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16 Ways to Burglarproof your house for Free

Did you know that a burglary takes place every 15 seconds in the United States? In order to help combat this disturbing statistic we have compiled a list of 16 free ways to burglar proof your house without breaking the bank.

1. Take your name off your mailbox
By taking your name off your Mailbox a thief cannot call 411 to get your phone number. Many robbers will call a house they are planning on robbing before hand to ensure that no one is home. Also try to bring in your mail as quickly as possible so they cannot get your name off of this as well.

2. Watch what you put in the trash
If you just purchased high end items such as a big screen TV or advanced computer system you should not just bring the box out to the curb. Instead break down the box and when possible try to fit it inside the trashcan. Other high risk items you might have in your trash are billing statements. Criminals can steal these and use them to open new accounts in your name. Its always better to be safe than sorry in these situations so take the time to cut up or shred important documents.

3. Ringing telephone
If you are going on a trip its best to turn down the volume of your phone, or if you can turn it to silent while your on a long trip even better. Many criminals will roam the streets listening for loud rings that are not picked up, since this is a sure sign that no one is home.

44 Free Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Do you see Valentine’s Day as just another manufactured holiday designed to separate you from your money? Do you consider yourself a romantic but refuse to lay out a pile of cash just to show you care?

Mr. Free Stuff doesn’t believe Valentine’s Day has to mean a fancy date, big dinner or an impressive gift. So we’ve compiled 44 free dates to help you and your loved one spend special time together without giving into the commercial hype.

1. Local Art Shows
Many cities have local art shows on a regular basis that are free to visit and some even offer free wine and cheese. Look in your local newspaper or city website for an art show near you.

2. Amateur night at a bar
These amateur nights tend to show case some local talent in either music or comedy depending on the bar. Before going check out what is going on at the bar and make sure it’s something you would be interested in.

3. Attend an outdoor free concert
This is an ideal summer date. There are hundreds of free outdoor concerts that you can potentially go to and you can even make it into a fun dinner by bringing a pick-nick with you.

4. Have a game night
Everyone has a favorite childhood game, whether it’s Monopoly, Clue or Risk settle in for a night and play a classic. This is a great way to bond and share memories with your special someone.

99 Restaurants with Free Pizza Delivery for your Super Bowl Party

That day is soon upon us when Americans will throw on our lucky jerseys, camp in front of a giant flat screen TV, and honor all traditions of tailgating.

Super Bowl Sunday is an annual tradition in the U.S. akin to Thanksgiving and the 4th of July. And what gathering of sports nuts is complete without a pizza? According to Fox News, one in seven Super Bowl fans will order pizza on Super Sunday, for a total of 30-million slices at roughly 350 slices per second. Clearly, pizza and the Super Bowl go together like chips and dip. Add free pizza delivery and you’ve got sweet perfection.

Unfortunately, many restaurants now charge a delivery fee of $1.50 to $3 for these delightful doughy discs — even more in some major urban areas. That’s why we’ve compiled a state-by-state listing of 99 restaurants that offer free delivery — Super Sunday and every other day of the year.

Check out frugal friend CouponSherpa.com for a list of pizza coupons.

18 Government Freebies

Did you know that there are thousands of government freebies that are available to most Americans? Many go unused because people don’t know about them. We’re highlighting 18 government freebies that could help most people.

1. Savvy Shopping Guide: The 2009 Consumer Action Handbook is packed with handy tips and tricks for the savvy shopper. You’ll find information on preventing identity theft, understanding credit, filing a consumer complaint, filing for bankruptcy, finding a lawyer and much more. Up to 10 copies for free.

2. FHA Home Loan Insurance Refund: You may be entitled to an insurance refund if you ever took out an FHA home loan. In the past, FHA loan borrowers were required to pay a set amount of insurance premiums up-front, no matter how long they planned on living in a house. You’re entitled to a refund if your insurance was terminated when a) you sold your home, b) you paid off your mortgage early, c) you refinanced your mortgage into a non-FHA loan.

3. “Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals”: Forget those crash diets, expensive programs and diet books. ThisPDF guide will help you lose weight the healthy and thrifty way. All recipes are simple to prepare and don’t require a load of ingredients.

25 Retailers with Free Gift Wrapping

One of the best parts about shopping online is you can opt to have presents gift wrapped before shipping. Some merchants will even toss in a card for free. No muss, no fuss and no trying to find the end of the tape roll.

Even better than paying up to $8 for gift wrapping are the following 25 merchants who offer this service for free during the holidays.

1. Tiffanys - Jewelry
Free gift wrapping on all purchases. Wrapping includes a blue box with your choice of a red or white ribbon.

2. What She Buys – Clothing, accessories, and shoes
Free gift wrapping is offered on all purchases. During the Christmas season the wrapping paper is silver with a burgundy ribbon.

3. Travel Smith – Clothing and accessories
Free gift wrapping on select items.

12 Steps to Furnishing Your Office for Free on Craigslist

Entrepreneurship is at an all-time high, thanks to lay-offs and under-employment across the country. Many people tired of hunting for a job have decided it’s easier to start their own business than find a job. The Small Business Administration counted 26.8 million small business in the U.S. in 2006 and that figure continues to rise.

Many of these businesses are started on a shoestring, often from home offices. Often, office furniture and gear doesn’t figure into start-up costs, so why not furnish your office for free or nearly free?

Few people realize that CraigsList.com — a centralized free network of online classified ads — has a “Free” section for a wide variety of items. In addition to free kittens and couches, you’ll often find ads offering free or incredibly cheap office furniture and equipment, albeit with a few dents and scratches. The advantage of free stuff is that you can toss it when your budget allows for upgrades.

Shopping Craigslist requires some skill, and time so Mr. Freestuff has created a step-by-step lesson to help furnish your new office.

1. Go to Craigslist.com. There is no charge to consumers to use any portion of the site. This includes placing ads, replying to ads or just searching and browsing.

2. Click on your state and select the city or region closest to you. Many smaller cities now have their own sites.

3. You don’t need a user ID to read and reply to ads but will need an ID if you decide to place a “Wanted” ad.

Top 10 Black Friday Freebies

Black Friday traditionally is the day shoppers spend more money than any other day of the year. Wouldn’t it be divine if it was the day you received the most free stuff? Merchants are pulling out the freebie stops to get us into their stores, so why not take advantage of it and pick up some extra gifts for free?

To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Black Friday freebies.

1. Ace Hardware offers a free 38-piece ratcheting screwdriver set, after rebate. This has to be one of the top-10 gifts guys like to receive, so get it for free.

2. Babies R Us is giving away a Summer Infant Audio Monitor with every purchase of a Handheld Color Video Monitor. Two gifts for the price of one!

3. Kmart is offering a free Xbox 360 Halo 3 ODST with every purchase of an Xbox 360 Elite Bundle. Have you tried Halo yet? This is so worth it.

4. Ikea is providing free breakfast and coffee Until 10:30 a.m on Black Friday. It’s a great place to browse anyway, so start your day at Ikea with a free jolt of caffeine.

5. Meijer hypermarkets will give you two Buy-ray movies and two video games with each PS3 120GB Slim Console purchase. As the guy on the commercial says: “Niiiiice!”

10 Tips to Host a Freebie Baby Shower

Baby showers are about much more than the gifts. They’re a way to let the expectant couple know their friends and family love them. It’s also an opportunity to provide reassurance that everything will be fine and they’ll be great parents.

Many couples going on their second child, however, are hesitant to be the focus of yet another shower, particularly if the children will be close in age. So how about organizing a Free Baby Stuff Shower?

Each guest would search the Internet for baby freebies and plug in the new mother’s address to receive three, five or whatever number of freebies the host has predetermined. Guests also might bring coupons for newborn items. Virtual guests also can weigh in by emailing information about their gifts.

Having guests deal with the paperwork will save the parents a ton of time and avoiding the embarrassment of accepting higher-ticket gifts. It also would allow them to sample a variety of new products and enjoy opening their mailbox to something other than bills.

Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling:

1. Diapers: One of the biggest expenses parents face is diapers: Should they go with the more expensive name-brands or the cheaper store-brand diapers? Samples can help them make that decision.

2. Formula: Baby formula is so expensive. It’s discouraging to buy a new formula and find it doesn’t suit a new infants needs and tastes. There are plenty of baby-formula freebies, so why not take advantage of them?

3. Wipes: Every diaper change requires a wipe or five, but every baby is sensitive to different wipes. Let the new parents experiment with different wipe samples.

51 Web Sites with Free Coloring Pages

Coloring pages are fun for children of all ages, and especially beneficial for developing a broad range of skills. Children who learn color concepts at a young age tend to acquire and use knowledge more efficiently and effectively.

Other important skills children can learn/develop through coloring are picture comprehension and hand-eye coordination.

Listed below are 50 websites where you can get free coloring pages:

1. Activity Village

This site allows you to find all different types of images along with highlighting the newest additions to the coloring site.

2. AHC arts & crafts

The coloring pages on this site are listed alphabetically making it easy to find what ever you may be looking for.

3. The Best Kids Book Site
Here you can sort through the coloring pages either by alphabetical order or by category type making finding your ideal image easy.

40 Free Things To Do in Orlando, FL

There is no mistaking that Orlando is the Theme park capitol of the world bringing in over 50 million visitors per year. But what about those of us who want to enjoy the sunny warm weather without the giant cost of admission into Disney World or Universal Studios?

We have compiled a list of 40 different things you can do in Orlando that are not only fun but free! What could be better than an expense free vacation?

1. Downtown Disney Marketplace & Boardwalk
Downtown Disney is a fun place to experience the magic of Disney with out the hefty cost of one of the theme parks. Depending on the month there may additional festivities throughout the market place for free. Parking is always free.

2. Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola is an 80 ft sink hole. While at the park enjoy a concert or play at the amphitheater, view the Orlando skyline, or on Sundays visit the farmers market.

3. Harry P. Leu Gardens
Harry P. Leu Gardens offers a variety of attractions including a butterfly garden, tropical steam garden, bamboo and palm gardens, and a house museum dating to the 1880s. Free admission to the park from 9am- noon on Mondays.

4. Town of Celebration
The Town of Celebration was originally created by Disney who commissioned architects to create a unique town combining historical elements with technology.

5. Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
The sculpture garden is open year round and is completely free. However, the indoor gallery is closed during the summer months for renovations.

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