Earn money towards college savings with Upromise
February 18, 2007
I really like Upromise. I signed up five years ago and during that time I’ve managed to earn over $1,900 to apply toward my kids’ college education fund. That’s money earned for basically doing nothing out of the ordinary. I’m going to keep taking advantage of it. I have no idea how long this will last, but there’s no evidence it’s going away anytime soon.
So how do you get in on this action?
- Create your own account.
- Link all your grocery shopping cards, pharmacy cards and credit cards.
- Open a Citi Upromise Card and link it to your Upromise account.
- Create a network — Encourage your parents and in-laws to open their own Upromise and Citi Upromise Card accounts and link to your Upromise account.
Once you have the accounts created and everybody linked to you, some slight alterations to your buying habits will help you maximize the potential earnings.
For example:
- I closed all our other credit cards and exclusively use the Citi Upromise for everything. I can earn up to 1% of my annual purchases, up to $300 per year.
- I try to make purchases from companies that are affiliated with Upromise. There are thousands of popular companies, and their earnings cary from 1%-10%.
- I pay my recurring bills with the credit card, too. Phone, utility, newspaper — anything that accepts a credit card — it all adds up.
So check it out. If you spend a little time setting it up and getting support from family, you can earn quickly for very little effort. It’s never to early to start saving for your child’s college education.
I hope you find this useful. Get started today.
Roland
Contaminated peanut butter safety recall
February 17, 2007
Massive peanut butter recall in the United States.
Check your pantry for Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter jars. Throw it away if the product code in the lid begins with the number ‘2111′. The affected jars are made by ConAgra in a single facility in Sylvester, Ga.
“The Centers for Disease Control is investigating the detection of salmonella in two brands of peanut butter, sold in 39 states. Hundreds have become sick and health officials are worried there might be more bad peanut butter on store shelves.”
“Nearly 300 people in 39 states have fallen ill since August, and federal health investigators said they strongly suspect Peter Pan peanut butter and certain batches of Wal-Mart’s Great Value house brand — both manufactured by ConAgra Foods Inc.”
“An estimated 974 million pounds of peanut butter are sold each year in the U.S., and peanut butter and jelly is the most popular sandwich among children. Peter Pan is one of the nation’s top three brands, though well behind market leader Jif. Great Value peanut butter is also produced by some other manufacturers for Wal-Mart.”
Read this very detailed article for more information.
Resources for finding child care providers
February 16, 2007
These Web sites help you locate care providers near you and sift through their profiles and references. Whether for evening baby sitting or all day child care, its helpful to line up some candidates to interview or even to get some ideas about what qualifications you want in a person.
SitterCity.com
CallForSitters.com
eNannySource.com
Hope you find these useful.
Roland
Annoying Valentine’s Day gifts
February 15, 2007
Gotta love the folks at Blendtec for coming up with a solution for annoying Valentine’s Day gifts.
Remember, only a trained professional should grind up cutesy crap fond memories in a blender.
BD-006 - Valentine’s Day Survival Tips - BadDadRadio.com
February 14, 2007
Listen to a few of my bad dad survival tips to get you through Valentine’s Day.
Bonus tips…
Need something cheap and easy?
Send the family to BK while you get some extra sleep.
Bored? Hitch your trailer onto some controversy. Issue a press release claiming your Anna Nicole’s baby’s father.
Good luck!
BD
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Valentine’s Day dinner on a budget
February 13, 2007
I don’t think there is a more annoying artificial holiday for guys than Valentine’s Day. Every year we have to wrestle with this nonsense. Here’s my advice:
- If you are just starting to date someone, tell her you are out of town that week.
- If you are trying to break up with someone, do it before V’Day so you don’t have to spend more money on her.
- When you’ve been married many years, try to make it about the kids doing something nice for mommy.
- Desperate and cheap? Show up naked with a big bow on you.
Still don’t know what to do? Well… there’s always a White Castle near you.
“Make your Valentine’s day STEAMY! Take your Valentine to White Castle on Wednesday, February 14 between 5 and 8 p.m. and enjoy hostess seating, candlelit dining and your own server. Reservations are required.”
“Special this year, you can also treat your honey to a romantic White Castle dinner in your home! Cupid’s Crave Kits include eight cheeseburgers, one sack of fries, two regular soft drinks, coupons and keepsake items to heat up your homespun romance. Now, ain’t that sweet?”
Ahh, I think my wife would kick my butt if I tried to pull that one on her.
-Roland
BD-Video-01 - Fathers and Sons just don’t understand each other
February 12, 2007
On a very special Bad Dad Radio, will Darth ever understand his son, Luke? Will Luke stop being a whiner? Old Ben’s favorite lunchtime hangout is revealed.
Enjoy!
Roland
If you can’t view the movie, please try this link instead:
http://one.revver.com/watch/171194/flv/affiliate/67692
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