Friday, September 28, 2012

Kids: Financial Comic Books


Minds Think: A Kid's Guide to Money
This activity book teaches the basic concepts of financial decision making in an informative, fun way. Topics include: earning, spending, opportunity cost, budget basics and saving.
http://www.clevelandfed.org/Learning_Center/Online_Activities/great_minds_think/Great_Minds_Think.pdf

The  Story of the Federal Reserve System
Describes the major functions of the Federal Reserve System, the tools of monetary policy and how they work, and the other ways in which the Fed helps the U.S. economy and financial system to function. 24 pp. New York –
http://www.newyorkfed.org/education/addpub/Comic_FRS.pdf

The Story of Foreign Trade and Exchange
Explains the basic principles underlying foreign trade and exchange. 24 pp.


The Story of Banks
 Follows three young entrepreneurs as they use progressively more sophisticated bank services over a 23-year period.
Also explores the role of checking deposits and lending in money creation. 24 pp.


written by Debra Carpenter-Beck; adapted by Stephen Devaux; illustrated by Carrie Hartman
Explores the economic problem of scarce resources and society's reactions to such problems via a children's story.
You have option to view the PDF, print it or you could order this one for free, for under 25 copies. 25+ will have a $1 charge.
http://www.bostonfed.org/education/pubs/wishes.pdf

The Road to Roota
Teacher's guide designed to accompany the comic-style booklet, Wishes & Rainbows.
Provides background information, an analysis of the economic themes in the comic-style booklet, discussion questions, a glossary of economic terms, and classroom activities.

Date and Astronomy Calculators


Date Calculators

*  Time and date duration – Calculate between exact times (not just dates)
*  Date calculator – add or subtract days, months, years
*  Birthday calculator – Find when you are 1 billion seconds old

Astronomy calculators

*  Moon Calculator – find times for moonrise, moonset and more
*  Moon Phase Calculator – Calculate Moon Phases for any year
*  Sunrise Calculator – find times for sunrise, sunset and more
*  Day and Night World Map – See which parts of the Earth are currently illuminated by the Sun


Sunday, September 23, 2012

2012 McDonald’s Monopoly Game






 Grab your codes from specially marked food items to play each day and win. 

Also, look for Free Codes online and by mail. Prizes include: 2013 FIAT 500 Sport Hatchback Vehicle, Beaches Resort trips, cash, gift cards, and lots more. There are two ways to enter 1) In store purchase or 2) by mail.

 To receive codes by mail: request a Game Piece by mailing a legibly handwritten, self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage and a return address, including first and last name, street address, city, state, and ZIP or postal code to:
2012 MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s Game Piece Request
P.O. Box 49121
Strongsville, OH 44149-0121

All mail entries must be postmarked by October 22, 2012 to qualify.

Entry limit is ten codes per day online not including FREE Codes. 

There are two FREE Codes (can be used one time each per person): GOPLAYATMCD, (free registration code), CODEFORMORE (this one is not valid until 9/25). The game is valid through 11/3/2012. Read the full listing of details in the “Official Rules“.

I love cafe,so, I am def getting at least two codes per day:



  1. FREE Codes through Links Contained in Various Game Communications: A free code (each a "FREE Code") can be obtained (a) on the Official Website; and (b) in various Game communications. The FREE Code "GOPLAYATMCD" is the only FREE Code that can be used to participate in the $20,000 Pre-Promotion Sweepstakes. During the Online Game Play Period, a FREE Code allows a Participant to register for the Game and receive one (1) virtual house which provides an Online Participant with one (1) Sweepstakes entry, but not an Online Game Play. Once a FREE Code is used by an Online Participant, it will not be available for that Online Participant's use for the remainder of the Online Game Play Period. A FREE Code is not valid for an Online Game Play and can only be used once per eligible person. FREE Codes, or links to FREE Codes, may be included in Game communications authorized by the Sponsor that may appear or be sent from time to time, such as a FREE Code in a communication from a Prize Partner, but any FREE Code will only be available to any Online Participant to receive one (1) Sweepstakes entry, but not an Online Game Play.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Coke Rewards: 10 points


My Coke Rewards®


Current free code: worldrecord - this renews daily. 10 points

This is my Favorite Rewards Program. Its a perfect fit because I love Coke products. I try to by healthy, but giving up Soda is never on my list.

I have gotten tons of freebies and won two instant wins, including 2 free tickets to great adventures. This was a great time for my family.


If you don’t have a MyCokeRewards.com account, you should click on the sign up link and follow the instructions to create your account first. A single user will be allowed to create one account only.
How to collect points?
You can collect points for each specially marked product purchased and recorded on the website during the collection period. The list of points table is as follows:
Exercise TV Bootcamp Burn Workout Series – 120 points
Coca-cola Love Being M5 Figurine – 96 points
32 pack, 12 oz. cans – 25 points
8 pack, 20 oz. bottles – 24 points
24 pack, 12 oz. cans – 20 points
6 pack, 24 oz. bottles – 18 points

Current Promotions and Rewards:
Free McDonald’s New Spicy Chicken McBites Coupon (normally 75 points required, now is free)
Score Double Points on Coke Zero (Enter 1 Coke Zero code + 1 UPC code from a select Kraft product the same)
Free Beverage coupon (40 points required)
Six Flags Rewards (6-1000 points required)

Saturday, September 8, 2012

InboDollars.com


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InboxDollars.

This program was the first I joined. I have received lots of money, but a couple of Hundreds. I never had issues with credits.







Swagbucks.com

 I love Swagbucks

Swagbucks.com allows web users to earn virtual currency by doing the things they do every day - search the web, shopping at their favorite retailers, and by engaging in other activities such as phone recycling, submitting polls, and completing special offers. Over the last few years, I have redeemed my points for over 20 Amazon gift cards, for doing my regular searches on Swagbucks.com
Search & Win

Stock Photos from 123RF

123RF.com 

123RF.com is your one-stop royalty-free photo library offering stunning, practical stock photos at the most affordable price!

123RF.com gives you the opportunity to find images ( they have tons of free ones). how do you make money?

you are able to upload your own pictures (you most own the rights) and sell them. You will receive Loyalty on the pictures sold.
As user:
They latest photos right here – refreshing, intriguing images for your creative projects. For a single subscription fee, you can get access to a wealth of high-resolution images. Alternatively, you may purchase credits and download images, all for a very low rate.

If that's not enough, check out our daily dose of FREE images! Take your pick. Download. Absolutely on the house. 

Why are we passionate about 123RF?
- Because we collaborate with fellow photographers and make stock photos affordable for everyone
- Because we simplify the process of buying and submitting stock photos.
- Because we offer good stock photos without burning a hole in your pocket.

123RF gives you more, for a lot less. 



Who does they payout work?

Sample Credit Download Calculation:

A customer downloads a Ultra High Res ($3) version of your photo.
You'll receive = $3 × 50% = $1.50 from that sale.
Subscription Download Calculation:
Straight and easy, you'll receive $0.36 per subscription download!


You get paid when someone you refer buys credits or subscribes to 123RF

When you refer a customer that buys credits or subscribe to 123RF, we pay you 15% of the purchase price. Now, isn't that great? So what's your payout like?
Package SoldYou Get...
15 Credits$2.25
30 Credits$4.50
50 Credits$7.50
100 Credits$15.00
1 month basic$13.35
3 month basic$29.85
1 month premium$29.85
3 month premium
$74.85


You get paid when your Photographer Friend sells their photos on 123RF

When you refer your photographer friend to us, we'll also pay you when someone downloads their photos! What's your cut then?

Image SoldYou Get...
S$0.10
M$0.20
L$0.30
XL$0.40
XXL$0.50
Extended License$2.05

ItemQuantityUNIT PRICETotal
15 Credits10$2.25$22.50
30 Credits5$4.50$22.50
50 Credits3$7.50$22.50
100 Credits1$15.00$15.00
1 month basic3$13.35$40.05
3 month basic1$29.85$29.85
1 month premium3$29.85$89.55
3 month premium1$74.85$74.85
Photo Downloads (approximate)10% of 4 photographer friends making $300 a month$30.00$120.00
Total (woohoo!)$436.80