Have a frequent flyer miles or other type of award points credit card? Interested in getting extra miles or points at no cost and with little effort? Read on…
There’s a lengthy (it goes back to June of 2008) thread at FlyerTalk devoted to this subject. Briefly, here’s how it works:
Buy $1 Native American or U.S. [...]
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Feeling creative? Perhaps you can help identify a clever use for this popular gum container.
You’ve probably seen Orbit or Eclipse gum paks like this at the supermarket checkout. Called the Big-e-Pak, it contains 60 pieces of gum and can be opened in either of two ways: One tab can be opened so you can pour [...]
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Months ago I added a simple Emergency Contact card to my FREE Downloads page, but just recently I happened to stumble upon a better alternative.
It’s a free ICE wallet card that you can personalize and print in a matter of a couple of minutes…
All you need to do is complete a simple input form – [...]
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Responding to my post about homemade energy bars, someone from Matisse & Jack’s sent me a few samples of their all natural bake-at-home snack mixes several weeks ago, and I finally got around to trying one of them this evening.
First, a few basics:
The company is based in San Francisco, and their claim to fame is [...]
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If you want to create a truly one of a kind gift for a loved one, or simply want to capture family memories in a high quality, reasonably priced photo book, scrap book or calendar, check out Inkubook. Utilizing a simple drag-and-drop interface, Inkubook enables you to create your own customized photo book for as [...]
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First, thank you to everyone who’s stopped by, commented on, or Stumbled my post on making your own energy bars. I appreciate your visiting and the many helpful suggestions you’ve provided. As of this writing, the post has been viewed by nearly 17,000 visitors, and half a dozen sites have linked to it; thanks!
Here are, [...]
If you enjoy beef jerky and have sometimes wondered how feasible it is to make your own – especially if you don’t own a dehydrator – you may be surprised at just how easy it is!
In terms of prep time and actual work, it doesn’t take more than 15 minutes (not including the drying [...]
Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes – or anyone – looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag – or briefcase, for that matter – they’re a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, [...]
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As regular readers know, we had a few tornadoes touch down in our town on May 29th. As a result, we were without power for several hours and cell phone service was also knocked out. A radio would have been really handy so we could get some sense of the damage and whether we [...]
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Regular Lifehack contributor Thursday Bram recently compiled a great list of 80 How-To sites, conveniently listed by category — DIY, Technology, Habitat, Food, Sewing & crafts, Business, Personal Finance, and Productivity/Lifehacks. Take a look – you’re bound to find something useful and will likely discover some handy sites and blogs that will benefit you in [...]
Years ago I was driving from Albany to Oswego NY late at night when I realized the rear end of my car was acting oddly – it felt loose, particularly when I went around turns. I pulled over and discovered that my left rear tire was almost completely flat. The good news: I had a [...]
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Do you want to avoid having the power cord for your GPS or radar detector cluttering up the interior of your vehicle but DON’T want to tap into your car’s electrical system?
My company car is a lease vehicle, and I wanted a cleaner look for powering my Garmin GPS but didn’t want to tap into [...]
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