Make Extra Money With Your Opinions Via Surveys

It seems to me there are a tons of survey sites out on the net. The tough part for me is weeding through them. Can I trust this one, do they pay out well, pay out timely, etc...? Well, today I'm sharing one of my favorites, Synovate (Global Opinion Panels). Not only have I cashed out (via PayPal) several times, but I've also been privileged enough to try some product samples. My best advice, is log in everyday day or two and just spend a few (5 -10) minutes. After a month or two, you'll be surprised how fast your points (points = money) have added up!

Another survey site tip, don't get signed up with too many places. Find 2 or 3 that you like and visit them regularly. Have a great day!!

Earn Extra Money All Year With Surveys!!

Panda Research pays between $3 to $75 for every survey you complete. Plus, you get $3 just for signing up, and yes it's free!

Be sure to have a separate e-mail box for your surveys. It keeps your personal e-mail box clean, plus all the surveys are in one spot when you have a few minutes to sit down and respond.

Join Vocalpoint For Free Samples, Coupons & More!

It's been a while since I've talked about Vocalpoint, so here goes! Vocalpoint is a word of mouth marketing program of Procter & Gamble that offers people the chance to test out new products and share their experiences with other consumers and P&G. Membership is FREE and you receive exclusive P&G coupons, samples, newsletters and discounts in the mail. All at no cost to you! Once you're a member be sure to "fan" them to Facebook, sometimes you can get the heads up on a good sample. Please sign-up if you haven't done so already, you have nothing to lose and freebies to gain.

P.S. Still not convinced it worth a few minutes to register? The last couple of freebies were a sample of Olay Pro-X Wrinkle Cream, a travel size Secret Clinical and a Bounce Bar (I love that thing!!). It's soooo worth it folks!! :)

Homescan Consumer Panel Still Needs Members

Let manufacturers and retailers know your product preferences by becoming a member of Nielsen’s Homescan Consumer Panel! Panel membership is free and as a reward, you'll earn points that can be used for getting cool gifts. If you're already are a panel member, cash in those points for holiday gifts now!!

Some areas of the country have enough panelists, and you may receive a do not qualify message based on your zip code. If so, check back in a few months and a spot might free up. That's how I got on. Also, you can also stop your participation at any time, and they will pay to have the equipment mailed back. It's totally worth a shot if you have a few minutes to spare after each shopping trip.

To check out the Nielsen’s Homescan Consumer Panel click the banner below. Good luck!

Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month With A Coupon

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. I do love peanut butter, but would have never guessed there is a whole devoted to loving peanut butter.

Here's a bit of scoop on the new cookies with a coupon. The new Pillsbury "simply...™ cookies are made with simple ingredients and nothing more. They contain zero grams of trans fat; no high-fructose corn syrup; and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The cookies are made with wholesome ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla and peanut butter — just like you would make cookies at home."

$1.25 off new Pillsbury® simply...™ Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cookies

I received the coupon via e-mail from Pssst, a General Mills program where you sometimes get to try new products, give feedback, get the heads up on new stuff (like today w/this fabulous coupon), etc. It's free to join, so check it out if that sounds fun to you. I love being a member! :)

Fun Mail Day To Share, Plus Printable Coupons!

Today was an awesome day for mail! Here's what was in my box:

Kraft Food & Family Magazine - This is full of yummy seasonally appropriate meal ideas & recipes. It also has lots of coupons!! Best of all it's free.

Kashi Honey Sunshine sample, plus a coupon for a FREE box, plus five $1.50 off coupons to share from Vocalpoint. Vocalpoint is also free to join and they just send you stuff automatically. It's always a super fun surprise!

The Scope sample is no longer available, but was from Walmart's Free Sample Page. Where I just found this new Fancy Feast Appetizers For Cats sample. It's free of course!

Then the UPS guy brought my Nielsen’s Homescan Consumer Panel scanner.

"As a panel member, Homescan will provide you with a hand-held scanner. Every time you or members of your household shop, you’ll use the scanner to scan the barcodes on all of your purchases.Then, once a week, you'll send us your purchase information." You're rewarded with points, that are exchanged for prizes (gift cards, etc).

Sounds to me like it's a least worth a shot. I'll keep you posted!

A few printable coupons...

$1.50 Yoplait Delights Parfait printable coupon

$16.80 in Betty Crocker printable coupons

Have a great night!

A Day In The Life Of Wylie Mom

Yesterday was somewhat of a "typical day" for me. Here's what I did:

After lunch we ran to Kroger. I haven't been to poor Kroger since Target opened, but I needed to get my 2 free packs of Fruit 2 Day. I'm trying it out and spreading the word for BzzAgent. BzzAgent is FREE to join. I also wanted to use my coupon for FREE Fiber One bars that Kroger mailed me. I got bread, milk, etc. I spent $20.75 and saved $21.81. Oh, and no, I didn't go to Kroger on Saturday. Hubby had to work and I knew it would be a mad house. It's hard to watch the register with kids in tow. :)

I also picked up some Activia yogurt at Kroger yesterday. It was $1.88 minus a $1.00 newspaper coupon so I paid $.88. Now, I'll mail in the Activia UPC & Kroger receipt in and will get a coupon for a FREE YoPlus yogurt back. The Yoplait YoPlus rebate form is here.

**Tip** Do rebates right away before the necessary pieces get lost, thrown away or you forget.

As a treat on the way home we went to Sonic. No, not very frugal, but I did wait until 1/2 Price Happy Hour between 2-4. Since I spent $2.13, that means I saved $2.13. But, since I've made that much watching ads at YouData the past couple of weeks, it all evens out (I have an odd way of seeing thing, I know!).

When we got home the mail had arrived and I received:

One $2.50 and three $1.50 Bounce Bar coupons from VocalPoint. It's FREE to join.

$5/$50 Home Depot coupon from the Home Depot Garden Club. Also FREE to join.

Remedy health magazine, FREE to request.

Speaking of magazines, I requested the following magazines for FREE yesterday. Remember magazines are great for reading, donating or selling.

Free 1 year subscription to Forbes Magazine or Muscle & Fitness.

Free 1 Year subscription to Viva Magazine.

For more free magazine deals (lots and lots), check out My Savings. I requested a free Vibe subscription thanks to them last week.

Don't forget to request samples, print coupons and check your survey e-mail box for surveys (I've already made $4 this morning with a 15 minute survey). I do these things when I have a few minutes here and there to "play" on the computer. As far as saving money, it's all the little (and fun) things you do everyday, day after day, that make the biggest impact!

Have a great day!!

Have You Checked Out RewardPort Yet?

So what is RewardPort??? Here's the scoop!

"RewardPort is an online loyalty program where members are rewarded with points for completing actions such as visiting websites, sampling products, playing trivia, completing market research surveys and making online purchases."

Plus, you'll get 500 points for just signing up!! And, if you use Twitter, you can enter to win $10,000 from RewardPort this month!! Here's the scoop on that from the RewardPort blog. I'm a bit sad that my Twitter has been down for about 3 days now. I really want to win $10,000!

Basically, just tweet "I just entered the @RewardPort MEGA GIVEAWAY #contest. I can win $10K CASH! http://bit.ly/2OnNTJ" Be sure to use the #RewardPort tag on each tweet you make.

RewardPort pays out in points, which you cash out for gift cards....perfect for "free" holiday gifts.

Freebies And Fun Things For Friday!!

In order to get a great start on the weekend, I'm sharing some fun freebies/samples and fun deals!!

FREEBIES

Free Scope Outlast sample from Walmart

Free copy of Dog's Life Magazine from Walmart, click here to visit Walmart's sample page.

Free "Vintage" Redwood Creek Moose Poster, must be 21. This would be awesome for your "man cave" or what not.

Free Honey Nut Cheerios sample and $1 coupon from General Mills.

Free Notepad Holder from Leader House, look at the bottom right of their home page.

Free picture frame from Style Art & Frame. A huge thanks to Saving Cents With Brandy's Big Bargains for the notepad and frame heads up.

And here's my freebie list from last week, some offers are still available!

OTHER FUN THINGS

Old Navy has a $10 kids denim sale starting today!!

Today through Sunday, shop Kohl's online and save 20% with code SPECIAL20 and get free shipping with code SAVENSHIP75.

Texas residents, mark your calenders for Tax Free Weekend, August 21-23, 2009. This year school supplies are included. Although since tax free weekend is the weekend before school starts, I'm not sure how many people will be comfortable waiting until the last minute just to save the 8% sales tax.

Have you seen the trailer for the newest Disney Princess movie, The Princess and the Frog? It looks so good!!

Lastly, have you checked out Nielsen Homescan yet?

Here's the scoop- "As a panel member, Homescan will provide you with a hand-held scanner. Every time you or members of your household shop, you’ll use the scanner to scan the barcodes on all of your purchases.Then, once a week, you'll send us your purchase information." You're rewarded with points, that are exchanged for prizes (gift cards, etc).

Well, I applied about 6 weeks ago and was approved, but I've been on a scanner waiting list ever since. Yesterday the call came, my scanner is now on the way!!

Yes, Surveys Can Be Worth Your Time!

This morning I thought I'd give my favorite survey sites a check. I don't log in as near as much as I'd like to, and was very pleased (and surprised!) to see a "cashable" balance at 3 of them. I have $47.10 on the way to me. Not too bad, huh?

There are a lot of survey sites out there to choose from. Since everyone is differnet, there's no telling which ones you'll prefer. I suggest signing up for a few at a time. Try them out for a few days/weeks, and drop the ones you don't like. Maybe add another, if you find the time. Also, I would suggest maintaining a new and seperate e-mail address just for your surveys.

Here are some things I look for in surveys (and survey sites) :

1. How many surveys do they e-mail a day? I'd like to see 1 to 4 surveys a day, depenidng on quailty.

2. How long does the survey take? It's a survey of my opinion, not a college entrance exam! You'll have to pay me pretty well to care for more than 20 minutes.

3. How much does it pay? Some places pay in cash and others in points. Points are fine, as long as they can be exchanged for cash. Time is money! Is your time worth $.50 for 20 minutes? No. Is your time worht $5 for 15 minutes? Yes.

Don't forget about the product trials!! Since I started the survey scene about a year ago, I have gotten to try and keep: Samsung Glyde phone, 5 cologne samples, sunscreen, cake mix w/ frosting, another dessert mix, shampoo, plus more. That's in addition to the few $$ they paid for my opinion as well. :)

Here are my favorite survey sites:

SurveySpot - 1 to 6 e-mails a day, but has a fair amout of $2-5 surveys and has awesome random product trials! Pays out via check and will be moving to PayPal next month which will be great. I requested a $7 check this morning. :)

Synovate Gobal Opinion Panels - 2 to 6 surveys a week and pays in points (1000 points = $1). Most surveys pay low for just a few minutes, but there will be one "awesome" survey that comes along every few weeks. Frequent product trials!! I cashed out a $10 check this morning, but had to leave a small balance. Requests can only be made in increments of $5.

InboxDollars - Today was my first time to cash out since you need $30 to request a check! I had to pay a $3 check processing fee which I then earned right back (for next time). I usually just read the e-mails and do the cash offers with this one, and I requested $30.10 today (that's after the $3 fee, haha). All offers pay out cash (no points), and you can earn for online shopping as well.

MyPoints - A lot like InboxDollars, but I don't do the surveys here. At MyPoints, you earn points reading e-mails, shopping and doing surveys (surveys pay low). I just answer the e-mails and earn points for filling out my Bzzz reports for BzzAgent. BzzAgent sends you new products to try and spread the "bzzz" about. You're rewarded with points at MyPoints. It's a win-win as far as my MyPoints account.

Have a great survey site that I didn't mention? Just leave a comment to this post. Thanks!

$52.54 Worth Of Free Stuff In The Mail

Check out the stuff that came in the mail for me yesterday and today!!

From Bzz Agent I received: A 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper Mascara (I love 2000 Calorie mascara and can't wait to try this!!!!), 2 Vivid Impact Lipcolors and a copy of D Beauty (D as in Dallas). Total value $30.59. Oh, and there were three $2.00 off Max factor coupons.

I talked a bit about BzzAgent here in this post. It's so much fun!!

From Mom Select I received: (2) 10 Ct. Packets of Florastor Kids. Florastor Kids is a probiotic. Total Value $21.95.

What's a probiotic you ask? According to the Florastor website, "Probiotics help the good organisms in your body to grow and protect your intestines against "bad" organisms that can make you unwell. Florastor Kids helps maintain the normal balance of microorganisms in the gut."

We'll see what the kids think! I will probably do a giveaway for the second 10 ct. box. Keep an eye out!

I also have 2 nice mailing boxes for eBay, so it's a win/win to try new products!!!! Join panels and marketing programs when you run across them. Later when they send you an offer, it's up to you to accept. You can only pick things that interest you! Have any fun panels to share? Leave me a comment! Thanks!

How About Some Freebies For A Beautiful Friday?

It's seems like it's been ages since I've featured some freebies, but since I got lots of samples in the mail this week, I need to keep the ball rolling!

Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse sample from Walmart.

Also from Walmart, Benefiber® Flavored Stick Packs, Always INFINITY pantyliner sample, and Metamucil®. Walmart really rocks the free samples!

2009 V-Rod Muscle calendar featuring Marisa Miller, it's a Harley Davidson calender with a "hot chick".

Free sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean from Aquafresh. Have your printer ready, you'll have to print a coupon for a free trial size. Yippee for immediate gratification. :)

Don't forget to print your Pert Plus For Men rebate. It's for up to $3.99 and doesn't expire until 12/31/09.

Last, but not least, I signed up for Kraft First. It's a word of mouth marketing campaign. A lot like, VocalPoint from P&G, Pssst from General Mills and SheSpeaks. Basically, you'll be the first to know about and try some new products, give your opinions, etc.....read: free samples and coupons. Yay!

Wylie Mom's Weekly Recap-Week 5

This week was a bit better than last week! :)

Grocery/Drug savings - $105.18

Misc. Savings, detailed below - $84.99

-Saved $9.99 at Shutterfly with a coupon we got from Santa Claus (at the mall)

-Cut Hubby's hair & saved $15

-Saved $60 at BigLots with a 20% coupon, getting my son this bed.

eBay Sales - $125.62

Misc. Income, detailed below - $20.27

- $3.00 from Dollar Surveys. This was deposited last Sunday evening, so that's about 3 days worth of surveys. I signed up the Thursday before last. We'll see what (is anything) shows up tonight, via PayPal.

- $8.50 check from Bayer rebate
- $5.00 from Lightspeed Consumer Panel (surveys)
- $3.77 Cash Back bonus for using my PayPal MasterCard Debit Card. I have earned $42.43 over the lifetime of the card. Are you making the most of your eBay sales and free survey money?

Weekly Impact - $336.06
YTD Impact - $984.32

My weekly amount "grossed up" is $448.08 and breaks down to about $11.20 a hour if I was working outside of the home.

Looking ahead, I listed 24 new items on eBay this week. If you are considering selling any spring clothes, now is the time to begin!! I also requested some samples (and received some too!!), sent off for my $120 in P&G coupons, and I am pleased to report that I cashed out 50 Swagbucks, and have a $5 Starbucks gift card on the way. I'll keep you posted, and track it when it arrives.

Wishing you a great week of making and saving money!! Any questions about some of my savings or earnings? Please ask!

Just A Few Places For Extra Bucks

I have a new online "rebate" site for you. As you might know, I'm a big fan of Big Crumbs. I received $5.68 back last week from some Christmas shopping.

I also like Ebates . In fact, I earned (not paid out yet) $6.81 last week at Ebates. Hubby ordered some printer ink for work, so it cost us nothing. Ebates also pays a $5 bonus for signing up!

Well today, I ran across Shop At Home:

Shop At Home also pays out $5 to sign up!! You can't beat free money. I ran across Shop At Home while I was looking a today's offer from Dollar Surveys.

I'm giving Dollar Surverys a trial run. It's a bit different, as you can't log into your account to see how much money you have pending, but it says it pays out weekly to your PayPal account. I figure not much time will be wasted giving this survey place a shot. Anyone, else tried Dollar Surveys?

Back to the cash back rebate programs. I was ordering some (free) note cards from Shutterfly this afternoon, and it honestly took only 45-60 seconds to check all 3 sites (Big Crumbs, Ebates and Shop At Home) to see who paid the highest percentage back. In this case it was Ebates. If you need to do some online shopping, be sure you're getting cash back to shop!

P.S. Here's an older post about online shopping and cash back rebates.

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Extra Cash With Online Surveys

What do you think of surveys? I definitely don't think they are the road to riches, but they are fun! And, you can make a few extra bucks or try a new product!!

One of the first places I signed up a few months back was Survey Spot. Since that time I have received $22 in "cash", a cake mix with frosting to try and a handheld electronic device valued at over $250 to try and keep!!!

I will admit that I'm picky about which surveys I fill out. I tend to pick $$ only surveys if available. Some sites pay out only in points that you can convert to cash and gift cards. In that case I look for high point surveys. I have also found that setting up a new e-mail account for surveys only really helped me out. This way, during the evenings or nap time if I have a few moments, all my available surveys are in one spot and I'm not sorting through my inbox looking for them.

I've found two fellow bloggers with great lists of paid survey sites. Try Homemaker Barbi's list or Money Saving Methods' list. You may need to try out a few before you settle on some that you like....but a separate e-mail box is key!!

Another fun and easy way to make a little money is and MyPoints . I have about $15 with Inbox Dollars right now, you need $25 to cash out. And with MyPoints I have about 3500 points which is already enough for a $25 gift card. MyPoints includes places like CVS, Pottery Barn, Chili's, etc....!

What are your favorite survey site????

The Coolest Advisory Panel Yet!

Check out this post by April at Little April Big World. She gives us a heads up on the coolest Advisory Panel to date.......CVS!!!

It looks like they will send you surveys about 4 times a year and will pay you for your time with.......(drum roll please)........Extra Care Bucks!!! Yippee!!!! It said payment would be $2-15 in ECB, depending on the survey length.

So, a HUGE thanks to April for sharing this super fun news! Yay April!!!!