Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Online Coupons - Save money when you shop



If you think about cutting back on your expenses when you are shopping, consider online coupons which can help you save a considerable amount of money.



When I heard free coupons, I thought of the good old days when we used to cut them out of the newspapers or magazines and take them to the stores to cut back a few bucks. But in the recent times, free coupons usually refers to the Internet coupon codes that are to be used while shopping at online stores. Online coupons work the same way as the traditional paper ones. The coupons offered by websites are codes that help you get discounts on many items such as groceries, clothes, shoes, gadgets, jewelry and many other products. Some of these codes are numeric or alphabetic whereas others are alphanumeric.



You can purchase many items online and get good discounts with the help of these coupons. All you have to do is search for a website that offers free coupons to get discounts on a varied range of items. When you find such website, you can get all the great discounts offered by numerous online stores. Many of the discounts expire unexpectedly, so you should ensure that you are entering a coupon code that is valid at the time. You can find coupons at these websites along with the relevant information such as the actual discount available on products, the store where it can be redeemed and the date it expires.



Most of the websites directly link you to the website of the store when you click on the coupon. When you visit the online store through these websites, you automatically get a discount on the product you wish to purchase. You can click on as many coupons you like and check out the product on the website. The other kind of coupons are printable coupons that you can get printed from the computer and redeem the discount at an actual store, not the virtual one. You can take the coupon print to the store and save a considerable amount of money on each purchase.



Many online stores also give away free coupons as part of their brand marketing campaign. They want more and more people to visit their stores. Discount coupons, free coupons, freebies and giveaways are the incentives used by manufacturers to attract consumers towards their products. This way they get consumers to try out their products and beat the competition with their counterparts. Some companies give discounts on services as well.



In order to mark their presence over the Internet, all the major companies use many tactics to attract new costumers as well as hold on to the existing ones. The online printable coupons and free coupons are the easiest way to achieve this. The discounts offered by the companies draw people towards the free coupons that let them purchase many products at low prices. If you really want to benefit from the great discounts that are offered by many online stores, you should visit these websites regularly to get free coupons and save some bucks on each purchase.



by: Gagan Singh

http://www.articlecity.com/articles/business_and_finance/article_15910.shtml



Avoiding footwear fumbles when exercising or playing sports





"To get the most out of your workout or from playing a favorite sport, it's imperative to choose the right footwear for the type of exercise you'll engage in," says Dr. Matthew Garoufalis, a podiatrist and president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). "Improper footwear can lead to irritation and injury."



Foot or ankle sprains and fractures are the most common types of injuries related to exercise and footwear. The type of exercise or sport you prefer can influence the type of injury you could experience. In general for example, foot and ankle sprains and fractures are more common among football players, while basketball players may suffer more ankle sprains and runners experience stress fractures to feet or ankles.



APMA offers some guidance on how to avoid foot injury while exercising:



* Always warm up before exercise. Just as you stretch to warm up leg and arm muscles, your feet need to warm up gradually too.



* If you experience foot pain while exercising or engaging in physical activity, stop immediately. Foot pain is not normal and you shouldn't feel any when you exercise. If pain persists even after you stop your workout, see a podiatrist.



* Always wear supportive shoes that are appropriate for the type of physical activity you're engaging in.



Choosing the right footwear can help ensure you minimize the risk of injury and enjoy a more productive and comfortable workout. When choosing workout or sports footwear, keep these pointers in mind:



* Choose a running shoe based on your foot type: low/flat arch, normal arch or high arch. You can find a graphic of what each foot type looks like on the APMA website. If you have a low or no arch, you need a supportive shoe designed for stability and motion-control. Normal arched feet require a shoe with a balance of stability and cushioning to help absorb shock when your feet meet the ground. For people with high arches, a cushioned running shoe with a softer midsole and more flexibility compensates for the poor natural shock absorption of the higher arch.



* Also take into account the kind of activity you'll do. Runners need more arch support and cushioning to absorb impact. Basketball players require extra ankle support to prevent injury from side-to-side movement - which is why basketball shoes come up over the ankles.



* Don't go it alone when you're shopping for a workout or sports shoe. Go to a store that specializes in athletic footwear and ask to be professionally fitted before you buy. Shoes should fit comfortably as soon as you try them on; never assume you'll "break in" an uncomfortable athletic shoe. Shop toward the end of the day, when feet are at their largest due to normal daily swelling.



* Whatever your exercise or sport of choice, your athletic shoes should offer plenty of support in the front and back.



Finally, when athletic shoes begin to show signs of wearing out, it's time to replace them. Examine the tread, especially around mid-sole. Generally, you should replace athletic shoes every year, and running shoes every 300 to 400 miles.



To learn more about foot health, or to find a podiatrist in your area, visit www.apma.org.



Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Can't read it, don't feed it: Why wild bird-lovers should choose top-of-the-crop natural feed



(BPT) - Have you ever wondered what's in one of your favorite packaged foods, grabbed the box from your pantry, read the ingredients list ... and realized you still didn't know what you were eating? The ingredients in some processed foods can read like a chemist's shopping list. Now imagine if your backyard birds could read. What would they say about the ingredients in the food you feed them?



A growing number of Americans are choosing natural foods for their pets; nearly a third say they prefer natural products, according to PetFoodIndustry.com. People who feed wild birds care about them just as much as their four-legged pets and want to know they're feeding their backyard birds the most natural and nutritious options available. It's hard to feel that confidence when reading the mystifying ingredient list on the feed bag makes you feel like a bird brain.



The wild bird experts at Cole's Wild Bird Products Co. offer some tips for ensuring you're feeding your feathered friends a healthy, natural diet that they'll appreciate:



* Avoid seed blends that are full of cheap fillers, like oats and red milo. Fillers not only lack nutritional value, birds will kick them right out of the feeder. Select natural feed comprised of top-of-the-crop seeds and pass by seed coated with chemicals and mineral oil.



* Take note of ingredients you can't read, often it's an indication the ingredient is a synthetic or lab engineered. Ingredients like Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex and Thiamine Mononitrate aren't found in natural food, they're man-made versions of vitamins. Since wild birds normally get all their vitamins and nutrients from natural sources, adding a synthetic version is questionable at best. The rule of thumb for buying all natural is if you can't read it, don't feed it!



* Focus on serving feed with an ingredient list you can read and understand. For example, Cole's Sunflower Meats contains nothing but shelled sunflower seeds. Easy, right? It's a favorite feed to a wide range of backyard birds, too.



* Either get to know the types of birds visiting your feeder and research feed they prefer, or buy feed from a reputable company who has already done that work for you. Cole's offers select natural seed choices developed and based on factual research about what birds really eat. Feed is specifically formulated to attract certain species of birds as well as the largest number of birds, too. When you know and serve what your backyard birds prefer, you'll keep them coming back to your feeders.



* Feel free to supplement seed and feed with natural food you already have at home. For example, jays and woodpeckers love raw peanuts, while mockingbirds and orioles love fruit, and chickadees, blue jays and cardinals savor suet. Soak raisins and currants in water overnight, then place them on a table feeder, or purchase blends with a dried fruit and nut mixture, like Nutberry Suet Blend. To attract orioles and tanagers, skewer halved oranges onto a spike near your feeders for a special treat.



* Don't forget the importance of the right type of feeder. Dish and bowl feeders are great for serving fruits, while most birds will appreciate a terrific tube feeder for seeds both large and small. Traditional tube feeders are great all-purpose feeders, and a must-have for backyard bird feeding.



* Buy feed from companies who specialize in wild bird food. Some companies offer bird feed as a side product to their main business of pet products or grass seed. Cole's exclusively produces and sells products for feeding backyard birds.



To learn more about wild bird feeding and all-natural feed options with ingredient lists even birds could understand, visit www.coleswildbird.com.



409 SE Delaware AVE # 307 Ankeny, IA 50021

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/5CA7DY/409-SE-Delaware-AVE-%23-307-Ankeny-IA-526366
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.00
Square feet: 713
Price: $75,000

For more information about this property, please contact Bonnie Christensen at 515-971-9973 or bonniechristensen@remax.net. You can also text 3924610 to 67299.


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MLS ID: 526366

3033 SW Arlan LN Ankeny, IA 50023

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/AARD88/3033-SW-Arlan-LN-Ankeny-IA-526172
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.00
Square feet: 1,056
Price: $115,000

For more information about this property, please contact Bonnie Christensen at 515-971-9973 or bonniechristensen@remax.net. You can also text 3924608 to 67299.


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MLS ID: 526172

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

1317 12th ST SE Bondurant, IA 50035

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/TBDW24/1317-12th-ST-SE-Bondurant-IA-526586
The D-3 Plan by Integrity Homes, Inc. is a 3 bedroom 2 story with over 2,100 total finished sq. ft. nestled in the beautiful Wisteria Heights subdivision. The D-3 plan will get you over sized bedrooms, rounded drywall corners, upgraded GE appliances, upgraded Delta plumbing fixtures, a passive radon system, Aerosealed ducts AND A FULLY finished basement! There is a city park thats over ONE ACRE in size within the subdivision! This home has a 5 year tax abatement AND 100% USDA financing available! This is an Energy Star Home with 2"x 6" construction. Call today to check out this home or choose from many floor plans offered!
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.00
Square feet: 1,606
Price: $239,900

For more information about this property, please contact Brian Curnes at 515-771-9090 or bcurnes@yahoo.com. You can also text 3922140 to 67299.


See more listings at: buyintegrityhomes.com


MLS ID: 526586

Saturday, October 1, 2016

4115 69th ST Urbandale, IA 50322

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/A67RD3/4115-69th-ST-Urbandale-IA-526502
Attention Investor!!! Fixer Upper in great Urbandale location! Property being sold "As Is".
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.00
Square feet: 741
Price: $39,900

For more information about this property, please contact Angie Robinson at 515-230-3683 or angie.robinson@remax.net. You can also text 3918342 to 67299.


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MLS ID: 526502