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TRAVELBidding for Travel We've all seen those commercials for Priceline starring the irrepressible William Shatner. If you've ever considered using Priceline for travel-related services (hotel stays, car rentals, even airline tickets) you MUST visit this site first. If nothing else, please read the FAQ before you place a bid. I love this site! Foreign Languages For Travelers Very Cool place! Choose the language you speak and the language you want to learn and you will be taught simple survival phrases. Sound files help with the pronunciation, so don't be afraid! Travelite.FAQ If you've ever wondered how people manage to travel with just a carry-on bag (no checked luggage) you have to check out this site. OK, some of the tips are um, extreme, but your travel savvy will greatly increase. Universal Currency Converter How many Canadian dollars will my American dollars buy me, eh? Find out here. Exchange rates are updated constantly. My Travel Wallet You can purchase foreign currencies prior to traveling at this site. Time and effort are reduced and you get to spend more time enjoying your destination. I have used this site for purchasing Euros and Pounds and they've been fast and dependable transactions. Fodor's Travel Online Travel information you need at your fingertips. Choose a city and then find a hotel room that fits your budget, get restaurant recommendations or learn about local attractions. Their travel lounge is really helpful, too. |
SHOPPINGHearthSong I can't say enough about this company. I've been ordering from them for over 12 years. This is THE place to get craft kits that use natural materials, imaginative playthings, soft wool dolls, and classic games. If you hate plastic you'll love HearthSong! Sierra Trading Post This is similar to the REI Outlet. You can find closeouts on quality products by Columbia, Acorn, TEVA, Obermeyer, NIKE, New Balance, etc. Overstock.com Wow! I have gotten some fabulous deals here. You'll find great prices on linens, furniture, electronics etc. AND shipping has varied from being totally free to only $2.95 for your entire order! The Territory Ahead Original and high quality clothing for men and women. Amusing item descriptions (think J. Peterman (from Seinfeld...remember?)). Cookies by Design/Cookie Bouquet Make someone's day by sending them a Cookie Bouquet! They're adorable! I know I'm still waiting for someone to send me one. REI Outlet Great prices on outdoor gear and clothing! You can sign up to have them email you when a certain type of item goes on sale. You can find great quality here for great prices. |
KID STUFFA kids' version of Ask Jeeves. Type a question and you'll be steered to an answer without the risk of running into adult sites. Mister Rogers' Online Neighborhood I'm so glad that this site was created. They did a great job on it, too - you can even watch some factory tours on Picture Picture! Fred Rogers is one of my favorite people. I know it's fun to knock Mr. Rogers around, but with everything in a kid's world moving at lightning speed, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood slows things down so children can take the time to understand them. The Why Files This site takes current events and delves deeper into the scientific principles behind them. |
JUST FOR FUNTelevision Without Pity This site keeps updated with recaps of some of our favorite shows. You can hop into the forums to snark to your heart's content. Bring on the snark! Trading Spaces If you haven't seen this show you are either living under a rock or don't have access to cable. I admit to being hooked. It airs on The Learning Channel (TLC) and the premise is that 2 sets of homeowners swap keys and make over a room in the other house. The rules state that you have 2 days and $1,000 to spend. A "designer" (a term that is used loosely *cough*Hildi*cough*) is assigned to each team. The vision of the completed project comes solely from the designer. Note: I love Frank! I love Edward! Vern rocks! The Moonlit Road This is an award-winning site that features ghost stories and folktales of the American South. You can read the stories or listen to the storytellers with RealPlayer. note:I don't know why but that little lantern that lights up makes me very happy. Internet Movie Database This is a huge repository of information. I can almost guarantee that they'll have your favorite movie covered. As an example, here's what they have on one of my favorites, To Kill A Mockingbird. |
INFORMATIVE / EDUCATIONALKarl's Mortgage Calculator This is a very cool Java-based mortgage calculator. You plug in the amount of the mortgage and the term length and you'll see a graph showing how much of what you pay is interest vs how much is principal. Numerical values tell you how much your monthly payment will be and how much interest you will pay over the life of the loan. Take it a step further to see how much money you can save by prepaying additional principal, either each month or as a lump sum. Keep your eye on the graph to see how it changes in your favor. It's amazing! Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day Do you know what pertinacious means? Best to just pay this site a daily visit. My search engine of choice. Crisp and clean - no caffeine. Check it out. |
GAMES / PUZZLES / INTERACTIVEMSN Gaming Zone I go here to play cribbage, but there are lots of games to choose from. Some of the games are free (spades, hearts, cribbage etc.) and some require software; I stick to the free games. Golfcom This is where Bob spends a massive amount of his online time. He has way too much fun! It's just a friendly place to meet people to play various Links games with. Popcap Games I just love playing Atomica! |
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