Add a few new tunes to your iPod or MP3 player for free, thanks to People Magazine. Follow the link in this deal to receive a special download code that can be redeemed on iTunes to receive the People Country Playlist. Included are songs from the Academy of Country Music’s newcomer nominees, like Eric Church, The Band Perry, Easton Corbin, Randy Houser, and more. You have until 06/01/2011 to take advantage of this freebie.

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1. Potluck Dinner Based on the Recipes from a Book – Two books that were great for this: “Garlic & Sapphires” by Ruth Reichl, the former editor of Gourmet Magazine and the NY Times Food Critic, and “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry” by Kathleen Flinn, an engaging account of her studies at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Both books have detailed recipes. Each book club member prepared one dish to share with the group. We had a wonderful time dining and discussing the books.

2. Watch a Movie Based on the Monthly Book Selection – We have done this a few times now and enjoyed it immensely. It is very important to meet and talk first, because it would, otherwise, be nearly impossible to stay relatively quiet during a movie, at least for my group of lady friends. Some suggestions: “Cleopatra”, “Twilight”, “Coco Chanel”, “Amelia”, and “The Kite Runner”.

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Disney Store coupon – Free personalization on swimwear and beach towels

Be sure to shop the Disney Store this week for totally free personalization on swim essentials like beach towels, swim tote bags, cover ups, backpacks, and more. Then when your little ones hit the water, they’ll be able to find their stuff right away. Enter coupon code FREENAME at checkout through 03/28/2011 to take advantage of this offer.

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Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher – and that’s where the Cleaning for A Reason Foundation steps in. This nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer – any type of cancer.

The applications can be filled in online by women with any type of cancer as long as they are currently under cancer treatment. In 2011, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 750,000 first time diagnosis of cancer in women over the age of 18. They have over 800 maid services participating in our program nationwide, however, resources are limited and they are experiencing huge demand. The professional residential cleaning companies that participate in their program do not receive payment for their services. These small business owners agree to take a minimum two patients at a time, pay their employees to perform the work, and absorb the cost of materials and supplies. They have a heart for assisting women in cancer treatment and provide this service as a way to give back to their local communities.

To begin the application process for you or a loved one:

1. Check to see if they have a participating maid service in your geographical area by clicking the locations tab on their main website. Click the state in which you reside on the pink U.S. map or if you reside in Canada, click the Canadian map. This will take you to a list of the cities where they currently have partner maid services affiliated with their foundation. Not all cities are served even though they do add approximately 25 – 35 new partners each month.

2. If you are a qualified cancer patient fill out the online application under the cancer patient tab on their main website. Fill in the required information. When you submit, the online process will inform you if a maid service covers your area. In large metropolitan areas, some maid services limit the distance they will travel to the area they normally serve.

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… for AT&T and Verizon Wireless customers

Following last week’s tragedy in Japan, AT&T and Verizon Wireless customers are being given a never seen before freebie. For a limited time, each of these mega wireless providers are offering free calls and texts to Japan. This is a great way for friends and families to keep track of and stay in communication with loved ones who are in the country. AT&T’s offer is good through 03/31/2011, while Verizon customers can take advantage through 04/10/2011. Of special note, residential wireline customers of AT&T can also get up to 60 minutes of free calling to Japan, but must call AT&T upon receiving their bill to get an adjustment.

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