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Time‘s Moneyland blog did a piece recently on 7 infomercial products that actually work. Here’s their list:

• PastaBoat ($6)
• NuWave Oven ($130)
• Open-X ($10)
• Gutter Getter ($10)
• Magic Mesh ($20)
• Yoshi blade ($20)
• Grill Daddy ($15)

Remember, that commercials and infomercials are sales pitches that are designed to create a sense of urgency to get you to buy something before you have time to think about it. You never know what you are going to get so if you do buy something make sure you have in writing a right to return the product for a refund. As always, only use a credit card so that you can dispute the charge if you need to.

When you need to buy checks, you have the option of ordering them through your bank or getting them from a private company. One of the private companies that offers checks for sale online is Checks Unlimited. If you’re in the market for extra checks, Checks Unlimited is one option that you should take a look at.

How it Works

The basic idea behind using this site is pretty simple. You navigate through the many check designs that they have until you find one that you want. Then you select it and you’ll be prompted to enter your bank account information. You’ll need your checking account number and your routing number to order the checks. At that point, you pick how many books of checks you want to order and Checks Unlimited starts making them. After a short processing period, the checks will arrive in the mail. It typically take somewhere between 10 and 14 days to get the checks that you ordered.

What Checks They Have

One of the nice things about Checks Unlimited is that they have many different designs for you to choose from. This makes it possible for you to avoid those plain checks that you get from the bank. With Checks Unlimited, you can pick from over 110 designs including Warner Bros and Disney characters. They have sports teams, games, and a lot of other designs that you’ll be familiar with.

Pricing

If you’re ordering checks online, Checks Unlimited has some of the best prices online. If you order one box of checks, you can get them for $21.99. If you buy checks online with the duplicate feature, you’ll pay $4 more per box. As you buy more boxes, the price goes down. For example, if you get two boxes, you will pay $33.98.

Considerations

Checks Unlimited makes it pretty easy to buy business checks online as well as checks for your personal account. It only takes a few minutes to complete your order and once you’re done, the checks will be printed and shipped to you. They definitely have a lot of options to choose from and they charge pretty fair prices. If you are running low on checks, give them a look today. You should be able to find a check design that you like at a price that you can truly afford to pay. Checks Unlimited makes it easy for you to get access to the checks you need to spend your money.

I have managed to get 2 coupon codes from Checks Unlimited.

Coupon Code NAFF = First Time Customer, Free Shipping and Handling, Free Lettering, Free 4th box, Free Labels w a 2 or 4 box order, Special Edition Upgrade, Checks start at $7.50 per box

Coupon Code AFFR = Reorder Customers, Free Lettering, Mylines, Symbols, Free 4th box of checks, Free Special Edition Upgrade, Checks starting at 10.95 per box

 

Head over to Amazon to download the Kindle edition of Age Smart: Discovering the Fountain of Youth at Midlife and Beyond for FREE (a $29.99 value!) This is a good book for all ages.

Americans are embracing an entirely new way of aging: one that’s based on staying productive, staying active, and staying young in body and mind. Jeffrey A. Rosensweig and Betty Liu share strategies for bringing together all the elements of a long, happy, fulfilling, connected life. Starting today, you’ll learn how to take advantage of the latest sciences of health and longevity… leverage today’s most powerful techniques for protecting your financial security… find or keep the work you love… pursue a path to deepen your own personal spirituality, whatever form it may take. No Pink Pants is packed with easy-to-use tips and guidelines for everything from your portfolio to your medical insurance. The heart of the book: intimate interviews with individuals celebrated for what they’ve learned about getting better with age:  powerful role models ranging from Jimmy Carter to Helen Gurley Brown, Robert Mondavi to C. Everett Koop. Learn from their experiences; then use this book’s easy worksheets to take control of your own future!

The free phone deal I posted yesterday is now a Web only deal. Same catches apply as in my earlier post.

T-Mobile is going to give away any 4G phone they have free with a two-year contract commitment free today only. Other items you can get free include the T-Mobile Springboard (tablet computer), Mobile Hot Spot, and wireless modem.

Is there a catch? Yes. You must pay for the phone up front and then get your money back in the form of rebates. The two-year contract comes with a $200 early termination fee.

T-Mobiles plans tend to be cheaper than the other carries and this could be a great time to get a 4G phone. Check the T-Mobile coverage map.

Verify these rewards before you go to you local resturant.

ALFY’S PIZZA – free mini pizza

ALL-AMERICAN CAFE – free dessert

APPLEBEES – free dessert

AUSTIN GRILL – Register First – free meal

BAKERS SQUARE – free pie

BANDIDO’S - free entree

BANJARA INDIAN CUISINE – free meal

BASKIN ROBBINS – free ice cream treat

BENIHANA’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT – free dinner WITH 3 other paying guests ( Verify first with your local )

BENNIGANS – free dessert + song

BERN’S – free meal

BILL KNAPP’S - gives adults a % discount equal to age; plus a free bday cake (w/purchase of a meal) during the week of your B-day

BLACK BRISKEE – free meal

BOB’S BIG BOY – free hot fudge ice cream

BRUSTER’S – free waffle cone on your birthday

BURGER KING – free kids meal to all kids club members

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN – Register First – free kids meal during the month of their birthday

CAPTAIN D’S BIRTHDAY CLUB – free two-piece meal at sign-up and once a year on your birthday

CAPTAIN DIZZY’S CAR WASH – free car wash

CARROWS – free cake

CATTLEMEN’S – free dessert and cowboy hat

CHARLIE BROWNS RESTAURANTS – free meal for “Handshake Club” members

CHARLIE’S SEAFOOD – free meal

CHEVY’S – free dessert and sombrero

CHILI’S – free desert on your birthday

CHIPS N GIGGLES – free meal

CLAIM JUMPER – Free Dessert

CROWN THEATRES – Buy One Movie Ticket, Get One Free

CRAZY BUFFET – free meal

DAVE AND BUSTERS – $5 game card credit

DENNY’S – free meal (said to be only kids under 10 now)

DESPARADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT – free meal

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT – free meal

DUKE’S CHOWDER HOUSE – b1g1 coupons (register first). FREE dinner for your birthday!

EL CHICOS – free dessert

ERNIE’S STEAKHOUSE – free meal

FAMOUS DAVE’S BARBEQUE - free meal (w/advance signup)

FIREHOUSE SUBS – free sub (must sign up for birthday club)

FUDDRUCKERS – free burger

FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB – free cake (party of 5 min.; 2 drink min.)

GRILLFISH – free meal

HANA JAPAN – free meal

HARD ROCK CAFE – free dessert

HOMETOWN BUFFET – free birthday cake

HOULIHAN’S RESTAURANT – free entree

HOLLYWOOD VIDEO – one free video rental

HOOTERS - free song + tshirt

HOSS’S STEAK HOUSE AND RESTAURANT – free cake + song

IHOP- free meal

JOE’S CRAB SHACK – free cake

JT WHEATFIELDS – free coupon in phone book

KING BUFFET – free meal

LADONNA – free meal

LOMBARDI’S IN BALLARD – Register First – free meal w/another during month of birthday

LOTUS – free meal

LUTHERS BBQ – free stuff (varies) for “Great Rewards” members

MACARONI GRILL – free dessert + OPERA-style “Happy birthday” song

MAGGIANOS – $10 Off purchase of $20 (sign up in advance)

MARIE CALENDERS – free dessert

MAX AND ERMA – free $5 dessert

MEXICAN VILLAGE – free meal

MOONIES DINER – free meal

MUCKLESHOOT CASINO – free sushi dinner + player’s club points

NEWICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS – free entree

NITTY GRITTY – free drink + souvenir glass

OKAYAMA RESTAURANT – free meal

OLD SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE – free meal

ONAMI – free dinner WITH 3 other people paying

OUTBACK Steakhouse – free dessert + song

PANCAKE HOUSE – free entree

PAPPA’S RESTAURANTS – free dessert

PARADISO’S – free meal

PERKIN’S – free stack of pancakes

PF CHANGS – free cake or cheesecake

PIZZA EXPRESS – free meal

PONCHO’S – free meal, dessert & picture

PROVINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT – free $10.99 meal and ice cream dessert

Radisson – free entree in their 12th floor restaurant

REAL SEAFOOD COMPANY – free meal and dessert

RED ROBINS – Register First – free burger coupon / discount coupon

RICE & COMPANY – free meal for Robinson Rewards Club members

ROCK BOTTOM – free appetizer for Mug Club members

ROUND TABLE – free personal pizza

RUBY TUESDAY – free burger and fries (must sign up for their newsletter to receive this offer)

SCALINI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT – up to 10.95 off pasta specialties

SHEPARD’S BUFFET – free dinner buffet w/3 other paid customers

STEAK AND ALE – free mini choco cake

STEAK-N-SHAKE – free dinner for “birthday club” kids

TGI FRIDAYS – Free birthday Dessert

THE 99 – free meal

THE BARNSIDER’S/DEPOT RESTAURANTS – 1/2 off meal + cake & song

THE LOFT – free meal

THE PALM – 3lb lobster (must be a member/register first)

THE PARADISO - free entree + sombrero & song

THE VINE TAVERN – free meal

TODAI SEAFOOD BUFFET – Free Meal or voucher for Meal Next Visit

TONY ROMA’S – free dessert, free meal

UP THE CREEK – free meal and dessert

VACCARO’S ITALIAN PASTRY SHOP – free dessert and drink

WENDY’S – free kids meal to all kids club members

Z’ TEJAS – Register First – $15 coupon for the month of your birthday

ZIO’S – free dessert mini pizza

 

Source: FreeBirthday.com