Fabulous Finds

Free Jamba Juice

Buy one get one free through July 30, 2008. Click here for the coupon.

Use Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets? Do This

I read this in Everyday Cheapskate recently: Take your clean lint screen from your dryer and try to run water through it. If the water rolls around on top and doesn't pass immediately through the screen, then you have build–up from dryer sheets, liquid fabric softener and laundry detergent residue. Take a toothbrush or any fine bristle brush and some liquid dish soap and gently but thoroughly scrub it clean. Now water should pass through easily. This will save you years on the life of your dryer. Do this at least every six months.

Online Coupons!

My cousin-in-law, Jennifer, sent me these via email:

American Eagle Outfitters Coupon Code: 64152219 (15% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 11, 2007)
Armani Exchange Coupon Code: STYLE20 ($20 off $100 from ? - ? )
Banana Republic Coupon Code: BRHOLIDAY (20% off from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
Barnes & Noble Coupon Code: T4N3B6W (25% off Single Item on Nov 27 – Dec 10, 2007)
Cloud Veil Coupon Code: 7LJ400 (45% off from ? - ? )
Eastbay Athletic Sport Source Coupon Code: EMEB72GC (20% off Giftcards from Nov 17 – Dec 20, 2007)
GameStop Coupon Code: AFF25 (25% off Used Games from ? – ? )
JC Penny Coupon Code: CHAMPION (20% off from Dec. 9, 2007)
Limited Too Just click link for savings (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things Coupon Code: 223823997733 (20% off from Nov 30 – Dec 31, 2007)
MetroStyle Coupon Code: MSTYLE50 (50% off Single Item from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Nike Coupon Code: 2PCTH7A (20% off $125 from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
Ralph Lauren Coupon Code: HOL2007 (30% off 11/10 - 12/10)
Red Envelope Coupon Code: AMX25WISH ($50 off $200 from ? – ? )
Sephora Coupon Code: FF2007 (20% off from Nov. 28 - Dec 31, 2007)
Sharper Image Just cick link for savings ($10 off $100 from Nov 27 – Jan 31, 2008)
Snap Fish Coupon Code: FRIENDS07 (25% off on Nov 27 – Dec 25, 2007)
Victoria's Secret Coupon Code: FA78113 or FA78449 ($15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250, & $150 off $500 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 20, 2007)
WinkFlash Coupon Code: G3F8E7W4 (40% off from Nov 28 – Dec 15, 2007 )
Yankee Candle Just cick link for savings ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)

iPhone Trick

I came across  this on Everyday Cheapskate:

Want the new iPhone but not the mandatory 2-year contract? Easy. During the activation by phone when asked for your social security number, input “999-99-9999.” When that comes up as not active, you will be offered a month-to-month plan.

I hope it works...

Bye-Bye Static and Bye-Bye Chemicals

More than a year ago, when we discovered all of Max's chemical sensitivities, we did all we could to get chemicals out of our house. Max's nutritionist/acupressurist turned us on to Static Eliminator dryer sheets. They are two cloth sheets you use in your dryer instead of disposable dryer sheets or softener you put in the wash. They work great and are good for 500 loads. You can buy them from the company by clicking the Static Eliminator link above, or via Solutions Catalog.

Customize Your Sunglasses

If you're in need of a new pair of sunglasses, but can't find just the right pair, Costco offers a great solution: they will put polarized lenses in any of their glasses frames and charge you only for the frame.

Free 411

Google now has a free 411 service: 800-GOOG-411. I've tried others and you have to listen to ads, which is annoying if you're calling from your cell phone. I don't like to pay to listen to ads! Also other services merely give you the number. Google dials it for you. And you can get directions or a map. Check out the info video here.

As my friend Hans recently wrote to me: I think Google is taking over the world. A kinder, gentler Microsoft.