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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 = [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]