Quick Apps that make real $$

So the year is winding down and surveys are paying less than they used to. I only made about $3,000 this year, or about $260 a month, which is my lowest year yet. Good thing I've added some other sidelines in. Here are the apps I'm using to generate some quick cash with NO out of pocket fees.

Endorse: This app pays you instantly via paypal for items you probably are already buying at the store. The percentage increases on a few items weekly, and you can earn up to 100% cash back, just for shopping. I make sure to scan all my receipts and I get to donate money to local schools via DonorsChoose.org too. Plus, I've already made over $30 with them. Not bad for a lil over 3 weeks of scanning..

IBotta :Very similar to Endorse, but you can earn more per item by doing mini quizzes. Also has $5 min payout via paypal.

FreeMyApps: this only works if you have access to an android or an iphone and are connected to a network. You download the apps they have selected, play with the app for 30 seconds, and get rewards. you can cash out for a variety of items, but I always choose amazon. Cashed out $15 today via amazon for downloading the apps of the day.

and who could forget Viggle:
I have earned over $455 this year in gift cards from watching tv and checking into shows. Be sure to check out forums that track bonus shows and check into the major shows and rentals possible. I'm fortunate to have DirecTv and get a ton of bonuses that way. There have been some major changes, like constant price increases, but overall, I'm still getting paid to watch tv and have my phone nearby. I then take those gift cards from CVS and coupon crazy to get almost all my personal needs for free, if not cash back.

New FAV App

Not only am I deeply in love with this app, now I can earn money sharing it with you guys. Its new on the market and i'm sure related to marketing BUT they pay you for your receipts. I coupon and am always looking for a way to get just a lil bit more back. this is the way. All you have to do is scan your receipt after you shop, that's it. I got paid $4.00 cash back for getting gas, ANY gas.. There are hot items every week and if you buy them on a submitted receipt, you can get up to 100% cash back. You can get more cash back by sharing the deals on facebook, stuff you already do anyways. Right now, they are even giving points that can be used on DonorsChoose.org, so win win win for all involved.



What is Endorse?

Free mobile app for your iPhone or Android
Get personalized product offers from leading consumer brands.
Upload an image of your receipt and get cash back.
Use it every time you shop, anywhere you buy.
Earn points for every single receipt to fund local school projects at DonorsChoose.org.


Endorse is the simple, free way to get cash back for buying your favorite products in stores. Earn from 10% up to 100% cash back on your everyday purchases wherever you shop including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe's.

Endorse Sign up and download the app now to get cash back.

BzzKit - Green Mountain Fair Trade Coffee

I just got my bzzkit for the Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade. I had no idea how important free trade was but here's what i've learned so far:
Our Fair Trade Heritage

In 2000, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. became one of the first roasters in the U.S. to offer Fair Trade Certified™ coffees. And we're now the largest purchaser of Fair Trade Certified™ coffee in the world, purchasing more than 38 million pounds in 2011 alone.

Who benefits from Fair Trade Certified™ coffee?
Farmers
Fair Trade helps ensure that farmers get a fair price for their beans. It also improves working conditions, and supports development in farming communities with projects resulting in new schools, roads, health clinics and safer drinker water.

You
All of the above enables farmers to invest in better quality coffee. So while Fair Trade communities enjoy a better quality of life, you enjoy a better quality cup. It's coffee that tastes good and does good too.

Everyone
The benefits go beyond just dollars and cents. Fair Trade growing practices help protect the environment too. Sometimes good coffee really does make the world go 'round.

For more information about Fair Trade, click here.

And all about BzzAgent:

BzzAgent is on FIRE!! I keep on getting freebies!! Its so amazing to know that I get to test out products BEFORE anyone else and I never have to pay a dime. For anyone that has ever tried out a product, you know how the concept works. Receive the products, rate and share your thoughts, get rewards! House Party never gave me any rewards, just free stuff. BzzAgent gives me rewards AND free products!! Currently bzzing about: This Coffee, Burt's Bees Intense Hydration, Alexia Foods, SmartFood Selects, and Endorse App. On top of all those freebies, I also earn MyPoints to cash out for giftcards.. win win in my book.

New and Improved

to be completely honest, i never really understood the influenster page before. now, i'm happy to report they have updated and its so easy to use.

Now they are easy to understand, have different options for you, and reward u at every step with badges

see more: By now, you've stocked up on LifeStage Badges and Expert Badges, but what about Brand Badges? For now, these babies are only open to influenster who received the brand in their VoxBox, though that will be changing soon. In the meantime, we wouldn't want you to have an empty Brand Badge trophycase, just because you haven't yet received a box.

So to reward our members, we've created the influenster Brand Badge - your first chance (of many!) to slap one of these badges on your profile. As if that's not impressive enough, just take a look below to see the mega prize that awaits one Grand Prize Winner (and the prizes for another lucky 100).

and all about Influenster:
What Is Influenster:
Influenster is a free-to-join community of invited trendsetters who live to give opinions of products and experiences. influenster creates links between brands and members to reward participation and influence future products.
So...what exactly is Influenster?
So glad you asked. Here’s a handy definition that would make Merriam-Webster proud: Influenster [in-floo-uhn-ster] noun
An exclusive online community where tastemakers and trendsetters (such as yourself) come to share the latest and greatest news, places, products, and reviews with each other. 2. The hotspot you just bookmarked on your web browser that turns your social influence into sweet rewards.

Basically, Influenster is a place for culture junkies to come together and share their unique opinions of products and experiences. Active members of Influenster get exclusive access to deals, promotions, and swag from brands that thrive off the input (the good, the bad, and the ugly -- they just want to know what's up). Do I have the chops to be a member?
Probably. Members have an active social life -- both online and offline -- and are always the first to tell friends about the latest discoveries. They want to be the first to know about the products other cool people are loving and hating. Is that you? Awesome, we want you as a member. What’s involved in a membership?

As a member, you prove your influence by gaining Expert Badges and show how you live by earning LifeStage Badges...both of which are won in a variety of ways, such as: completing surveys, writing reviews, creating videos, and engaging in other social media.

What’s in it for me?
Very important. As a contributing member of Influenster, you get the chance to share your knowledge and know-how with other like-minded people.
You also get exclusive discounts on products and services based on the Expert Badges you unlock. You’ll have access to content and sales based on your influence and area of expertise.
As an active influencer, you’ll have the chance to get invites to Influenster programs so you can try the latest and coolest products catered towards your lifestyle before anyone else.
Members who participate actively on Influenster and engage in programs increase their opportunities to receive rewards.
If you participate in online challenges, play interactive games, spread the word to your friends, and gain currency within our system, you’ll earn serious street cred. So wait, is this about getting free stuff?
Nope. If you’re here to mooch, this isn't the place for you. Nobody, no matter how high his or her Influenster Score, is guaranteed rewards. Even if you are offered a reward, you can always opt out. The real benefit of membership is access to exclusive content, product reviews, and discussion within a community of tastemakers. Perks are just the icing on the proverbial cake.
Why is this so fun?
There are many reasons. First and foremost, it's a forum for you and your peers to share your interests and discover what other trendsetters are doing and saying. It's like-minded people coming together to inspire one another and offer advice. Secondly, you’re competing with other members for the highest Influenster Score and Expert Badge scores. Just like a game that you can win, and winning is never not fun. How did Influenster get started?

It was a dark and stormy night…wait, that’s not right. Influenster was started in 2010 by a team of people just like you: culture and beauty junkies with a whole lot of opinions about everything. We wanted a place to come together to share our opinions and hear what other people like us had to say about products and services. The goal? To learn what other influencers care about and to help brands make products that better serve us. After so many hours of labor, out popped Influenster -- an active community where real people share their experiences and give feedback to improve the products we use and the world we live in (yeah, we went there).
After all, you don't have to be a celebrity to think Diet Coke is bubbly and delicious. Every one of us can be influential in different areas with opinions that matter. As consumers, we want to know what other people like us think about products. Influenster is our answer. We give your opinions a voice and your feedback a direct route to brands and trendsetters.

Glade Expressions Kit !

Got my Glade Expressions Bzzkit Yesterday in the mail. No free samples in the box, but one free coupon for the Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser and one free coupon for the stater kit of the Fragrance Mist.

I snagged a few of the fragrance mists last time they were on sale and i love them. I love that i can keep the exterior and only buy the refills, PLUS i can recycle the refills when i'm done. Going to the store later to pick up some more..
  
The coupons are fabulous, only two free, but a ton of $4.00 and $2.00, which coupled with some sale prices, should make for very cheap or free glade expressions for my friends & family.

BzzAgent is on FIRE!! Not only have I earned enough for a $25 MyPoints gift card but I keep on getting freebies!! Its so amazing to know that I get to test out products BEFORE anyone else and I never have to pay a dime. For anyone that has ever tried out a product, you know how the concept works. Receive the products, rate and share your thoughts, get rewards!  House Party never gave me any rewards, just free stuff. BzzAgent gives me rewards AND free products!!

Get unReal Candy!

just got my BzzAgent kit for Get UnReal Candy .. i have seen this candy in stores but haven't tried it yet so the free coupon came just in time. I'll be going to the store later to pick some up. Please contact me if you'd like a discount coupon as well. BzzAgent keeps um coming! Not only have I earned enough for a $25 MyPoints gift card but I keep on getting freebies!! Its so amazing to know that I get to test out products BEFORE anyone else and I never have to pay a dime. For anyone that has ever tried out a product, you know how the concept works. Receive the products, rate and share your thoughts, get rewards! House Party never gave me any rewards, just free stuff. BzzAgent gives me rewards AND free products!! Current Campaigns: Fresh & Easy, UnReal Candies & Glade

Mindfield Online

Mindfield Online is quickly becoming my new favorite site. If you use the Facebook App for them, you can get instant Amazon cash outs with no minimums. No more waiting to reach $5 and it taking forever, instead do amazon for whatever amount you'd like, instantly. Surveys are typically a minimum of $1 and go up from there. As a Mindfield Online panel member, you have the unique opportunity to offer your opinions on a variety of important topics and to be rewarded for your opinions. Please log in to access your member information, view new survey opportunities, and to check earnings status. They even just created a new venture with Sam's Club, so if you are a Sam's Club member, hurry and join Mindfield Online to earn even more.

Ebates is always punctual!

Got my Big Fat Ebates payment! This quarters total? a sad and lonely 41.29 but free money is always welcome at my house!!
Grand Total Ebates earnings? $1119.67.

Its completely ridiculous to me that some people shop out there and don't use Ebates. There is no fee, no extra work really on your part, just a simple click through. Have to order from Staples? Click through Ebates and earn 2% cash back, EVEN if you already have a staples account. Have to book a hotel, click through Ebates and earn up to 15% cash back.

Want to order those shoes you saw but don't feel like going back to the store, click through Ebates and have them delivered, earn up to 15% cash back. Yes, you have to wait a lil bit for it, but hey, since its free money, what's the harm in waiting. I joined Ebates in 2008, and didn't really use it that often. Now when I have to book rooms for my tech's at work, i earn 3% cash back on top of the rewards my company earns on the amex card. Its free money for me and them!

Snagged My Color

Just for kicks, I snagged my Coach Color Tag. Grab yours today. You could win a free coach giftcard!

Fresh n Easy BzzKit

so I received my bzzkit yesterday and love the bag plus the coupon, but i'm a bit disappointed by the shareables. They gave me four (4) friends cards to share with friends, that come preloaded with 250 (2.50) points for the Friends Program. That's a nice deal, halfway to redeeming your first $5.00 off at Fresh and Easy. Only one problem, its the same deal you get if you walk in off the street and sign up for a fresh and easy friends card. There is not much incentive to handing these out to people, they can get the same thing at the store.

Secret Shoppers Needed!

if you have a Cadillac, Buick, GMC or Chevy, you are desperately needed to complete an auto service secret shop, especially in CA or NV. These shops can not only pay you back for the service you have done, BUT pay you cash on top of that.

visit: shop.bestmark.com to sign up & enter shopper ID (CA25472) in the "Referring BestMark User ID"


Secret Shopping
I get paid to go to concerts, get my oil changed, go grocery shopping, play at regular stores. All reimbursed and paid for by someone else! Here are some of the sites I'm currently using:

BestMark - Referral ID CA25472- does concerts, electronics retailers, oil changes, and much more.


Intelli-shop - high volume of call at home shops, new ones each day. Pays via paypal.

QAMS - tons of lil shops requiring less than 45 minutes for completion. Get in, Get out, get paid.

Service Sleuth High Profile shops, like movie theaters, mall shops, oil changes, a car building shop, etc

Check out volition.com if you ever have any questions regarding the validity of these companies. I only do a few companies and I prefer those that pay via paypal. If I know I have to get an oil change, or I'll be at a certain store, I'll check the job boards before I go, so I can get reimbursed for something I was going to do anyways.
If you are asked who referred you, please put my name or id if provided. thanks!

Be. Wines. At work even.. naughty

BzzAgent is on FIRE!! Not only have I earned enough for a $25 MyPoints gift card but I keep on getting freebies!! Its so amazing to know that I get to test out products BEFORE anyone else and I never have to pay a dime. For anyone that has ever tried out a product, you know how the concept works. Receive the products, rate and share your thoughts, get rewards!  House Party never gave me any rewards, just free stuff. BzzAgent gives me rewards AND free products!!

It doesn't matter if I like the product or not, they want honest opinions. Recent campaigns have included: Lawry's Seasoning Salt & Marinades, Fresh & Easy and Be. Wines!! Yup alcohol!
Because I'm in California, I probably wont be getting free wine, but a wine rebate. Other states are allowed to have free alcohol, CA says no. I got my mints & my lipgloss on my desk, allowing me to smell good and have soft lips after my sammich with onions from Subway. Got some great coupons for the Be.Wines and submitted my rebate, hope to get my money soon, i love rebates.. so silly to have to wait this long though, i wish more companies did rebates via paypal.

Paid to COUPON! I love it

Mypoints has been sending me bonus point mails that are worth a whoooping 1000 points each. A $10 gift card can be had for 1600 points, so these are significant coupon trips. I've done two of the three and I just received an email saying i'd get a 1000 point bonus if i do the 3rd one.. I'm so tempted but it requires going to walmart (which i loathe) and buying bug spray at almost $12 out of pocket. I know i'll be getting the $10 gift card but what to do with bug spray? i dont use it because i have cats. hmmm so tempting!

Best of all, I'm earning MyPoints for using and telling you about these free things. On Mypoints I can take surveys, shop, print grocery coupons and much more, earning gift cards for everything that I do!

Paid to Coupon:

Swagbucks
Mypoints
Inbox Dollars
Send Earnings

Free Auto Visits!

Do you know I haven't paid for an oil change or service in over three years? How, you ask? Well I secret shop and get someone else to pay for it. I'll go and visit the store, front the money, report on my interactions and then get repaid for it! Right now they are looking for GMC Ford and Chevy owners who would like to have their vehicles serviced. Simply go to BestMark.com say you were referred by CA25472 and we can both get bonuses! Bestmark pays within 30 days (super fast for mystery shoppers) and pays via check so no paypal fees to worry about. There are looking for shoppers across the country and also provide secret shopping for a major electronics retailer, if you'd like to go shop for a new tv or smart phone, some with no purchase requried.

Julep Maven $0.01 Sample Box!

Want to try $40 worth of product for only $0.01? Go to Julep and take the quiz. Sign up for the MONTHLY subscription for $19.95, enter code PRETTYPENNY at checkout, get free shipping, tax free and pay $0.01 for a free box of stuff. Remember to log in and cancel if you don't want to keep getting the stuff. Apparently I'm a BOHO Glam Maven. I"m taking my almost free $0.01 box and keeping it in the closet for xmas gifts to go with my other goodies that I get from couponing...

Be.Wines BzzCampaign!

BzzAgent is on FIRE!! Not only have I earned enough for a $25 MyPoints gift card but I keep on getting freebies!! Its so amazing to know that I get to test out products BEFORE anyone else and I never have to pay a dime. For anyone that has ever tried out a product, you know how the concept works. Receive the products, rate and share your thoughts, get rewards!  House Party never gave me any rewards, just free stuff. BzzAgent gives me rewards AND free products!!

It doesn't matter if I like the product or not, they want honest opinions. Recent campaigns have included: Filippo Berio Olive Oil, Dr. Scholls High Heel inserts, SoBe lifewater, Neutrogena Makeup, and now ...

Be. WINES!! Yup alcohol!
I'll be sure to post an update once I get my vino.. Because I'm in California, I probably wont be getting free wine, but a wine rebate. Other states are allowed to have free alcohol, CA says no.

Stay Focused

We love our participants and always place the most qualified in a study.

We also need a few more creative & articulate folks. So, if you are a consumer, a business hot-shot, or a medical professional, WE NEED YOU and will pay you big bucks for your opinion! Focus Forward is a market research firm that conducts live focus groups, as well as online surveys done from any PC, anywhere.  Participating in market research is fun, allows you to tell companies what YOU think – and pays you an incentive for your time.  And of course, it’s free to sign up!

Sign up Here

curse of the fat fingers!

oh my hands aren't that big, but whenever i'm getting a manicure or trying to use manicure products, i feel ginormous!

For example, I received the Sally Hansen Salon Effects as part of my Influenster Spring Beauty Box and the thumbs don't fit. Luckily, I knew to always test my thumbs first to see if they will work but the bummed out feeling still is here.

For those with 'normal' hands:

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

Don't Get Stuck With a Sticker!

Nothing feels or wears like real nail polish. Now Sally makes it easy to get Salon Effects anytime, any place using real nail polish – with no dry time! Don’t settle for plastic imitations that peel off. We’re the real thing. Just peel, apply & file! Learn more at www.sallyhansen.com

• No dry time

• Lasts up to 10 days
• Removes easily with nail polish remover

• 40 must-have styles

Where to Buy

Available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99

ohhhh joy!!

i can't even tell you how many times my pads have hurt after a night out of being cute and wearing heels. i don't often rock the heels so when i do, i pay for it the next day.  With my Influenster Spring Beauty Box, now i don't have to worry about that any more.  I tried them out on Sat night, for a lil drinks and dancing and Sunday came pain free (except for my head)

Dr. Scholl's^® For Her Ball of Foot Cushions

Created uniquely for women's shoes, the slim design of Dr. Scholl's^® For Her Ball of Foot Cushions prevents your feet from sliding forward, so you avoid “toe scrunch”. Plus, they fit comfortably and discreetly in both open- and closed-toe shoes.

• Helps prevent ball of foot pain
• Immediate Massaging Gel™ comfort for the ball of your foot
• Only ball of foot product made with unique FabuSTEP^® gel
• Prevents toe scrunch
• Stays firmly in place
• Removable without damage to your shoes
• Discreetly fits all women's shoes

Available in:

• One size fits all

Designed to fit:

• All women's shoes

I highly recommend these to anyone who rocks heels ! 

*please note that I received a free sample. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review, but did because they worked! 

Spring Beauty VoxBox Featured Product and I got a free one to review!! I received Paris Amour Scent and while its not my usual cup of tea, I do love the redesigned bottles. Much more esthetically pleasing. I'm usually a citrus and berry flavored girl, but this Paris Scent isn't too bad. I lightly applied it in the shower right before I got dressed. At about 4 pm, I could still tell it was there, but it wasn't overpowering, just a light hint of scent. Not too bad for a long day of work. 

Bath and Body Works Fragrance Mist

NEW Fine Fragrance Mist Collection!

Fine fragrance in a mist as light as air. Discover a better, more delicate fragrance experience in over 20 Signature fragrances. It’s love at first mist! Exclusively at Bath & Body Works.


The Fine Fragrance Mist Collection:        
-          Be Enchanted™
-          White Citrus
-          Cherry Blossom
-          Coconut Lime Breeze
-          Into The Wild™
-          Dark Kiss™
-          Black Amethyst™
-          Sensual Amber™
-          Midnight Pomegranate®
-          Carried Away™
-          Forever Sunshine™
-          Secret Wonderland™
-          Black Raspberry Vanilla
-          Pink Chiffon
-          Paris Amour
-          Twilight Woods™
-          Sweet Pea®
-          Moonlight Path®
-          Japanese Cherry Blossom
-          Country Chic™
-          Warm Vanilla Sugar®
-          Sea Island Cotton®

Where to Buy:

You can find Bath and Body Works products at a registered retail store near you!
Suggest retail price of the Fine Fragrance Mists:  $14.00

Sheer Cover

As you know, Influenster is an amazing site that sends you free products to test and share. Here is one of the items from the recent Beauty Box.


I have always watched infomercials when on vacation, I'm not sure why but i love to sit in my hotel room (usually the bathtub) and watch different infomercials.. I have always been intrigued by the Sheer Cover but too chicken to order. I'm seriously reconsidering that now. Not only am I in the middle of my monthly break out session but I have a bit of sunburn too. This concealer covers them both and makes me look flawless.

Sheer Cover Duo Concealer Sheer Cover® Concealer is perfect for all skin types and tones. Our concealer is a customer favorite offering a custom blend for the various shades on your face and covers up imperfections. It not only covers up the look of dark circles, blemishes, redness and age spots, it also moisturizes with Jojoba and Allantoin. It instantly conceals blemishes, dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone – we’ve got life’s little imperfections covered!

 KEY BENEFITS: Instantly covers skin imperfections for a flawless, natural look Variable coverage – sheer and creamy perfect for under eye circles or more opaque for blemishes, dark spots and hyperpigmentation Easy application – glides on, won’t pull or tug at fragile skin Enriched with natural, moisturizing Jojoba to help nourish and restore the skins’ natural moisture balance Allantoin helps calm and soothe sensitive, irritated skin Provides antioxidant protection from free-radical scavengers Dermatologist-tested

HOW TO USE: Using fingertips, concealer brush or a cosmetic sponge dab a small amount of concealer on area to be covered. Blend well. Start sheer, adding layers to increase coverage. Wear alone, under or over makeup. Let dry before applying makeup.

Where to Buy: Customers can visit www.SheerCover.com or call 1-877-489-2035 to purchase Sheer Cover. $29.95 for the concealer (non-member price) and $29.95 for the introductory system, which also includes the Duo Concealer.

* i received a free sample as part of my Influenster Beauty Box. 

Spring VoxBox

Oh goodie!! My VoxBox arrived yesterday.. I am so lucky to have been picked for TWO so far and I love this one even more than the last. Check out what was included this time:

cannot wait to test everything out! check out www.influenster.com to get your chance at a box next time

Secret Shopping

While surveys have been slacking off a bit lately, secret shopping is doing better than ever. I get paid to go to concerts, get my oil changed, go grocery shopping, play at regular stores.. All reimbursed and paid for by someone else! Here are some of hte sites I'm currently using:

  BestMark - Referral ID CA25472- does concerts, electronics retailers, oil changes, and much more.

Intelli-shop - high volume of call at home shops, new ones each day. Pays via paypal.

QAMS - tons of lil shops requiring less than 45 minutes for completion. Get in, Get out, get paid.

Check out slickdeals.net and volition.com if you ever have any questions regarding the validity of these companies.

YUP Paid to watch TV

Check into your favorite TV shows with Viggle and ge t movie tix, music, gift cards and more. All just for watching the TV shows you love. Sign up for Viggle online, download the app, and start getting real rewards for watching TV. I love checking into tv while i'm at home and earning points and gift cards. It just makes sense, i mean you're doing it anyways, why not get paid for it. I get CVS gift cards, Lowe's Gift Cards, and even Target gift cards. With proper attention, you can earn a gift card every other day like I am.. Its all in the skill, join today and see what you're missing. Viggle

Big FAT Ebates Payment!!

Got my Big Fat Ebates payment! This quarters total? $215.60! Grand Total Ebates earnings? $1,066.55. Its completely ridiculous to me that some people shop out there and don't use Ebates. There is no fee, no extra work really on your part, just a simple click through. Have to order from Staples? Click through Ebates and earn 2% cash back, EVEN if you already have a staples account. Have to book a hotel, click through Ebates and earn up to 15% cash back. Want to order those shoes you saw but don't feel like going back to the store, click through Ebates and have them delivered, earn up to 15% cash back. Yes, you have to wait a lil bit for it, but hey, since its free money, what's the harm in waiting. I joined Ebates in 2008, and didn't really use it that often. Now when I have to book rooms for my tech's at work, i earn 3% cash back on top of the rewards my company earns on the amex card. Its free money for me and them!

Received ANOTHER Buzz Kit!

BzzAgent is on FIRE right now! i'm getting a campaign a week and loving it. My Filipo Olive Oil kit arrived yesterday. It had the most amazing conversion magnet inside. it gives you the conversion rate for replacing your butter with olive oil. Don't know if you've ever tried it but i constantly over oiled my food when doing replacements and now I know how much to shave off, so freaking excited to get cooking! For those that dont know,BzzAgent is a site that sends you products in bzzkits. These kits are to introduce you to the product and get your honest opinions about them. You then share with friends and family and post your reviews/interactions on the site. The bzzkits are 100% free and are based on your activity level. The more you do, the more you get! Right now, i'm in 6, YUP six! Amazing, best of all you get mypoints for doing reviews and spreading the word which can then be converted into gift cards!

Wordpress doens't want me

So wordpress just cancelled my account and I'll have to move everything over here. They feel I was posting too many affiliate links but oh well. some survey sites give me links, why not share them with the world.

Other ways to Earn

I do a ton of junk online to earn me money and I only recommend a select few. I have a few sites that pay me to read their emails and sign up for new adventures. A few sites pay you to print out coupons and redeem them and a few sites just pay you to sit there and watch ads.

Here are my favorites:

Snap Dollars = just cashed out $59.08 for signing up for a new discover card..

Hits4Pay = pays me a few pennies to watch ads while I'm also completing my surveys

Deals n Cash = same company as Hits but free money is free money,  Now you can get PAID to read ads on the net for FREE! Deals'n'Cash will pay members to read e-mail, visit websites, shop online, and more!

Swagbucks = pays you to redeem coupons, take polls, search the internet and much more. I have cashed out over $120 in amazon bucks in the 1.5 yrs i've been with them.

Inbox Dollars =a combination of all the sites above, and the strongest earner I have.



Send Earnings = a combination of all the sites above,

Its ALIVE!! Money is back

things are picking up!! finally!

 

i have :

• two focus groups scheduled


• some really NICE product tests going on right now,


• bzzagent finally woke up and started giving me more campaigns, have FOUR going right now! which is awesome because I need the MyPoints to get a gasoline gift card (invites available)


• I reached payout on MindField finally, guess they were spam blocked by yahoo! I was pleasantly surprised how quick they were able to pay me.. less than 5 business days total.


• Cannot wait for my Ebates payment, over $215 coming my way this time, which is RIDIC U LOUS!


• RPSurveys is $0.25 away from payout, which is soooooooooo hard but i must learn patience..


• and MySurvey reinstated their referral program! sooooooooooo send me your email addresses and i can refer you on in..

only took until APRIL this year, sheesh about damn time

May VoxBoxes Coming!

I love surprise and just got notification that I'm to receive another VoxBox from Influenster

 

So Far, I know its a Beauty Box and will contain a concealer of some sort. Here's all about Influenster:

 

INFLUENSTER OVERVIEW

What is an Influenster?

Community of trendsetters invited to share their lifestyles and show their influence to qualify for personalized product shipments, special rewards and exclusive deals from the brands they love. Members love testing the latest products, giving insightful feedback, and spreading the word on their favorite finds!

 

Member Benefits

Get the inside scoop on the latest products and brands to hit the market	Receive invites and deals that are personalized to your lifestyle	Earn VoxBoxes of products that reward you for being influential	Give feedback that sways product development catered to your needs	Be the trusted voice for top products picks, tips and recommendations

How Do I Get Started?

Registered members "play the game" by unlocking badges that reflect their lifestyle, expertise and power to influence. By earning badges that tell us more about you, Influensters can qualify for VoxBoxes (complimentary packages of products to test & review), rewards (bonus giveaways/discounts) and other special promotions targeted toward our most active and influential members!

Who Should Join?

If you:

• Are always the first one to try new products, brands and services


• Love gabbing with your friends about your favorite discoveries


• Have a super-active social life both online and off

 

Then guess what? You could be an Influenster! There’s no fee to join and it takes less than a minute, so what are you waiting for? Register Now

this B L O W S

i'm not making much this year with surveys, it really sucks how many sucks are now attempting to get by with paying you $0.30 for 45 minutes of your time and are finding stupid people willing to do so. I haven't fallen that far and luckily secret shopping and viggle have been making up the difference, but still. people needo realize that getting paid $0.30 is not enough. if no one was taking these cheap surveys they companies would have to pay us more, but some people aren't too smart.

 

other sites to consider:

 

MemoLink - much like mypoints or the same vein at least, get paid for your shopping, trying surveys, shopping, etc.

Lack of Surveys

so far, this year has been my worst ever in doing surveys. Companies have marketed themselves right and are getting people to take surveys for pennies, or sweepstakes entries when they used to pay me for my opinion.  I made under $400 this year and that is what I'm used to making in a single month. I haven't given up, in fact, I"ll never give up, as long as I'm still making money, but sheesh, they are making it more difficult to keep with it. That being said there is still money out there. An extra $400 is nothing to cry about, its free money and well spent. I've also been mystery shopping to pick up the slack and i LOVE that. It has more than made up for my lack of surveys and keeps me going shopping without having to stress about it. They take a bit longer than surveys to pay, but when you think about it, Mystery Shopping is just a survey about your shopping experience, so I should be great at it. I get paid to test drive cars, shop at local stores, eat at restaurants, go to concerts and drink at bars!

Please put me as your referral: Kellie Luther or dvschic @ gmail PUNTO com

Here are some mystery shopping companies to try:

Bestmark.com

IntelliShop

Referred by Shopper No. 171185 Goodwin & Assoc.

Service Sleuth

i LOVE Levi's!!

I finally found a perfect fitting jeans! Its the Levi's 512 in my size.   They are a bit pricier than I'm used to paying at Ross, but the fit is perfect, they dont shrink up on me, the fade is even. Best part, all Levi's jeans are guaranteed to be free from manufacturer's defect. I have had three pairs (of about 12) rip in the same area, just to to the right of the rear pocket. I contacted Levi's and they agreed to review them. Just got this note back from them:

 

Hi. Marquita here from Levi Strauss & Co. Thanks for reaching out to us.

Thanks for sending us your Levi's for review. First off, we want to apologize for any problems you may have had with our products. We try our best to make products that last, but this time we fell short. We promise to do better next time.

In the meantime, we've taken a look at your garments and have requested a replacement to be sent to you. You should receive a package from us within three weeks. (If you sent in more than one type of garment, your replacements may arrive in separate boxes from two different warehouses.) Please note that as many of our products are offered on a seasonal or limited basis, we may need to send an alternate style or finish of our choice.

Thanks again,

Yup, I get new pairs of jeans because of the 'defect' I was going to toss them the first time I had a pair rip, but for some reason I held onto them. Now I'm so glad I did, I just saved over $150 by having them replaced instead!

New Shopping Site

I love me some ebates, but i also like to mix it up, so that all my eggs aren't in one basket. Once I reach payout level on one site, i'll generally move around to make payout at another one.

Kick It Back is a relatively new site to me but I'm willing to test it out, since I already have $143 pending in my ebates, no harm in spreading it out a bit.  Kick It Back  even has cash back at Avon, thats a new one for me. Shop from hundreds of your favorite merchants and earn cash back today. Find new deals, rebates, promo codes and coupons every day.

 

All you need to do to earn cash back is to log in to ick It Back , link to one of the hundreds of retailers who are part of our network, and go shopping.

You'll earn cash-back rewards each time you do this; it's that easy!

There are no hidden costs or fees. Kick It Back helps you save money by offering great coupons and deals and it helps you earn money with cash-back rewards.

Paid for Junk Mail

I receive a ton of junk mail and junk email and now i get paid to forward it on to another company. This company compares the rates and terms and conditions of this mail. They pay via amazon gift cards and have never shorted me. They prefer that you send in the mail as soon as you get it, which I do once a week.

 

At SBKC, we love to make new friends.  As such, we have recently made our Refer-a-Friend bonus program permanent!  You now have the ongoing opportunity to earn bonus points by  introducing SBKC and our research to your friends and family.  Simply send me an email with your name and contact information for your referrals and i'll make sure you get a jump on the bonus points.  As a thank you, we will give each of you 500 points*

 

For the next 6 months, you have the opportunity to earn 1,000* bonus points per referral when you refer your friends and relatives who currently reside in Arkansas, North Dakota, Utah, Oregon, Washington, or Idaho to SBKC. seriously it is the easiest thing to do, they even send you the envelopes to mail back to them.

 

Here's a list of what they take:

Drug Term Life Universal Life Variable
Cancer Medicare Critical Illness Whole Life Survivorship Accidental Death and
Dental Medicaid Vision Dismemberment
IRA's Investments Fixed Annuities Auto Homeowner's
401(K) Mutual Funds Variable Annuities Roadside Assistance Renter's
Auto Home Equity Educational Checking/Savings Credit Cards
Mortgage Personal (Business and Personal) (Business and Personal)
Wireless/Cell Phone Television/Cable Catalogs Prospectus Stock Information
Landline/Home Phone Internet Coupons Printed Emails
Explanation of Benefits Newsletters Solicitations Member/Account Communications
Benefit Guides Summary of Benefits Statements Information Packets
Brochures Postcards Claims Welcome Kits
Types of Companies we collect mail from:
(Companies listed are limited examples, other companies accepted)
Aetna Delta Dental BlueCross BlueShield MetLife John Hancock American General
Anthem VSP United HealthCare Globe Life Merrill Lynch Mutual of Omaha
Humana Medco AFLAC Fidelity Prudential New York Life
Allstate Nationwide Liberty Mutual Chase Capital One Bank of America
GEICO Progressive State Farm Citibank HSBC Wachovia
AT&T Comcast Time Warner AAA GMAC Fingerhut
Verizon DirecTV Vonage AARP Upromise
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me any time, Thanks!

Telecommunication Companies Miscellaneous Companies
MATERIALS AND ITEMS TO LOOK FOR

Telecommunication Types
Health Insurance Carriers Life Insurance and Annuity/Investments Carriers
Auto/Property Insurance Carriers Banking/Credit Card Companies

Don’t forget to send us all of the direct mail and email you may receive from all lines of business – insurance, financial services or communications - whether solicitations or customer mail. Companies want to give their customers a great experience.  We study customer communications in order to understand which companies are "setting the bar" and which ones could do a better job.  To do our best analysis, we need to see every step in the customer or prospective customer “life cycle” -- from the initial solicitations, to the first months as a new customer, statements, account change notices, or even win-back offers. Refresh your memory on what we collect by clicking the link below:

Trying to Go Green!

Here's a quick 20 points at Recycle Bank just for taking a short quiz all about the Pantene® Nature Fusion plant-based bottle (up to 59% excluding cap)! #rbbeauty

From Recycle Bank' wiki:

Recycle Bank is a company headquartered in New York City with offices in Philadelphia and London that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from thousands of local and national businesses. It does this providing points to its members for an array of environmentally-friendly behaviors including recycling their household garbage, using energy more efficiently at home, reducing water usage, buying greener products and even by walking to work instead of driving ^[6] (see Transport for London).  Recycle Bank also uses its digital platform to educate consumers on green behavior through “Learn and Earn” quizzes that give  Recycle Bank users points for correctly answering questions about ecology, energy and the like, and through interaction via Facebook, Twitter and mobile applications  These points can be used at participating local and national rewards partners (see Partners).

Recyclebank was founded in 2004 by Patrick K. FitzGerald and Ron Gonen and a pilot program that focused on recycling was launched in two Philadelphia neighborhoods. With its rewards for recycling programs, Recyclebank forms partnerships with cities, counties and towns that are designed to drive up recycling rates. Homeowners receive  Recycle Bank points based on the recycling weights.  Get paid to go green!

Big Fat Early Payments!

Ebates.com is a great Web site that pays you cash back every time you shop online (up to 26% back!) Ebates works with 1,200 stores including Sephora, JCPenney, Kohl's, Home Depot, Overstock.com, Groupon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart, so you are sure to find your favorites.

In addition to cash back, Ebates has thousands of great coupons, free shipping, and special offers from its stores, so you always get a great deal.

Membership at Ebates is free and there are no forms to fill in or points to redeem. You get paid cash back for shopping by check or Paypal. As an added bonus, we'll each get a $5 bonus from Ebates when you make your first purchase!

Here's my snapshot so far:

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  • Cash Paid:  $842.44
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Cash Pending:  $34.82
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Total Cash Back: $877.26
  
  
  
  

25 Recyclebank Points!

Hurry on over and earn another 25 Recycle Bank points. play a fun interactive memory game for 25 Recyclebank Points. #rbbeauty Wasn't one of your New Years Resolutions to be more eco-friendly? Mine was, not only have I been cutting down on my paper plate usage, using a Stainless Steel Straw (LOVE LOVE LOVE it makes your drinks super SUPER Cold) and recycling more, even if I dont get paid for it, now I'm trying to use only ecofriendly house and beauty products. Small Changes Really Add Up!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Resolution Research

Great sites are getting harder to find but Resolution Research doesn't let me down. I've gotten some really high paying focus groups from them and love to see more people prosper.

 

Here's a blurb from their website:

We’d like to sincerely thank you for your participation — we couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate your time and valuable insights, and we look forward to a long, rewarding relationship.

Our Commitment to You:

• Your identity and the responses you provide are completely confidential.


• The only communication that you will receive from Resolution Research will concern either opportunities to participate in surveys, information about results of surveys, or communication about your honorarium.


• Resolution Research guarantees that we will never release your name or email address to any other person or organization. See our privacy policy for more information.

If you are a member of our consumer panel, you can login and update your information at www.resolutionpanel.com/consumer.  If you are a member of our Business/IT or Medical Professional panel, please email your updates to us at panel@re-search.com.

Study Results Want to know how your answers measured up? Resolution Research conducts quick and interesting surveys with our panelists on an ongoing basis. These studies give us a brief snapshot of what consumers are thinking on a wide variety of topics and we’d like to share those results with you.

 

New BzzCampaign!

'I'm currently taking the Smarterer BzzAgent test and will soon have a score to share. Once you've taken the BzzAgent test on Smarterer you can take other tests that are related to blogging.

Take these tests and share your badges so your readers can see your blogging skills:

• Blogger test


• Facebook test


• Flickr test


• Twitter test


• WordPress test


• Tumblr Test


• And many more!

Encourage your readers to sign up for Smarterer and start testing this skills too!

 

BzzAgents earn MyPoints for trying new products and sharing their opinions.

 

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Need your Help

This blog is doing ok but could use some love and more followers. I have a free Photo Mug up for grabs for the a randomly selected follower of the blog. The contest ends Feb. 15th and the code is good until the end of the month. Please just ddd yourself as a follower of my blog or post a comment and we will randomly choose one person to win a Shutterfly code for a free photo mug.

Terms and conditions:  Offer is for one 11oz. white photo mug. Additional charges such as taxes, shipping, and handling may apply. Promotion card is good for one time use only

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20 RecycleBank Points!

Here's a quick 20 points at Recycle Bank just for taking a short quiz all about the Pantene® Nature Fusion plant-based bottle (up to 59% excluding cap)! #rbbeauty

 

From Recycle Banks' wiki:

Recycle Bank is a company headquartered in New York City with offices in Philadelphia and London that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from thousands of local and national businesses. It does this providing points to its members for an array of environmentally-friendly behaviors including recycling their household garbage, using energy more efficiently at home, reducing water usage, buying greener products and even by walking to work instead of driving ^[6] (see Transport for London). Recyclebank also uses its digital platform to educate consumers on green behavior through “Learn and Earn” quizzes that give Recycle Bank users points for correctly answering questions about ecology, energy and the like, and through interaction via Facebook, Twitter and mobile applications  These points can be used at participating local and national rewards partners (see Partners).

Recyclebank was founded in 2004 by Patrick K. FitzGerald and Ron Gonen and a pilot program that focused on recycling was launched in two Philadelphia neighborhoods. With its rewards for recycling programs, Recyclebank forms partnerships with cities, counties and towns that are designed to drive up recycling rates. Homeowners receive Recycle Bank points based on the recycling weights.  Get paid to go green!

Cash $$ To E-File Your Taxes

 

Yup, you read the heading correct. You can get paid CASH to file your taxes. Ebates is offering 11% to H&R Block  25% to Free Tax USA,  or 8% to Turbo Tax! Send Earnings is offering $3.50 to use Turbo Tax and same goes at Inbox Dollars. Since you have to file your taxes ANYWAYS, why not get paid for it! I even saw a company offering $250 to take a survey after you complete your e-file if you were willing to wait until April 1st.  Click Here for that study. The ability to make money is Always there, you just have to look a little harder for it. I filed my partners taxes last night and got paid $5.12 this am via Ebates, even though she has used that SAME company for e-filing before. All I did was log out before I sent the taxes in, did a click through via Ebates and submitted them. Boom, thats it

Earn 10 Recycle Bank Points

Earn 10 Recycle Bank Points for pledging to try out pantene's NEW ecofriendly hair care products! #rbbeauty Click Here to Earn 

click on the link, take the pledge, and boom, DONE

 

For those that don't know Recyclebank  rewards you for taking actions that have a positive impact on the environment. Earn points for living a little greener and use your points for valuable rewards--like discounts and free products.

Secret Shoppers NEEDED

I have had great luck this year with my secret shopping. I handled a lot of my holiday shopping and even saw some concerts All paid for by someone ELSE! If you can handle waiting 30-60 days to get reimbursed, then secret shopping is a great way to add some extra cash.

 

Here are a few of my favorites right now:

 

Best Mark: PLEASE Put Shopper ID: CA25472 as your referral system on the second page of the application. We both get extras that way. They even do Casino and Concert Mystery shops! You'll hear back from them within 24 hours and then you can begin your shops. Great local electronics retailers and major bars are always on the hunt for shoppers.

Intelli-Shop: Please indicate that Kellie Luther referred you, if asked. This one is great, high volume of shops that can be done from your house, never even leaving your chair.

 

Tons more are found on Volition.com and I can provide more info if needed.

Paid for Junk Mail?

Did you know you can get paid for your junk mail, those annoying notices that come with your credit  cards, or your health care notices? I am a member of a Group that pays you for your junk emails and your mail that comes in with the credit cards. Plus, its postage prepaid envelopes, so there is absolutely no cost to participate. Each piece of mail gets you close to a $20 gift card that is automatically sent when you reach the cash out.

They are currently looking for members with the following cards and many many more. if you are interested, PM me your name and email address and I"ll have an invitation sent to you. For those worried about privacy, you are not sending any identifiable information, just the inserts that accompany them. These are ongoing but time is of the essence..

Here are what they are looking for and a few more:

We are looking for the following credit card holders: Blain’s Farm and Fleet (it’s a private store card) http://www.farmandfleet.com/services/credit_card.aspx Jared Jewelers (it’s a private store card) http://www.jared.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CreditLandingView?langId=-1&storeId=10451&catalogId=10001&applyLoc=A Saks Fifth Avenue (the Mastercard version) http://www.sa.partnercardservices.com/ Lowes’ Business card (AMEX) http://www262.americanexpress.com/business-credit-cards/business-card-details/lowes-business-rewards-credit-card/ Lowes’ Business card (private label) https://apply.lowes.com/EApplyCommercial/load.do?cHash=5468598762&langId=en&siteCode=LMHPLBAE1 Participation in the study is easy and it’s worth $25 per month. *100 Bonus Points* Online-Only Checking & Savings Do you have a checking or savings product that is accessible only online (i.e. not through a traditional branch bank)?  If so, sharing your customer mail with us will help you earn a bonus of 100 points per piece! Even if you’re not a current customer, if you receive solicitations to open one of these types of accounts, those pieces are also worth 100 points! Here are some examples of the banks that we’re looking for:   Capital One Direct                                            ING Direct Ally                                                                   American Express  USAA                                                                Everbank USAA                                                                SallieMae MetLife Bank                                                     Discover We are looking for any Online-only Checking or Savings  offers & communications. OR: *300 Bonus Points* New Year, New Credit Card Rewards Guide? Over the next month or two, your credit card issuer will likely send you an updated Rewards Guide for 2012.  The purpose of these documents is to share with you the latest and greatest on your Rewards Programs. We want to know too! For all 2012 Credit Card Reward Guides we receive by 3/31/2012, we are offering a 300 point bonus!

Earn Cash Back Shopping

So its almost as good as using coupons, but it hasn't' caught on as much. If you shop at all online, you need to be using a shopping portal such as Ebates or Shop At Home. All these sites ask is that you click through them before going to your shopping destination. In return, they will give you a percentage of your order back in cash. They don't pay that quick, typically once a quarter and there is some waiting involved, but since its free money back, why not wait for it. I've been with Ebates since 2008 and have earned..... $871 and change.  There are very few sites that aren't online and I find that you can also use them for the specials that the coupon people you are following offer up as well. So not only are you paying rock bottom prices, you are earning cash back on top of it.  I haven't used Shop At Home as much, but I will be receiving my first check in Feb for all my Christmas shopping I completed. Also, new members on Ebates get a $5 to $10 joining bonus with your first purchase.. Any office managers out there or authorized purchasers for companies, it works on Office Depot and Staples too! Travel buffs, check out the hotel and car rental area, get paid cash back on booking your vacations.

 

Here's a picture of my earnings on Ebates  and for all fellow bloggesr, they are offering referral contests for ipads and cash money.

 

Survey Savvy

I have enjoyed being a member of the SurveySavvy.com community and thought you might find it fun as well. This company paid me $150 to go bra shopping with me at two spots near my house, not the most embarassing thing I've ever done, but close!

As a member, you can make a difference by participating in online surveys, focus groups, as well as other interactive studies.

SurveySavvy is unique from other online panels because of its patented referral program that gives you incentives for every survey your referrals complete and additional incentives for every survey their referrals complete. This represents growth to your account balance regardless of whether or not you actually complete any surveys!

To sign up, click Here

 

Focus Groups Pay more than Surveys

In doing my surveys, there occasionally is a focus group or bulletin board. I LOVE focus groups, they pay better than any survey ever will and there are more and more companies doing them every day. Start with Focus Forward and then join a few others, like Schlessinger  then head over to SlickDeals and find a few more in your specific zip code. Also try FocusGroup which finds them and aggregates them for you. These are occasionally online but more often in person, where you sit and give your opinions, sometimes in small groups, sometimes one-on-one. The ones I've done always have a check or cash waiting for you when you leave and since I monitor and make sure I'm never over $600 with one company, I never get a 1099 at the end of the year.

Happy New Years!

What a great year 2011 was! I ended up with just over $4800 in earnings, I spent under $100 on Christmas gifts because of all the amazon gift cards I had amassed, AND I used my Visa giftcards from the Harrahs promotion to pay for my vegas new years trip. No too bad with my 5 nephews, 5 sisters and 6 inlaw, plus wifie and everyone else out there. There are many changes in the different survey companies right now. More and more mergers are happening and we are not seeing as many good paying sites last long. I continue to update my earning sites and I'll continue to do surveys as long as I'm making money. I also ended 2011 with 26 product tests, which isnt' too shabby. Every time I was about to buy cat litter, I would snag another product test, so the timing was amazing! I saved hundred of dollars on cat litter alone. Slick deals is still my go to site for finding new focus groups and I continue to recommend new surveys as the come out, depending on the reviews I receive on SD. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.