SkreemR is a handy music search engine, "The World's Greatest Mp3 Search Site".

TripIt is a very handy free trip itinerary website.

TripIt's free service will help you organize your travel plans and it's very easy to use. After you register for a TripIt account, you can create a TripPlan which is a single web page with all your trip details or if you don't have immediate travel plans, there is an option to set up TripClipper, with the travel information you've collected for future reference.

The TripIt Blog offers updates and news about TripIt.

The Toymaker is a charming site by Marilyn Scott Waters. The site has a lot of lovely features such as Charles and Brook Otter paperdolls (and outfits) to print out. The Holidays section offers a lot of different templates for paper boxes, decorations, cards and other fun items. The page of free paper toys are particularly delightful.

Marilyn Scott Waters slso has a lovely journal (blog) called The Toymaker.

If you have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, you will be pleased about a fantastic site called Online Guitar Lessons. The site, created by Rich Bagnall, offers free online guitar tuition!

Definr.com is a very fast, free dictionary. It starts searching while you type!

If you love to read but don't always have the time, DailyLit provides an easy and fun solution. DailyLit sends books in installments via e-mail or RSS.

There is no charge to read public domain books on DailyLit and some copyrighted books are also free! (most copyrighted books require payment but you only pay if you like the free sample installments and want to continue reading).

It's very easy to start a subscription to a book. You can choose to receive the installments three different ways: daily, on weekdays only, or on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. You can also choose to subscribe by email or RSS and you can choose the time of day when the installment is sent to you.

If you have a webpage or a blog, you may want to determine opinions of your readers about various issues via a poll. BuzzDash offers a choice of different polls or you can create your own "buzzbite" once you've registered with the site.

(link via Internet Tip of the Week)

Learn touch typing online - easy, fast & free

Chris, from Germany, is the owner of 10-fast-fingers.com and he has a blog too.

French Kitchen in America is the name of a charming foodie blog by Mimi. The tagline tells you what her blog is about: "A chef's daughter looks at food, family and France."

Lyrster is a handy lyrics search engine. It's very easy to use - just type in some of the words you can remember, and Lyrster will search sites ("350+ lyrics websites") and come back with quick results for you to match with your query.

London is Free is "Your online guide to free events in our expensive capital" with a handy drop-down menu to find free events by category, London area and by date.

Walk London, funded by Transport for London, is a very useful site that provides walking routes, maps, and a handy Walk Finder. The site also provides links to pertinent information about each walk.

Think Vegetables is the definitive source of information about vegetables. The site also provides seasonal recipes as well as a nutrients search and a nutrients dictionary.

London Daily Photo is the name of an interesting blog created by a Londoner named Ham, after being inspired by seeing the blog, ParisDailyPhoto. Ham also has another blog called, My Other Stuff. As well as photos, both blogs contain fascinating information and tidbits about London.

Frugal Living in the UK is a useful site offering money saving ideas, thrifty tips, recipes, and pertinent links.

There is a Frugal Christmas section too.

Shelfari is a fantastic site for bibliophiles because it means you can create a free virtual bookshelf and show others what you are reading.

Shelfari also has a blog and there is a new Shelfari widget to put on your own blog.

Free Email Providers Guide is exactly what it says - a guide to help you find free email providers on the web. There's also a handy Email Glossary.

If you are a fan of Twitter, the free social networking service and you have a website or a blog, you may be interested in a handy button called TwitThis, "an easy way for people to send Twitter messages about your blog post or website."

If you have concerns or questions about using your computer, you will be pleased to know there is a blog called SimpleHelp for you to refer to:

"The main purpose of Simplehelp.net is to help beginner-to-intermediate computer users learn how to do various things with their computers."

If you don't see the answer to your problem on the site, you can contact SimpleHelp with your question.

If you are the parents of a new baby, I think you will appreciate the site, Homemade Baby Food Recipes. In addition to the recipes, there is information about baby food allergies and digestive problems, and a guide to introducing solids. The site is an excellent resource for all new parents.

If you enjoy knitting, you will really like the blog, Vintage Purls, from New Zealand "about all things associated with knitting from vintage knitting patterns." The site offers free vintage knitting patterns and handy conversion tools.

A Latte A Day is a whimsical blog by Maggie Summers, an illustrative designer. Maggie's charming and colourful illustrations are a delight to behold.

Read more about Maggie or Margaret (Albert) Summers on her website.

If you get a bit bored with the same breakfast foods all the time and would like new ideas, you will be pleased to know there is a site called Mr Breakfast with plenty of recipes, restaurant reviews, and interesting articles about breakfast.

Astronomy a Go Go! is the name of a fun and fascinating astronomy podcast. Listen and learn about the stars and their movements.

This is a useful tool:

Print free graph paper from your computer.

May Dreams Gardens is the name of a lovely blog written by Carol in Indiana (USA). You will find lots of useful tips and inspiration for your own garden in Carol's friendly, chatty blog.

Evite is a free party planning site with invitations, tips and free party-planning tools including checklists, budget estimator, drink calculator, ideas for party themes, and recipes.

There's an Evite Blog too with Tips, Tricks and Advice for Social Events.