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Coupons, Freebies and Big Data

When it comes to online samples and mobile coupons, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.  While all those discounts, coupons and freebies save you money, you’re actually paying for them in the form of your personal data.

Now this is nothing new.  For decades companies have been collecting and selling all sorts of data about you.  It comes from your credit card purchases, those store cards, subscriptions and “consumer” surveys.

The digital age just makes it all that much easier for companies to collect information about you.  Phone apps, web browsing, online shopping and of course, social networks, the internet is a treasure trove of data for anyone who wants to collect it.

People are of two minds about it.  Some want the offers/coupons/discounts and passing along some personal data is no biggy for those benefits.  Some want them even more personalized.  Like what’s a dog owner going to do with cat food coupons?  So all this data mining can be a good thing.

Others are wary.  They don’t want their insurance company or prospective boss knowing that they’ve been buying a case of beer every week or take high blood pressure medication.

There are some efforts to restrict all this “big data.”  But right now, it’s every company for themselves.  They’re collecting and selling to anyone (and I mean anyone!) who wants to buy it.  But “forewarned is forearmed.”  Remember that you’re in control of what you want to give up and to whom.  So be careful out there.

5 Frugal Party Foods

With graduations, weddings, showers and all the other parties summer brings, entertaining costs can really add up.  Here are 5 appetizer ideas that will keep your guests happy without breaking the bank.

1. Marinated Chicken Skewers

Marinate pieces of chicken breast in seasonings.  Thread on skewers (soak wooden ones first) then grill or broil  Serve with or without a sauce (pureed red peppers, oil/spice mix, pesto, salsa…to name a few options). Since you’re cutting chunks, you can buy bone-in chicken breasts instead of the pricier boneless versions.

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2. Cheese and Bacon Crostini

Top the sliced bread with pimento cheese and cooked, chopped bacon and toast in the oven for a few minutes so the cheese melts.  In fact, any cheese and meat or veggie combo will work – and taste great hot or at room temperature.

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3. Flatbread

Buy or make your own flat bread, slice then toast and serve with hummus, tzatziki sauce, tomato bruschetta, a black olive tapenade….or just about any dip or sauce you have on hand or want to make.  Put a few of your selections in small serving bowls to give your guests a choice.

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4. Cheese Fondue

You don’t need a fondue pot to serve cheese fondue at your next party.  Make the fondue in a double boiler on the stove and serve in a crock pot on warm or other warming dish. There are tons of recipes on the web for any budget and taste. Choose unconventional dipping items like pickles, sausage, apples, salami along with traditional bread cubes.

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5. Chicken Salad Sliders

Stretch your meat dollars by turning it into a salad.  And almost everyone loves chicken salad.  Tuna, imitation crab, turkey and egg salad work, too – and can add variety for your guests.  Add some lettuce or red peppers for color. Buy slider rolls or cut larger rolls in halves/quarters.  Garnish with a fancy toothpick pop an olive on top.

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Romance Novels – Free for Kindle

Time to get your summer reading list ready.  Here are some highly rated romance novels being offered for free for Kindle.

No Kindle?  Get that Kindle app for your phone, computer or tablet to take advantage of these free books.

What Stays in Vegas

Bored administrative assistant, Tessa Golden, is trapped in a life of lousy weather, irritating bosses, and mind-numbing secretarial work. Her dreams of being an artist have rapidly deteriorated into building things out of paperclips while on hold with tech support. To make matters even worse, the love of her life has gone off and married another woman.

Source: www.amazon.com

Cross My Heart

The last thing Jenna Landry wants is to fall in love. The former rock musician is getting ready to start a new job and a new life in L.A., and she’s only back in her hometown for the summer. Nothing could tempt her to stay any longer than that…not even the sexy doctor next door.

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Looking for You

Gwendolyn Pierce has a secret. A big secret.  No one knows that the gourd artist is really the missing Grape Princess–the wine heiress who ran away fourteen years before. And that’s the way Gwen likes it. No paparazzi recording her every mistake, no stern family disapproving of her life. She has her gourd shop in Laurel Heights and lives in peaceful bliss.  Until she meets Rick Clancy.

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Pretending He’s Mine

Once upon a time in New York City, there was a down-on-his-luck actor named Reeve, who was talented and gorgeous in that dreamy, broody sort of way that makes all the women swoon. But show biz is a rough biz – he lost out on a part in a big film, and now his day job hours have been cut too. What’s a handsome young thing in need of a role to do?

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Free Printables for Cheap, Easy, and Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas

These cheap, easy and fun Father’s day gift ideas are the perfect way to show a dad how appreciated he is. What’s more exciting? With Father’s day a mere two days away, our budget friendly gift ideas can be assembled in no time. Check out these free printables, requiring limited supplies, to make a father feel special this weekend. The following gifts are great for kids to make, but just as cool for adults.

1. Super Rad, Free Printables Make Any Dad Feel Like a Super Hero

Grab your dad’s favorite doughnut, muffin, waffle or breakfast sandwich and add some super cool Father’s Day flare!

Download free printables here.

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2. Free Bold Printables to Make a Statement This Father’s Day

Grab a bottle of your dad’s favorite beer or soda and make a bold statement about how appreciated he is!

Download free printables here.

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3. Free, Fun Printable Coupons for Dad to Cash In On

Grab a bottle of your dad’s favorite beer or soda and make a bold statement about how appreciated he is!

Download free printables here.

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4. Free Printable, Stylish Bottle Tags for Dad’s Beverage of Choice

Grab a six pack of dad’s favorite beverage and dress them up with these simple and unique tie-themed bottle tags!

Download free printables here.

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10 Fab Freebies for Father’s Day

Make Dad’s Day a good one this year! We’ve rounded up the best freebies from around the web to help you make your Dad’s day special. Check them out:

1. FREE Frozen yogurt for Dads at TCBY

2. FREE  Breakfast for Dads at Ikea

3. FREE 8×10 Collage Print from Walgreens

4. FREE entree for dads at The Spaghetti Warehouse

5. FREE Cannoli for dads at Buca di Beppo

6. FREE Redbox DVD Rental at Kroger Stores June 16

7. Dad’s eat FREE  at Beef O Brady’s

8. FREE Full-Size Flatbread at Chili’s 

9. FREE Pint Glass For Dads at BJ’s Restaurant

10. FREE Hot Fudge Cake at Shoney’s with Entree Purchase