Okay, okay, so technically coupons do not make you money, but think of it this way, every cent you save with a coupon is a cent that stays in your pocket. Here is a great example:
I went to the grocery store yesterday and my total bill was $72 and some change. I had $19.93 in in-store savings (sales and in-store coupons) and $13.55 in clipped coupons. So I only ended up paying $38 and change for all of my groceries. It's almost like I got paid $34 to do my grocery shopping!
Over the last year, I have gotten really good at combining store sales with coupons. Yesterday, I got a bottle of Benefiber that usually retails for $7.85 for just $2.85 !( I combined the in-store $3 off with a clipped $2 off coupon) That's $5.00 that stayed in my pocket.
I highly recommend coupons as not only a way to save money but a way to make money. when you start thinking of coupons as cash, you will start to see the benefits of using them.
26 January, 2008
22 January, 2008
What I got in the Mail Today, Part 2
Well I just wanted to update everyone on all the wonderful free stuff I have gotten in the last week or so.
$29 in coupons for Febreze, Iams, and Mr. Clean products
Coupon for FREE 12 pk of Coke product
$1.00 coupon for Tylenol
$2.00 coupon for Kashi TLC products
First Aid Kit (from my local hospital)
Sippy Cup from Juicy Juice
Samples of Dove Darkening shampoo/conditioner
Samples/Coupons Sunsilk shampoo/conditioner
Samples Head and Shoulders shampoo/conditioner
Wildflower seeds from Burt's Bees
These are just some of the great things I have been getting in the mail. Keep an eye out for part 3..........
$29 in coupons for Febreze, Iams, and Mr. Clean products
Coupon for FREE 12 pk of Coke product
$1.00 coupon for Tylenol
$2.00 coupon for Kashi TLC products
First Aid Kit (from my local hospital)
Sippy Cup from Juicy Juice
Samples of Dove Darkening shampoo/conditioner
Samples/Coupons Sunsilk shampoo/conditioner
Samples Head and Shoulders shampoo/conditioner
Wildflower seeds from Burt's Bees
These are just some of the great things I have been getting in the mail. Keep an eye out for part 3..........
21 January, 2008
Why I am quitting Cash Delight
First of all, let me just say that I am not quitting because of anything they have done wrong. Cash Delight is actually a great site that pays quickly. My problem is that it is very time consuming and the time it takes is not equal to the rewards for me.
In about 1 1/2 months I have been paid twice. Once for $2.37 and once for $2.17. I would still recommend the site to anyone who is looking for an honest ptc, I just don't have the time to devote to it.
In about 1 1/2 months I have been paid twice. Once for $2.37 and once for $2.17. I would still recommend the site to anyone who is looking for an honest ptc, I just don't have the time to devote to it.
20 January, 2008
Be a product tester!
Well as I have said before, I am all for getting free stuff. Here is another interesting way to get it. Become a product tester. There are several sites that I have recently become a member of, that will send you products to test. Companies want to know how real life consumers feel about their products and so will send you them for free, to keep, forever!
Bzz Agent
Join the hive today! After you sign up (for FREE) you will have to fill out some profile surveys so they can match you with products that are relevant to your life. You will then be invited to campaigns and once you accept, the Bzz Kit will be mailed to you. The Bzz Kit can include coupons, samples, and products. I just got one for Pledge Multi Surface products that included coupons, samples, a Multi Surface Duster starter pack and a 25 count pack of Pledge Multi Surface wipes. Not bad when all I have to do in return is Bzz people about it (talk about it, give them samples or coupons). You see they want you to generate word of mouth advertising for them. Once you have Bzzed about the product to freinds, family, or coworkers, report back to the central hive with at least one detailed Bzz report telling them who you bzzed, where, and how. In return for your reports, you will receive points that you can turn in for merchandise.
She Speaks
She Speaks works in much the same way as Bzz Agent. You sign up (for FREE) and fill out some profile surveys. When they have a product test that will apply to you, you will receive an email. You will take an enrollment survey and then they will send you your free product to test. When you are done, simply provide She Speaks with feedback on how or if you liked the product. They will share with you how your feedback has influenced the product and then send you products, special offers, and coupons that you can pass on to your friends.
These are two of the sites I do product testing for. It is a fun and easy way to get free stuff for you and your home.
Bzz Agent
Join the hive today! After you sign up (for FREE) you will have to fill out some profile surveys so they can match you with products that are relevant to your life. You will then be invited to campaigns and once you accept, the Bzz Kit will be mailed to you. The Bzz Kit can include coupons, samples, and products. I just got one for Pledge Multi Surface products that included coupons, samples, a Multi Surface Duster starter pack and a 25 count pack of Pledge Multi Surface wipes. Not bad when all I have to do in return is Bzz people about it (talk about it, give them samples or coupons). You see they want you to generate word of mouth advertising for them. Once you have Bzzed about the product to freinds, family, or coworkers, report back to the central hive with at least one detailed Bzz report telling them who you bzzed, where, and how. In return for your reports, you will receive points that you can turn in for merchandise.
She Speaks
She Speaks works in much the same way as Bzz Agent. You sign up (for FREE) and fill out some profile surveys. When they have a product test that will apply to you, you will receive an email. You will take an enrollment survey and then they will send you your free product to test. When you are done, simply provide She Speaks with feedback on how or if you liked the product. They will share with you how your feedback has influenced the product and then send you products, special offers, and coupons that you can pass on to your friends.
These are two of the sites I do product testing for. It is a fun and easy way to get free stuff for you and your home.
I am starting a coupon train...choo, choo!
I just read about this thing called a coupon train on another site but basically this is how it works:
There is a conductor or starting person who lets people "on" the train. Once the train is full, the conductor sends out the envelope full of coupons. The first person on the list then gets the envelope, takes the coupons that they want and puts in coupons that they have and don't want. The coupons should have an expiration date more than 5 days past the current date and the envelope should be sent out in at most 3 days. The first person then sends out the envelope to the next person on the list and they do the same thing. Every person on the list should take out any expired coupons.
I would like to start one and want to know if anyone is interested? If you are interested you may send me an email @ colleen-gilbert@hotmail.com with your name and address.
I think this will be a great way for everyone to get the coupons they want.
There is a conductor or starting person who lets people "on" the train. Once the train is full, the conductor sends out the envelope full of coupons. The first person on the list then gets the envelope, takes the coupons that they want and puts in coupons that they have and don't want. The coupons should have an expiration date more than 5 days past the current date and the envelope should be sent out in at most 3 days. The first person then sends out the envelope to the next person on the list and they do the same thing. Every person on the list should take out any expired coupons.
I would like to start one and want to know if anyone is interested? If you are interested you may send me an email @ colleen-gilbert@hotmail.com with your name and address.
I think this will be a great way for everyone to get the coupons they want.
16 January, 2008
Neilson Homescan Consumer Panel
A few months ago I signed up for the Neilson (yes as in Neilson ratings for television) Homescan Consumer Panel. I have been on a waiting list in order to be added to this panel since then. I got a call this afternoon saying I had been selected.
Basically what happens is they send you a hand held scanner, much like what you see in the stores when associates are stocking shelves. Each week whenevr you buy something, you scan the barcode and once per week you upload all information to Neilson. Each week that you upload information to Neilson, you are awarded points which you can trade for merchandise from their catalog and you are also entered into contests and sweepstakes.
I should receive my scanner in 3 weeks and I honestly can't wait until I can start scanning. My purchases along with others will help shape what you see on the store shelves in the future. If you are interested in this opportunity all you have to do is click here
Basically what happens is they send you a hand held scanner, much like what you see in the stores when associates are stocking shelves. Each week whenevr you buy something, you scan the barcode and once per week you upload all information to Neilson. Each week that you upload information to Neilson, you are awarded points which you can trade for merchandise from their catalog and you are also entered into contests and sweepstakes.
I should receive my scanner in 3 weeks and I honestly can't wait until I can start scanning. My purchases along with others will help shape what you see on the store shelves in the future. If you are interested in this opportunity all you have to do is click here
06 January, 2008
Ringing in 2008!
Well I hope everyone had a great holiday season. I am getting back into the swing of normal activities.
I started doing paid to click and get paid to sites in August of this year. I figured out what I have made and the totals are posted on the right. I have also zeroed out my balances to reflect my 2008 earnings. I plan on posting cumulative totals also when I get the opportunity, so everyone can get a full view of my online earnings from the very beginning.
Also to start off 2008 I have added and removed a few sites.
Sites I have added
Honeybeepoints
Honeybeeclicks
Mycashhoney
Shared Reviews
Sites I have removed
Onlinecashclicks
Yourbux
Simpleclicker
Simpleclicker was removed because the site closed. This was unfortunate as I ended up losing the $2.20 I had earned. Onlinecashclicks was removed for much the same reason. I have tried to log on for over a week and have had no new ads to click. I may give it a while more and see how it turns out. Yourbux was added and removed in the space of one month. Twice in the space of a week the site was down and the owners were selling the domain on Ebay!
I hope that this year will be a great earning year for all, so let's get started.
I started doing paid to click and get paid to sites in August of this year. I figured out what I have made and the totals are posted on the right. I have also zeroed out my balances to reflect my 2008 earnings. I plan on posting cumulative totals also when I get the opportunity, so everyone can get a full view of my online earnings from the very beginning.
Also to start off 2008 I have added and removed a few sites.
Sites I have added
Honeybeepoints
Honeybeeclicks
Mycashhoney
Shared Reviews
Sites I have removed
Onlinecashclicks
Yourbux
Simpleclicker
Simpleclicker was removed because the site closed. This was unfortunate as I ended up losing the $2.20 I had earned. Onlinecashclicks was removed for much the same reason. I have tried to log on for over a week and have had no new ads to click. I may give it a while more and see how it turns out. Yourbux was added and removed in the space of one month. Twice in the space of a week the site was down and the owners were selling the domain on Ebay!
I hope that this year will be a great earning year for all, so let's get started.
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