Finally...

So, I finally have the internet (and cable) at home again...Trajan (my sweet son) could not be more excited; he thanked God for it in his prayers last night lol. With that being said I plan (ok...hope) to really get with this blogging thing. I love looking at all the frugal blogs out there and secretly (ok maybe it's not really a secret) desire to be like them someday. I mean I look at the sales papers each week and I clip coupons; I can do this right??? Well, I can at least get started. With that being said, here is a list of the things I am currently doing to try and whip us into financial shape this year!

Mystery Shopping - I've signed up with lots of companies; some I like and well one I don't like so much. Since I just started in January I have yet to actually get paid/reimbursed so I am going to slow down a little until I get my first round of checks just to make sure it really is worth the time and effort. As soon as the checks start rolling in (hehe) I will report back as to what the verdict is.

Surveys - I've also signed up for lots of online survey sites and have quite a few more to sign up for (not having the internet at home makes for difficulty in doing all the "online" things you desire to do). So far my favorites seems to be Lightspeed Panel and Zoompanel but, like I said I have several more to sign up for so once I get back in the swing of things I will be able to more accurately report which is best for me, and maybe, just maybe it might work for you too.

Search Engines - I search everything, and I do mean everything (I even type in hotmail on swagbucks.com to get points) through search engines that reward me for using them. So far the ones I use are swagbucks.com (use referral email jennbpbc@hotmail.com please and thank you), blingo.com, an mysearchpoints.com. So far I have managed to get my mom on board with me for swagbucks and I have 53 points (and growing). Pretty good for just me and one referral huh? Seriously, if you are still using google.com, yahoo.com, or any of the others to search for stuff, may I ask WHY??? Why not use a site that you can earn free stuff for doing the stuff you are already going to be doing??? Seriously, it's free and you earn stuff for doing it!!!

And as always...sale shopping, couponing, and the drugstore "game".

What kinds of other things do you do to "earn" money for you and your family? Are there things I am missing? I am sure there are so how about you tell me and let me join in on the fun.

Oh, and I can't forget all the cashback websites! I have a check coming this month from ebates.com, I am going to sign up for cashbaq.com today and earn some money, and I am signed up with Mrrebates.com too (haven't earned anything there yet but it will come). These are great sites that pay you back for buying the items you already were going to purchase online. If you decide any of them are for you, use me as your referrer (??? lol) for that too (jennbpbc@hotmail.com).

Later!

Jennifer