FREE Bob Evans Pie!

Bob Evans is at it again. Click here to get a coupon for a free slice of pie at participating Bob Evans. As always it's best to call ahead. This deal is only good THIS WEEKEND!
According to the coupon:
Choose from Lemon Supreme Pie, Cherry
Deep-Dish Cobbler, Oreo® Cookies & Cream
Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, or Country Apple Pie.
*Excludes a la mode.

I don't see anything in the fine print that says you need to purchase anything. So it's free and clear.

Last minute Valentine stuff

Here's some things I've found while digging around. I'm copying right from the sources. (On the Town & grnow.com)

1. Valentine Making at Creative Learning
Use our art studio to create Valentines from the heart. We provide various art materials and supplies for your creative expression. Free now through February 14th during regular store hours. Please check our website at www.creativelearningtoys.com for store hours.
09:30 AM - 06:00 PM

Location
Creative Learning
1200 E. Paris SE
Suite 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Contact
Creative Learing
Email: creleatoys@aol.com
Phone: 616-975-9019
Website: Click to Visit

2. Noah McCullough at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Teen Author
Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:00 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS - - 13 year author, Noah McCullough, will discuss his book, First Kids: True Stories of All the Presidents' Children. Noah’s fascination with U.S. presidents began with the 2000 election; he is intrigued about the electoral college, party system, campaigning, and the fact that all through history, presidents have shown themselves to be just ordinary people serving in an extraordinary position. First Kids is Noah’s second book. Free. A reception and book signing will follow. Reservations required, call (616) 254-0384 to reserve your seat. Details call (616) 254-0400.

3. Oracle wsg Blue Feather (CD Release!) At Founders Brewing Company

Special Valentine�s Day show: Oracle, one of our many "Brewery Bands", will be performing Eric Clapton�s "Layla" in it�s entirety! Oracle is comprised of Our Head Brewer, Jeremy Kosmicki, our Asst. Brewer, Diamond Dave, Jeremy�s Wife, Jamie, Jermy�s cousin, Tim. As well as Brett, Kurt and sometimes Craig. They specialize is performing entire albums of the past. Joining them is another band that features a Founders employee. Bartender Nicholas James and his better half, Liz Dielmen team up to front the Folk Rock - Americana group: Blue Feather. CD Release!!! $5 Cover. Music at 9:30pm. www.myspace.com/oraclegr www.myspace.com/bluefeathermusic
Founders Brewery, Co.
235 Grandville Ave SW
49503
T. 616.776.1195

4. One Trick Pony
Valentine's Love Songs with:
Francesca Amari
FREE admission
Show starts at 8 pm.
136 East Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-235-7669


5. Music by The Sprague Brothers
Location
Flanagan's Irish Pub
139 Pearl St.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49503
FREE admission
Email: sales@flanagansgr.com
Phone: (616) 454-7852


6. Italian Romance
The Design Gallery at Design Quest presents "Italian Romance" featuring Venezuelan photographer, Louis Cantillo, best known for his vibrant landscapes and scenic photographs of Italy and other parts of the world. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Hours: 10 am-8 pm Mon, Thu, Fri; 10 am-6 pm Tue, Wed, Sat; 1-5 pm Sun.
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Location
Design Gallery at Design Quest
4181 28th st se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Design Quest
Email: info@designquest.biz
Phone: 616-940-9911


7. Game Saturdays at Creative Learning
Join Bruce the "game guy" and learn to play a new game. Huge selection of games to try. Free and for the whole family! Saturday's from 2:00 - 6:00 at Creative Learning at 1200 E. Paris SE, Suite 4, Grand Rapids.
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Phone: 616-975-9019



Here's some other ideas that are cheap or no cost:

1. Have a candle lit dinner where you cook your significant others favorite meal
2. Rent a movie from the library, redbox or eye on video on fuller
3. Snuggle on the couch where you eat snacks from the dollar store
4. Instead of a card, write your loved one a poem
5. Buy flowers from Aldi's (they're usually around $3)
6. Get balloons from the dollar store


I'm off for a little while celebrating with my amazingly romantic husband. Have a wonderful Valentines Day.

Ways to make money - Part 2

In this post I would like to address the home business avenue. I'm not an expert by any means but I'd like to share what I have found. Use the ideas as you'd like.

Medical Transcription, Coding & Billing
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Detail oriented
-Perseverance
-Problem solving skills
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-A landline
-Ability to meet strict deadlines
-Good communication skills
-Ability to multitask

1. medquist.com
2. precysesolutions.com
3. medword.com

Technical Support Specialist
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-A landline
-Significant experience in technical support
-Possible certifications
-Problem solving skills
-Patience for the less technical savvy people

1. geeksontime.com
2. geeksquad.com
3. computerassistant.com
4. supportfreaks.com
5. support.com

Telemarketer
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-A landline
-A quiet place to work
-Pleasant phone voice and manner
-Patience with annoyed people
-Prior customer service or sales experience

1. telereach.com
2. intrep.com
3. west.com


Tutor
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-College degree
-Ability to work with people of all ages
-Patience
-Problem solving skills
-Transportation for local, off-line clients

1. tutor.com
2. tutorvista.com
3. asaptutor.com
4. kaplan.com
5. smarthinking.com


Virtual Assistant
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-Landline
-A quiet workspace
-Administrative experience
-Pleasant phone voice and manner
-Ability to multitask
-Strong organizational skills

1. vanetworking.com
2. assistu.com
3. teamdoubleclick.com


Virtual Concierge
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Customer service experience with a focus on hospitality
-Interest/ability to work weekends and holidays
-Computer knowledge and experience
-A quiet place to work
-Excellent communication skills and phone manner
-Detail oriented
-Multitasker
-Problem solver

1. vipdesk.com
2. charmcityconcierge.com



Virtual Customer Service Agent
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-Landline
-A quiet workspace
-Pleasant phone voice and manner
-Problem solver
-Prior sales or customer service experience

1. liveops.com
2. workingsolutions.com
3. arise.com



Virtual Eldercare Agent
Qualities or requirements for this job:
-Up-to-date computer
-High speed internet access
-Landline
-Experience in sales or health care
-Detail oriented
-Perseverance
-Good time management and communication skills
-Compassionate and understanding of the needs of the elderly

1. aplaceformom.com
2. care.com

For more great tips check out Will Work From Home by Tory Johnson & Robyn Freedman Spizman at the library.

FREE Yogurt Parfait at Bob Evans

Bob Evans is offering a coupon for a FREE mini fruit & yogurt parfait. The fine print doesn't say anything about needing to purchase something in order to get it. So click here to get your coupon!

Old Navy $5 coupon

This week you can stop by Old Navy and have your child pick up a Valentine card to color. If you bring in that card on Valentines Day to the store you will receive a $5 coupon on a $5 or more purchase. I'm not sure if you can combine coupons or not. But you should call ahead before you go in just to check all this out. Here's our store locations for GR:

1.Old Navy
RIVERTOWN CROSSINGS
4700 WILSON AVE
GRANDVILLE, MI 49418
Phone: (616) 534-6168


2.Old Navy
CENTERPOINTE MALL
3665 28TH ST SE STE 8A
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512-1689
Phone: (616) 464-0769

FREE Valentines card at Family Christian Stores

Here's a link to print a coupon for a FREE Valentine card at any local Family Christian store. There's no purchase necessary but it's only good through Valentines Day.

Here's a list of store locations in the area:

1. 3343 Alpine Rd Nw
Walker, MI 49544-1632

Phone: (616) 784-7179
Store Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2. Rivertown Center
3819 Rivertown Pkwy Sw Ste 100
Grandville, MI 49418-3071

Phone: (616) 406-0356
Store Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM


3. Southridge Center
2964 28th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1625

Phone: (616) 949-8892
Store Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FREE printable Valentine cards

Fisher Price is offering Valentine cards that you can print off for your young ones and they can color them and give them away. My links are back so here's the website - http://www.fisher-price.com/us/printcards/

Chuck E. Cheese is also offering FREE printable valentines here. If you turn these in and make a food purchase your child can get 5 free tokens. But only 5 per visit. This offer is good until March 2nd.

Saturday event for kids

This Saturday you can make a Jewelry Box from 10 to 11 AM at Lowes. Make sure to be on time since supplies are on a first come, first serve basis.
Go to https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/step1.asp
For some reason my blogger is not connecting links so you'll have to copy and paste the url.

Are you tired of FREE magazines???

Elle
Hallmark
Harper’s Bazaar
Metropolitan Home
Self
Free 3 year subscription to Remedy Magazine & samples - they send lots of Brand name samples like Crystal Light, Blistex, Purell, and many more! (US only)

FREE car rental!

You might not believe this but you can actually rent a car for a day for just the cost of necessary gas and insurance (around $8) through March 31st, 2009 from Hertz. You don't have to rent it for one day to get the next free, it's just plain free for a weekend day.

Use promotion code PC#127595 when making your reservation of Economy through Full-size class cars. One redemption per month is permitted, so you could potentially get two free rentals – one in February and one in March!

Here's your direct link - free weekend car rental

And here's our local Hertz info.

1. Plainfield HLE
Address: 4005 Plainfield Avenue Northeast
Grand Rapids
Phone: 616-447-0204

Hours of Operation: Mo-Fr 0730-1800, Sa 0900-1200, Su Closed

2. 555 28th Street Southeast HLE
Address: 555 28th Street Southeast
Grand Rapids
Phone: 616-245-9308
Hours of Operation: Mo-Fr 0730-1800, Sa-Su Closed

3. Gerald R Ford International Airport
Address: 5500 44th Street Southeast
Grand Rapids
Phone: 616 949-2099
Hours of Operation: Mo-Fr 0600-2400, Sa 0730-2330, Su 0700-2400

4. Address: 1119 Water Tower
Holland, Michigan, United States
Phone: 616-393-2040
Hours of Operation: Mo-Fr 0730-1800, Sa 0900-1200, Su Closed

FREE valentine greetings

World Market / Cost Plus on 28th st. is offering 1 free valentine scroll to anyone who wants it. There is no purchase necessary. This would be a great way to send your sweetie a love note. Check out http://www.worldmarket.com/content.jsp?sectionId=538 to see the add yourself.

And if you're a member of Facebook you can send your sweetheart a free Valentines Day greeting courtesy of TD Bank. Visit the TD Money Lounge Facebook fan page where you can send up to 10 free postcards - you can even pick from several custom captions, exclusive for Valentines Day. You will have to sign in or sign up to Facebook to send the postcards.