Must Have Websites & Free Stuff for your Computer!!

I frequent Kim Komando's website quite frequently. For those of you who don't know who she is, she has an AM radio show and she's got to be the computer queen. She talks about the best way to do things with your computer and on her website she suggests sites that you can go to (usually for free) and with me and my frugal self I LOVE this!

So I just wanted to share with you some of the best of the best that I can't live without on my computer!

CCleaner - FREE - Cleans all of the junk out of your computer that you don't need (CCleaner aka Crap Cleaner). It's VERY user friendly and usually clears out a large mess. Every computer needs this! www.ccleaner.com

Defraggler - FREE - A very easy way to defrag your computer. Also very user friendly, you just click "Analyze" and it will tell you the stats on your computer. The first time I ran the analyzer it showed that I had 14.1 GB of fragmented files on my computer! So I clicked on the "Defrag" button and it went right to work. It even has the colorful little blocks that you can watch while it's working. Sorry, just an Amy Plus LOL www.defraggler.com

Mozilla - FREE - I use this over IE ALL the time. It's not just a Kim Komando site. I just recommend it. It's an Amy Komando site. It's definitely safer than IE and I think it runs much more smoothly. Check it out! http://www.mozilla.com

Project Gutenberg - FREE - If you LOVE ebooks, but don't like paying for them. Don't do it illegally, go to Project Gutenberg where you can download ebooks for free! They have something like 30,000 titles. It may not have exactly what you're looking for though. Keep in mind this is a legal site. But it's worth trying out right? www.gutenberg.org

Audio & Video - FREE - Especially if you love listening to books in the car or on your iPod, this is another great site. They have TONS of legal and free downloads. Def one to check out!! www.LearnOutLoud.com

Canadian Streaming Radio - FREE - HAHA! This is an Amy Komando site. There's just things I like about listening to Canadian radio. This site lists all the Canadian radio stations that have streaming audio. So you can listen while you work! www.canadianwebradio.com

I'll post more when I come across them so bookmark this posting and check back frequently!

Check out this deal from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens/Aquatica!

Hopefully you have all read my blog in the past about my wonderful childhood experiences at SeaWorld. If not, I'll clue you in briefly. I grew up in Ohio and we used to have a SeaWorld up there. Our family would go there once every year or every other year or so. Fortunately, my dad made a video tape of our trip up there in 1991 (I believe that's the year). Even today I love watching the video. Mostly because of the great time we had and the HILARIOUS acts they put on at the diving pool, but also because it's one of the very few videos I have of my brother before he died.

There were a TON of things to do there! And getting to be so close to the animals was life changing. Breathtaking. They were SO beautiful! And I can't help but wonder how many people got the motivation for their careers working in the ocean from SeaWorld.

Now I live in Atlanta and SeaWorld is just a state drive away in Florida! We don't have to worry about reserving plane tickets and risking a "Home Alone" adventure (Ugh! Could you imagine?) It is my plan to take my boys there to experience the wonderful times that I had.

I recommend everyone take a look at my blog archives listed on the right column to read the review I gave of the new ride at SeaWorld called "Manta". It's definitely unique and you won't find anything like it anywhere!!! You fly through the air like a Manta Ray in the ocean! Yes, you are on your belly the whole time (except for the flips that put you on your back and every which way!!!) And the aquarium displays throughout are incredible.

Ok, as if that isn't AWESOME AS HECK enough they hit you with a big surprise: Buy a ticket at SeaWorld and you will get a ticket to Busch Gardens or Aquatica... FREE! How awesome is that? That's a DEAL for a nice vacation close by in Florida. Now where else in Florida can you get such a great deal for TWO parks that can't be beat? With the economy as bad as it is, we all need to find ways to save money. But we still have to live right? This is a great way to save and have memories that last a life time (like me!)

Be sure to check out these links to learn more. If you go make sure you come back and brag about your experience!:
SeaWorld
Manta

Sites for Moms

Ok, with the economy really stinking like it is, I need to find ways to save money in any way that I can. Fortunately, my best friend McKenzie, is a money saving genious and has recommended some things for me. So now, I'm going to pass some info along to all of you! These aren't just coupon sites, they are sites you can join that will also send you free samples and whatever. Enjoy!

BzzAgent.com - Here is a site that McKenzie recommended to me. You sign up, review sites and products, fill out a couple of surveys, and you work up your status. According to McKenzie they send her stuff to try out and write about! Yeah I'll do that! It's actually alot of fun. Right now I'm a little Carpenter Bee :-)

Coupons.com - They generally have a good number of coupons that you can print out on your printer without having to pay for the Sunday paper! Just print out the ones you use and you're on your way.

Walmart Free Samples - This is a "Must Site" for everyone out there who wants to try out stuff sold at Walmart for free. They rotate samples frequently, so bookmark it and check back frequently.

Shop4Freebies - I recommend clicking on all of the categories on the left hand side and going through all of the offers. If there are some you like, click on it! Very user friendly.

Alot.com - Get a free coupon toolbar and have access to free online coupons, get alerts on deals and sales, and more. Awesome!

Coupon Site - You just fill out a survey and you can print coupons. You are also entered into a chance to win a $1,500 gas card. Yeah, I'll take that LOL!

PlanningFamily.com - Baby on the way? Get free baby samples and coupons.

TopBrandSample.com - Get a free sample of Dove Cleansing Cloths & Neutrogena Cleansing Cloths repair and heal your skin. I think this one requires you to complete offers though.

I will add more when I find time to research some sites. If you have one to recommend please send me a message!