Hello, hello Gnafia, I know it's been awhile. But what better way to get back into the swing of things than a good old fashioned Friday Freebie?
This week instead of offering you links to offers for freebies that may or may not come (I've decided the success rate for my freebies is right around 33%...) I'd like to share with you the free and rewarding opportunities known as volunteering.
Yes, volunteering. It is free, it's easy, it's entertaining, and it gives you a sense of accomplishment. You can find volunteering opportunities doing just about anything, from cleaning up a park to tutoring children to helping feed the hungry. If you have a speciality, like being a handyman or mad computer skills you might be able to find specialized volunteer activities. Those whom are sports-minded might volunteer to coach youth sports while those whom are wilderness-oriented may volunteer as an Assistant Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America.
No matter your forte, you can volunteer. If you're not sold on it yet, give it a try. The most you'll be out is an hour or two at the most. Best case scenario is you find you enjoy it so much you do it again and again as time allows.
Volunteering, besides making you feel good, also looks really good on applications for various schools and maybe in some job application scenarios. It's really a win-win situation all around, and I encourage you to try it out. Some areas have organizations designed to help you find volunteer opportunities. If you're in the San Diego area, I recommend http://www.volunteersandiego.com/ . It's free to register and get connected with opportunities.
That's it for this week, have a great (cheap) weekend and we'll catch you next week. As always, keep it in the family.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Souper Freebie Friday!
Hi Gnafia!
Since it's been exactly one week since my last post, I've decided to reward you with a SOUPER FREEBIE FRIDAY! Yes, that means more than double the normal freebie offerings! Huzzah!
Jamaica-Bobsled-Last Freebie - Free 'Beyond Coal' Sticker
Want to show the world that you want nuclear power more than coal? Now you can! Request your FREE 'Beyond Coal' sticker by clicking HERE!
Democrats-In-Last-Election-Second-To-Last Freebie - Autographed Weather.Com Picture
Just as useful as Democrats in their two years of electoral supremacy, you can be the proud owner of an autographed picture by a Weather.com person! I picked Jennifer Lopez because then I can say I got an autographed photo of Jennifer Lopez. Click here to get yours!
Getting-Somewhere-Third-To-Last Freebie - Scented Candle
Does it stink in here or is it just the dog? Either way, light up a free scented candle! Request yours by clicking here now!
Honorary-Runner-Up - Ring Sizer
Have you ever gone 'Damn, I wish I knew my ring size?' I know I do every day. So why not do something about that ignorance, but without going to a jeweler's store? Request your FREE plastic ring sizer via Blue Nile diamonds (whom are responsible for a certain lucky lady's engagement and wedding rings I might add!) by clicking here!
Runner-Up - Tape Measurer
Why just measure your ring size, but also your chest, bust, waist, hips, and tuckus! Hooray for measuring things! Or you could tie it into a lasso and pretend to be a cowboy. Click here to get your measuring lasso!
Third Place - Taster's Choice Coffee
Who doesn't love coffee? This coffee probably tastes like Navy coffee, but it is free. So request your sample by clicking here!
Second Place - Computer Key Brush
Who knows if this works, but it might! Brush off your computer keys and keep them nice and clean! Don't forget the disinfectant! Click here to get your free computer key brush!
WINNER - FREE Maxim Magazines!
Finally, something we can actually cheer for! Free Maxim! I can say this one works, too, as per the three issues already sitting at home. Anna Kournikova in 3D, anyone? Click here to check it out! Francis Pruter need not apply, though.
WTF Winner - Tape Measurer Pen
While looking for a free tape measurer I came across a free tape measurer pen... for all the times you're writing and go, "Damn, I wonder what my margins are on this hand-written note" and compulsively measure your piece of paper. Whatever. You get a free catalog, too. Check it out here!
Thats it for this week, Gnafia! Souper Freebie Friday, gotta love it!
Keep it in the family!
Since it's been exactly one week since my last post, I've decided to reward you with a SOUPER FREEBIE FRIDAY! Yes, that means more than double the normal freebie offerings! Huzzah!
Jamaica-Bobsled-Last Freebie - Free 'Beyond Coal' Sticker
Want to show the world that you want nuclear power more than coal? Now you can! Request your FREE 'Beyond Coal' sticker by clicking HERE!
Democrats-In-Last-Election-Second-To-Last Freebie - Autographed Weather.Com Picture
Just as useful as Democrats in their two years of electoral supremacy, you can be the proud owner of an autographed picture by a Weather.com person! I picked Jennifer Lopez because then I can say I got an autographed photo of Jennifer Lopez. Click here to get yours!
Getting-Somewhere-Third-To-Last Freebie - Scented Candle
Does it stink in here or is it just the dog? Either way, light up a free scented candle! Request yours by clicking here now!
Honorary-Runner-Up - Ring Sizer
Have you ever gone 'Damn, I wish I knew my ring size?' I know I do every day. So why not do something about that ignorance, but without going to a jeweler's store? Request your FREE plastic ring sizer via Blue Nile diamonds (whom are responsible for a certain lucky lady's engagement and wedding rings I might add!) by clicking here!
Runner-Up - Tape Measurer
Why just measure your ring size, but also your chest, bust, waist, hips, and tuckus! Hooray for measuring things! Or you could tie it into a lasso and pretend to be a cowboy. Click here to get your measuring lasso!
Third Place - Taster's Choice Coffee
Who doesn't love coffee? This coffee probably tastes like Navy coffee, but it is free. So request your sample by clicking here!
Second Place - Computer Key Brush
Who knows if this works, but it might! Brush off your computer keys and keep them nice and clean! Don't forget the disinfectant! Click here to get your free computer key brush!
WINNER - FREE Maxim Magazines!
Finally, something we can actually cheer for! Free Maxim! I can say this one works, too, as per the three issues already sitting at home. Anna Kournikova in 3D, anyone? Click here to check it out! Francis Pruter need not apply, though.
WTF Winner - Tape Measurer Pen
While looking for a free tape measurer I came across a free tape measurer pen... for all the times you're writing and go, "Damn, I wonder what my margins are on this hand-written note" and compulsively measure your piece of paper. Whatever. You get a free catalog, too. Check it out here!
Thats it for this week, Gnafia! Souper Freebie Friday, gotta love it!
Keep it in the family!
Friday, November 12, 2010
LOVE Friday Freebies!
Greetings Gnafia!
Today I woke up and said to myself, "LOVE!" Literally. So to spread the LOVE I have to ensure that everyone who LOVES FREEBIES gets an opportunity to do so on this GLORIOUS FRIDAY!
Honorable Mention: Foodlers Stickers and Magnets
I'll be honest, I'm not sure what these stickers and magnets are all about, but they're free, so why not! My fridge is looking kind of bare. Click here to request your FREE Foodlers Stickers and Magnets!
Runner-Up: True-Lemon Water Flavorer
I'm a little thirsty, so I figured I'd find something to drink online. I found some free True-Lemon, True-Orange, and True-Lime water flavoring samples! Sounds tasty! Click here to request your FREE sample of True-Lemon, True-Lime, and True-Orange water flavor packets!
Winner: Bottle of Water
Like I said, I'm thirsty, so to go with your True-Lemon sample, why not sample some purified water? Click here to request your FREE 8.4 ounce bottle of purified water!
Oddball of the Week: Zimbi Drinks
I'm still thirsty. So here's a free strange new drink with a throwable bottle. I guess they like lawn darts or something? Click here to request your FREE sample of Zimbi!
Thats it for now, Gnafia! I urge you all to love your life and love some freebies! Love one another! Love everything! HOORAY LOVE!
Keep it in the family. Except love. You can love people outside of the family, too.
Today I woke up and said to myself, "LOVE!" Literally. So to spread the LOVE I have to ensure that everyone who LOVES FREEBIES gets an opportunity to do so on this GLORIOUS FRIDAY!
Honorable Mention: Foodlers Stickers and Magnets
I'll be honest, I'm not sure what these stickers and magnets are all about, but they're free, so why not! My fridge is looking kind of bare. Click here to request your FREE Foodlers Stickers and Magnets!
Runner-Up: True-Lemon Water Flavorer
I'm a little thirsty, so I figured I'd find something to drink online. I found some free True-Lemon, True-Orange, and True-Lime water flavoring samples! Sounds tasty! Click here to request your FREE sample of True-Lemon, True-Lime, and True-Orange water flavor packets!
Winner: Bottle of Water
Like I said, I'm thirsty, so to go with your True-Lemon sample, why not sample some purified water? Click here to request your FREE 8.4 ounce bottle of purified water!
Oddball of the Week: Zimbi Drinks
I'm still thirsty. So here's a free strange new drink with a throwable bottle. I guess they like lawn darts or something? Click here to request your FREE sample of Zimbi!
Thats it for now, Gnafia! I urge you all to love your life and love some freebies! Love one another! Love everything! HOORAY LOVE!
Keep it in the family. Except love. You can love people outside of the family, too.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Why I Hate Daylight Saving's Time
So we just rolled back our clocks. Not a big deal. My sleep schedule is pretty solid, pass out around 10:30~11:00, wake up around 5:30. Easy day. Even with an extra hour of sleep, or losing that hour of sleep, I have no qualms with. What I do dislike is how it doesn't reset my internal hunger clock. So it was 9:30 am and I was hungry as heck. Like a hungry-hungry hippo, I wanted to gobble down everything in sight. I would feel awkward and wrong saying, "Hey guys, I need food." plus I would be disobeying the first rule of resetting your internal hunger clock - don't give in!
Fortunately time has passed, and I'm still very very hungry (and will be enjoying a delicious Subway Sandwich, because that sounds fantastic right now. If only I could get it for free...) but at least I can chuck deuces for lunch and not feel like a slacker moreso than I already do.
Other reasons I hate daylight savings time -- it's now light in the morning and dark in the afternoon. I hate that. I don't want it to be 5:30 in the afternoon and the sun is setting and by 6:30 it's pitch black! That's like Wisconsin time-stuff! (Oh, the memories of walking down the frigid driveway at 4:00 in the afternoon and the sun was setting... I miss snow, too) Instead, I want it to be light when it should be light out (~6:30 am to about 8:00 pm, every day) and dark the rest of the time. Do I need to move to the equator to do that? Do people who live in perpetual sunlight lead happier lives since dark-time people are depressed?
Well, that sandwich calls. Mmmmm, Subway.
Keep it in the family.
Fortunately time has passed, and I'm still very very hungry (and will be enjoying a delicious Subway Sandwich, because that sounds fantastic right now. If only I could get it for free...) but at least I can chuck deuces for lunch and not feel like a slacker moreso than I already do.
Other reasons I hate daylight savings time -- it's now light in the morning and dark in the afternoon. I hate that. I don't want it to be 5:30 in the afternoon and the sun is setting and by 6:30 it's pitch black! That's like Wisconsin time-stuff! (Oh, the memories of walking down the frigid driveway at 4:00 in the afternoon and the sun was setting... I miss snow, too) Instead, I want it to be light when it should be light out (~6:30 am to about 8:00 pm, every day) and dark the rest of the time. Do I need to move to the equator to do that? Do people who live in perpetual sunlight lead happier lives since dark-time people are depressed?
Well, that sandwich calls. Mmmmm, Subway.
Keep it in the family.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
DON'T PANIC: Freebie Alert!
Greeting Gnafia!
If you've read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this freebie is for you and require's NO explanation. If you're completely lost by this reference, find a copy of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and read it, then request the following freebie:
FREE TOWEL
Click here to get a FREE towel.
Keep it in the family.
If you've read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this freebie is for you and require's NO explanation. If you're completely lost by this reference, find a copy of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and read it, then request the following freebie:
FREE TOWEL
Click here to get a FREE towel.
Keep it in the family.
Monday, November 1, 2010
For the Love of Freebies!
Greetings Gnafia!
Halloween is quite possibly one of my favorite holidays. Not because it's All Hallow's Eve, but rather you can dress up and knock on people's doors for FREE CANDY! So I'm counting that as my Friday Freebies this last Friday, despite a blog post.
But wait, there's more! For the love of freebies, I'm going to let you in on a few freebies I've found that you WON'T want to miss. I'm dead serious. One of them is very quick, very easy, and very free.
First Up: Free 5-6.6 bag of cat, dog, or ferret food.
Indeed! We'll start with my favorite, a pet freebie. Fill out the easy form and recieve a coupon for a free bag of pet food! It's called 'Natura' so it's gotta be good, right? We can only hope so. If it sucks, use it to poison your neighbor's pet that is annoying you. Unless I'm your neighbor, then just tell me and we can work it out like civilized adults and not have to resort to subterfuge. Click here to request your free pet food!
On Deck: Free microfiber cloth
For those of us who don't wash our cars often enough, here's an offer you won't want to miss. You'll get a FREE microfiber cloth to wash/dry your car with. How outstanding is that? Sweet! Click here to request your FREE microfiber cloth!
Batting Third: 5 Free Sample Pens
This one goes out to my wife, who LOVES office supplies. I can't wait to surprise her with some AWESOME free pens of the highest quality. At least they better be high quality if they want these samples to actually work. Just click on the pen you'd like to sample (Under $4.99 value per pen) and then select 'Request a sample' from the top of the page. You can do this for up to 5 free pens. I also selected a letter slitter, so nyah! Click here to claim your 5 free pens!
Clean-Up Hitter: $3 free Amazon MP3 Download Credit
This is the king of freebies today folks. It's also only valid today, the 1st of November. Simple click here and enter the promotional code 'STUDENT3' to get $3.00 added to your Amazon.com MP3 Gift Card Balance. Who doesn't want $3 free dollars? I know I do!
That's it for today Gnafia. As always, keep it in the family.
Halloween is quite possibly one of my favorite holidays. Not because it's All Hallow's Eve, but rather you can dress up and knock on people's doors for FREE CANDY! So I'm counting that as my Friday Freebies this last Friday, despite a blog post.
But wait, there's more! For the love of freebies, I'm going to let you in on a few freebies I've found that you WON'T want to miss. I'm dead serious. One of them is very quick, very easy, and very free.
First Up: Free 5-6.6 bag of cat, dog, or ferret food.
Indeed! We'll start with my favorite, a pet freebie. Fill out the easy form and recieve a coupon for a free bag of pet food! It's called 'Natura' so it's gotta be good, right? We can only hope so. If it sucks, use it to poison your neighbor's pet that is annoying you. Unless I'm your neighbor, then just tell me and we can work it out like civilized adults and not have to resort to subterfuge. Click here to request your free pet food!
On Deck: Free microfiber cloth
For those of us who don't wash our cars often enough, here's an offer you won't want to miss. You'll get a FREE microfiber cloth to wash/dry your car with. How outstanding is that? Sweet! Click here to request your FREE microfiber cloth!
Batting Third: 5 Free Sample Pens
This one goes out to my wife, who LOVES office supplies. I can't wait to surprise her with some AWESOME free pens of the highest quality. At least they better be high quality if they want these samples to actually work. Just click on the pen you'd like to sample (Under $4.99 value per pen) and then select 'Request a sample' from the top of the page. You can do this for up to 5 free pens. I also selected a letter slitter, so nyah! Click here to claim your 5 free pens!
Clean-Up Hitter: $3 free Amazon MP3 Download Credit
This is the king of freebies today folks. It's also only valid today, the 1st of November. Simple click here and enter the promotional code 'STUDENT3' to get $3.00 added to your Amazon.com MP3 Gift Card Balance. Who doesn't want $3 free dollars? I know I do!
That's it for today Gnafia. As always, keep it in the family.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday Night Scores
Greetings Gnafia!
Last night was an epic evening filled with freebies. The wife and I were able to redeem a coupon for two FREE Halo Spot's Strew dog food (retail value of $1.99 each) as well as a FREE can of Clean+Green Pet Cleaner after rebate. So I'll end up with 7 free points on my credit card reward's program because one of the can's of dog food ended up getting charged and I got cash back. I'm almost ashamed of counting credit card reward points as bonus wins, but you take what you can get, right?
Oh, you too can get these things. The Clean+Green can be gotten at PetCo, where you save $2 for being a PetCo Perks Member which brings the cost to $4.99, and the rebate form should be on the can itself. The Halo dog OR cat food (for cat people) can be obtained by signing up for the Halo News Letter by clicking here. Yes, you do have to sign up for the news letter and print out the coupon, but it's free food for your pet! We'll let you know how the puppy likes it. Be sure to use the Store Locator first to make sure it's available around you. We had to drive a few miles out of our way to find a store, but we needed to go to Michael's anyways.
I've started to look at rebate offers, too. So far there are a few winners that will make their way onto the Rebate Bonanzai of 29 October 2010 for the Friday Freebies. It'll be spectacular, so don't miss it!
That being said, things in general are going well. The apartment is starting to look like a real home instead of a pig style, the dog is barking less, and the job is finally becoming somewhat fulfilling. I need to get back into the swing of volunteering, however, to make my life a bit more complete. Isn't volunteering awesome? Leave a comment about your favorite volunteer event! Lets see how many comments we can get!
Keep it in the family!
Last night was an epic evening filled with freebies. The wife and I were able to redeem a coupon for two FREE Halo Spot's Strew dog food (retail value of $1.99 each) as well as a FREE can of Clean+Green Pet Cleaner after rebate. So I'll end up with 7 free points on my credit card reward's program because one of the can's of dog food ended up getting charged and I got cash back. I'm almost ashamed of counting credit card reward points as bonus wins, but you take what you can get, right?
Oh, you too can get these things. The Clean+Green can be gotten at PetCo, where you save $2 for being a PetCo Perks Member which brings the cost to $4.99, and the rebate form should be on the can itself. The Halo dog OR cat food (for cat people) can be obtained by signing up for the Halo News Letter by clicking here. Yes, you do have to sign up for the news letter and print out the coupon, but it's free food for your pet! We'll let you know how the puppy likes it. Be sure to use the Store Locator first to make sure it's available around you. We had to drive a few miles out of our way to find a store, but we needed to go to Michael's anyways.
I've started to look at rebate offers, too. So far there are a few winners that will make their way onto the Rebate Bonanzai of 29 October 2010 for the Friday Freebies. It'll be spectacular, so don't miss it!
That being said, things in general are going well. The apartment is starting to look like a real home instead of a pig style, the dog is barking less, and the job is finally becoming somewhat fulfilling. I need to get back into the swing of volunteering, however, to make my life a bit more complete. Isn't volunteering awesome? Leave a comment about your favorite volunteer event! Lets see how many comments we can get!
Keep it in the family!
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