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Artscow.com Print Deal
We just did this (50 free prints) with our son and daughter-in-law's wedding pictures.  We are going to get 50 a month for the newlyweds until we have all 250 pictures from their wedding.  The first batch for last month has already arrived and they are beautiful!  We got the matte finish.  The happy newlyweds were delighted with the quality.  I think postage was about $7 for 50 4x6 prints.  We are glad we took advantage of this opportunity.
This is ongoing.  We are going to get 50 prints a month every month until we have the ones we want.

Artscow.com also have a special of free shipping until December 9 on orders over $15 which is a good deal, except of course these prints are free so they would not qualify.  But here is the code if you want to try it on something   FREESHIP15  (Expires December 9, 2011)

Also, at any given point you can only use one code at a time on artscow.com

Here are some more details:  Click here

Terms and Conditions for Free 1200 Prints.

Terms and Conditions for Free 1200 Prints.

Details of this promotion:

1. Offer applies to new registrants only
2. Please use the credits between the start time and expire time
3. 100 free 4x6 and 50 free 5x7 print credits can be used per month.
4. The decision of ArtsCow.com on all matters or queries concerning the Promotion shall be final.
5. One use per household. *Only the first new register can entitle to enjoy this promotion offer in the network place.
6. Promotion details may change at any time without notice
7. Valid on orders placed and shipped within the globe only
8. Shipping fees are not included
9. All credits issued will not be deleted except repeated registrants
10. ArtsCow.com reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time without notice

How to use the free photo prints and other photo gift credits:

1. Login your ArtsCow account
2. Create a new album
3. Upload your photos to the album
4. Place the photo prints order
5. The free photo print credits will be auto applied.
6. Enter Billing/Shipping Information.
7. Check out by Paypal or Credit Card.

Free or Nearly Free Holiday Gifts Day #3 Frugal Frugal Frugal

Free or Nearly Free Christmas gift day #3. Free 8x10 Canvas Picture (made with your photo) but you do have to pay the $14.96 shipping. Lisa Jungheim and I have both ordered these in the past and we were very happy with the finished gift. The nice thing is that you don't have to buy a frame - the photo gift is on canvas with a thin wooden frame behind it, that it's stretched over, so it hangs perfectly on the wall with that. I found average on the internet for this product was about $30 plus paid shipping. They claim their product is worth $44.99 plus paid shipping. So, you are getting a free wall canvas 8x10 and then just have to pay the shipping. It makes a nice gift and you can ship it right to someone else or yourself. Also, if you make completely separate orders, you can order/buy more than one. I don't know when this special ends, so seize the day.  

Some photos I am going to use - these are only the photos NOT made up on the canvas yet.

 

 

Free or Nearly Free Frugal Findings

The Chicago Homeschool Expo - It's affordable - Cool New Homeschool Expo (Convention or Conference, whatever you want to call it). The price is fantastic. And there's free giveaways on their website. I've had the opportunity to meet the CEO by phone, Randi St. Denis. They have billboards going up on 290 and 355. Is that cool or what? It's coming to Chicagoland, August 6, 7, and 8. Bob and I will be doing a workshop.


Two for One at TGIF until June 22, 2009

Where Kids Eat Free in Chicagoland

Something Free at Arbys, every Wednesday Summer Special Through August

Free piece of pie with any drink every Wednesday, at Baker's Square

Free Way to Make Cool Father's Day cards and letters

Free Father's Day Gift: Give him what he's always wanted - Time with you.

Don't miss free fun cooking lessons: Also, this is my favorite frugal cooking site for June and it's free to watch, frugal to make, depression style.

Next two June For Better, For Worse, For Keeps Marriage Conferences are free, but RSVPs are needed:
Father's Day Weekend - Cherry Grove Church of the Nazarene, Cadillac, Michigan (and grandmas are even making free cinnamon rolls)
Saturday, June 27 - Bethany Baptist, Harwood Heights, Illinois (free lunch also)
Information, Directions, and RSVP to Bethany Baptist

Free advice on what to read at the beach: Moeller's favorite June Reads. The books aren't free, unless you want to come over and borrow our's. (Warning: The Miracle book has a little free taco sauce on it. The Faithful women book has been put into water, only once.)
70 Years of Miracles
Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God

Coming Next Week: Many of Bob's TV shows are soon going to be on youtube. Here's a free sampling of what's up so far:
Jon and Kate Plus 8 - Can Their Marriage be Saved?
How Can I Change My Bad Attitude

What We're Watching on TV for free, this summer. (If you can't get this show on air, then watch it streaming live, during the show on Total Living Network) Fill your Mind with the good stuff this summer: Phil 4:8: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things: Aspiring Women

Turn You Radio on: Listen in to PrimeTime Chicago (Moody Radio 90.1 FM) on Monday, June 15, 3:00-4:00 Pm CST, Bob and Cheryl will be on with Host Steve Hiller and Producer Michelle Strombeck. The topic: Jon and Kate Plus 8 - Can Your Marriage be Saved? (How we made it 30 years! Happy Anniversary Bob and Cheryl) Listen online, if you aren't in Chicago.

Free cool music: Listen to Urban Praise with Roy Patterson. Bob is on with Roy, every Thursday, 4:30 Pm. If you are not in Chicago, you can listen online. Moody Radio 1110 AM.

For Free (youtube link): Email Let me Hold You a Little Longer free youtube promo, makes a good I Love You to a parent or child today!

Free Fun - Have fun this summer. Go to more than one Fourth of July parade. More than one fireworks display. Make a picnic with Carr's Whole Wheat Crackers (Our favorite) and Le Fromage... but surely go on a picnic, before June is over.