2009: Nancy's Cool Websites

Chicago, Ill - The internet is a big place - but here at Fox Chicago, we're trying to make it a little bit smaller.

Looking for other links Nancy's found over the past few years? Navigate the archives below:
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12/16/09 

www.trendsmap.com - Real-time mapping of Twitter trends around the world.

11/25/09

www.dealnews.com - The best of the Black Friday deals in one place!

11/18/09

www.visuwords.com - Online Graphical Dictionary

11/11/09

www.militaryfinancenetwork.com - Comprehensive list of freebies/deals for vets. Thank you, veterans!

 

11/4/09

www.freestufftimes.com - Links for lots of freebies!

10/28/09

www.fonolo.com - Deep dial companies & skip the muzak until a human is on the line!

10/21/09

www.supercook.com - Type in what you've got in your fridge & pantry, Supercook will offer up great recipes!

10/14/09

www.mathmovesu.com - Creative & cool math fun for middle schoolers!

10/7/09 

www.h1n1responsecenter.com  - Interactive site to determine whether you have H1N1.

9/30/09

www.portwiture.com - A visual translation of your twitter updates!

9/23/09

www.ridethecity.com - Find the safest bike routes in Chicago!

9/16/09

www.hitmelater.com - "Snooze" your email - 5 /per day for free.

9/9/09

www.halfhourmeals.com - Great recipe ideas for busy families!

9/2/09

www.dirtfill.com - Connects those with excess fill with those who need it.  For free!

8/26/09

www.theworldwritesabook.com - Join in the plot and perhaps win a lot!

8/19/09

www.hireahero.org - Employers:  list jobs.  Veterans:  find jobs!

8/12/09

www.reMIND.org - The Bob Woodruff Foundation site to help soldiers with brain injuries.

8/5/09

www.ecampustours.com - Tour major college campuses: The next best thing to being there!

7/29/09

www.geochirp.com - Cool tool!  Search what people are Twittering about in specific areas.

7/22/09

www.merchantcircle.com - Social network for communities & small businesses.

7/15/09

www.vocabsushi.com - Build your vocabulary through word games!

7/8/09

www.kidwinks.com - Kids activities in Chicago & suburbs + FREEBIES!

7/1/09

www.breakingtweets.com - A cool tool for news junkies!

6/24/09

www.ourcourts.org - Great kids hangout thanks to former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor!

6/10/09

www.icanhascheezburger.com - The cat's meow!  Funny cat pics & videos

6/3/09
www.thenameengine.com - Type in a name & learn the correct pronunciation!

5/20/09
www.brainpop.com - Free summer school: Curriculum-based activities for kids

5/13/09
www.rulesofthumb.org - Wonderful guides to keep in mind!

 

5/6/09
www.scrubclub.org - Learn proper handwashing techniques to prevent illness

 

4/15/09

www.handmedowns.com

- Online classifieds for gently-used baby gear and clothes.

4/8/09
www.dogsindanger.com - Adopt a dog, save a life.

4/1/09
www.mummydeals.org - Great money saving tips with a British flair!
 

3/25/09
www.blackle.com - A black and supposedly more energy-efficient version of Google.

3/18/09
www.fedspending.org - Track federal contracts and where money's being spent. 

3/11/09

www.kidsmealdeals.com - Type in your zip code for great savings near your home!

3/4/09

www.snuggiepubcrawl.com - Join the Chicago fun... in your Snuggie, of course!

2/25/09

www.livingto100.com - Try the Life Expectancy Calculator!

2/18/09
www.bathandbodyrecipes.com - Stir things up and pamper yourself for less!

2/11/09

www.thelocaltourist.com - Discover new places and deals in your own backyard!