Christian Quote of the Day

If on our daily course our mind
Be set to hallow all we find,

New treasures still of countless price
God will provide for sacrifice.

The trivial round, the common task
Will furnish all we ought to ask;

Room to deny ourselves -- a road
To bring us daily nearer God.

...John Keble

RECIPE of the Day - 6/06/2007

Our daughter hasn't developed a taste for coconut yet, but my husband and I love it. This is a really great cake - delicious and pretty as well. It also keeps quite well in the fridge for a few days, if it lasts that long!






Toasted-Coconut Refrigerator Cake

1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
2 cups Vanilla Pudding
1 cup heavy (or whipping) cream, whipped to a soft peak
2 pound cakes (such as Sara Lee), about 11 ounces each

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden, about 10 minutes, shaking the tray once about halfway through the cooking time. Remove and let cool. In a medium bowl, gently fold together the whipped cream and pudding. Slice each cake vertically in half, then slice each half horizontally into three ½-inch layers. Line an 8-by-8-inchsquare pan with 4 slices of cake to make 1 layer. Top with about 1cup of the pudding mixture, spreading to cover the cake. Repeat the process to form 3 layers, ending with the pudding mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

FREEBIES of the Day - 6/06/07

Act II Popcorn sample from Wal-Mart. This popcorn is light and airy with 0 grams of trans fat. This is a perfect snack to enjoy while watching those great movies. To get your free sample, click here!

Hallmark Connections Greeting Card sample from Wal-Mart. They have cool designs, jokes, famous songs and sounds from your favorite artists, movies and tv shows. To get a sample of one of these innovative cards, click here!

Reach Access Daily Flosser sample pack. You will not only receive the flosser, but you will get a coupon for their refills and info about flossing. To get your free sample pack, click here!

Kinerase Cream and Intensive Eye Cream samples. You just answer 5 questions and click on the samples only box at the bottom (no promo code is needed). Kinerase is shown to improve the appearance of skin aging, sun damage and blotchy or red skin. The power behind it is kinetin (a plant-based extract that helps visibly improve the effects of aging. Kinetin is the substance that prevents leaves from drying out and withering. It really helps your skin to retain moisture and look younger. To get these free samples, click here!

USPS free shipping items. You need to create an account with them (which is really no big deal) and the free stuff is mostly at the bottom of the page. You can get quite a bit of free stuff from them. To get your free items from USPS, click here!

Nature Made Fish Oil sample. Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It also may help to maintain triglyceride and cholesterol levels already in the normal range. To get your free Fish Oil sample, click here!

Restored Balance 2 CD set "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause/PMS". Fill out their form to get occasional updates and they will send you this 2 CD set that sells for $10.00 normally. To find out more about Menopause/PMS, click here!

Diva in a Box hair extension sample. If you have shorter hair and need a longer ponytail or need more hair to do a french twist or whatever, you can use hair extensions. They will send you a color that is closest to your natural color. To get your free hair extension sample, click here!

Free clothing and accessory catalogs. There are so many free catalogs to order - clothes, shoes, different accessories, etc. To get your free catalogs, click here!

Free movies, cartoons, tv series, etc. to watch and download. No strings, just a variety of different shows to choose from. To watch and/or download some older or newer shows, click here!

Free old movies, series, etc. Another site where you can watch and download some of your favorite movies or series for free. To get even more free shows, click here!

Free prescription savings card from TogetherRx. Prescription drugs are so costly anymore, that we could all use a little extra help to keep the cost down. They have 4 requirements: legal resident of the US, not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid, income less than $30,000 for a single person and no other prescription drug coverage of any kind. To get this great deal, click here!

Software giveaway of the day - Features a different title every day. These are about $20.00 regular price, so what a deal!. For your free software, click here!

Game giveaway of the day - Features a different game every day. They have arcade, puzzle and action games. For your free game, click here!

Free 10 minute calling card from Callingcards.com. This is a global calling card - you can call anywhere - and there are no strings attached. They will e-mail you with the pin # and info and you're ready to start making calls. To get your free 10 minute calling card, click here!

Free phone number and voice mail from Private Phone. This is through Net Zero and is the greatest thing. You can have a phone number to give out for freebies, sweepstakes entries and to people that you don't want to have your actual phone number. They will get your voice mail (you record your own greeting) and you can check messages online or by calling the number. I have this and it is a real lifesaver. They send you e-mail or mobile phone notifications of messages that you get, so you know right away. To get this great deal, click here!

Free Online Language Courses from the BBC. This is a great opportunity to learn another language (or two or three...) and do it at your own pace. They give you correct pronunciation, helpful phrases, etc. I don't know of anyone who couldn't use this - I want to teach our daughter French, so this may be just the way to do it. To get your free online language courses, click here!

Chinese-Made Toothpaste Warning

The FDA warned consumers not to use toothpaste made in China after regulators found some brands contained a poisonous ingredient also found in antifreeze.

Officials say they have identified at least 16 brands of imported toothpaste potentially containing diethylene glycol, a chemical that can be used as a sweetener and thickening agent but that is toxic to humans.

None of the brands is widely distributed in the U.S.; regulators say they are sold primarily at discount stores. Officials say they have not received reports of any U.S. consumers injured by the contaminated toothpaste.

Debora Autor, the FDA's director of compliance, urges consumers to check the labels of toothpaste in their medicine cabinets to see if it indicates Chinese origin.

The FDA recommends that consumers should throw away toothpaste with that labeling," Autor says.

Some of the contaminated brands include the chemical in their labels under the names "diethylene glycol," "diglycol," or "diglycol stearate." But others have no mention of the chemical on their packaging, the agency says.

Autor says contaminated toothpaste has been recovered from a Dollar Plus store in Miami as well as from an outlet called Todo a Peso in Puerto Rico.


To view more information and the brands of toothpaste that are affected, click here!

Taco Bell Hoax

I received this e-mail from the Director of Public Relations at Taco Bell:

Hi Sherri,

I work for Taco Bell and want to let you and your readers know that it's a hoax that June 5, 2007 is “free taco day." The promotion, which claims to be in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is completely false. We apologize to our customers for any confusion this may have caused. Although this offer is just a rumor, we encourage our customers to donate to the American Red Cross at 1-800- RED-CROSS or at redcross.org.

Rob Poetsch
Taco Bell Corp.


I told Rob that I would post this because of the enormity of the hoax. It is on just about every site I gather freebies from. Sorry for the confusion, but Taco Bell is a great place to eat, so how about Taco Bell for lunch or dinner?

Food Has No Calories If...

You eat it while standing.

In fact some research suggests it may have negative calories
If you eat it while standing at the sink.

You can't remember eating it afterward.

You share it.

You eat it with your fingers.

Empty calories = zero calories!

Always eat equal portions of white chocolate and dark chocolate.
The calories in each will cancel the other out.

The chewier the food, the more calories you work off chewing it, so taffy has no calories if you think about it.

And don't forget...a box of Fiddle-Faddle only weighs 4.25 ounces so even if you eat the entire thing in one sitting the worst that can happen is you'll gain about a quarter of a pound! ;-)

Sherri's Helpful Hints

An Organized Kitchen

The Strategies

Keep necessities within easy reach. You don’t want to waste precious time during dinner prep looking for things. Make a place in the hot zone (around the stove and the sink) for the essentials: oil, vinegar, knives, cutting board. Move special-occasion cookware, like a fondue pot, out of cabinets in the zone so what’s left can be neatly organized and easily spotted. Ask not where ingredients and tools fit; ask where you will be using them. Keep the basket of potatoes near the cutting board, sugar and flour near the stand mixer, and your best-loved pan on the front burner.

Use under-cabinet space. Under-cabinet lighting strips (attached with screws or double-stick Velcro) keep the focus on the onions at hand. A battery-operated version won’t dangle a cord or steal an outlet from the microwave. An under-shelf cookbook holder pulls down when you need it and folds back up when you don’t.

Put the walls to work. Don’t let them just sit there. Put up racks or pegs to keep favorite utensils, the dinner recipe, pot holders, and dish towels in plain sight. Oversize Post-it notes or hanging rolls of paper are useful for all kinds of reminders.

Make recycling efficient, too. Having a bin for bottles and cans right next to the one for regular trash, instead of out in the garage or in the mudroom, streamlines end-of-meal cleanup.

The Tools and Tactics

Utensil jug. When it comes to keeping essential tools handy and visible, there have been few improvements on this age-old catchall.

Things get lost on deep shelves. Try putting them in baskets that you can pull out and inspect at eye level.

Paper roll. Hang a roll of paper (found at stationery and art-supply stores) for service as a tear-off shopping list or a bulletin board for notes to yourself and your family.

Mini-Prep Processor. This is a real time-saver if your favorite dishes typically call for things like chopped garlic, onions, and parsley.

Under the cabinets. Tap into this underused space and add lighting or a cookbook holder.

Under-cabinet cookbook holder. Clear acrylic. Flips up out of the way when not in use.

Wood cookware rack storage stand. Keep pot lids tidy in cupboards.

Christian Quote of the Day

I look on all the world as my parish; thus far I mean, that, in whatever part of it I am, I judge it meet, right, and my bounden duty, to declare unto all that are willing to hear, the glad tidings of salvation.

...John Wesley

RECIPE of the Day - 6/05/2007

This is sooooooo good. It is normally served during the holidays, but it is great for any time of year. This is very rich and very delicious, but don't be too generous with the servings.





Zuccotto

1 10- to 12-ounce store-bought pound cake
1/4 cup orange juice or orange liqueur
1 6-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips, chopped
2 cups heavy or whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup slivered almonds, chopped

Cut the pound cake into 1/2-inch slices, then diagonally cut each slice in half. Line a 3-quart mixing bowl with plastic wrap.Arrange the cake pieces with the pointed ends at the bottom and crust sides next to cut edges until the bowl is lined. Sprinkle with the orange juice. Set aside the remaining cake pieces.

In a microwave, melt half the chocolate in a small cup on high, 1 minute. Stir until smooth. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream, sugar, and almond extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in the chopped almonds and the remaining chocolate chips. Spread this cream mixture around the cake-lined bowl, leaving a well in the center. Mix the melted chocolate into the remaining whipped cream, then use that to fill the center of the dessert. Top with the remaining cake pieces.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days ahead. When ready to serve, turn the cake out onto a platter and slice in wedges.

Makes 10 servings
472 calories per serving.

FREEBIES of the Day - 6/05/07

Arm & Hammer free samples, offers and coupons. Just click on skip and click on the "roll over to choose a solution" arrow and then click on the different items. You will either get a free sample or free offer on several different products. To get your free samples, offers and coupons from Arm & Hammer, click here!

Olay Total Defense Moisturizer sample from Vocalpoint. Join Vocalpoint (a Proctor & Gamble community of moms) and you will get access to products and samples before your friends, the ability to give big companies your opinions on products, free membership to this great group. To get your free sample of moisturizer and free future samples and offers, click here!

Mike and Ike candy. When the site loads, click on full screen or normal mode, then on the next page, click on stock up and spin to win. Get 3 alike and win free candy (you will win, you just have to keep clicking). To get your free sample bag of candy, click here!

Signature Scent free scent sachet or lotion sample. They allow you to choose 2 scents of your choice. To get your free samples from Signature Scent, click here!

Beyond Bodi Heat sample. This is a heat patch that you can put on to soothe achy muscles and joints. They work fairly well, depending on what type of pain it is. To get your free heat patch sample, click here!

Dove Energy Glow sample. This is a great way to moisturize your skin and get a natural, healthy, sun-kissed glow without the sun damage. To get your free sample, click here!

Aveeno Positively Ageless sample. This is a great product to keep your skin healthy and younger looking. To get your free anti-aging sample from Aveeno, click here!

Glue Dot samples. These are really great and have lots of uses. They are double sided, sticky dots of glue on a roll that vary in stickiness depending on your selection. They're packaged in a convenient dispenser box for easy and quick application. This is an e-mail request, but well worth it. To get your free glue dots for all those little projects, click here!

National Eye Institute free books for kids. You can order "See All You Can See" for ages 6-8 or "Wild About Healthy Vision" for ages 9-12. To get your free activity books with puzzles and other fun stuff for the kids, click here!

Free movies, cartoons, tv series, etc. to watch and download. No strings, just a variety of different shows to choose from. To watch and/or download some older or newer shows, click here!

Free old movies, series, etc. Another site where you can watch and download some of your favorite movies or series for free. To get even more free shows, click here!

Free prescription savings card from TogetherRx. Prescription drugs are so costly anymore, that we could all use a little extra help to keep the cost down. They have 4 requirements: legal resident of the US, not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid, income less than $30,000 for a single person and no other prescription drug coverage of any kind. To get this great deal, click here!

Software giveaway of the day - Features a different title every day. These are about $20.00 regular price, so what a deal!. For your free software, click here!

Game giveaway of the day - Features a different game every day. They have arcade, puzzle and action games. For your free game, click here!

Free 10 minute calling card from Callingcards.com. This is a global calling card - you can call anywhere - and there are no strings attached. They will e-mail you with the pin # and info and you're ready to start making calls. To get your free 10 minute calling card, click here!

Free phone number and voice mail from Private Phone. This is through Net Zero and is the greatest thing. You can have a phone number to give out for freebies, sweepstakes entries and to people that you don't want to have your actual phone number. They will get your voice mail (you record your own greeting) and you can check messages online or by calling the number. I have this and it is a real lifesaver. They send you e-mail or mobile phone notifications of messages that you get, so you know right away. To get this great deal, click here!

Free Online Language Courses from the BBC. This is a great opportunity to learn another language (or two or three...) and do it at your own pace. They give you correct pronunciation, helpful phrases, etc. I don't know of anyone who couldn't use this - I want to teach our daughter French, so this may be just the way to do it. To get your free online language courses, click here!

Sherri's Helpful Hints

Surprising Items for Household Cleaning

Deodorize Shoes with Dryer Sheets

Original Purpose: Softening clothes and reducing static cling.
Use: Refreshing smelly shoes and sneakers. Put half a scented Bounce sheet in each shoe.
Reward: Shoes that smell April fresh.

Remove Adhesive with Oil

Original Purpose: Frying and baking.
Use: Removing adhesive from glass. Apply cooking oil to the sticker using a paper towel or a soft cloth, rub firmly, then rinse with warm, soapy water. (If the adhesive is stubborn, use a dab of toothpaste along with the oil.)
Reward: Getting all the stickers off your glass products without buying the expensive preps.

Car Wax as Fixture Polish

Original Purpose: Giving your car a beautiful shine.
Use: Polishing faucets, sinks, tile, even shower doors. Turtle Wax leaves behind a protective barrier against water and soap buildup, so your hard-earned sparkle will last past the next tooth-brushing.
Reward: A gleaming bathroom.

Deodorize Food Containers with Newspaper

Original Purpose: Information source.
Use: Food-container deodorizer. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a plastic container, seal it, and let sit overnight. By morning the paper will have absorbed lingering food smells.

Christian Quote of the Day

There can be no end without means; and God furnishes no means that exempt us from the task and duty of joining our own best endeavors. The original stock, or wild olive tree, of our natural powers, was not given to us to be burnt or blighted, but to be grafted on.

...Samuel T. Coleridge

RECIPE of the Day - 6/04/2007

This is a vegetarian recipe that I really love. It has a wonderful flavor with all the veggies, herbs and cheeses. It is hearty, even though it is vegetarian, and is really great when served with a nice, buttery garlic bread.



Vegetarian Ziti Gratin

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 small bay leaf
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into thin slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into slivers
4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ziti
15-ounce container ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup shredded Cheddar

Over medium-low heat, add the oil to a large skillet with the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until the eggplant has softened. Stir in the zucchini, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the basil and a few grinds of pepper to taste.

Cook ziti according to the label directions. Drain the ziti, then toss with ricotta cheese, eggs, olive oil, Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt. Spoon half the ziti into a lightly greased 4-quart casserole. Top with the ratatouille and then the remaining ziti. Sprinkle with Cheddar. Cover and bake in a preheated 350º F oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 minutes more.

4 servings
1002 calories per serving

FREEBIES of the Day - 6/04/07

Gain Original Liquid Fabric Softener sample. This is a fresh smelling scent that keeps your clothes soft and static free. To get your free sample, click here!

Fit Smart Bar. This is from the Fiber 35 Diet people and it gives you the dietary fiber that you need. To try this Fit Smart Bar for yourself and get some extra fiber, click here!

Firehouse Subs free sub. Join their birthday club and get a free sub on your birthday. They aren't in all areas (they have them here in Texas), so you will want to use their locator to see if one is in your area. They have the best subs - they are great and they have a tremendous variety of subs to choose from. To get your free birthday sub treat, click here!

Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal sample. This is so good, it is crunchy, sweet and really good for you. If you want a cereal sample that is healthy and delicious, click here!

Metamucil Fiber Starter Kit. This gives you a variety of ways to get your fiber. They have cinnamon wafers (which are very good), sugar-free orange powder (which is really good mixed into juice) and they have capsules that have calcium in them. To get your free fiber starter kit, click here!

Dri-Wash 'n Guard sample bottle. This is a waterless car wash and protective glaze that you apply directly to the dirty surfaces of your car. It washes, polishes and protects. To get your free sample bottle, click here!

Miles Kimball Catalog. This is a free catalog that has some really neat things in it. They have hard-to-find, handy gadgets and gifts, household helpers, kitchen organizers, lawn and garden tools, decorations and thoughtful gifts for all occasions. To get your free catalog, click here!

AK Pet Care dog toy. They don't tell you what toy they will send out, but I'm sure your dog will love a new surprise toy. To get your free dog toy, click here!

Free movies, cartoons, tv series, etc. to watch and download. No strings, just a variety of different shows to choose from. To watch and/or download some older or newer shows, click here!

Free old movies, series, etc. Another site where you can watch and download some of your favorite movies or series for free. To get even more free shows, click here!

Free prescription savings card from TogetherRx. Prescription drugs are so costly anymore, that we could all use a little extra help to keep the cost down. They have 4 requirements: legal resident of the US, not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid, income less than $30,000 for a single person and no other prescription drug coverage of any kind. To get this great deal, click here!

Software giveaway of the day - Features a different title every day. These are about $20.00 regular price, so what a deal!. For your free software, click here!

Game giveaway of the day - Features a different game every day. They have arcade, puzzle and action games. For your free game, click here!

Free 10 minute calling card from Callingcards.com. This is a global calling card - you can call anywhere - and there are no strings attached. They will e-mail you with the pin # and info and you're ready to start making calls. To get your free 10 minute calling card, click here!

Free phone number and voice mail from Private Phone. This is through Net Zero and is the greatest thing. You can have a phone number to give out for freebies, sweepstakes entries and to people that you don't want to have your actual phone number. They will get your voice mail (you record your own greeting) and you can check messages online or by calling the number. I have this and it is a real lifesaver. They send you e-mail or mobile phone notifications of messages that you get, so you know right away. To get this great deal, click here!

Free Online Language Courses from the BBC. This is a great opportunity to learn another language (or two or three...) and do it at your own pace. They give you correct pronunciation, helpful phrases, etc. I don't know of anyone who couldn't use this - I want to teach our daughter French, so this may be just the way to do it. To get your free online language courses, click here!

Sherri's Helpful Hints

Surprising Items for Household Cleaning

Mesh Veggie Bag as Pot Scrubber

Original Purpose: Packaging for potatoes, onions, and tomatoes on the vine.
Use: Scrubbing up after dinner. Cut ends open, scrunch, add soap and water and be amazed at how well it works.
Reward: After an especially messy clean-up, you can throw this scrubber away.

Dust Lamp with Lint Roller

Original Purpose: Getting the white cat hair off your black sweater.
Use: Dusting a lamp shade. Run the roller up and down the outside to get rid of the lint and dust; especially difficult with pleated shades.
Reward: A perfectly clean lamp shade that doesn't make you sneeze.

Remove Food Stains with Lemon

Original Purpose: Cooking and flavoring beverages.
Use: Removing tough food stains from light wood and plastic cutting boards. Slice a lemon in half, squeeze onto the soiled surface, rub, and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Reward: A house that smells like fresh lemons.
Other Use: Washing up after eating or cooking fish. Rub lemon on your hands and rinse.

Baking Soda as Silver Polisher

Original Use: Making cakes rise.
Use: Polishing silver. Wash tarnished items, then place on aluminum foil in the bottom of a pot. Add the baking-soda solution (1/4 cup soda, a few teaspoons salt, 1 quart boiling water) to cover for a few seconds.
Reward: A chemical reaction that gets the tarnish off of your silver products without all the scrubbing, especially detailed pieces.

Sop Up Spilled Egg with Salt

Original Purpose: Boosting flavor.
Use: Sopping up a spilled egg. Heap a handful of salt on the mess, leave for two minutes or so, then wipe up.
Reward: The egg sticks to one paper towel instead of sliding off five or six.

Use Coasters to Catch Drips in Pantry

Original Purpose: Keeping wet glasses from making rings on your wooden tables.
Use: Catching drips that might come from bottles and jars in cupboards.
Reward: Shelves that don’t require a full wipe-down every other day.

Christian Quote of the Day

Newton, Pascal, Bossuet, Racine, Fénelon -- that is to say, some of the most enlightened men on earth, in the most philosophical of all ages -- have been believers in Jesus Christ; and the great Condé, when dying, repeated these noble words, "Yes, I shall see God as He is, face to face!"

...Vauvenargues

RECIPE of the Day - 6/03/2007

This is one of those recipes that makes me very proud of my Italian ancestry (though generations back). It has the most wonderful flavor and the aroma beckons everyone to the dinner table.

Tuscan Pot Roast

1/3 cup olive oil
1 2 1/2- to 3-pound bottom-round pot roast
2 large onions, quartered
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced (2 cups)
2 large carrots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 1/2-ounce package dried mushrooms (such as portobello)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, chopped, liquid reserved

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides. Transfer the roast to a heavy casserole. To the fat remaining in the skillet, add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables; transfer to the casserole. Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits; add the contents of the skillet to the casserole, along with the mushrooms, salt, oregano, and tomatoes (plus 1 cup of their liquid). Cover the casserole and cook in a 300° F oven for 3 hours or until the meat is very tender, adding more of the tomato liquid if necessary.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
445 calories per serving

FREEBIES of the Day - 6/03/07

Metelle lip balm sample. They have 3 to choose from: lavender, rose and mint. These lip balms have shea butter and leave your lips really soft and hydrated. To get your lip balm sample, click here!

Full Bloom Tea sample. Each of their tea blooms can be re-steeped to make 3 full teapots of tea. You have 3 to choose from and they sound really intriguing. Just select the tea you would like to sample and click on add to cart. On the next page, you enter the promotional code "freeteasally" to take off the s&h charge. To try a new and unique tea, click here!

Pantene Pro-V Restoratives sample. These products have a multi-pro-vitamin system to repair up to 2 years of damage from highlights, blow drying and more. Your hair will be shiny and renewed, plus you have different formulas to choose from and you select the shade closest to your hair color. To get your free sample from Pantene, click here!

Armor All Ultra Shine Wash and Wax sample. This product utilizes a proprietary blend of cleaning agents, surface lubricants and real carnauba wax. It gently lifts away dirt, revealing your paint's deep radiant color and helps water beading as well. You need to sign up with them and you will not only receive the free sample (and other samples in the future), you will also be able to track your car's maintenance in Logbook and exchange car care tips with do-it-yourselfers., click here!

Ambi Skincare samples and offers. These products are specifically formulated for women of African American, Latin and South Asian heritage to meet their unique skincare needs. To get your free samples from Ambi, click here!

Biz Stain-Activated Booster sample. This makes your colors brighter and your whites whiter. It handles just about all of your laundry needs. Just click on the free sample button at the bottom right. To get a sample that will leave your laundry brighter, click here!

Publix Baby Club free samples. Signing up with them gives you a lot of perks: coupons for free full-size baby products, free informative newsletters and a lot more. It's free if you're expecting a baby or if your child is under 2 years old. This is only in certain areas: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee. To get freebies for your baby or baby to be, click here!

Blue Buffalo dog food sample. They will send a 4 oz. sample of Blue Life Protection Formula for your dog to enjoy. Their products have no corn or wheat and no by-products either. You just enter your dog's name and the food you currently feed them to compare and then on the next page scroll down to the middle and click go. To get a healthy sample of dog food for your dog, click here!

Blue Buffalo cat food sample. They will send a 4 oz. sample of Blue Spa Select for your cat to enjoy. Their products have no corn or wheat and also no by-products either. You just enter your cat's name and the food you currently feed them to compare and then on the next page scroll down to the middle and click go. To get a healthy sample of cat food for your cat, click here!

Harper Audio 3 Free book downloads. This is a convenient and fun way to relax with a book and have it really come alive by listening to it. You have 3 choices of books and you can download all of them for free. To get your free audio book downloads, click here!

Free movies, cartoons, tv series, etc. to watch and download. No strings, just a variety of different shows to choose from. To watch and/or download some older or newer shows, click here!

Free old movies, series, etc. Another site where you can watch and download some of your favorite movies or series for free. To get even more free shows, click here!

Free prescription savings card from TogetherRx. Prescription drugs are so costly anymore, that we could all use a little extra help to keep the cost down. They have 4 requirements: legal resident of the US, not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid, income less than $30,000 for a single person and no other prescription drug coverage of any kind. To get this great deal, click here!

Software giveaway of the day - Features a different title every day. These are about $20.00 regular price, so what a deal!. For your free software, click here!

Game giveaway of the day - Features a different game every day. They have arcade, puzzle and action games. For your free game, click here!

Free 10 minute calling card from Callingcards.com. This is a global calling card - you can call anywhere - and there are no strings attached. They will e-mail you with the pin # and info and you're ready to start making calls. To get your free 10 minute calling card, click here!

Free phone number and voice mail from Private Phone. This is through Net Zero and is the greatest thing. When I signed up they only had a New York area code available, now they have a few more (which is fine, because with Vonage your area code doesn't have to be in your actual geographical location). You can have a phone number to give out for freebies, sweepstakes entries and to people that you don't want to have your actual phone number. They will get your voice mail (you record your own greeting) and you can check messages online or by calling the number. I have this and it is a real lifesaver. They send you e-mail or mobile phone notifications of messages that you get, so you know right away. To get this great deal, click here!

Free Online Language Courses from the BBC. This is a great opportunity to learn another language (or two or three...) and do it at your own pace. They give you correct pronunciation, helpful phrases, etc. I don't know of anyone who couldn't use this - I want to teach our daughter French, so this may be just the way to do it. To get your free online language courses, click here!

Preparing for the New Cat

Take cold chicken and stars soup straight from the can and splash it across the carpet and the foot of the bed and then walk in it in the dark with your socks on.

Set up a mouse trap at the foot of the bed each night so that if you move a toe one inch while you are sleeping, you are sure to get snapped.

Cover all your best suits with cat hair. Dark suits must use white hair, and light suits must use dark hair. Also, float some hair in your first cup of coffee in the morning.

Put everything cat-toy-sized into a water bowl to marinate.

Practice cutting your chicken into teeny tiny bites so that when the cat steals from your plate, he won't take the whole breast.

Tip over a basket of clean laundry, and scatter clothing all over the floor. Leave your underwear on the living room floor, because that's where the cat will drag it anyway (especially when you have company).

Jump out of your chair shortly before the end of your favorite TV program and run to the TV, shouting "No! No! Don't chew on the electric cord!" Miss the end of the program.

Gouge the surface of the dining room table several times with an X-acto knife. It's going to get scratched anyway.

Practice searching every closet and open cabinet door before you shut it.

Knock all small items off your kitchen counter.

Chew the eraser off every pencil in the house.

Take a fork and shred the roll of toilet paper while it's still hanging up. Pull a few sheets off and scatter them around the bathroom.

Take a staple remover and punch two holes in every scrap of paper around the house.

Buy a mixed bag of cat toys and stuff them under the refrigerator. Practice getting up at 2AM and fishing them out with a ruler or broom stick.

Take a warm cuddly blanket out of the dryer and immediately wrap it around yourself. This is the feeling you will get when your new cat falls asleep on your lap.

There now, once you've done all these, you've passed the test, and are ready to take on that little furry critter!

Crazy State Laws

Wisconsin
• A Wisconsin legislator in the 1970s proposed a law providing that no woman over 21 be required to divulge her age. If age information were required by law, women could use an alphabetic code.
• A Wisconsin legislator recently introduced a bill making it illegal to tattoo someone under the age of 18. He was quoted as saying, "I'm going to save the buttocks of a few juveniles."
• Butter substitutes are not allowed to be served in state prisons.
• Car dealerships cannot sell cars on Sunday.
• Condoms were considered an obscene article and had to hidden behind the pharmacist's counter.
• In Wisconsin you are allowed to marry your house.
• In Wisconsin, after 3:00 a.m., you have to send a rocket signal in the air after every mile you drive.
• It is illegal to cut a woman's hair.
• It is illegal to display an unclothed mannequin in a store window.
• It is illegal to kiss on a train.
• Kenosha: No male is allowed to be in a state of arousal in public.
• La Crosse: It is illegal to tie up your horse along Third Street (Now a major bar strip). It is illegal to display an unclothed mannequin in a store window. It is illegal to play checkers in public. You cannot "worry a squirrel."
• Milwaukee: An old ordinance forbids parking for over two hours unless a horse is tied to the car. It is against the law to play a flute and drums on the streets to attract attention. If one is thought of as offensive looking, it is illegal for him to be in public during the day. It is illegal to purchase or use Sparklers in the city, yet you can buy fully disassembled automatic machine guns.
• Next time you start a riot in Wisconsin remember that it i illegal to use a laser pointer to do so.
• Racine: It is illegal to wake a fireman when he is asleep. Women may not walk down a public street at night without being accompanied by a man.
• St. Croix: Women are not allowed to wear anything red in public.
• State Law made it illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese.
• Whenever two trains meet at an intersection of said tracks, neither shall proceed until the other has.
• While all cheese making requires a license, Limburger cheese making requires a master cheese maker's license.
• Wisconsin law provides for a fine of $2 to $20 for anyone under age 17 caught jumping onto a railroad car while the train is in motion.
• You must manually flush all urinals in a building.

Wyoming
• An ordinance in Newcastle specifically bans couples from being intimate while standing inside a store's walk-in meat freezer!
• Cheyenne Citizens may not take showers on Wednesdays.
• In Wyoming it is illegal to tattoo a horse with the intent of making it unrecognizable to its owner.
• It is illegal for women to stand within five feet of a bar while drinking.
• It is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs people's view in a public theater or place of amusement.
• Wyoming required that every inmate of the state's training school for girls be issued crinoline bloomers.
• You may not take a picture of a rabbit during the month of June.

Sherri's Helpful Hints

Cleaning Household Surfaces

How to Clean Slate

Use: A few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water.
Tools: A soft cloth, sponge, or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum regularly. After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Apply a penetrating sealer, available at stone dealers and home centers, to countertops and floors every two years to prevent deep stains. Don't use abrasive cleansers, vinegar, or lemon-based cleansers.
Tough Stains: To remove soap scum, clean with ammonia and water (a half-cup of ammonia to one gallon of water).

How to Clean Solid Surfacing (Corian, Avonite)

Use: A few drops or a spray of all-purpose cleanser.
Tools: A damp sponge, cloth, or soft nylon pad or brush.
Tips: Occasionally wipe matte-finish sinks with a solution of one teaspoon nonchlorine bleach and one quart hot water.
Tough Stains: Rub matte finishes with a dampened green Scotch-Brite pad and baking soda. For satin finishes, use a white Scotch-Brite pad and undiluted all-purpose cleanser. For high-gloss finishes, use a one-part-vinegar to one-part-warm-water solution and a soft cloth.

How to Clean Stainless Steel

Use: Four tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in one quart of water.
Tools: A soft cloth.
Tips: Wipe dry with a clean cloth and polish with a dry cloth. Immediately wipe up acidic spills, like lemon and tomato, which can discolor the finish. Don't use abrasive cleansers or bleach, which can pit the surface.
Tough Stains: Remove streaks and water spots with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol let air-dry.

How to Clean Vinyl Flooring

Use: One-half cup of ammonia per gallon of water.
Tools: A soft cloth or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum frequently. Don't use detergents, abrasive cleansers, mop-and-shine products, or paste wax, all of which leave a film on the shiny, waxlike finish applied by the manufacturer.
Tough Stains: Rub scuff marks with a nylon pad, sponge, or soft nylon brush dampened with the ammonia solution or isopropryl alcohol.

How to Clean Soapstone

Use: A few drops of dishwashing liquid or all-purpose cleanser and warm water.
Tools: A soft cloth or sponge.
Tips: Rub with mineral oil every couple of weeks during the first year to help the stone oxidize (darken) evenly. Oil every two months after that.
Tough Stains: Soapstone resists water, chemicals, and acids, so it rarely stains. Small scratches can be removed with fine sandpaper.

Christian Quote of the Day

The fortitude of a Christian consists in patience, not in enterprises which the poets call heroic, and which are commonly the effects of interest, pride, and worldly honor.

...John Dryden

RECIPE of the Day - 6/02/2007

I know they have a lot more calories, but pasta dishes with cream sauce are my very favorite way to eat pasta. They are rich, delicious and filling. Try a nice garlic, parmesan, herb bread with this one... delicious!







Pasta with Cream Sauce

1 pound dried pasta
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 T. fresh chives
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmesan

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

In a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, warm the cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.

Makes 4 servings
838 calories per serving

FREEBIES of the Day - 6/01/07

Silk Skin samples. You can order samples, get info on different products, special offers, etc. To get free skin care samples from silk skin, click here!

Shape Works NouriFusion MultiVitamin Toner sample. This is a refreshing toner specially formulated for normal to dry skin. It removes excess dirt, oil and residue, is alcohol free, non-stripping, tones without drying and leaves skin clean, refreshed and moisturized. To get your sample of this moisturizing toner, click here!

Luv R Candles samples. These are scented, gourmet candles and you just have to fill out a very short survey on your candle preferences. They ask you which kind of scented candles you prefer, so hopefully they send out the type you are most interested in. You can never have too many beautifully scented candles. To get your free samples of gourmet candles, click here!

Prima Force sample. These are mainly work-out type supplements to help you increase energy and increase your metabolism, so your workout is more beneficial to you. To sign up with them and receive free samples, click here!

Let's Say Thanks in Support of Our Troops. This is sooooo cool! You can send a free printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country. There are so many designs to choose from that are all very nice. You can personalize it by entering your own message, name and hometown and really brighten their day. To send a card to one of our own who need our support so very much right now, click here!

Free movies, cartoons, tv series, etc. to watch and download. No strings, just a variety of different shows to choose from. To watch and/or download some older or newer shows, click here!

Free old movies, series, etc. Another site where you can watch and download some of your favorite movies or series for free. To get even more free shows, click here!

Baby Photo Pen from Funtastic Media. You can have a picture of your little one with you in a convenient and useful pen that you customize. This is an e-mail request, but they have been around for a while and are fairly quick on their turnaround time. To get the info on this personalized pen, click here!

Dunhill Fragrance sample. This is a fragrance for men. It has citrus, warm spices, patchouli, cinnamon and peppery notes (almost sounds like a tea blend [I didn't just say that] instead of a men's fragrance). The way scents come together, you may not think your current fragrance would be to your liking if you saw all the ingredients - I don't know. Anyway, you have to view the little "movie" and let it finish and then just click on the upper left hand side where it says order sample. To give this spicy, woodsy, mild citrus fragrance a try, click here!

Blue Bell Ice Cream. Join their birthday club and get a half-gallon container free. My husband redeemed his coupon and we had some strawberry cheesecake ice cream that was really delicious. To sign up for this great freebie for you and your family, click here!

Free prescription savings card from TogetherRx. Prescription drugs are so costly anymore, that we could all use a little extra help to keep the cost down. They have 4 requirements: legal resident of the US, not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid, income less than $30,000 for a single person and no other prescription drug coverage of any kind. To get this great deal, click here!

Software giveaway of the day - Features a different title every day. These are about $20.00 regular price, so what a deal!. For your free software, click here!

Game giveaway of the day - Features a different game every day. They have arcade, puzzle and action games. For your free game, click here!

Free 10 minute calling card from Callingcards.com. This is a global calling card - you can call anywhere - and there are no strings attached. They will e-mail you with the pin # and info and you're ready to start making calls. To get your free 10 minute calling card, click here!

Free phone number and voice mail from Private Phone. This is through Net Zero and is the greatest thing. When I signed up they only had a New York area code available, now they have a few more (which is fine, because with Vonage your area code doesn't have to be in your actual geographical location). You can have a phone number to give out for freebies, sweepstakes entries and to people that you don't want to have your actual phone number. They will get your voice mail (you record your own greeting) and you can check messages online or by calling the number. I have this and it is a real lifesaver. They send you e-mail or mobile phone notifications of messages that you get, so you know right away. To get this great deal, click here!

Free Online Language Courses from the BBC. This is a great opportunity to learn another language (or two or three...) and do it at your own pace. They give you correct pronunciation, helpful phrases, etc. I don't know of anyone who couldn't use this - I want to teach our daughter French, so this may be just the way to do it. To get your free online language courses, click here!

Crazy State Laws

Washington
•"It shall be unlawful for a candidate for office or for nomination thereto whose name appears upon the ballot at any election to give to or purchase for another person, not a member of his or her family, any liquor in or upon any premises licensed by the state for the sale of any such liquor by the drink during the hours that the polls are open on the day of such election."
• A law to reduce crime states: "It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town."
• All lollipops are banned.
• An old Washington law sent duelists to jail for ten years, assuming they didn't lose the duel.
• A proposed Washington law protects sports referees from civil suit unless their actions were "willful, wanton, reckless, malicious or grossly negligent."
• A Washington state law offers the presumption that youngsters will read comic books.
• Bremerton: You may not shuck peanuts on the street.
• Everett: It is illegal to display a hypnotized or allegedly hypnotized person in a store window.
If the honey you are eating in Seattle is a blend of honey from or more types of flowers, it's illegal for the honey to be labeled as having come from one type of flower.
• In Electric City, WA, it is illegal to "keep[ ] or permit[ ] to remain, in any location . . . anything whatsoever in which flies or rats may breed or multiply."
• In Spokane, Wash., it used to be illegal to interrupt a religious meeting by having a horse race.
• In the state of Washington it's illegal to catch a fish by throwing a rock at it.
• In Washington state it's illegal for a candidate to buy anyone a drink on Election Day.
• In Washington state it's illegal to sleep in an outhouse without the owner's permission.
• In Washington, anyone under the age of 18 must have parental permission to throw a tear gas canister.
• In Washington state, until quite recently, you could have been fined up to $500 for removing or defacing the label on a pillow.
• It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag.
• It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich.
• Lynden: Dancing and drinking may not occur at the same establishment.
• People may not buy a mattress on Sunday.
• Seattle: You may not carry a concealed weapon that is over six feet in length.
• Spokane: TV's may not be bought on Sundays.
• The state of Washington doesn't allow marathon dancing--or marathon skipping, sliding, gliding, rolling or crawling.
• There is/was a law on the books in Washington state that stated that a motorcar driven at night must be preceded by something like 100 yards by a man carrying a lantern.
• Under the law of the state of Washington, any restroom with pay toilets has to have an equal number of free toilets. This law came to pass after the speaker of the state House of Representatives raced to an all-pay facility without a dime.
• Waldron Island: No structure shall contain more than two toilets that use potable water for flushing.
• Washington state doesn't allow fake wrestling.
• When two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed.
• Wilbur: You may not ride an ugly horse.

West Virginia
• According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for anyone to own a red or a black flag.
• A person may not hold public office if they have ever taken part in a duel. A person may be jailed for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challenge.
• Doctors and dentists may not place a woman under anesthesia unless a third person is present.
• Huntington: Firemen may not whistle or flirt at any woman passing a firehouse.
• If you wear a hat inside a theater, you may be fined.
• In Alderson, West Virginia, it is illegal to walk a lion, tiger or leopard in the city limits, even it is on a leash.
• In West Virginia it is illegal to dig for ginseng on your neighbor's lawn without their permission.
• In West Virginia you cannot fly a red flag in front of your house if you are disappointed in your sherrif.
• It is illegal to put an ice cream cone in your pocket on Sundays.
• It is illegal to snooze on a train.
• It is illegal to spit on any sidewalk which women may walk down.
• It is unlawful for chickens to lay eggs before 8AM and after 4PM.
• Nicholas County: No member of the clergy is allowed to tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during a church service.
• No children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions."
• Road Kill may be taken home for supper.
• When a railroad passes within 1 mile of a community of 100 or more people in it, they must build a station and stop there regularly to pick up and drop off passengers.
• Whistling underwater is prohibited.

Sherri's Helpful Hints

Cleaning Household Surfaces, Con't

How to Clean Hardwood Flooring

Use: A few drops of dish-washing liquid or all-purpose cleanser and warm water.
Tools: A well-wrung-out cloth, sponge, or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum frequently to remove grit. Don't wet-mop; water will damage the finish. Don't apply wax to a floor coated with urethane or polyurethane. Don't apply sprays or oils meant for wood furniture; they will make floors slippery.
Tough Stains: Scrub gently with a nylon pad dampened with dishwashing liquid.

How to Clean Marble

Use: A few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water.
Tools: A cloth, sponge, or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum floors regularly. Wipe up spills with a clean, soft cloth. Apply a penetrating sealer, available at stone dealers and home centers, every year to prevent deep stains. As with limestone, don't use abrasive cleansers, vinegar, and lemon-based cleansers.
Tough Stains: Use a ready-made poultice, available at stone dealers.

How to Clean Mirrors

Use: Plain water.
Tools: A microfiber cloth.
Tips: For extremely dirty mirrors, make a solution of one part vinegar to one part warm water and use a squeegee. Keep water or the vinegar solution away from the edge of a mirror; moisture can seep behind the glass and cause damage.
Tough Stains: Rub tough streaks with crumpled newspaper and the vinegar solution.

How to Clean Plastic-Laminate Countertops and Cabinets

Use: A few drops or a spray of all-purpose cleanser.
Tools: A dampened sponge, cloth, or soft nylon pad or brush.
Tips: Rinse with a clean, damp cloth after wiping with all-purpose cleanser. Don't use a dripping-wet cloth near seams. Don't use abrasive cleansers, steel wool, or stiff brushes, which can scratch the finish.
Tough Stains: Apply undiluted all-purpose cleanser, let stand, then blot with a dampened cloth.

How to Clean Plastic-Laminate Flooring

Use: One cup of vinegar per gallon of water.
Tools: A well-wrung-out cloth or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum frequently. Don't wet-mop; water can seep into the seams and cause buckling. Don't use soap-based detergents, wax-based products, or mop-and-shine products, which leave a dull film. Don't use abrasive cleansers, which can scratch the finish.
Tough Stains: Rub gently with isopropyl alcohol and a cloth. For greasy stains, use ammonia and a damp cloth.

How to Clean Porcelain and Enameled Cast Iron

Use: A few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water.
Tools: A soft cloth or sponge.
Tips: Don't use abrasive pads, abrasive cleansers, or wire brushes; dirt can settle into the scratches they make. Tough Stains: Scrub with a soft nylon brush and undiluted all-purpose cleanser or a paste of baking soda and water.

Christian Quote of the Day

He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.

...Thomas à Kempis

RECIPE of the Day - 6/01/2007

These are such yummy roll-ups. They're great for lunch, dinner or snacks. The flavor is really wonderful and kids love them.








Roll-Ups with Bacon, Peas, and New Potatoes

1 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch pieces
8 white corn tortillas
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/3 teaspoon dried
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 300°F.

Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan on high heat with enough water to cover them. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, until soft. Drain in a colander; set aside.

Meanwhile, wrap all the tortillas tightly together in foil and place in oven for 5 minutes. Place the saucepan back on low heat and add the butter and bacon. Stir until warm and sizzling, about 2 minutes; remove from heat. Add the potatoes, peas, thyme, half the scallions, and half the sour cream. Stir and mash with a potato masher or a wooden spoon. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.

Remove the tortillas from oven and place 2 on each plate. Put 1/3 cup of the potato mixture on each tortilla and roll up. Top each with a spoonful of the remaining sour cream and sprinkle with the remaining scallions and a few grinds of black pepper.

Makes 4 servings
447 calories per serving

FREEBIES of the Day - 6/01/07

Krispy Kreme doughnut for free. To celebrate National Doughnut Day, Krispy Kreme is giving away 1 free doughnut today. What a deal - a free doughnut (it would be great if it is customer's choice). To go to their site and view their doughnut flavors, locations, etc., click here!

Splendid Delites free Crownies sample. These are sugar free brownies (basically). They are soft & moist, have 100 sugar-free chocolate chips, low in salt, fat and carbs and suitable for diabetics. To get your sample of Crownies, click here!

Bamboo Bay Enterprises free tea light candles. They are so sure that you will love their products, that when you sign up for their newsletter, they will send you 4 free tea light candles in your choice of fragrances to try (and love). They will send 2 soy blend and 2 (100%) soy wax candles. To get your free candles and your informative newsletter, click here!

Taco Bell free crunchy taco on 6-5. One free crunchy taco will be given to every customer. This is an every 5 year thing, so better get in on it this time. To check out their other fare, click here!

2 SMRT 4U engraved silver ring. This is to remind you to type smart and post wisely when using IM, blogs, webpages, etc. There are a lot of online predators out there and this helps you to remember to be careful with the information you give out. It's a cool ring - It makes a great thumb ring for me - and it looks nice. To get your free ring, click here!

WMHK freebies. They have pens, salvation bracelets, bible reading guides and more. To get your free items to keep you inspired, click here!

Ganoderma Healthy Coffee sample. Actually, you can request coffee and tea samples (2 samples total). Ganoderma is supposed to help with mental focus, stronger immune system, positive mood, better sleep, and a lot more. To get your free healthy samples of coffee and/or tea, click here!

Instant Media free download from IM.com. This is ad and spyware free and helps you play all video and audio formats, play shows whenever and wherever you like, create multiple playlists for your audio and video files and a lot of other great features. To get this free download, click here!

2007 Wildflower Reference Guide and seed catalog. This comes from Wild Seed Farms and helps you identify all types of wildflowers. You also get their seed catalog, so you can research the types of flowers you might like to plant in your garden. To get your reference guide and catalog, click here!

Cashs of Ireland catalog. If you love Waterford Crystal, Royal Doulton, Hummel, Wedgwood, Royal Worcester, Shetland Wool, etc., you will love this free catalog. It has beautiful china, crystal, sweaters, figurines and more. To get your free catalog, click here!

Dog Treat sample from Treat People. These are natural, healthy and tasty treats made with 100% natural ingredients. These treats are also low in fat, calories, cholesterol and high in protein. To get a healthy treat sample for your dog, click here!

Free prescription savings card from TogetherRx. Prescription drugs are so costly anymore, that we could all use a little extra help to keep the cost down. They have 4 requirements: legal resident of the US, not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid, income less than $30,000 for a single person and no other prescription drug coverage of any kind. To get this great deal, click here!

Software giveaway of the day - Features a different title every day. These are about $20.00 regular price, so what a deal!. For your free software, click here!

Game giveaway of the day - Features a different game every day. They have arcade, puzzle and action games. For your free game, click here!

Free 10 minute calling card from Callingcards.com. This is a global calling card - you can call anywhere - and there are no strings attached. They will e-mail you with the pin # and info and you're ready to start making calls. To get your free 10 minute calling card, click here!

Free phone number and voice mail from Private Phone. This is through Net Zero and is the greatest thing. When I signed up they only had a New York area code available, now they have a few more (which is fine, because with Vonage your area code doesn't have to be in your actual geographical location). You can have a phone number to give out for freebies, sweepstakes entries and to people that you don't want to have your actual phone number. They will get your voice mail (you record your own greeting) and you can check messages online or by calling the number. I have this and it is a real lifesaver. They send you e-mail or mobile phone notifications of messages that you get, so you know right away. To get this great deal, click here!

Free Online Language Courses from the BBC. This is a great opportunity to learn another language (or two or three...) and do it at your own pace. They give you correct pronunciation, helpful phrases, etc. I don't know of anyone who couldn't use this - I want to teach our daughter French, so this may be just the way to do it. To get your free online language courses, click here!