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New Amazon Coins!

I have been very busy researching, testing, and trying out the new Amazon Coins!

If you haven't yet visited the app store today (or checked your email), Amazon has given out 500 FREE coins (that's $5.00 free dollars) to all Kindle Fire owners (within the U.S.)! SWEET!

These coins are for use in Amazon's App Store to purchase apps, games, and any in-app content.

After several hours of work I've put together this detailed article to show how to use your coins, buy more, and check your balance. (Whew! I'm worn out and need a nap.)

So take some time to read through this article all about Amazon's New Coin System, especially the IMPORTANT NOTE at the very bottom which covers a few details you'll want to be aware of.

Have fun spending your free money! -Rachel

(Amazon coin image copyright Amazon.com)

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Mother's Day Kindle Fire Sale!

Amazon is having a Mother's Day Sale on their Kindle Fire HD 7"! Save $20 by using the code FIRE4MOM during checkout. (Here's Amazon's Terms & Conditions).

If you, or your mother/wife, have been debating on purchasing the Kindle Fire HD, now's a great time to get one while it's on sale! It's the perfect Mother's Day gift for your mother, grandmother, or wife.

Learn more about the Kindle Fire HD 7" or if you already know you want it, go and get one right now!

Hurry because this Kindle Fire sale ends on Mother's Day, May 12th!

If you recently purchased a Kindle Fire HD 7" you might try to contact Amazon to see if they'll give you the $20 discount. They might not, but it's worth a shot!

How to Get Library Books and Audio Books on Your Kindle Fire

It's been awhile since I last posted and that's because I've been working for several days on not one, but TWO new tutorials! And they are worth the wait.

Did you know you can read free library books on your Kindle Fire? How about listening to free audio books on your Kindle Fire? Yep, you can!

It's actually fairly easy to do, too. All you need is a library card and online account for a library or school that offers eBooks and/or eAudio books.

There are over 22,000 libraries and schools around the world that use the system explained in my articles, so odds are you'll have a local library with free books and audio books just waiting to be downloaded onto your Kindle Fire!

These two tutorials will guide you step-by-step through the process of accessing your local library (or school) so you can find, download, and read free books and listen to free audio books!

Hey, did you international Kindle Fire owners catch that?! These tutorials are for you too because there are libraries and schools ALL AROUND THE WORLD that offer free ebooks and audio books! There are some special notes in these articles just for you, so watch for this image of the earth.

The first picture above is of my Kindle Fire with J.K. Rowling's famous book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which I checked out for free from my local library! I LOVE Harry Potter!

The other is Catching Fire, second book from the popular Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins. I've downloaded this library audio book right onto my Kindle Fire! (Book cover images copyright Scholastic.)

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Connect Your Kindle Fire to a TV!

Here's my latest article all about Connecting Your Kindle Fire to a TV!

This Kindle Fire tutorial explains why this is such a cool idea (like watching movies, TV shows, playing music, games, etc) and then it shows you how to do it.

These easy-to-follow instructions will help you hook up your Kindle Fire to your TV in no time!

I'd love to see pictures of any of your cool setups, just share your photos on my Facebook or Google+ pages!

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We Have a Kindle Fire Winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to Steve W., winner of my latest Kindle Fire Giveaway who won a new Kindle Fire HD 7" tablet! Woot!

I loving winning contests and giveaways, don't you?

Also, a big THANK YOU to everyone who watched my video and voted for it. I really appreciate all your support and super kind comments!! I felt very loved.

I'm still waiting for the results of my own contest. If I win a grand prize I'll post about it on my site along with the winner of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". :) However, if you don't hear anything then it means I didn't win. :(

Stay tuned for my next giveaway. Subscribing to my Kindle Fire Alerts is one of the easiest ways to know when a new giveaway has started.

-Rachel

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Benefits of a Kindle Fire Warranty

My latest article is all about the benefits of getting a Kindle Fire Warranty! Did you know Amazon offered an extra two year warranty for their tablet? Did you know it comes with accident protection?

I didn't!

If you (or someone else) drop your Kindle Fire, break it, crack it, spill water on it, drop it in the toilet, etc. this warranty will cover it! So if you'd like additional protection and "insurance" for your fun toy, check out all the benefits of buying this Kindle Fire Warranty. But HURRY your tablet only qualifies for a certain amount of time!

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5 Days Left to Win a Kindle Fire HD!

If you haven't yet entered my Kindle Fire Giveaway now's the time to do so as there's only a few more days left before this HUGE giveaway is over!

There's even a chance I might be giving away a SECOND Kindle Fire! Wouldn't that be sweet?! Details are all on my giveaway page so head on over, and enter my giveaway for your chance to win a NEW Kindle Fire HD!

There are several ways to enter this contest for additional chances to win. So good luck and "may the odds be ever in your favor"! ;)

-Rachel

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Why Amazon Gift Cards for Your Kindle Fire?

Who doesn't love receiving gift cards? There may be a few grinches out there, but I bet you're not going to turn your nose up and refuse one are you? Me either!

However, this article is more than just about giving Amazon Gift Cards as gifts, but also the benefits of buying and using them YOURSELF for your own Kindle Fire purchases!

Learn more about this awesome Kindle Fire Accessory including where to find them, how to redeem 'em, and how to check your balance, all right from your Kindle Fire!

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Kindle Fire Reset to Factory Defaults

I've just finished a new article about how to Reset Your Kindle Fire to Factory Defaults.

Sometimes this is the only solution to a difficult problem (I've had to do it myself) so if you're having serious issues with your Kindle Fire, be sure to check this out!

Have you ever had to reset your Kindle Fire to its original state? Was it difficult to do? What about restoring all your original content and customizations, how long did that take you? Share your experience with us! -Rachel

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Get a Refund on Your Kindle Fire 8.9"

Just a note regarding Amazon's new low price of their Kindle Fire HD 8.9"!

If you purchased an 8.9" a few weeks before the new lower price, be sure to contact Amazon Support for a refund! Getting that $30 or $100 back in your pocket is worth the hassle!

Here's the page over on Amazon and if you want to contact support, click Help at the top and then the yellow button that says "Contact Us".

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Protect Your Kindle Fire From Unwanted Purchases- With a Password!

My latest Kindle Fire Tip is all about setting up a Kindle Fire Password. Actually two passwords:

1. To keep your Kindle Fire locked from prying eyes and inquisitive hands.
2. To protect you from unwanted purchases, including in-app content.

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Win a Kindle Fire HD in My New Giveaway!

I'm so excited to announce my latest Kindle Fire giveaway where you can enter for a chance to win a new Kindle Fire HD!!

Even if you already have a Kindle Fire I bet you know someone who could use one, maybe a child, parent, spouse, or even a really close friend!

There are several ways to earn extra entries in this new giveaway, including a super easy option to earn FIVE extra entries just by watching and voting for a 1-minute video I made!

The video is a quick timeline of how I was able to turn my passion for the Kindle Fire into this fun, yet profitable website. I even typed up a page all about My SBI! Journey that explains in detail the history of my business failures and later my success with the help of an awesome system called Site Build It! (SBI!).

I might even be giving away a SECOND Kindle Fire (details are on my giveaway page) so get to it and enter my newest giveaway for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD!! (Good luck!)

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Hey everyone, I've had a few visitors ask me if the giveaway is open to non-US residents. I did some research and unfortunately, to keep the giveaway legal, I need to keep it restricted to US residents only. :( I'm so sorry!

I wish legal stuff wasn't so difficult so we could hold giveaways for international entrants. I've updated my giveaway pages to reflect this. I wish I could open it up to all of you but I don't want to get stung with legal issues.

Thanks for understanding.
-Rachel

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New Lower Price for Kindle Fire HD 8.9"!

Amazon has lowered the price of their Kindle Fire HD 8.9"! The Wi-Fi tablet is $30 LESS at the rocking price of $269 while the 4G tablet is $100 LESS for ONLY $399!!!

WHAT A DEAL!

If you've been holding off on getting the 8.9" then now's the time to snag one of these beauties!

Jump on over to Amazon to check it out.

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Dr. Seuss Book Apps on Sale 40-75% OFF!

If you're a Dr. Seuss Fan you'll not want to miss this amazing Dr. Seuss Birthday Deal which runs until March 11th!

"The Cat in the Hat" is only .99 cents (that's 75% off the regular price!) while the rest of the apps are 40-50% off.

With over 35 apps, you can quickly browse through all of these interactive books right on my Dr. Seuss Pinterest Board or on Amazon's App Store Deals page (scroll down to the second and third rows).

Please note that the Pinterest Board links to each app uses Amazon's shortened "amzn.to" links, so Pinterest will show a warning about it, but it's safe, so just click continue to see the app on Amazon.

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