July 29, PineCone Payment

Oh happy mailbox! After a VERY long time with no action from Pinecone I got a check for $3 from them in the mail today after completing a quick survey from them last week. Pinecone pays $3 a survey and sends a check out right away.

July 27- KnowledgePanel Cashout/ Product testing

I have had an awesome month of online income- the best so far this year! Today I was able to cash out another $25 from knowledge panel! Can't wait for this check to happily appear in the mailbox. Knowledge Panel isn't taking any new members right now, but keep checking and if I find out they are recruiting I'll of course post it. A tip for those who are members: keep up on the emails. The faster you answer them the more they will send you! If you take too long your account goes inactive and you will get very few to none.

It's also been a good month for product testing! Through Bzzagent.com I am now also getting the chance to test dr. scholl's inserts made especially for high heels and a all-in-one cleaning system. These products are on their way, so of course the reviews are coming soon as well! Hope everyone's keeping up with all the exciting surveys going around right now. It's hard now that I'm back full time in the classroom but July still rocked my socks!

July 25- A daily Freebie, sample

http://www.shoutitout.com/coupon/wipes/

Click the link above to sign up for your own FREE SAMPLE/FREEBIE of Shout Wipes. These are great to stash in your purse for those unexpected spills and stains.

July 22- Another product test!

Hooray! I get to product test another fun product. This one really emphasized the privacy rules, so I can't even hint at what it is just that something fun is coming in my mailbox. BUT, this product test is looking for more testers so keep an eye on those survey emails- thats how I was able to qualify for this one, and its a goodie!

ALSO

I'm in a bzz campaign where I get a free product and in return I have to tell people about it. Very opposite companies here with the first full of secrecy and the next wanting me to really talk the product up. So what am I being sent to test and talk about? Dr. Schols memory gel shoe inserts. Ahh.. these sound like heaven for my back to school needs! Teaching those kiddos I will be on my feet all day again, so some extra cushioning and pampering are much needed. Stay tuned for that- I bet there could be some coupons to give away to!

July21- InstantCashSweepstakes Pro Membership

Hooray! Today I got notification that my online application to be an instantcashsweepstakes.com pro member was accepted. To apply all I had to do was use my webcam and upload a 1-2 minute introduction of myself through their website. I usually am not a fan of using my online camera, but this was easy squeezy! Once accepted, they put $2.oo instantly into my account which I could cash out. And I did.

+ $2 from instantcashsweepstakes.com!

Being a pro member means beyond the quick survey/quizzes I will be doing large surveys and maybe product testing through this site for larger payouts.

How much have I earned from this site? About five dollars, but its been super quick and easy. Not one of the large money makers, but its stable. I expect to get some larger amounts rolling in now that I'm a pro member. And pro membership is FREE, you just have to apply.

July 20- Freebie Alert!

Click HERE for today's freebie find.

Garnier Fructis Dandruff control shampoo sample.

This stuff is great, we buy it regularly. If you try it I think you'll love it.

July19- Instant Cash Sweepstakes- my report

I've been trying InstantCashSweepstakes.com for about a month now to see what all the hype was about.

My final decision: InstantCashSweepstakes.com is okay, not one I strongly suggest if you're in it for big bucks, but worth your few minutes of time daily. I will keep doing this one*.

I've been able to cash out a few times at the $2.00 level, so money is easily made but not in large amounts. I would still reccomend this one, however, because it really takes almost no time at all. While other surveys on online earning sites seem to drag on, you will never spend more than 3 minutes every three hours at this site. You can't- after answering a few rounds of simple questions you get "timed out" for three hours. If you're dedicated and come back often you'll earn more, if you go once a day I'd still say those few pennies here and there ad up.

*extra note: There is an upgraded membership that promises more surveys and more/faster earnings. I haven't tried this yet but will soon.

July 18- the Netflix Hike...

So when I was gone this past week the internet seemed to explode with people mad over Netflix price increases. I'm personally mixed because a 60% increase does sound like a lot, but they still give you more for your buck than alternatives such as Huluplus, Blockbuster, etc.

UNLESS...
ooh, there's an "unless"

Unless you know how to use the internet to your advantage. Which, I'm guessing you do since you've found this informative blog. Redbox is $1 a night for a DVD, but you can search the web and always find a code for a free rental. Same thing for Blockbuster Express DVD kiosks (aka redbox wannabee). In fact, I plan on adding these little gems of codes in the blog when I come across them- but I'm not a huge movie fan so I haven't been going after them lately.

Also, depending on your moral fiber, there are websites out there that you can watch TV and movies that are sometimes "pirating" and sometimes legal. Use at yor own risk, I'm not going there...

July 17: Back from Vacation

We got back from vacation and I have to brag a little that it was WONDERFUL! The husband spoiled me rotten with flying first class, eating at the best resteraunts, and of course 4 full days of Disneyland fun! Vacations like this don't come often (this was our first since our honeymoon 5 years ago) but the best part was- the vacation didn't follow us home! It is all paid off, no vacation debt.

This was achieved with a bit of vacation saving and a lot of online earning. While I've always said online earning isn't something to live off of, with little effort over time I was certainly able to vacation off of it. I'm back and ready to keep the deals/freebies/updates coming. I'd love to do a vacation like this again and maybe next time will be sooner than 5 years away!

July 6, An article for thought..

I read. A LOT. Information is everywhere for free and its good for the soul. I could go on about libraries being free yadda yadda, but I just like to stretch my mind using the internet, its full of useful information (ya gotta take with a grain of salt...)

Today I came across this article (click here) and feel like SOMEONE's been spying on the inner working of my mind. Because I'm "that frugal budget girl" people always think I have some magic answer than can help them as well. If I did I'd be selfishly selling it and making money- now look around and realize my blog is 100% free help. Yupp... no magic secrets here.

What got me is the "don't be manipulated" and "no cable TV is NOT an emergency"... oh the times people try the first, and I result to saying the second. Just a light read to refelctt on for today. Enjoy.

July 5th- SurveySaavy

Because surveysavvy sends a lot, and I qualify for only a rare few I don't focus on it a lot and often loose track of when I can cash out. Because I want to get July's totals jumping I checked in to see what was hiding in there- 7.50 isn't too shabby. Cashed out and glad to start the "Online Earnings I haven't spent at Disneyland" fund.

We leave this weekend! SO excited!

If you'd like to join surveysaavy check out the tab at the top of the blog, its full of info, help, and a link to get you going!

July 4- freebies and product testing

Happy 4th of July to all American readers,

and happy... well its still the 4th of July to anyone else, just without the American celebrations.

If your in America go out today and enjoy all the local freebie and fun to be had. I won't list it here, because the list would go on almost forever. You can find free parades, bbq, shows, entertainment, concerts, etc all over your local downtown.

As for me checking in, just wanted to say I got a new product to test and report back on. Two GIANT bottles of shampoo/conditioner arrived in my mailbox from one surveysite company. As usual, I can't say much about brand and such- but I get to test for 4 weeks and keep any extra. Two washes into it already, I am loving this product for my thin straight hair getting pumped up with some body and volume.

Free Sample: Purex Complete with Zout

Click HERE for a Free Sample. It will arrive in your mailbox in 8-12 weeks. But hey, its FREE! If you don't like waiting you can instead request a $1.oo off coupon.