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Community Spotlight: FREE Story Time With Mayor Betsy Price at The Fort Worth Library

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This week, Mayor Betsy Price will present two FREE story times for kids as part of Fort Worth Library’s summer programs and The Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Story time with Mayor Price locations and dates include:

  • July 11, 10:30am ~ Riverside Branch Library, 2913 Yucca Ave.
  • July 14, 1:00pm ~ Cavile Community Library,  5060 Ave. G.

:: Go here to learn more about story time with Mayor Price.

:: Go here to learn how your kids can get FREE books & other great rewards for reading this summer. 


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FREEBIE: Buy 3 Get 4th FREE Children’s Books (Includes Dr. Seuss, Bearenstein Bears and More)!

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Amazon is running a fantastic Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Offer in their Children’s Book department.  There are literally thousands of books that qualify (and this special is on top of the already discounted price). To get the discount, you order any four eligible books and get the lowest-priced item free.  This is a great way to keep little ones busy on your next road-trip or stock-up on gifts for upcoming birthdays and other special days.

This 4 for 3 sale includes lots of great classics that you can mix & match including:

 

:: Dr. Seuss (Over 120 titles)

 

:: The Bearenstein Bears (over 25 titles)

 

:: Richard Scarry (Over 40 titles)

 

:: DK Publishing Picture Books (Over 800 Titles) 

How to get the Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Offer:

  1. Go here to see the entire list of qualifying 4 for 3 children’s books.  You can mix and match qualifying items from these lists if you’d like.
  2. Add 4 qualifying books to your cart and the lowest-priced item will be deducted from your order. Make sure to select Amazon.com only as the seller, as items from 3rd party sellers will not qualify.
  3. The discount shows up on the final checkout Review Your Order checkout screen. It will show up after you submit your mailing address, and before you place your order. Be sure to double check to see the discount applied in your cart before finalizing your order. The shopping screen will look something like this (click on the image to make it larger):

SAVINGS TIP: you’ll save the most by selecting 4 items that are about the same price. Most orders over $25 will qualify for FREE Shipping and will be sales-tax free, too!

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FREE Book Downloads from Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks, Ken Blanchard, Joni Eareckson Tada, and More

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For a limited time, Amazon has several ebooks available for FREE download through Amazon Kindle. There is something for just about everyone ~ terrific cookbooks from Gooseberry Patch, a book on leadership from Ken Blanchard (NY Times Best selling author of the One Minute Manager), an encouraging book from Christian author Joni Eareckson Tada, and several more.

:: FREE Gooseberry Patch Circle of Friends Chicken Recipes

:: FREE Gooseberry Patch Circle of Friends Brownie and Bar Recipes

:: FREE A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God’s Sovereignty  by Joni Eareckson Tada

:: FREE Leading at a Higher Level by Ken Blanchard

:: FREE Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Mabie

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Do note that if you plan to get these books, you might now want to wait as we don’t know how long they will be available for free. Also, if you do not have a Kindle, you can still download these cookbooks for free and read them on your PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Blackberry and other devices (learn more below).

Other FREE available books to download (Kindle Editions):

Again, make sure these are still free, as prices change all the time on Amazon.  There are lots of other FREE books available anytime for download,  including a lot of great classics (go here).

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Don’t Have a Kindle?
No worries.  You likely already have a device to read Kindle ebooks in your home.  All you need to do is download one of the following FREE applications for your PC, Mac, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android, or Windows Phone.

*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books.  Download, here (or download directly through the Itunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

*FREE Kindle for PC
Download a FREE application
to read Kindle books on your PC.

*FREE Kindle Blackberry App
Get Amazon’s free Blackberry application to read Kindle books. Download yours for FREE here.

Find more Kindle apps for Mac, Android, and Windows Phone 7, here.

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GREAT DEAL: $5 Magazine Subscriptions ~ Better Homes & Gardens, Parenting, Health, Road & Track and 11 More Popular Titles

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Amazon is hosting their annual $5 Magazine Sale, now through June 17. You can choose from 15 titles (some perfect for Father’s Day from the kids), including: 

Magazine  Magazine

Magazine Magazine

Magazine Magazine

Magazine Magazine

Savings Tip:  Magazine purchases will work as a great filler to get the FREE Shipping when you spend $25 or more at Amazon. Add your magazine to your “cart” with any other small ticket items you might have, and pay for them in one transaction.  Learn more here.

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FREE Gooseberry Patch Summer Entertaining Cookbooks

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For a limited time, Gooseberry Patch is offering two terrific cookbooks Dips & Spreads  and Brownie and Bar Recipes ~ available for FREE download through Amazon Kindle. These timely free cookbooks have a lot of great-looking recipes that look perfect for taking to your next summer picnic or gathering.

Do note that if you plan to get these books, you might now want to wait as we don’t know how long they will be available for free. Also, if you do not have a Kindle, you can still download these cookbooks for free and read them on your PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Blackberry and other devices (learn more below).

Other FREE available books to download (Kindle Editions):

Again, make sure these are still free, as prices change all the time on Amazon.  There are lots of other FREE books available anytime for download,  including a lot of great classics (go here).

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Don’t Have a Kindle?
No worries.  You likely already have a device to read Kindle ebooks in your home.  All you need to do is download one of the following FREE applications for your PC, Mac, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android, or Windows Phone.

*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books.  Download, here (or download directly through the Itunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

*FREE Kindle for PC
Download a FREE application
to read Kindle books on your PC.

*FREE Kindle Blackberry App
Get Amazon’s free Blackberry application to read Kindle books. Download yours for FREE here.

Find more Kindle apps for Mac, Android, and Windows Phone 7, here.

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TODAY ONLY: Refurbished Kindle $49 at Amazon ~ Great Father’s Day Gift

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TODAY ONLY: If you were disappointed that you missed the Kindle Fire refurb deal a few weeks ago,  you might be happy to know that Amazon just kicked off a new deal today that allows you to get a certified refurbished Kindle with Wi-Fi for $49 (saves almost 40% OFF the new, non-refurbished price of $79). Do note that this is only available today, and is being offered in a limited quantity.

Here’s the scoop on how to get yours:

1. Go to Amazon’s Fort Worth Local Daily Deal’s site and buy a voucher for the Refurbished Kindle Wi-Fi for $49 (here).

2. Go here to use your voucher and complete your Kindle Wi-Fi purchase.

3. Enjoy!

Amazon’s Certified Refurbished Kindle program tests, certifies, and refurbishes each Kindle to look and work like new. We also like that these refurbished units come with the same one-year limited warranty as a brand new Kindle.  Learn more about the refurbished Kindle here.

You might also be interested in this post:  FREE Book Lending Library for Amazon Kindle Owners.

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$10 for a Box of Books, CDs, and More ~ Last Chance Sale for the Friends of the Fort Worth Library

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Hurry over to the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Last Chance Book Sale tomorrow and for $10, you’ll be able to walk away with a box of books, CDs, audio books, and more.  There are books from just about every genre including a large selection of children’s books. The store will provide the box and you can fill it with as many items as you like and pay $10 for the whole box of goodies!

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Last Chance Book Sale
When:  Saturday, May 19  ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Where: 5332 Trail Lake Drive  ~ 3 doors North of the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book store ~ In the Wedgwood Village Shopping Center (South on Trail Lake Drive, off Loop 820)

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TODAY ONLY: 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt ~ $1.99 on Amazon (Normally $17.99)

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Amazon has a great offer for the e-book 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt ~ $1.99 today only (Regularly, $17.99).   You don’t need a Kindle to read the e-book.  You can download a FREE app (here) to use on just about any computer or smartphone (iPhone, BlackBerry, Android or Windows), iTouch or iPad.

Book description for 7 Money Rules for Life

Americans young and old are flunking their finances. A shocking 77% live paycheck to paycheck with no savings. And 43% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. In the face of this bleak financial picture, bestselling author and finance expert Mary Hunt gives readers the keys to get their money under control and get prepared financially for the rest of their lives.

Presented in a conversational style and readable in a weekend, this book offers…practical advice for how to recover from past financial mistakes…basic rules for every financial situation, for every income level, and for every stage of life. Money mastery isn’t really that hard. 7 Money Rules for Life® can help readers change their futures from uncertain to rock-solid with principles they can apply right away.”

Do note that if you plan to get this book at this $1.99 price, you’ll need to grab this deal today.

P.S.  You might also be interested in the recent post about Kindle’s FREE lending library here.

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Don’t Have a Kindle?
No worries.  You likely already have a device to read Kindle ebooks in your home.  All you need to do is download one of the following FREE applications for your PC, Mac, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android, or Windows Phone.

*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books.  Download, here (or download directly through the Itunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

*FREE Kindle for PC
Download a FREE application
to read Kindle books on your PC.

*FREE Kindle Blackberry App
Get Amazon’s free Blackberry application to read Kindle books. Download yours for FREE here.

Find more Kindle apps for Mac, Android, and Windows Phone 7, here.

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FREE Book Lending Library for Amazon Kindle Owners

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If you are a Kindle owner, Amazon has added lots of new titles to their FREE Kindle Owners’ Lending Library ~ a nifty benefit that started for Kindle owners last fall.  There are thousands of books to borrow for FREE with no due dates.

The list continues to ramp up with almost 150,000 free-to-borrow titles available (last fall they kicked off with 5,000 titles)  from just about every genre including New York Times bestsellers, novels, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction and lots more.

   

  

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn how to borrow books from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
How:  Must be a Kindle owner and an Amazon Prime Member. If you’re not a Prime member, you can try it out for a month FREE here.

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TODAY ONLY: Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire $139 (New = $199) at Amazon

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TODAY ONLY (or until they run out):  Just in time for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, Amazon is offering a GREAT deal on their Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire ~ $139 (that is 30% OFF the new price of $199). Amazon’s Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire program tests, certifies, and refurbishes each Kindle to look and work like new. Also, important to note, these refurbished units come with the same one-year limited warranty as a brand new Kindle Fire.

:: Learn more about Kindle Fire here.
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Get the Kindle Fire 1-day $139 deal here.

This offer is valid today only, May 2, 2012 when you purchase through Amazon’s Warehouse Daily Deals (here). Offer good while supplies last. Limit 5 per customer.

P.S.  If you already own a Kindle, you might want to check out the side-bar daily deals on Amazon as well (here).  They have lots of Kindle accessories on extra discount ~ today only ~ including cases, screen protectors, stands, and more.  These deals change every few hours and tend to sell out.

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Books & CDs Less Than $1 ~ The Friends of the Fort Worth Library Big Book Sale

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Hurry over to the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Biannual Book Sale this weekend and you’ll be able to choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books, and children’s books.  Friday and Saturday, most items will be priced under $1.  Sunday will feature “$10 a Box Day” when you can fill a box provided by the store with as many items as you like and pay $10 for everything. Admission to the sale is $1 (there is no charge for members or children).

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book Sale
When:  Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5  ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, May 6 ~ Noon – 4:30pm
Where: 5332 Trail Lake Drive  ~ 3 doors North of the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book store ~ In the Wedgwood Village Shopping Center (South on Trail Lake Drive, off Loop 820)

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HOT Groupon DEAL! 65% OFF Picaboo Photobooks

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My personal experience with Picaboo:  I bought this Picaboo offer last year when it was on Groupon to capture our Spring vacation memories (so glad to see it roll back around right before we take this year’s vacation!).  It is a GREAT deal for those of us who aren’t traditional scrapbookers.  I love Picaboo’s coffee table quality products, easy layout designs, and the simplicity of using picture books to organize my photos. 

I especially LOVE today’s Groupon price!
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Easily Create A Beautiful Picture Book And Archive Your Pictures

Just in time to preserve your Spring and end-of-school photos and memories, Picaboo and Groupon have launched a great “side-bar” savings offer of 65% OFF the regular price of any photo books, calendars and collage posters from Picaboo!  There are two 65% OFF saving options:  For $25 you get $75 worth of  photo books, calendars, and collage posters, or you can choose $35 for $100 worth of products.  Offer must be purchased by Monday, but can be used through October 30, 2012.

Pass this along to your friends in other cities, too! This can be purchased and used from anywhere in the U.S (find at the Fort Worth Groupon site).

Not familiar with Picaboo? Check out their collection of customizable photo products at their website here.

How to find and get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 65% OFF deal at Groupon.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon city.  This is valid from anywhere in the U.S. since it is an online store offer.
  3. Find the menu tab at the very top of the page labeled “All Deals” (in the navigation bar right above the words “Fort Worth”).  Click on the “All Deals” tab which will take you to a new page with lots of other Groupon deals.   When I last looked, I found the link to the Picaboo offer on the left of the 3rd row. Just be sure to…
  4. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Monday.
    You do have until October 30, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since
    there is a limited quantity of these certificates available and it is a national deal, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase since these can sell out.

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FREE Kids Audio Book by Dave Ramsey ~ The Super Red Racer

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Dave Ramsey is making one of his kids audio books available for FREE through Sunday, April 22, 2012.   In The Super Red Racer, Junior learns about earning money to buy a new bike ~ a fun and entertaining story that teaches an important life lesson about saving.

Download the MP3 audio book now and save it to play during your next trek in the car.  It’s a great way to teach kids how to use money responsibly and keep them entertained at the same time!

Go here to get the free audio book download.

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FREE Raised Bed Gardening 101 E-Book

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Raised Bed Gardening 101, an 89-page free e-book, is designed as an introduction for beginner gardeners. It briefly explains gardening basics and provides you with various design ideas for your own raised garden beds. Learn more or download the book here.

Looking for more great gardening titles?
Check out this list of FREE Gardening Resources and Tips.  Towards the bottom of this link, you’ll find a list of recommended books for North Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth area gardening.

You might also be interested in these popular FREE books
(Kindle Editions):

Do note that if you plan to get any of the free titles, you might not want to wait, as we don’t know how long they will be available for free.

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Don’t Have a Kindle?
No worries.  If you are reading this, you likely already have a device to read Kindle ebooks in your home.  All you need to do is download one of the following FREE applications for your PC, Mac, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android, or Windows Phone.

*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books.  Download, here (or download directly through the iTunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

*FREE Kindle for PC
Download a FREE application
to read Kindle books on your PC.

*FREE Kindle Blackberry App
Get Amazon’s free Blackberry application to read Kindle books. Download yours for FREE here.

Find more Kindle apps for Mac, Android, and Windows Phone 7, here.

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Half Price Bookstore ~ FREE Books For Kids (For Nonprofits)

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Please pass this along to anyone you know who might benefit:  Non profit organizations from DFW can pick up free children’s books during a special giveaway event at Half Price Books. The books were donated by the community and matched by Half Price Books during their 14th annual Half Pint Library book drive. Any not-for-profit organization that can use or distribute children’s books (this includes most schools) is invited to stop by and get books while supplies last. For more information and to download a donation pick-up form, go here.

Give-away events will take place nationwide.  There are 3 dates and locations for the DFW Metroplex:

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 ~ 2:00pm
Dallas Half Price Books
5803 East Northwest Highway

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 ~ 10:00am
Cedar Hill Half Price Books
711 North Highway 67

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 ~ 2:00pm
Fort Worth Half Price Books
475 Sherry Lane

 

 

Special Savings Tip For Teachers, Educators, and Librarians:
Did you know that teachers, librarians, and other educators can get a year-round 10% discount on everything at Half Price Books? Just fill out an Educator Discount application form at any Half Price Books store or apply online. Click here for more info (found under the Educators Discount link).

Please be sure to pass this along to anyone you know who might benefit.

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