Online Surveys are a waste of time!

Is this what you think? You think they are nothing but ways to spam your inbox while never delivering and that you can't make ANY money from them?

Think again.


Just keep reading. Trust me. It'll rock your world.  I have two kids- 9 & 6- both girls- I work and go to school- money is always tight.....and I decided I wanted to start canning again...but canning supplies are expensive.

I take surveys online- I have several sites I work through (those will be at the end) but I wanted to give everyone a break down of what I bought and what I actually paid for my canning supplies (please keep in mind that I have Amazon Prime and all my cash outs from my surveys were in Amazon Gift Cards.



Here we go!


First off- my Water Bath

Here is the one I bought:

Item(s) Subtotal:	$19.97
Shipping & Handling:	$0.00
	-----
Total before tax:	$19.97
Sales Tax:	$1.65
Gift Card Amount:	-$18.12
	-----
Total for This Shipment:	$3.50
Total paid by Gift Card:	-$18.12
	-----

So if you notice I had an odd balance on my gift cards (I had bought something previously) but I still only paid $3.50 for this.

Next I bought my Stock Pot:

Item(s) Subtotal:	$14.97
Shipping & Handling:	$0.00
	-----
Total before tax:	$14.97
Estimated tax to be collected:	$1.24
Gift Card Amount:	-$16.00
	-----
Grand Total:	$0.21

So there you have it.....$0.21.....so for $3.71 I got the two main things I need to start canning.  The next purchase I made was for a food processor.

Here is the one I got:

Item(s) Subtotal:	$28.00
Shipping & Handling:	$0.00
	-----
Total before tax:	$28.00
Estimated tax to be collected:	$2.31
Gift Card Amount:	-$18.86
	-----
Grand Total:	$11.45

This one is a bit different, even though $11.45 is a great price, I had $9 in paypal cash from a different survey company (that doesn't offer Amazon Gift Cards) so the actual end price on this was $2.45.

So the math:

Retail:   68.14

Gift Cards: 52.98

Other Survey Cash: 9.00

Total Out of Pocket:  $6.16

But yeah, Online Surveys TOTALLY aren't worth it. 

Wanna earn some great stuff for free/cheap?  Check out my favorite sites!

Opinion Outpost!
MintVine

MySurvey!

Tellwut!

ALL of these sites offer pay outs to places such as Amazon, Paypal, and MANY MANY more. 

But like you said....

Waste of time right?

instaGC = Earn FREE Gift Cards + Get Paid INSTANTLY!

instaGC is a GREAT way to earn money from the comfort of your home.

 After signing up, click the confirmation that is emailed to you. 


It’s 100% FREE and LEGIT! 


Complete task, Watch videos, and more to earn reward points. 

The best thing about instaGC is you get paid INSTANTLY!! For example, cash out for 100 points = (minimum) $1 Amazon Gift Card and as soon as you hit redeem, your amazon gift card loads on the screen.

All you have to do is head over to Amazon, add it to your account and go shopping! They have hundreds of Gift Cards available if Amazon isn’t your cup of tea, including American Express Gift Cards and even Checks that are processed within 24 hours and mailed out from Louisville (KY) so you typically will receive it within 6-11 days.


When you go to cash out for the first time, you will have to do a text or call verification code, but you won’t receive any further messages on the phone after that. Go sign up for instaGC and let us know what YOU think!

Sign up for Opinion Outpost – I made $150 so far in Amazon Gift Cards

 

Rewards include  cash, Amazon gift cards, game points, donations to your favorite charities, and more. Everyone is also automatically entered to a $10,000 sweepstakes by joining and taking surveys. Sign up Here

The minimum cash out for Paypal is $10 and only $5 for Amazon gift cards.

Free $2.00 in Points for ShopYourWay

 

Sponsored Link  

You can score Free Kmart and Sears Credit which can be used to score FREE STUFF!  You will get a Surprise Amount of credits. The points will NOT be added to your account right away. They will be added  on 5/25.

1. Sign up for personal shopper: CLICK HERE and hit  “I Agree to Personal Shopper Terms and Conditions”.
2. Click here for the Kmart AD, Look for the photo as pictured above and click on it to see how many points you get.  <–$1
3. Click Here  for the Sears AD , Look for the photo as pictured above and click on it to see how many points you get. <–$1

HELPFUL TIPS:

• If it keeps asking you to log in – MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED INTO YOUR SHOPYOURWAY ACCOUNT. If that does not work – switch browsers.
• If you get a message that they do not have any ad’s for your zipcode, enter 90001
• **THE POINTS WILL NOT BE ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT RIGHT AWAY** The first 7,000 members to view the LocalAd and click “get started” will be awarded $1.00 in points (1000 points) to use 5/25/14 thru 5/31/14.Ask to redeem your points at checkout, in store or online. Limit one per member. Offer ends 5/22/2014 or sooner. By accepting Shop Your WaySM member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your WaySM terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms.

GoFreebies List for Wednesday May 7, 2014 - Free Tone Body Wash Sample

The Lists
Today's New & Featured Freebies View All Freebies

• Get your e-cig starter kit - Enjoy this risk free trial of e-cigs! No more second hand smoke, no bad breath, no tar ash or tobacco. Make the switch today and you won't regret it!(Sponsored Listing)
• Free Food at Burger King - Use promo code BKFRIES for a free large french fries, or BKCHICKEN for a free original chicken sandwich from Burger King. This offer is valid for BK Delivers, the Burger King delivery website, valid in certain areas.
• Silk Rose Petal Sample - You can try these silk rose petals absolutely free. You must enter which colors you would prefer and the date you need the petals.
• Free Gibson Guitar Poster - Musician's Friend and Gibson have teamed up to bring you four iconic Gibson artists and their signature guitars, from the covers of our May 2014 catalog. Fill out the form and get your free poster.
• Beer Geek Brewtility Kit - This free kit includes a 3-in-1 tool, (flat-head screwdriver, flare wrench, bottle opener, and keyring hole) Beer Geek pocket protector, beer bottle marker, and Birchmann logo decal.
• Become a Movado Insider - Be the among the first to learn about exciting new arrivals, special events, promotions, and much more. All from Movado. Don't be stuck on the outside.
• Free SuperSeedz Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds - Gluten intolerant? Or just looking for a tasty and healthy snack? In honor of Celiac Awareness Month, trade in your snack for SuperSeedz gourmet pumpkin seeds! They are gluten free, peanut free, tree nut free, egg free, and dairy free.

Yesterday's Best Rated Freebies

• Free Tone Body Wash Sample - Fill out this short form to get a free sample of Tone body wash. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
• Organic Soap Sample - NaturAVE is giving away free samples. Just follow the directions on their Facebook page. You much choose which sample you would like from the website.
• Allergy and Gluten Free Samples - Sign up for BeFreeForMe for free samples and coupons. You'll also get tips on healthy living and other offers sent to your inbox.
• Free Issue of "Allergic Living" - Allergic Living is the must-read magazine on food and environmental allergies and gluten sensitivity. Just fill out the form to have yours sent to you.
• Free Coffee and Scoop from Amora - With this exclusive free Coffee offer, you will receive a free bag of Amora Coffee, plus a silver-plated scoop. You can also get a free coffee canister, free travel mugs, and even a free coffee maker.

Yesterday's Most Clicked Freebies

• Become a Movado Insider - Be the among the first to learn about exciting new arrivals, special events, promotions, and much more. All from Movado. Don't be stuck on the outside.
• Free Sample - Mr Clean Magic Eraser - For a limited time, Lifescript is giving away free samples of Mr Clean Magic Erasers. Sign up today to claim yours before they run out!
• Free Tone Body Wash Sample - Fill out this short form to get a free sample of Tone body wash. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
• Organic Soap Sample - NaturAVE is giving away free samples. Just follow the directions on their Facebook page. You much choose which sample you would like from the website.
• Free Notebook Samples For Teachers - Teachers can request two free notebooks to experience the high quality of Skoobi notebooks. You may have to check your email for confirmation.

MySurvey.com New Openings – Apply Now

MySurvey.com is a group of consumers from throughout the United States who influence future products and services by volunteering to participate in consumer research. By sharing your opinions about products and services, you are rewarded with Reward Points to redeem for cash and merchandise. CLICK HERE to apply.

Coffee Snob

There is a coffee place in town called Coffee Waves...for MONTHS all I heard was "Coffee Waves, Coffee Waves, yayaya...." now me...I've been a DEVOTED Starbucks fan for...well.....ever....the only thing that can make me NOT go to Starbucks is one of two things.


1. My bestie Heather making me coffee in the mornings (she's the bomb and she's usually in her skivs so win win)

and


2. I'm broke- cause face it. Starbucks is NOT cheap. In the lease. So I look for ways to EARN Starbucks Gift Cards for FREE online. I do this on several sites because all it takes is a bit of my time and I get to reap the steaming white mocha rewards. Venti please. Extra whip.

How do i get starbucks gift card you make ask? One site and my current favorite is InstaGC.  Seriously wicked easy and not like most sites where you have to do soooooo many things to earn even a point. You get points for listening to the radio. The radio. Yeah. Just tune into their station and let the music soothe your ragged soul..... or distract you from working in my case.

So what are you waiting for? Hope on over. Sign up. Remember to confirm your email and start earning some serious points.


Don't like Starbucks? That's fine! That have a ton of vendors such as Amazon.com, Bath & Body Works, Yankee Candle....etc....its' easy to pick your poison!


So what are you waiting for?



Sign up already!

Free Baby Sling- all you pay is shipping!

We wanted to thank you for being an EverydayFamily member with this promo code for a free baby carrier (a $48 value) at the Seven Slings website! The promo code is "FAMILY2013". 

Go to the Seven Slings website, click on "Shop Now" and select any baby carrier you would like (be sure to go to their sizing page so you can get the right size carrier for you). Once you have selected your size, you will automatically be directed to the "shopping bag" where you can enter the promo code "FAMILY2013". This promo code will take off 100% of the baby carrier purchase and all you are required to pay is the shipping fees. 

You can use the promo code more than once however you will need to open a new browser to do so! 

Thanks again! 

Sincerely, 
EverydayFamily

Gluten-Free Recipe: Pesto-Mushroom Fettuccine

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9414/gluten-free-recipe-pesto-mushroom-fettuccine.html

This was a dish I invented after seeing something similar at The Conscious Cafe in Byron Bay. It's super healthy, so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious (as many of our friends who've had it will tell you). 

My hubby has now claimed this as his dish. He likes to cook for friends and family, and we love to cook together with a glass of red wine and a chance to catch up on each other's day. 

Ingredients:

• 30 small mushrooms of your choosing
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Chilis (as many or as a little as you want)
• Mixed herbs of your choosing (try thyme, rosemary and parsley for starters)
• Coconut oil
• 1 red onion
• 2 cups baby spinach
• Frozen peas
• 16 oz. Mung Bean fettuccine
• Pesto (jar or fresh) to taste
• Option to add Chicken (free range tenderloins), cook on bbq or grill if possible 

Chop onion into small chunks and fry with some coconut oil. 

Add the mixed herbs and fry together; add the garlic and chilis and cook for another five mins. 

Add mushrooms, chopped in half (keep them big and they'll absorb all the flavors). Cook for another 10 mins, then add pesto (around half a jar or pot, can add more later if it needs it), add 2 tablespoons. 

Cook it all together for 15 minutes, then add frozen peas and baby spinach near the end. If you want to add the chicken, cut it in small pieces and add to sauce. 

Boil fettuccine for 5 mins, then drain and add to pan, stir and make sure the sauce covers everything. Grate Parmesan on top and enjoy. 

Recycling- The Environment- and Rewards for doing it!

I have been a member of something called Recycle Bank for a while now. What it is, basically, is a site that rewards people for recycling and learning about ways, to use less, recycle more, and make earth friendly decision. You earn points by recycling, learning about recycling, playing games, and then you can trade them for really awesome rewards. I already got a free subscription to ALL YOU which if you coupon, you know has a ton of great coupons in it each month.

So check it out, sign up, and learn how to help save our Planet


https://rcycle.it/yw99p