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FREE Kindle eBook: Freezer Meals

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Amazon is offering a FREE Kindle download of Freezer Meals: Delicious and Easy Make-Ahead Meals right now.

About the book:

This book gives you a rundown of what freezer meals are and what foods can and can’t be frozen successfully. Whether you want to cook a month’s worth of meals in advance or you’re just looking to make extra food to store away in the freezer, this book will help you on your way.

Don’t have a Kindle?  You can download the Kindle app for your Blackberry, iPhone, Mac, or PC here.

Remember – Amazon eBook prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this eBook is still FREE before purchasing.

10 FREE Summer Reading Rewards Programs for Kids

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Best Free Summer Reading Rewards Programs for Kids

Best FREE Summer Reading Rewards Programs for Kids

One of our favorite summer activities is taking advantage of FREE reading rewards programs for kids. It’s such a great way to encourage our kids to keep on reading and have FUN while doing it. (I have to admit, I wish there were some great reading rewards programs for Moms. I’d be all over that!)

I’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best summer reading programs that offer rewards such as a free books, gift cards and more!

Note: Be sure to pin this page or bookmark it so you can come back to it later!

Reading Rewards Programs:

  • Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Club:  Kids in grades 1-6 can receive a free book from Barnes & Noble by reading 8 books over the summer . They will need to fill out a Summer Reading Journal and bring the journal to a B&N location between May 20 and September 2, 2014 to choose a free book.
  • Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge: From May 15 – July 17, 2014, kids ages 10 and under will receive a FREE book at their local participating PBK store after reading any 8 books from a recommended reading list. Pottery Barn Kids also holds story time every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30. (Check your local store to confirm the time and date).  After attending 5 times, your child will receive a free gift.
  • Pizza Hut Book It! Program: Get free reading adventure packs to download, read and do activities, recipes for children that tie back to certain books and more. At this point, the summer information has not been updated, but check back soon!
  • H-E-Buddy: (Open to TX residents only) Earn FREE prizes for reading 10 books over the summer and mailing in your form. At this point, the 2014 summer form has not been updated, but check back soon!
  • Your local library: Be sure to find out if your local library is offering any reading rewards programs throughout the summer. We love taking advantage of the rewards program and free events at our library all summer long!

Know of another fun rewards program for reading? Leave a comment!

Don’t miss my HUGE list of FREE activities for kids this summer and a FREE printable summer planner:

Project Summer Frugal Fun Guide 2014 - A HUGE list of FREE things to do with kids this summer plus a FREE printable planner!

FREE Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read App – Today Only ($49.99 Value!)

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Today only (5/6), get the Classroom Edition of Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read for FREE (reg. $49.99) in honor of National Teacher’s Day. Unlimited downloads.

It works for both iPhone and iPad.

This digital reading program is based on the award-winning Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read system with which millions have learned to read. Now, we are excited to introduce our Classroom edition of this new digital reading app!

Thanks, Maven of Savin!

Kellogg’s Family Rewards: 50 FREE Points!

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FREE Kellogg’s Rewards Codes

We have a new Kellogg’s Rewards code! Enter the code below into your Kellogg’s Rewards account to earn 50 more FREE points:

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PLUS, enter 5 product codes by May 8th, and you will get 500 bonus points.

If you haven’t entered these codes worth 530 FREE points yet, many of them are still available!

New to Kellogg’s Rewards? Get exclusive coupons and earn rewards from your favorite Kellogg’s brands when you sign up here.

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FREE Kindle eBook: 101 Easy Meal Recipes Under 10 Minutes

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Screen Shot 2014-05-06 at 1.30.16 AMAmazon is offering a FREE Kindle download of 101 Easy Recipes: The Ultimate Guide to Meals Under 10 Minutes right now.

About the book:

Whether you’re a Novice or expert in the kitchen, you won’t need more than 10 minutes to make these recipes. Time is precious, but so is food. For that reason, it is crucial to find a middle way between fast cooking and amazing taste. And that is precisely what this book offers you – flavorful recipes that combine easy cooking techniques with an incredible taste of homemade food that is also very healthy and nutritious.

Don’t have a Kindle?  You can download the Kindle app for your Blackberry, iPhone, Mac, or PC here.

Remember – Amazon eBook prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this eBook is still FREE before purchasing.

The 20 Minute Extra Cash Challenge Day 3 – More Bang for your Buck

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Welcome to Day 3 of the 20 Minute Extra Cash Challenge!

First of all, have you shared what reward you are saving up for yet? If you haven’t, head over here to do so – I’ll wait.

Done? Awesome – now let’s talk about getting more bang for our buck!

You see, I have a philosophy when it comes to earning extra cash online.  It has two parts:

1. Time is Money.

Truth: The time we spend earning extra cash online is only as valuable as we allow it to be. 

The truth is, you need to take into consideration how much your time is worth. If you are spending hours and hours each day online looking for ways to earn extra cash and those hours aren’t resulting in much more than a few dollars per day then that’s a very poor return on investment. There are much better ways to earn extra cash.

On the other hand, if we can determine which earning opportunities pay us the most per hour and focus on those – even for just 20 minutes per day – then that’s what we call getting more bang for our buck!

For example, getting paid $0.02 to read an email doesn’t seem like much. But if it only takes 5 seconds to read that email, that translates to $14.40 per hour – which is a fantastic per hour wage! Sounds a whole lot better than getting paid just two cents, doesn’t it? 🙂

Your time is valuable. If you can spend less time earning more extra cash online, that frees up time for other methods of saving and earning money!

2. Maximize the opportunities that benefit YOU. Ignore the opportunities that don’t. 

Truth: If you are spending money that you don’t intend to spend in order to earn extra cash, then it really isn’t “extra”. 

Plain and simple. Most sites that are offering ways to earn extra cash also want you to spend cash. Unless you already intended to purchase that item, don’t spend cash to earn cash.  The last thing I want to do is to encourage my readers to lose money in this challenge!

It’s important to recognize that, just like us, the sites we join all want to earn money. They are going to offer all types of rewards and benefits to entice you to spend money so they can benefit. Don’t do it. Make choices that benefit yourself.

There really are valid ways to earn cash and rewards for FREE.  Will it take a little longer to earn them? Yes – but in the end, it really will be extra cash.

Before we move on, can we all agree to two things? 

  • We will just say NO to offers that require us to spend more time than they are worth.
  • We will just say NO to offers that require us to spend money.

Promise?

Coming up next? Offers we can say YES to!

More in this series: 

Day 1 – The 20 Minute Extra Cash Challenge – Will You Join Me?

Day 2  – The 20 Minute Extra Cash Challenge – Eye on the Prize

Recyclebank: Earn 100 FREE Points

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FREE Online Stuff: 100 FREE Recyclebank Points

There is a new earning opportunity on Recyclebank right now.

Description:

The month of May is packed with all sorts of celebrations. Get some party-planning ideas that maximize fun and minimize waste, and earn up to 100 points.

Simply sign in and click on ‘Earn Points’ to find this points-earning opportunity.

If you aren’t familiar with Recyclebank, it’s free for anyone to join.  (Only select locations can participate in their recycling rewards program, however.)  As you collect points, you can use them toward high value coupons for groceries, restaurants and more.  Find other ways to add points to your account here.

Looking for more FREE Online Stuff?  Click here. 

FREE Kindle eBook: The Children’s Busy Book (Reg. $9.96)

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Screen Shot 2014-05-05 at 10.20.01 AMAmazon is offering a FREE Kindle download of The Children’s Busy Book: 365 Creative Learning Games and Activities right now, regularly $9.96.

About the book:

This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for 6 – 10 year-olds using things found around the home. It shows how to prevent boredom during bad weather with games, kitchen activities, and arts-and-crafts projects; stimulate a child’s natural curiosity with entertaining math, reading, writing, science, geography, and fine-arts activities; encourage a child’s physical growth with fun outdoor activities; foster a child’s emotional growth with fun family-centered and social activities; and keep children occupied during long car trips. The Children’s Busy Book is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. It should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching school-age children.

Don’t have a Kindle?  You can download the Kindle app for your Blackberry, iPhone, Mac, or PC here.

Remember – Amazon eBook prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this eBook is still FREE before purchasing.