If you are looking for CBS The Talk’s Friday Finds, here is the link. I am not affiliated with CBS or The Talk, but I want to give you the info. Please do enjoy this post while you are here!
Sometimes I need random fun and distractions and, of course, the internet delivers. Plus, I give myself bonus points if I can learn something, too. This week, I found Instanerd and Today I Found Out.
Want to “look smart really fast”? Check out Instanerd. This site helps you to “be smart instantly” by serving up bite-sized facts you can add to your mental catalog to serve up at any time. On InstaNerd you get useful facts and how-to’s in a simple, entertaining way. This is a series of fun facts. This is a great way to quickly learn new conversation starters and great trivia. Maybe these can help the Husband’s trivia team!
This site combines fun time wasters with great educational opportunities. Like what?
You can also find Instanerd’s brainy tweets HERE.
Want to find a ton more interesting stuff you may want to know? Today I Found Out features near daily “interesting fact” articles from a variety of authors. You can click “Surprise Me” and get a fact. Mine was “Elvis was a blond.” There were also a bunch of other Elvis Facts like there are over 50,000 Elvis impersonators in the world. Who knew?
They also have a “Daily Knowledge Podcast.” Yesterday’s is about celebrities who are also spies. There are currently 353 others, too! And Simon has an awesome British accent. Bonus! This episode is 7 minutes and is actually super interesting.They also have a variety of other educational videos, articles and quick facts.
Want to keep up with Today I Found Out? They offer a free “Daily Knowledge” newsletter and a “Weekly Wrap” version, too. You can subscribe HERE. You can learn facts daily from their tweets, too!
Where do you go for your “educational” randomness? Please share in the comments.
It’s Friday, so here are some great deals for you to check out! Don’t forget to check ebates, Coupon Cabin and Active Junky before you buy! Also check Amex and Paypal for immediate cash back offers when you use their payment method.
- Last 2 days to save a ton on Tom’s Shoes from Zulily (great prices for women and kids of Toms and other great products!)
- Get 35% off on Finds’ Fave INBars with code LUCK35 through 3/31. Excludes 3 Bar Sample Pack, 4 Bar Sample Pack and 6 Bar Sample Pack. (Enter my giveaway HERE. Ends 3/27.)
- Get 25% off at Diapers.com with code GREATSALE.
- Take 15% off your next 2+ night hotel stay booked with Orbitz with code TAKEABREAK through March 29, 2015. Plus, get an additional 6.5% cash back if you start with ebates.
- #Giveaway alert! Become a chef! Enter to win over $2,500 in culinary essentials from PureWow, Cooking.com, Mouth and Saveur Magazine.
- Get $75 off $250 at Cole Haan online or in stores with this coupon from Gilt City. Ends 3/21.
- Get 20% off new spring shoes at Amazon with code NEW4SPRING plus get an additional 3% cash back if you start with ebates.
- Save 30% on Finds’ Fave Zing Anything bottles from Gilt City. Not a member? Get 25% off on this or your other first purchase with this link.
- Save $25 on any purchase from Kore Fit with code START15.
- New customers, get $25 OFF your first order of custom women’s wear from eShakti.
Ongoing Deals:
- Check out awesome, healthy foods The FEED, get $5 for checking it out + $10 coupon good when you spend $25.
- Gilt City has awesome national and local (major city) Valentine Days on fun gifts for men and women. New members of Gilt City get 25% off their first purchase with this link.
- Get awesome deals for men, women, home and travel on Rue La La.
- Check out awesome sportwear deals at Active Gear Up. New customers get $10 off with this link.
- Get groceries delivered in one hour from Instacart and get $10 off first order + free delivery. (Plus $5 for every friend you refer up to $25, too!)
- One King’s Lane is having awesome limited time sales on everything you need for your home and more!
- Get up to 50% off on hotel rooms with Travel Pony plus new users get a $35 off credit to use on hotel stays of over $200.
- Check out a ton of great sales and coupons on all of your active gear and get cash back with Active Junky.
- Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time. Start with Active Junky to get an additional 12% cash back.
- Check out Hautelook. Hello… flash sales from Nordstom/Nordstrom Rack
- Do you have an American Express Card? Sign up for Amex Offers for great easy to use offers. Just click and buy and your account is credited
- Resolved to get fit? Get 50% off your first outfit at Fabletics. I LOVE mine!
After last week’s excitement in Phoenix and more travel to DC this week, I am laying low this weekend. What are you up to?
PS. Don’t forget my great giveaways!
*Please note: This post contains some affiliate/referral links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Some are just good deals I found and shared. Either way, you win!