With the rising cost of gas, everything seems to be going up in price. Like gas, there are other things we can’t afford to do without, like health insurance. At some point we all have to access the healthcare system, and without insurance, the cost of care can bankrupt those without it. Imagine my excitement when I found a free "For Dummies," book that gives you step-by-step instructions on choosing coverage.

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There are several deals going on this summer from some of your neighborhood fitness centers. It’s not too late to make good on your New Year’s Resolution, and take advantage of these offers. Click on the links below to get free access to some of your favorite facilities, equipment and fitness classes for almost two entire months.

Are you, or somebody you know in need of exercise bands? Sanofi Aventis is offering free exercise bands to people suffering from osteoarthritis. All you have to do is enter your name and address, answer a few questions, and click submit.

Pregnant moms, get your free week-by-week pregnancy calendar from Baby’s Dream Furniture Store. They are also giving away copies of 32-page Nursery Guide booklet, with photos and tips on how to create your dream nursery. Links to freebies after the jump.

Need to exercise but don’t have the time? Chances are your doing something everyday that is still consider exercise: Walking. Now you can use a little contraption you wear while walking, called a pedometer, to track your steps throughout the day. To calculate the calories you’ve burned click here and input the steps from your pedometer. You can get a free pedometer by clicking on the websites after the jump.

Do you need a new blood sugar monitor? Well before you break out your wallet, go to https://onetouch.orderpoints.com, fill out the necessary information, and you’ll receive a free state of the art glucometer for FREE with lightening fast shipping. Mine arrived in about 1-2 days.