Dream Water - sleeping pills no more

Do you ever have those nights where you just can't seem to fall asleep? I sure do, but I don't suffer from sleeplessness often enough that I would want to take a prescription sleeping pill for it. So, what's the next best thing to do? The folks at Dream Water believe it's as simple as drinking a glass of water - Dream Water that is! They figured, if people were drinking energy drinks all the time to keep themselves awake, why not make one that will help you fall asleep? Dream Water is made will all natural ingredients, including melatonin, GABA, and 5-HTP to help with sleep and relaxation. And as an extra benefit, the bottles are small enough to pass through airport security, so you can take a nice snooze on your next long flight! Sleep well!

prezi - create eye-popping presentations

Tired of being put to sleep by boring powerpoint presentation? Then tell the world about Prezi. Prezi is no ordinary presentation maker, it allows to create amazingly creative and interactive presentations with an easy to use presentation builder tool. And best of all it is free. The only way to truly understand is to check out a presentation created with Prezi, so see below. Now, stop showing boring presentations and amaze your friends and colleagues!

Power of storytelling on Prezi

Finance Friday - Charity Navigator & Guidestar

If you want to get a better understanding of the charities you are currently giving to, or maybe one you're thinking about giving to, you can check them out on Charity Navigator and Guidestar. Both of these organizations compile tons of data, mostly financials, on thousands of charities. Whether you want to know how much their CEO makes or how much goes to programming versus administration, you can find it all here. Just remember, at the end of the day, it's not about the dollars, it's about the impact those dollars actually have on the community. Some charities have low administration costs, but also low impact, while others have high administration costs, but also huge impacts. So, just be sure to look at the whole picture.

Calcmoolator - calculate anything financial

Wondering how the numbers would work out if you stay on unemployment versus get that part time job? Or want to calculate if it's worth buying that more expensive, yet much more efficient car? Well, you can calculate those as well as tons of other things with the Calcmoolator! So, as they put it, "Math is Hard, Calcmoolator is Easy!" So, if your parents or spouse won't let you get a dog because they think it's too expensive, now you can calculate it out and show them exactly what it will cost! Start calculating!

Violight - cell phone sanitizer

Did you know that your cell phone may be dirtier than the sole of your shoe or even a toilet seat? Yep, that's pretty nasty all right. With our daily, and sometime hourly, use of cell phones, it makes sense that they can get pretty dirty. In fact, take yours out now and look at it. See all those finger print smudges? Now think about the last five places you set it down. Unhuh, it's pretty nasty all right. Well, a company called Violight has developed a UV Cell Phone Sanitizer that eliminates 99.9% of germs in just minutes (they actually came out with a toothbrush sanitizer a couple years ago as well, so if your toothbrush looks a little gross, you can take a look at that product too!). Okay, on that note, I'm going to go wash my hands!

VRBO - vacation rentals by owner

You may have noticed that I missed a couple of posts (Friday and Monday); that's because we needed some R&R, and we took off to Destin, FL. Every now and then we all need to unplug and get away. And that brings me to today's "Oh, Cool!" It's VRBO.com; a great site where you can book vacation rentals all over the world. And these vacation rentals aren't hotels or inns, these are folks 2nd homes/vacation homes that they are renting out to you. So, often for the same price or less of a hotel room, you can book a sweet house at the beach, or maybe a cozy cabin in the mountains. Whatever your preference, just be sure to take some time to get away and recharge every once in a while. 

And as a plug, if you're looking to go to Destin anytime soon, I know of a great house you can rent, and I may even be able to get you a deal! Check out this house - http://www.vrbo.com/161555. If you're interested, let me know!

Tether - access the internet anywhere

For those of you who are a bit more tech savy and have a blackberry, here is a pretty cool app. As they put it on their website..."Have you ever been stuck in an airport, hotel room, coffee shop, or on the road with no Internet? Frustrated paying $9.95 for 30 minutes of internet service? Resorting to your Blackberry but wished you could use your laptop? Tether is here to provide a solution to all those worries! Tether is an application that allows your PC to take advantage of your Blackberry's data plan, allowing you to access the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your BlackBerry." Hey, and today only, they are running a special price; it is 50% off!

GetHuman - the ultimate consumer tool

Are you stuck on hold waiting for a customer service rep as you read this post? Can't seem to get through to a human being or waiting on hold for what seems like hours? Then get ready for the answer to your prayers. GetHuman is your "ultimate consumer tool with phone numbers, shortcuts, reviews, tips, and more for companies worldwide." So next time you need to call a company, check this site first, and learn the tips on how to get through quickly and effectively. No more waiting, no more talking to computers, and no more dialing around for the right numbers. Don't you feel your stress melting away already?

Pogoplug - your personal online storage

Okay, so you may remember me writing about Dropbox a little while back. Dropbox offers online storage and sharing of your files. Well, if Dropbox wasn't robust enough for your needs, Pogoplug is! Pogoplug takes a different angle on the whole online storage / cloud computing thing. Rather than saving or linking your files online, it simply hooks your external hard drive up to the internet; thus, you can access anything on your external hard drive from anywhere with any device. It is of course password protected, there are no ongoing fees, and it is incredibly easy to use. You basically just plug one end into your computer and the other into your external hard drive. Then, voila, you are your own online storage! The device is only $129. So, if you have lots of files you need to access away from home or you have pictures you want to share with others, this may be a great option.

Spokeo - not your grandma's phonebook

Okay, so this is a little scary. The folks at Spokeo have aggregated a huge amount of publicly available information on people. Try it on yourself. Visit their site and type in your name and city/state. You'll be amazed at what comes up. For those who want to snoop on others this is great, but for the average person, this is a bit creepy. Click HERE to see how you can remove your personal profile from this site. Of course, this information is all publicly available, but you can at least make it a little harder to get at.

Restaurant Grades - know your food

Wondering if you should try that Chinese restaurant in town? Or maybe you want to know if your favorite restaurant is practicing proper health standards? Well you could drive on over and go check out there health inspection report hanging on the wall (if you can find it, and if you don't mind people looking at you funny). Or you can look online. Our good ole' local governments have begun posting the health inspection reports online for all to see. For those in Georgia, they've just been put up by the Department of Public Health HERE. And for those outside of Georgia, check out this LINK (scroll down). And if it's not listed there, then do Google search for "restaurant health grades "my state."" We all want to eat safe; so check these out before you put their food in your mouth. Happy eating!

Finance Friday - compare car insurance costs

Thinking of buying that new car you been saving up for? Well, before you do, check out Insure.com's cool new interactive tool that will compares the average insurance rates for over 2,400 vehicles. That great deal you're looking at may actually cost you more than you think, and that slightly higher priced vehicle may really be the way to go. Insure.com obviously wants you to buy insurance through them as well, but you can use the interactive tool without obligation. Always search around before you buy!

The Bargain Watcher - find consignment sales

Tired of hearing about a great kid's consignment sale AFTER the fact? Or maybe you have a bunch of stuff you want to sell, and you're looking for the next consignment sale near you? Through the "labor of love" of a mom who loves consignment sales came The Bargain Watcher. While the site is mostly limited to the Metro Atlanta area, they are slowly expanding their reach to list consignment sales across the U.S. This weekend alone it lists about 15 consignment sales in Metro Atlanta, so get out there and start buying and consigning!

greatschools - make informed school choices

Are you planning a move sometime soon and want to know which school district to be in? Are you confident you are in a good school district for your children? If you're looking for a great resource to make an informed choice about what elementary, middle or high school to send you child to, then check out greatschools. This site is packed chock full of informative information, so you can make an educated choice about your child's education. Either click the link or type in your zip code in the greatschools widget in the sidebar.  As they put it, "Involved parents. Successful kids."

Kudzu - check these reviews before you call

Kudzu has been around for a while, and I'm sure you've heard of them, but sometimes it's nice to get a little refresher. Whether you're looking for a contractor to do some work around your house or a good lawyer to help write your will, Kudzu has the customer reviews you need to make an informed decision about who to call. They even have some great advice pages to help you narrow down your search. So, when you need some trusted recommendations, be sure to check out their site.