The Times They Are A Changing

I’m back on my kick of looking for free items on the net. Actually, I’m feeling inspired by the reformatting of my other site, It’s a Long and Winding Road, where I will be posting information on making extra money, saving money, recycling and reusing - anything that will help out with the down turned economy.

Today I got to thinking about free education. A search for free classes turned up some interesting prospects. Perhaps you need to brush up on accounting skills or you just want to learn a new skill or do something for fun that won’t cost you a college tuition fee.

* How To Bake is a free e-mail class that teaches the basics of baking terms, how to read a recipe, measuring terms and so much more. By the end of the class you will have baked cornbread, cookies, cheesecake, coffee cake and chocolate cake.

* Beginning Web Design is a free e-mail class. Just sign up and they send you the course through the mail. Of course, there’s always an instructor to e-mail for questions or problems. This is a 6-week course. It does not teach HTML, but there are tutorials available.

* How to Create Your Own Internet Radio Station is also a free e-mail class. It will discuss procedures, costs, legalities and attracting listeners plus more. It’s a short 4-day class.

* How to Start a Jewelry Business - classes are sent to you through e-mail after you sign up. It’s a 14-week course that covers the business, marketing, resources and tips from successful jewelry business owners.

* Landscape Planting and Planning is a great one if you are starting over in your yard or starting from scratch. If you have a yard maintenance business, this could expand your knowledge to add new services to your business.