March31- Testing "Esearch"

I'm mixed on Esearch.com because their surveys aren't frequent but they do pay. I took one awhile ago and forgot about it until today when I got the email that they put $3.00 into my paypal account. So theres a slight bump-up for March's total. I'd like to get it up to at least $100, but seeing as I only have today to do so I'm not sure we're going to see that happen. In other news I'm sure you've noticed the new blog look. I like to change things up a bit!

March 30- $10 MySurvey Cashout

Today I was able to cashout a $10 amazon gift card from MySurvey! This company can be a bit tricky because sometimes a small survey turns into a big earner. For example, the surbey that pushed my total over to redeem was only worth 5points, but then they said from my answers I qualified for a further survey on the topic worth 250 points! Woohoo!

March29- Waiting and FoolsDay!

I keep expecting my March total to go soaring up- but a few sites haven't credited my earnings yet (often you don't get credit for a survey until they have reached their maximum amount of responses and close the study). So while this could make March look small, could show for good numbers in earyl April. April 1st is this FRIDAY! Which means April Fools! My husband and I decided before we were married that we wouldn't prank eachother- being the pranksters of our family a battle could break out between us and get ugly. Instead we join forces and prank everyone else. His sister has fallen for the "we're pregnant" every April Fools since we've been married. Someday I'm going to say "the joke got old- you know we aren't pregnant" when we actually are. This year isn't the year (no pink plus signs here), so we'll see if she falls for it again. She will. My other favorite is using a rubberband to hold down the kitchen sink spray nozzle handle. Someone walks up, turns on the sink, and gets sprayed. Never gets old. What are your pranks for the year?

March 23- Love my readers!

Did you know that this blog has now reached all 50 of the United States in America? And also 7 other countries! That's pretty awesome reach for a lil ol' blog about me and my online adventures.

That calls for a new contest!

My sweet Mother-in-law is starting up her own Etsy store making and selling adorable little baby blankets. She's very talented, and I'll be able to report back on the blog about the Etsy website- an online store for homemade goods of all kinds. This contest will be to NAME her online store! Everyone who enters will get a 10% off coupon when the store opens, and the winner will get to be able to get free shipping and free personalized stitching along with their 10% coupon- not to mention the honor of naming a store!

Need some facts to make a creative title? Just ask! But heres the basics: My Mother-in-law sews cuddly blankets for all the children the come into her life (and there are MANY) and she's honorary grandma to gazillions of children. The kiddos call her Grandma Berryman or Sister Berryman.

Enter by leaving a comment!

March 22- SendEarnings Cashout!

I haven't really talked about SendEarnings much on this blog, and decided today was a good day to let this site have some attention! Today I cashed out for a $27.01 check. When you hit $30.00 at SendEarnings you can cash out for a check but they take out $3 as a processing fee, I was 0.01 cent over but they include it in the check. After requesting a check they filled my account with another $3 for "being a valued member", which of course covers the processing fee. They also offered me a $2 survey about my experiences with them so my account was suddenly back to $5 very quickly.

If this sounds familure it is- sendearnings is almost identical to inbox dollars. They send the same emails to click on daily, but different surveys (which is how I got to cashout inboxdollars sooner).

Would you like to sign up for SendEarnings and have $5 instantly put into your account? Well, now you can by clicking HERE or the photo link below:

What IS SendEarnings and what have I said about it previously:
This is another "click the email" one, similar to InboxDollars or Mypoints but it takes a lot longer to earn points. As in mypoints, they will email you advertisements to click on as well as surveys. On this one you cash out at every $30 for a check to be mailed to you, not giftcards.

Extra Note: The checks do come, but I need to be an active member until it does. Which, I will do of course but it does seem extremly innapropriate that they almost seem to say "keep doing things or their could be a slipup with your check".

March20- let's catch up! and a CONTEST!

Has it really been 5 days since I posted? WAY too long since my last post! A mega-bug that wipes out the whole household will do that to a girl.

First off let me tell you about a CONTEST from one of my new favorite blogs, thebobbypin.com, I've found playing around. Its not a frugal-fanatic blog but you'll love the style and fashions this girl puts together and shares on her blog- and she shows fashion high price pieces along with their budget-friendly look-alikes. I'm not fashionable at all, but I've gotten so much inspiration off her blog I just might start to get out of the "chubby girl in ripped jeans and a Tshirt" look. Well, I could go on but what I wanted to talk about was that her blog is having a great CONTEST where you can win pretty Vedette shape wear. There are 5 winners so your odds are fantastic. Enter: Here!

Oh, and if that wasn't enough reasons to love another blog- she's a pug owner and while not a mega staple of her blog, the pug makes adorable appearances (sound familure like another blogger you love? *cough* me *cough*)

Since you're going to venture off to another blog and then prob to your closet to get all fashioned-up... I'll end the post here with a quick preview of whats coming up this week: Etsy and another small contest from me. And a few cold-medicine inspired loopy posts in between! (yeah, we're still out for the megabug)

P.S. Congrats, TheBobbyPin.com, for being the first blog I recommended via this blog. I don't know if thats any kind of honor (especially to a hardcore blog with a gazillion hits) but I think its cool.

blogger out sick

That bug going around? 5 of us in the house caught it. So happy st. Pats... instead of a normal post I bring you a pic of me as a leprechaun taken about 1990. Enjoy laughing at me, and I'll enjoy my strong cold medicine!

March 14- Monday Mailbag

I got a great email question I thought I'd share:

Dear Moneybug2011,
Your site is informative about survey sites that you have had success in, but what sites have you found that have failed the "online earning" test?
-K.P.

Great question! It is hard to judge some sites because often they are fine survey sites but I just don't fit their qualifications for many surveys because of my age, location, career, etc. I will start reporting ALL the sites, good and bad. For now I can tell you surveyspot.com was never successful for me, nor was it successful for any of my "survey friend group" when I started this project three years ago.

Blog Ideas Wanted

Sometimes I just draw a blank for what I should put daily on this blog. Maybe it doesnt even need to be daily? I just dont think a post of "did some surveys online today and ate captain crunch" would amuse people.

so- ideas welcome! Post a comment!

March 8- snowed in!

I'm "snowed in" today! There wasn't a school delay or an official closure, but I decided I didn't want to go and spin my car all the way to the school. And I have a nice warm bed with a hubby still asleep in it. And my dogs. Can't forget my dogs!

Here's a funny for the day: this is a video of my pug snoring. I know, I know.. just watch it. You'll never complain about your spouse's snoring again. For full effect turn volume up 100% and imagine it even LOUDER. Love my little guy: CLICK HERE

P.s. someone said it sounds like the sounds are -ahem- coming from his backside. Nope, thats how he snores and the audio on my phone isn't fancy shmancy.

AND: did you check out yesterdays post to see if you qualitfy for a $200-paying study about shopping?

March 7- New 20/20 study.. pays $200

20/20 is currently conducting a research study regarding Shopping and would like to invite women across the country to participate using an online journal. An online journal is a new, cutting-edge way to conduct market research. It allows you to participate from your home, office, the local coffee shop or any place that has a high speed internet connection.

The online journal takes place: March 15th through March 21st and will require going online a couple of times each day at your convenience and answer the questions posted by the moderator.

For your time and participation you will be given a $200 Online Visa Code, which can be used for online purchases at any website that accepts a regular Visa card. As always, any information that you provide will remain strictly confidential. To see if you qualify, please click HERE to answer a few brief questions.

March 4: Product Testing

Today I found out I would once again be testing some products for one of my favorite companies I have tested with before. I can't give much detail but I should get a nice night's sleep after a nice bath..and relaxing my whole body if it works. Hahaha.

I was also able to cash out a $20 amazon gift card from ValuedOpinions.

March 3- Deal o the day!

I don't go see movies in the theater very often because movie prices are getting beyond ridiculous! However, today livingsocial has a GREAT deal where you can buy 2 Fandango tickets online for only $9. That's 9 buckeroos for t

wo tickets- meaning $4.50 each.

If you'd like to snag this deal click HERE

Tickets are good for many months at matinee AND evening shows!

March 2- Feb wrap-up and onto March!

Feb was a slower month for my online earning. It was a combination of having less time since I went back to teaching, having a shorter month, and having my internet down for awhile due to water heater link that moved my computer station. However, any earning isn't bad. I'm also very close to cashing out on a few sites, so that will reflect nicely in March's totals.

The first contest was a pretty good success, and Congrats again to the winner! More contests to come, so stay tuned.

March 1- We have a Winner!!!

CONGRATULATIONS J.E. on winning a $5 amazon gift card in my first ever blog contest!

They won by signing up for SWAGBUCKS under my referral and getting the most points in two weeks by doing lots of searches! If you would like to sign up please CLICK HERE to use my referral link and you will get bonus bucks to start with! If you would like to learn more about Swagbucks Click Here!


Thanks everyone for playing, the contest was a success and I plan on having more in the future, with even bigger prizes!


J.E.: Please check your email- you have an amazon gift card code waiting for you from me!