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Free Access to Ancestry.com’s Online Database through September 6

CitiesCheap | September 2, 2010

My uncle is good about tracing our family’s roots; I’ll need to pass him this lead: Through September 6, 2010, you can search Ancestry.com’s online databases for free. Per the site, it’s the world’s largest online collection of immigration records. I have no idea if that’s accurate, but it’s many more than I’ve ever browsed [...]

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Free Cooking & Technique Classes at Williams-Sonoma

CitiesCheap | September 2, 2010

Williams-Sonoma offers free in-store cooking & technique classes. The specific times may vary from place to place, and you’ll need to RSVP. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the next couple of weeks: Sundays are tech class days, and September offers a good mix of classes. September 12 is “Risotto,” September 19 is [...]

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Saturdays: Free Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Stores

CitiesCheap | September 2, 2010

Looking for a few free crafts? Stop by participating Lakeshore Learning Stores. On most Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., they have free crafts that are perfect for my family (i.e. cute & the glue/glitter mess stays at the store): Sept. 4: All About Me Pop Up Sept. 11: Amazing Art Hangers Sept. 18: My Pet [...]

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Free Audiobook on SimplyAudiobooks: “The Stolen White Elephant” by Mark Twain

CitiesCheap | September 2, 2010

I’ll be downloading September’s free audiobook selection at SimplyAudiobooks: You can get a free audiobook download of “The Stolen White Elephant” by Mark Twain. I may burn it to CD so that my oldest can listen to it, too. It’s time to expose her to more of the classics. –Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap [...]

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50% off Deals: Jewelry from Mingle Design, Talbott Teas, Wine Insiders, Delta Sky Club

CitiesCheap | September 2, 2010

Today’s mix of deals on Groupon & Plum District include a few that can be redeemed online. For most of the deals, you’ll have until 11:59 p.m. local time for the deal city to purchase: Groupon (Fort Worth): $25 = $75 worth of wine at Wine Insiders’ Online Store //got mine Groupon (Richmond): $10 = [...]

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Free Kindle Download of “Motorcycles, Sushi, & One Strange Book” $5 = MP3 Albums (Sara Bareilles, Band of Horses, Usher, John Mayer, The Fray, & more), Free MP3 Download of “What You Need” by Tiga, + $5 = 1-Year Subscription to Maxim

CitiesCheap | September 2, 2010

A few good deals on Amazon.com: MP3: During the month of September, you can download a mix of albums for $5 each. To name a few: “Little Voice” by Sara Bareilles (own it), “Infinite Arms [+digital booklet]“ by Band of Horses (own it), “How To Save A Life” by The Fray (want it), “I Learned [...]

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Free Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot: Football Display

CitiesCheap | September 1, 2010

On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids’ workshop. On September 4, kids can make a Football Holder (though my girls would turn that into a bed for their dolls or maybe a table). The free kids’ workshops take place from 9:00 a.m.-noon, and the kids leave with their [...]

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ChristianAudio: Free Audiobook Download of “Spiritual Leadership” by J. Oswald Sanders

CitiesCheap | September 1, 2010

During the month of August, you can download a free audiobook of “Spiritual Leadership” by J. Oswald Sanders. To get the deal, use promo code “SEP2010″ when you order the book online at ChristianAudio.com. The offer is valid through September 30, 2010. –Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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Free Kindle Downloads of “Catwalk” and “House of Intent,” $3.99 = “Go” (MP3 Album) by Jonsi, Free MP3 Downloads of “With or Without You” by Sarah Darling & “Big Wave” by Jenny & Johnny, + $5 = 1-Year Subscription to Maxim

CitiesCheap | September 1, 2010

A few good deals on Amazon.com: MP3: You can download “Go” (MP3 album) by Jonsi for $3.99. There’s a free MP3 download of “With or Without You” by Sarah Darling. And there’s a free MP3 download of “Big Wave” by Jenny & Johnny. Magazines & Books: Through September 4, 2010, $5 buys a one-year subscription [...]

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Free Kashi Cereal Bar, Granola Bar, or Crackers

CitiesCheap | August 31, 2010

I’ve been meaning to try Kashi’s crackers; I’m already addicted to their cereal. And now I can check them out for free: Kashi is having a Kashi Snack Drive. Through September 19, 2010 (or while supplies last), they’ll send you a a free snack via snail mail: TLC Cereal Bar-Ripe Strawberry, TLC Chewy Granola Bar-Trail [...]

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