themed photos. Below is one of Lee Strobel's great faith affirming books. Check out your local library and you may find that they're having a summer clearance sale too. Cheap books make great frugal entertainment!

$10 coupon for Sierra Trading Post

If you click through any link in this email and are a new customer you should receive a coupon for $10 off your first order (and after your order is finalized I'll get $10 off of a future order so thank you in advance if you try them through my link!). 

I've probably saved thousands of dollars over the years by shopping at Sierra Trading Post.  They have a wide variety of discounted outdoor, casual and even dressy, business and home goods. I've bought discounted Merrell, Jambu, Adidas, Asics, Spooney, Teva, Mephisto, Keen and other name brand goods from them at deep savings. My husband (who prefers to shop in brick and mortar stores) has even bought sandals, shoes and shirts from Sierra Trading Post.

When I first started ordering from them it was mostly outdoor and casual items but they've expanded a lot since then. They even have luxury towels like those from Christy of England now. On the rare occasions I've needed their customer service they were extremely nice and resolved things promptly.

I just placed an order for a pair of Jambu sandals. I'd seen them in a local shop "on sale" for $96.00 (they retail for $99.00). I'd bid on some on ebay but they always went for more than my preferred price point. Today I had an email coupon for 35% off and free shipping so I got a pair of those sandals for $41.57. That's less than half off the retail price. I also bought two pair of polarized sunglasses (Bolle and Optic Nerve), three pair of shorts (Spooney Wear, Filson and Mountain Khakis) and a pair of sports sandals (Teva). I saved up to 85% (after taking my coupon into consideration) and I should be good for the rest of the summer (unless I can find some cute and cool summer dresses that I like more than the ones I already own).

Here's the link for the coupon mentioned above: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/invite~2148033/phyllis~wheeler/

What is your favorite place to get bargains on new, brand name merchandise?

Free Blowout at Ulta

Per Ulta's Facebook Event, you can get a free blowout (your choice of straight or wavy styles).

"FREE blowout using Living Proof products when you book an appointment. Choose your style, straight or wavy & keep it Frizz-Free all weekend long.

Dates: July 6, 13 & 20
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Call or visit your local ULTA Beauty to book your appointment today!
Appointments limited.

PLUS spend $25 on Living Proof products
and receive a FREE Frizz Restyling Spray 3.4 oz.
A $24 VALUE"

Thank you to my dear friend Lisa for the tip!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/454344787917965/