Free Chick-fil-a?!?!?!?!

TODAY!

So its free chick-fil-a day provided you dress like a COW. So we dressed our little man up (see pics) and put on a hat and he got us a few free meals. We are hopeful that the manager will put up his picture on their facebook page (instant celeb... and perhaps Chick-fil-a for LIFE?) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chick-fil-A-of-Ballston-Common/167478246166?ref=search&v=wall

So get your Cow on and go get some free FOOD!

fruit for free

first free fruit tree we've found in falls church. trust me the queen keeps an eye (or two) out for fruit trees. this plum tree was 1 mile from our house ( talk about local pruduce) and located on common property... so no need to jump fences and steal  good luck finding your Free Fruits!

Roof over your head... who knows where...

Want to travel and don't have the money?

I am sure that you may have wanted to travel to Germany but you needed to come up with the cash to fly there, stay in a hotel, and sight see. What would you do if you didn't have to save up the other money to stay in a hotel?

To start - if you haven't stayed in a hostel yet they are usually a much cheaper than staying at a hotel... and usually twice the fun!

For a free stay - check out a few of the following options: Couch Surfing, Hospitality Club,
Global Freeloaders


Couch Surfing has even become a way of life for many people - Check out this entire camp of Couch Surfers. http://www.couchsurfingcamp.com/

We used couch surfing in New Zealand and loved staying with Kamera and Harley. They have a great website (or two...) and we hope they are still planning to visit us in the USA when they make it here. They are on a 10YR trip around the world visiting all the indigenous people groups. Check out their travels here: http://kotitihaere.maori.org.nz/

Christian Audio Free Books... (1 every month)

Hello ! With deep appreciation to Thomas Nelson, The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns is the free audiobook download of the month! Since it's introduction in March of 2009, this book has had a profound impact on thousands of readers and listeners alike. World Vision CEO Richard Stearns details his own struggle to obey God regardless of the cost. Is there a hole in our gospel? Are we lacking in understanding and obedience to Jesus’ commands? With great care, Stearns uses Biblical instruction to show where the Church is lacking. He does so in such a way as not to be judgmental and critical, but caring and instructive. Stearns offers compelling stories and insights to encourage, motivate, and challenge us to a greater obedience of Christ. We wish to thank both Thomas Nelson and Richard Stearns at World Vision for making this important book available. While you're downloading the free audiobook this month, be sure to purchase the paperback version; now available on Amazon andChristian Book Distributors. Blessings, christianaudio Listen Enjoy Think Grow

Free Download! The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns read Tommy Creswell Coupon Code: MAY2010 Purchase in print on Amazon! Purchase in print on CBD!

Free Download of the Month - May 2010

The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns and read by Tommy Creswell Published by Thomas Nelson and distributed by christianaudio This is a story of how a corporate CEO faced his own struggle to obey God whatever the cost, and his passionate call for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith. Using his own journey as an example, Stearns explores the hole that exists in our understanding of the Gospel. Coupon Code: MAY2010 Discount Price: $0.00 Retail Price: $14.98 Instructions: Add the download format to your cart and enter the coupon code MAY2010 when prompted during checkout. This free download is available in MP3 & M4B formats. Don't forget to leave a starred review with your thoughts, after listening to the free download this month!     Download the free PDF Study Guides as well. Purchase in print:

Almost Free Cookbook for iphone users

I finally found something cheap enough to post here!  If you have an iphone, check out the "How to Cook Everything" app.   (It may be available for other phones as an app as well, I just haven't checked).   This app is basically the cookbook by the same name but in app form.  The cookbook retails for $35, and at $1.99, this app is a steal!  The app also includes a cool shopping list feature that lets you make a list based on the ingredients in the recipe you are using. Or, you can make your own list of whatever you want. Bon Apetit!
Emily

Online Books

So Google's book library's cool and all but If you want to read "The Original Allice" Written and illustrated by Lewis Carroll check out the online British Library. Some really cool free books there!

http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html#

Toll Booth Refund / Reject Collector

Have Exact Change? USE IT! Go through the exact change lanes at the toll booth and as you throw in your change be sure to check the "REJECTS" bin. You may get some pennies and a few Canadian quarters... or you may strike it rich and get a pile of Quarters. Let me know how much you get as a reject collector.

(My best day - $12.63 -- Beat that!)

From one fed up with toll(s)-beat the system-driver,
-D

Free Lunch... Everyday?

Join us for our occasional free lunch at whole foods. Just about everyday between 12-1 they have free samples of virtually everything. You start out with your fruit and cheese appetizers. Then move around and get some meat/cheese, perhaps some bread? Be sure to check around the sushi case for a sample or ask for a sample of the tuna or other prepared salads from behind the deli case. Then move around to the desserts and pickup a sample from on top of the case.


YUM YUM ... Lunch is served. But be sure not to do this everyday because you may feel uncomfortable seeing the same employees day after day. Also, each store (click here to find other local stores) does the samples differently so mix it up and try another store.

Check here for some free recipe's from Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/index.php

Should you choose to shop often from Whole Foods take advantage of their bag refund and bring your own bag.

From the Table
-Dave

Trade Me... Tomato for Watermelon?

Today's blog posting comes more as trading stuff than getting free stuff.

Lets say you planted 50 tomato seeds expecting 5 plants to grow and all the sudden 25 or 30 plants decide to grow. So you plant the seedling and those plants produce TONS of tomatoes (so many your family and friends are sick of them). What do you do????


Trade them for fruit or other vegetables! Check out this article in the NYTimes for some ideas on how to trade your "extra tomatoes" for some blackberries or perhaps watermelons (Katrina favorite treat)!

-Dave