Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Swagbucks and Amazon




MegaBucks Fridays are days in which, supposedly, you can earn more SB for searches and such. It is just a day where extra SB will be more prominent than usual. I have yet gotten more SB on search on this day, but others have.

The Hourly Winner is when Swagbucks chooses you as the winner of 1000sbs for that hour, say, between 9-10. You have to claim these swagbucks within that time frame or else you do not get those points. The hourly winner changes every hour and it goes all day long, including at 2 in the morning. So you coule be chosen at any time fo the day, so checking the blog every hour, when you can, is a good idea.

Every month there is a daily goal set by Swagbucks, if you hit that daily goal, of, let's say 50 points, you get five bonus points for that day. There is a different goal every day that ranges from 40 - 150. If you hit the goal seven days straight, you get, in addition to those daily bonus points, 25 points; fourteen days gets you 100 points; 21 days gets you 200 points; and every day in the month (28, 30 or 31 days depending on the month) gets you 300 points. The in a row points and the daily points will be added to your account the following month, usually by the 5th. On average the daily point total comes to just above 200 points, so you will get a total bonus of over 500 points doing this.

Extra info on what to do can be found on this website: http://sites.google.com/site/swagin101/
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Once you have your SB, here's what you can do:

Now, for every 450 SB you get, you can get one $5 Amazon Gift Card to be used any way you want. You can only get five of the same prize a month, so only 5 of the $5 AGCs. You can only get two prizes a day. But, you can get as many different prizes as you want, as long as you have the SB to get them. Most everyone here gets the 5 $5 AGC a month first before the other gift cards since the $5 AGC is the cheapest one every month. All of the gift cards are the same price (except the $5 AGC which is still 450sb). $5 = 500sb, $10 = 1000sb, $15 = 1500, $20 = 2000, $25 = 2500, $50 = 5000, $100 = 10,000 and so on. You can get as many of these prizes a month as you can get, except the $5 AGC which you are only allowed to get five of a month.

But this is a good way to get extra money for Kindle books, or anything else you'd want on Amazon. This is a virtual prize that appears on your account under My Gift Cards as a code you copy and input into Amazon to redeem the money. I've learned to keep the codes in a word document or to take a picture of the codes on SwagBucks since I share a Kindle account with my mom. After having my money disappear five times because my mom bought a book at three in the morning, I learned to only put the codes in once I knew what I was getting.

All right, there is now an Andriod App for SBTV that is available in the Amazon App Store, that you can do in addition to the SBTV on the web, for 50 SB a day. What I did was purchase it (it's free) on the computer through Amazon, then went to the app cloud on my Fire to download it. When it pressed it to download, it took me to the app page in the store on my Fire and I pressed intall and it downloaded. Easy as that. You can find it on the Fire, but it was easier to find on the website than the App Store.

However, I found the Amazon SBTV App to be not as good as the one from the Swagging 101 site (maybe that will change). Search for Swagbucks 101 on the Kindle Fire and it will show up. Look for the Kindle Fire button and it will tell you what to do to get the app. Since this is a 3rd party item, you have to allow 3rd party apps before you can download it and it would be a good idea to have some anti-virus software just in case. I use Dr. Web anitvirus which, so far, has worked pretty well. Now, sometimes the app freezes or gets stuck on a video or becomes slow. To fix this without needing to delete and redownload the app, go to the settings, go to applications, go to the SBTV app and clear the data and cache. This will reset the app to when you just downloaded it. When you go back to the app you will have to log back in, but it should work properly. If not, you may have to do this again or delete and redownload the app.

And, there is now an iPhone SBTV app! Go to iTunes to download it. It works pretty well since it auto moves onto a new video, although it does have a tendency to shut down. And I do like this one better than the Fire SBTV App. Just a note, the videos on the iPhone app are different than the ones for the Fire app. Now, this app also has frozen on me. I used to delete and redownload, but I found out that if you press the home button twice, quickly, a little popup menu appears. Find the SBTV app, press and hold it until it shakes and then press the minus button that appears. Press the home button again to get back to the main screen. Go into the app and it will be as if you just started the app. You won't have to log in again, though. I think this just clears the cache so the app does not remember where you were but keeps your login info.

Also, you can get another 26sb on your android device with EntertainNow. Instructions for loading are on the front page of swaggin101

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Bonus points:
Birthday points. On your birthday, you will get an email from Swagbucks with a link that will get you fifty bonus points because it is your birthday.

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Lingo:
Singles, dubs, trips, quads: the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (respectively) search wins in a day. The first win is a single, when a second win happens that is dubs, a third win is trips and a fourth win is quads. When we have a win, we come here to announce it to let others know that the gates are open, meaning, others might be able to win points for their searches.

App/mSBTV/SBTVm: the SBTV app which can be downloaded to an android or Apple device.

TS: Trusted Surveys

And, that's it.

Go Earn your FREE AMAZON GIFTCARDS and Enjoy!

http://swagbucks.com/refer/camibeth3

Monday, September 8, 2014

A Step by Step Guide to Making Money with Online Survey Taking~


How would you like to be able to earn cash in your spare time just by voicing your opinions? You don’t have to leave your home, spend any money, or go through any special training. If you want to bring in some extra money each month, which you probably do (who wouldn’t?), you may want to consider taking surveys for cash.
Why Take Surveys For Cash?

- It’s free! Survey companies PAY YOU to take surveys. You don’t have to pay anything to participate in surveys.

-You can take surveys whenever you want. You are not obligated to follow a strict schedule. You can take surveys at any time.

-You can take surveys at home or on the go. You can make money taking surveys while sitting at home at your computer or while you are waiting in the doctor’s office.

-You don’t need any special training or experience. If you know how to use your keyboard and mouse, and know how to follow directions, you can participate in surveys. Answering surveys is easy; you just have to do some clicking and a little bit of typing.

-You can earn money. You can actually get paid cash, usually by check or PayPal, for taking online surveys. You won’t get rich but you can earn extra money to go towards a treat for yourself, home necessities, and even bills.

If it’s this easy, why isn’t everyone doing it?

Taking surveys for cash is not going to be an ideal method of making money online for everyone. Although you can earn extra cash at home by filling out surveys, you won’t be earning a living doing it. A lot of people are after the big bucks and, unfortunately, the big bucks can’t be made by doing surveys.

Then, there are those who simply don’t have enough patience to sit and fill out surveys.

I’m a pretty patient person and I enjoy giving my opinions, getting a sneak peek at new products, getting free products in the mail, and earning rewards for my time. But that’s just me. Some people, like me, find that takings surveys can be rewarding and fun, and some see it the other way around. Simply put, some will like it and some won’t.
How to Take Surveys For Cash

If you want to try out this opportunity for yourself, here’s how you can get started.

Set up a new email account.

First, you’ll need a valid email address to use to register to survey panels and get notifications of paid survey opportunities. Do not use your primary email address. Create a new email account and use that email address when you sign up to survey sites.

Sign up for PayPal.

Next, you need to sign up for a free PayPal account. Some survey sites offer cash rewards through PayPal only and if you want to take advantage of these sites and make money, you should get a verified PayPal account.

Download Roboform.

After that is done, you should download a safe, free tool called Roboform. This tool is very helpful when it comes to signing up for survey sites since it inputs information automatically with a simple click of the mouse.

You’ll have to type in your name, email address, and other information over and over again when signing up to survey sites. This tool will help you save a bit of time by filling in this information for you. It can also save your login information.

Sign up to legitimate survey sites.

Now comes the part that most people have the most difficulty doing – finding legitimate survey sites to join. If you search the net for survey sites, you’ll get a mixture of genuine sites and disreputable sites.

As a newbie, trying to pick the legit sites out of the bunch can be confusing and quite frustrating. But if you take time to educate yourself about this opportunity before you search for survey sites, you’ll have an easier time distinguishing legitimate sites from scams.

Here are some of the things you should know before signing up to survey sites:

How paid surveys work
How legitimate survey sites operate
Signs of paid survey scams

Once you’ve acquired this knowledge, you should be able to easily find legitimate survey panels to join. Make sure you pay attention to a survey site’s reward program and how they reward their members. If you want to take surveys for cash, you need to join sites that offer cash rewards.

Now, if you want to make more than a few dollars taking surveys, then you need to join at least 5-10 survey companies. You’re not going to get a lot of paid surveys if you only belong to one or two panels. Remember, the more surveys you take, the more money you will make. When you sign up to several different companies, you will get invited to take more surveys.

Fill out your demographic profiles.

After you have joined some survey sites, you need to take some time and fill out your demographic profile on each survey site. This will, no doubt, take some time to do but it’s worth it. By filling out those profile surveys, you will be able to get invited to more surveys that match your demographics.

Take Surveys.

After this time consuming task is done, you are ready to take surveys for cash. You may or may not get surveys to complete right away. It depends on the survey site(s) you joined and whether or not there are surveys available for you take at that time. Anyway, you will be able to take surveys and earn money for your time.

Get Paid.

If you have chosen your survey sites wisely, you should be able to get cash payments for taking surveys. Most survey sites send cash payments by check or PayPal. They also require you to earn a certain amount of money before you request your payment. This amount varies from site to site but is typically between $1-$20.

After you have reached the minimum payout amount on a site, you can request your payment. The time it takes to get your payment varies from site to site. Payments can take anywhere from a week to a couple of months to get you. Read the survey site’s FAQs section or reward program details page to learn how their payment system works.

Reminders

- Always answer surveys truthfully and read the questions carefully.

- You will get disqualified from some surveys; it’s inevitable. If you are a male and a company is looking for feedback on a new birth control pill for women, you are not going to be able to take the survey. But you may be able to take surveys targeted towards men. Companies target different people. If you meet their requirements, you will be able to take the survey. If not, consider yourself disqualified. But that is nothing to worry about. You’ll get more chances to take surveys.

-Know the value of your time. Some surveys pay horribly considering the time it takes to complete them. Look at the time it takes to complete the survey and the amount you will earn for the survey and determine whether or not the survey is worth your time. If it isn’t, don’t take it.


Free Paid Surveys List

Every site listed in this directory offers 100% free registration. There is no cost whatsoever to join and take surveys. Each of them are legit and safe so you don’t have to worry about being scammed. Plenty of research and testing on my own part has been done to check the legitimacy of every site listed.
United States Survey Sites Canada Survey Sites UK Survey Sites
Global Test Market (Teen Friendly 14+)
Opinion Outpost
MySurvey (Teen Friendly 14+)
Ipsos (Teen Friendly 14+)
ePoll (Teen Friendly 13+)
Survey Savvy (Teen Friendly 14+)
iPoll
MyView (Teen Friendly 13+)
Toluna (Teen Friendly 16+)
Survey Spot
ACOP (Teen Friendly 14+)
Brand Instititue
Hotspex
Daily Survey Panel
HCDSurveys
PaidViewPoint
Springboard America Global Test Market
Toluna CA
Ipsos CA
MySurvey CA
Opinion Outpost CA
LegerWeb
Web Perspectives CA
iPoll
ACOP
Brand Institute
Hotspex
Daily Survey Panel
Survey Savvy Global Test Market UK
Toluna UK
MySurvey UK
Valued Opinions UK
Survey Network UK
YouGov
Opinion World UK
Opinion Outpost UK
Survey Savvy
iPoll
ACOP
Brand Institute
Hotspex
Daily Survey Panel
Ipsos
Australia Survey Sites Surveys For Kids
Global Test Market AU
MySurvey AU
MyView AU
Toluna AU
Valued Opinions AU
iPoll
ACOP
YourOpinion
Brand Institute
Hotspex
Survey Savvy PanelPolls

*Before signing up to any of the survey sites above, make sure you create a new email account that will be used solely for surveys.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Match.com Slickdeal with Groupon and Sarah Hughes


Before dating websites, people looking for love had to place personal ads or amble down to the town marrying bench and see who else showed up. Improve your chances with this Groupon.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/match-com-1-81-madison?p=1&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=fc6c52ab-ff3b-4359-a10b-c0d9c39e0b8c&division=madison&user=ce24866b81d261f7104f96d2cc6983121d507e6afe5c609a775b0b2bcc71416c&date=20140827&s=body&c=link&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=fc6c52ab-ff3b-4359-a10b-c0d9c39e0b8c

The Deal

$15 for a one-month membership to Match.com (up to $42.99 value)

Membership grants access to Match.com's online dating community, which is populated by hundreds of thousands of other singles. In addition to generating matches for each user, the site's tools help searchers create an intriguing profile, upload pictures, chat with potential dates, and even decide on a fun, icebreaking activity for the first meeting.
Match.com

Match.com launched in 1995 and now boasts hundreds of thousands of single women and men across 24 countries, many of whom have had their experiences documented on the site's success stories page. To help personalize the process of searching and being searched by the online dating community, members are encouraged to list their interests, share their preferences in a partner, and upload up to 26 photos so potential dates can see how their face looks pronouncing every letter of the alphabet. As members begin to interact via chats and emails, all communication remains anonymous until both parties are ready to meet for a date.

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Take Care and Be Blessed~

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Savvy Swappin' and Free Shipping with Sarah Hughes





Hey Friends, What a lovely evening it has been and so I will round it off by letting you in on an email I received that is super awesome! As you know, my daughter is grown, for the most part. No more worrying about diaper bags, teething toys or finding that perfect stroller. As our kids get bigger the needs just change. I'm searching for more durable shoes, educational games and clothing that lasts more than just a season. Since I'm already a huge fan of shopping thrift and consignment ... this email was of particular interest to me. How many of you are familiar with http://www.swap.com ?? If you aren't familiar yet...here we go and I will let you in on a HUGE slickdeal they are having. Swap.com is a great way to either get rid of the things I don't need any more or find "new to me" things for my family.

It is the largest online consignment store for babies, kids and parents. The listed items range from Toys & Games to Movies & Music to Clothing & Accessories and everything in between.

Swap.com differs from other online used shopping sites like Craigslist or Ebay. They have more than 50,000 pre-owned items in its inventory from multiple sellers. Products that you want to sell are inspected, graded for quality and are offered a 100% hassle-free refund policy. If you feel those books you received are NOT in the like new quality that you read you simply return them for a full refund. The best part, is that you can SELL on swap.com also!

When it's time to unload that garage full of strollers, activity playmats, LEGO sets or even that tub of maternity clothes send them to Swap.com to take care of the work for you. You set the price and wait for the things you no longer want or need to sell. You can either make money from these sales or swap for NEW things instead. So here is the coolest part of all...they have started a new Power Seller Program and are making it available to everyone for FREE--check this out... Per their email:

SWAP.COM KIDS CONSIGNMENT
It's Cheap!
For a low, fixed-rate of $8.90, you can send up to 70 lbs in your box. This includes the shipping cost AND the processing fees. But, for one week only, we are offering our selling service for FREE. Use code SWAPSELLTRIAL when purchasing your inbound label.

There are Money Makers In Your Closet

Clear out the clutter and stash the cash! Building toys (i.e. Legos), maternity clothing, shoes, sporting equipment, and baby gear sell best! Do an inventory of what they aren't playing with/wearing/using any longer and send them our way. Watch your earnings grow here!

Be green

Extend the life of your goods by passing them on to someone who needs them next. Our kids need us to be conscious of our consumption, and recycling our clothing and toys is a great way to do it!


So you have to check this out and recycle your awesomeness too! Please just wait a few seconds on my affiliate link and then press skip ad to get to swap.com YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!

As Always, Until next time... Take Care and Be Blessed~

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Home Chef Deal of the Day with Groupon and Sarah Hughes



Happy Saturday! Just a quick post today about a fun deal through Groupon! If you are a busy peep and do not have a lot of time for planning meals..here is a really fun service that does it for you! And with Groupon today...the deal is 50% off, Half Price!! Check it out! Look like fun and easy coolness to me!

Chef Deal of the Day

http://www.groupon.com/deals/home-chef


Take Care, Be Blessed, and Have a Great Weekend~