by Gabrielle on April 8, 2010
Sure, they bring May flowers, but getting drenched in an unexpected April downpour can ruin your hair, clothes and makeup. The good news: You can always know exactly when a rainstorm is on its way—and when it’s wise to take your umbrella even if it’s currently sunny outside—with these free services that make it easy to get the local weather anywhere anytime:
* On the web: For a four-day forecast, simply type “weather” plus your zip code in Google’s search box.
* Via text message: Send a text to The Weather Channel (42278) with your city’s name or zip code. You’ll immediately get a text back with the weather for that day.
* Over the phone: Dial 1 (800) 555-TELL and say “weather” to hear today’s forecast.
[photo: *Greig*]
by Gabrielle on April 5, 2010
Have a standout resume, but tend to get tongue-tied in the interview? Get free question-and-answer practice at bettertalking.com. Simply log in, then sign up and use a PIN number to call into an automated system that asks you common interview questions, such as “Tell me about yourself”, “What are your greatest strengths?” and “What are your greatest weaknesses?” Your answers will be recorded so you can play them back on the website and figure out which ones sound great and which ones you need to work on. Bonus: You can send the recordings to friends and family members to get their input.
[photo: I Don't Know, Maybe]
by Gabrielle on March 20, 2010
The period talk isn’t just about painkillers and pads anymore! I’ve set up a website that helps moms, dads, aunts, grandparents, teachers and other caregivers include easy-to-share information about how the hormonal ups-and-downs of a girl’s new monthly cycle affect her moods, energy level, chattiness, brain skills and more. Just log onto intheknowmom.com to get the new period talk!
[photo: basykes]
by Gabrielle on March 17, 2010
1. Get group discounts: Every day, groupon.com offers one incredible deal—such as 40% to 60% off meals at restaurants, deep tissue massage and laser tag. The catch? The discount kicks in once a minimum number of shoppers opt in. Happily, that’s usually the case since the discounts are so great.
2. Enjoy online sample sales: You no longer have to battle the crowds for deeply discounted designer clothes thanks to sites like HauteLook.com, Gilt.com, [more…]
by Gabrielle on March 16, 2010
Whether you want to cut down on caffeine consumption or rev up your energy with more, you can find out how much of the perky bean is in sodas, energy drinks, coffee-flavored ice cream, chocolate and other foods and beverages by logging onto energyfiend.com.
[photo: Refracted Moments™]
by Gabrielle on March 14, 2010
Received an email from “uscourts.com” or another government-sounding address alerting you that you missed jury duty and instructing you to open an attached subpoena or risk going to jail? Don’t click on it! Doing so instantly downloads a virus onto your computer that steals your passwords and online banking data and sends it directly to the thieves who sent you the email, warns Oregon Attorney General John Kroger. Bona fide jury duty summonses—and summonses for missing it—are delivered only by U.S. mail, never by email or phone.
[photo: Toasty Ken]
by Gabrielle on March 13, 2010
Your family tired of doing the same-old thing? Goby.com is a search engine that specializes in finding local events, sports, shows, historical sites, museums and other activities. Type in the kind of fun you’re in the mood for, your zip code and when you’d like to do it. A list of options will appear along with a Google map showing you how to get there.
[photo: Zevotron]
by Gabrielle on March 12, 2010
In a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, nearly a third of employers say they research job candidates on Facebook.com, LinkedIn.com and other social networking sites. And that’s good news, since 24% of them found information that made them more likely to hire the candidate. Here’s what they’re looking for in your profile: [more…]
by Gabrielle on March 4, 2010
Need to remember something important, such as a dentist appointment or when to take a pill? Log onto the free reminder service memorari.us and simply choose a date, time and delivery option (email, text or IM), then type your reminder message. It will be delivered automatically.
[photo: Julia Freeman-Woolpert]
by Gabrielle on March 3, 2010
Dream of starring on America’s Got Talent, Top Chef, The Bachelor or The Amazing Race? Getting on these and other reality TV shows is easier than you think, says television producer and reality TV expert Donna Michelle Anderson (aka DMA), author of The Show Starter™ Reality TV Made Simple System. Here are her 5 tips to snagging a spot on your favorite reality program: [more…]
by Gabrielle on February 24, 2010
You don’t have to travel far for great discounts. Offeretti.com rounds up all the sales and promotions from stores, restaurants, salons and other businesses right in your own neighborhood, then pinpoints them on a map so you can easily find them.
