I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations.
Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]
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Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
In a world of cell phones and instant downloads, being patient isn't just a virtue — it's downright difficult. Take a deep breath and follow these steps.
Get them quick folks, because I can't find an expiration date on either of these special offer pages. The good folks at Glucerna are giving away cereal and milkshakes completely free. [more]
Businesses, especially big businesses, try constantly to shift work from their paid staff to their customers. It's one of the major trends in business today. [more]
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Lock bumping - your home isn't safe
I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
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Free Day of Doggie Camp
My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations. Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]
Google Offers Free 411 - No Ads!
[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here] Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
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Today we found some fantastic articles on alternatives to dining out, tech tools to spring clean your life, and improving your credit score.
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Can't buy me love...but maybe I can buy happiness
Gretchen over at The Happiness Project claims that money can buy some forms of happiness. [more]
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In a world of cell phones and instant downloads, being patient isn't just a virtue — it's downright difficult. Take a deep breath and follow these steps.
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FREE food for diabetics
Get them quick folks, because I can't find an expiration date on either of these special offer pages. The good folks at Glucerna are giving away cereal and milkshakes completely free. [more]
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As your teen gets ready to take on the world, help them get a leg up on financial independence.
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Today we found some great articles on how car owners can save money, surviving a trip to IKEA, and credit card charges you didn't see coming.
Best Money Tips: How to Fly With Your Pet Safely
Today we found articles on how to fly with your pet safely, cheap alternative housing solutions, and the best salary negotiation tactics.
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When Frugal is Stupid
I’m a huge fan of “reduce, reuse, and recycle,†when it is both practical and useful. [more]
Throwing out your own trash
Businesses, especially big businesses, try constantly to shift work from their paid staff to their customers. It's one of the major trends in business today. [more]