Thursday, August 14, 2014

Earn Cash and Rewards With Your Fitbit

I just recently got a fitbit zip and couldn't be happier. I ordered mine from amazon.com and saved about $15. Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker, Magenta  It's easy to use and the app makes tracking a breeze.  It tracks your steps, calories, distance, weight, calorie intake, and more. I have also found a few recourses to either earn money or rewards from my fitbit.  As a frugal family this makes a big difference in our day to day life.


1.  Achievement app. Download the app today.  Once you sign up for free link it to your fitbit and automatically earn rewards.  You get points for your daily steps, weighing in and more.  When you get 50,000 points you can cash out for a $50 Visa. I started a couple days ago and have a around 2,000 points already. I will keep you posted as I continue to use the app.


2.  EveryMove.  Similar to Achievement it gives you points through your fitbit automatically that you can redeem for charity donations, deals on clothes, shoes, supplements and more.  I have redeemed $2 in donations towards cancer research.  I love that this app allows you to give to a good cause in a unique way for something you are already doing.  


3.  Pact. Formerly GymPact. This app rewards you for hitting your goals, but be careful as you are also risking funds.  They charge you a wager between $5 -$50 for every workout that you miss.  If you are confident and can reach your goal they pay you.  The amount varies, because the funding is from others missed workouts but is usually between $.25 and $.50 per workout.  This app works well for me I have is set up directly through fitbit and if I hit 10,000 steps a day it counts for a workout, which is pretty easy for me.  They have also started doing pacts for food logging and for taking pictures of the fruits and vegetables you eat.  Check it out and let me know your thoughts. 



4.  Steps from Balance Rewards. This is a program throughout the Walgreens balance rewards. They give you 20 points per mile you log and it is directly linked to your fitbit and updates daily.  They also give you bonuses for logging your weight and other healthy choices.  I definitely recommend this even if you only go to Wags occasionally. It adds up quickly and you can redeem your points starting at 5,000 = $5. The more points you redeem you get a better value but I like having choices.  






Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Pop Bottle Bowling

This morning Colton and I set up a last minute game of pop bottle bowling and he had a blast.  It was perfect because I had a lot of housework to get done and it entertained him for about an hou and allowed me to get my work done and get some play time with him.  There is almost no set up or clean up.  I grabbed 6 2 liter bottles out of the returnables, showed him how to set the bottles up in a triangle at the end of the hall and got a ball for him out of his room.  He had a blast seeing how many he could knock down and trying different ways to set them up again. We will definitely be doing this again.  I know you can buy bowling sets for around $10 as well but nothing beats free and we are quickly running out of space.  Next time I might paint the bottles but for today this was just what we needed.  Try it yourself and let me know what your kids think.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Bathtub Painting Fun

Today My 2 year old was dying to paint so I decided to do one better and let him paint to his hearts desire in the bathtub.  He had a blast covering the walls and himself in paint without me worrying about him making a mess or getting covered in paint. All you need to do this at home is some washable fingerprint. I put a blob of each color on the shelf gave him a paintbrush and let him go to town.   He used a paintbrush but that is totally optional. This is definitely something we will be doing again. The paint we used is. Crayola Fingerpaints Bold and Secondary Colors, 8-Count And it washed off super quick and easy.






Monday, April 21, 2014

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Make $10/hour or More Listening to Music


I have been using a site called Slice The Pie. It is a music review site that pays you to review. You listen to a song and write a review giving your honest opinion and constructive criticism. They pay per review and how much you earn depends on the quality of the review.  You want to include whether or not you like the song, notes on the different elements, instrumental, vocal, intro etc... You must listen to 90 seconds before rating the track on a scale of 1-10 and moving on to the next track.  Always make sure that your reviews are a paragraph or so long as that will affect what you get paid.  There is an energy bar that goes down as you review, basically you lose 1 of 10 energy bars every time you spend less than 3 minutes on a song.  The minimum cashout on the site is $10 and they pay on Tuesdays and Fridays.  I always submit for a cashout the day before and have never had an issue receiving payment though it says it can be up to 5 business days.  I have a lot of fun and actually enjoy most of the music on there.  You also get to pick your genres that you are interested in as well so you don't get a style you can not stand.  Give it a try and let me know what you all think.  This is what the review page looks like.  You get paid based on your level as well as your review.



Friday, March 7, 2014

10 Best iPhone Apps That PAY You


1.  Apptrailers - This is one of my favorite.  You get points that you can redeem with paypal for watching videos, uploading videos and sharing.  Its easy to use and you don't have to put in much effort or even pay attention.  You wont get rich but its an extra couple dollars a day for those of us trying to make ends meet.  Find me on the app Jessicaam.




2.  Photorewards - This is one I started using about 2 weeks ago.  It pays you points to download apps and submit a screenshot.  I have already made over $20 this way and use it maybe 10 min a day.  Usually I delete the apps right after I get my points to avoid wasting space on my phone.  Its easy to use and they pay instantly through paypal once you have over $.75.  A lot of the time 2-3 apps is enough to cash out.  Please use my referral code shareyear to get up to $8 in points to start out.




3.  Viggle - This app does not offer paypal but I am a hulu plus subscriber and that is one of their rewards.  All you do is check into TV shows a few times a day and every month you have enough for your hulu subscription without ever having to pay.  I like that it takes away one expense every month with about 5-10 of work a day.  Super easy to use and you get your hulu code instantly.  There are also many other offers and bonus videos you can watch and many other rewards like gift cards and products.



4. Jingit - This app pays you to watch commercials and pays around $.15 each.  You can also get points for checking in and scanning the participating products at your local grocery store.  Its so easy to use and you get a prepaid card that you load money to and use anywhere.  Great app highly recommended.  High paying for the amount of time spent on it.  The only drawback is that there are only a few commercials a day so earning is a little slow.



5.  Shopkick - This app is great and perfect for anyone who shops Target as much as I do.  You get "kicks" every time you walk into participating stores like Target, Macy's, Best Buy and much more.   Then as your doing your shopping you get even more for scanning items.  The points add up very quickly and I get around $5 in Target gift cards a week.  use this link to get 50 kicks to start you off http://get.shopkick.com/sacramento5489



6.  Swagbucks TV mobile - For all of you on Swagbucks it is a must.  It pays you "swagbucks" to watch videos the same way swagbucksTV does on the computer.  The videos automatically play one after another so you earn up to $.50 without doing anything but starting the first video.  If you have not yet joined Swagbucks JOIN NOW!  Use my link swagbucks.com/refer/Jessicaam2006



7.  Panel App - A great app that pays you points that you can redeem though paypal.  The best part is once its on your phone you don't have to do anything.  It records your GPS and gives you points.  You can also get points from answering questions about the places you visited.  http://bit.ly/11pZaui



8.  Receipt Hog - This app pays you to scan in your receipts from participating grocery and drug stores it pays you points for every receipt you snap a picture of.  It is easy to use and takes seconds when you come home from the store.  You will also get spins on a slot machine to win even more check it out.  http://app.receipthog.com/share/2ffhxwqe



9.  App Nana - This is similar to Photo Rewards.  It pays you to complete offers and download apps.  Plus you get 400 "Nana's" a day just for opening the app.  You can cash out your "Nana's" for paypal, amazon codes, and much more.  Get 2,500 Nana's to start by using the code j303043



10.  Instant Rewards - Probably one of the fastest and easiest.  You get points to watch videos, complete tasks and more.  They also have super short surveys and they pay better than most others.  I highly recommend this app to everyone.  The minimum cashout is $7.50 but takes no time to get there.  Please use my code 0ju3mSsYRDR2R



11BONUS RealPoints  - Another great app that pays you to try apps.  Payouts are fast and the minimum to cash out is only $.25  Easy to use and set up very similar to appnana.  I highly recommend this app.   Get it now!  Use my username Jessicaam2006 as your referral please!




Alright there are my 10 favorite apps that pay you on the IPHONE.  Let me know what you think and how they work out for you.


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Real Survey Sites (only offer surveys)

-Opinion Outpost ( opinionoutpost.com )  I have been using this site for about 3 years and they always have a lot of surveys available and send you at least 2 – 3 a day.  Most of the surveys are relatively short in comparison to other survey sites and not as repetitive.  The payout on each is usually around $2-$3 on surveys and they also do product trials that pay more.  I have gotten free products from them including makeup, baby bottles, tampons and more to try and give my opinion on.  The minimum payout is $10 with paypal and they pay instantly.  Also they give you bonus points for hitting goals, such as 10 surveys a month or being a member for a year. 

-Survey Spot (surveyspot.com )  This site is very similar to opinion outpost and I have been using it for a few years now.  I receive about 5 survey invitations a day and the payouts vary from  around $.50 - $3 depending on the survey.  I have cashed out through paypal many times on this site.  The minimum payout is $10 just like opinion outpost and they also pay instantly.  I have never heard anything bad about this site, and they also offer bonus points for taking 10 surveys a month, being a member for a specified period of time and more.  The only downfall of this site is that they do send a lot of the lower paying surveys and I pass on a lot of them because I do not feel the reward is worth the amount of time it takes to complete the survey. 

Survey and Offer Sites
-Swagbucks  ( swagbucks.com/refer/Jessicaam2006 )  I LOVE this site.  They have so many ways to earn.  You can take surveys on the site but you also get points to search the web, watch videos, take polls, complete offers, use printable coupons, do free trials, play games, and much more.  They give you a goal every day and you get a bonus for each day you hit your goal.  They have great rewards you can get.  I do the paypal option the minimum is $25 or 2500SB.  I usually make about $50 a month or more on this site with little effort.  There is also a mobile app to watch videos and you earn $.50 a day on that.  I usually start it when Im going to bed and just let it play with the volume off.  You can also redeem for thousands of other rewards like gift cards, toys, electronics and more.  It does take about 5 days to get your reward so this is not instant like some sites but it is well worth it. 

-Inbox Dollars (http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=ref5681488 ) I have been using this site for years and they make it really easy to earn through surveys, paid emails, offers, tasks, videos and much more.  The minimum payout is $30 and at this point they only send checks in the mail, but they do come fairly quickly.  I have cashed out many times, and right now they are giving you a $5 bonus to sign up. 

-Send Earnings (http://www.sendearnings.com/?r=ref2311395)  This site is almost identical to inbox dollars and I have been using it for years as well.  You earn for surveys, offers, searches, videos, tasks and more.  They are doing a $5 sign up bonus as well right now and they cash out at $30.  Same as inbox dollars that the only drawback is them sending a check in the mail. 

-Cash Crate (http://www.cashcrate.com/1435219) This site is another one that pays you to complete surveys, watch videos, do offers, cash back on shopping, listen to the radio and much more.  The site is easy to use and they do pay through paypal when you reach silver status which does not take very long. 

-Creations Rewards (http://www.creationsrewards.net/index.php/component/parainvite/?view=track&c=Njg5) This is another offer and survey site that is similar to the previous three.  They have a lot of surveys available and the minimum payout is $5 through paypal or you can also choose from other gift cards available. 

Music Review

-Slice The Pie (http://www.slicethepie.com/?wyd=606393) This site pays you to review music.  They pay based on review quality.  You listen to a minimum of 90 seconds of a track and submit a rating and review.  They never seem to run out of songs on here and they pay around $.15-$.20 a track.  You cash out via paypal once you reach $10 and they pay quickly usually about 24 hours.  Its quick and easy and it adds up really quick.  I easily make $200+ on this site alone each month. 

Iphone Apps
1.  Apptrailers - This is one of my favorite.  You get points that you can redeem with paypal for watching videos, uploading videos and sharing.  Its easy to use and you don't have to put in much effort or even pay attention.  You wont get rich but its an extra couple dollars a day for those of us trying to make ends meet.  Find me on the app Jessicaam.

2.  Photorewards - This is one I started using about 2 weeks ago.  It pays you points to download apps and submit a screenshot.  I have already made over $20 this way and use it maybe 10 min a day.  Usually I delete the apps right after I get my points to avoid wasting space on my phone.  Its easy to use and they pay instantly through paypal once you have over $.75.  A lot of the time 2-3 apps is enough to cash out.  Please use my referral code shareyear to get points to start out.

3.  Viggle - This app does not offer paypal but I am a hulu plus subscriber and that is one of their rewards.  All you do is check into TV shows a few times a day and every month you have enough for your hulu subscription without ever having to pay.  I like that it takes away one expense every month with about 5-10 of work a day.  Super easy to use and you get your hulu code instantly.  There are also many other offers and bonus videos you can watch and many other rewards like gift cards and products.

4. Jingit - This app pays you to watch commercials and pays around $.15 each.  You can also get points for checking in and scanning the participating products at your local grocery store.  Its so easy to use and you get a prepaid card that you load money to and use anywhere.  Great app highly recommended.  High paying for the amount of time spent on it.  The only drawback is that there are only a few commercials a day so earning is a little slow.

5.  Shopkick - This app is great and perfect for anyone who shops Target as much as I do.  You get "kicks" every time you walk into participating stores like Target, Macy's, Best Buy and much more.   Then as your doing your shopping you get even more for scanning items.  The points add up very quickly and I get around $5 in Target gift cards a week.  use this link to get 50 kicks to start you off http://get.shopkick.com/sacramento5489

6.  Swagbucks TV mobile - For all of you on Swagbucks it is a must.  It pays you "swagbucks" to watch videos the same way swagbucksTV does on the computer.  The videos automatically play one after another so you earn up to $.50 without doing anything but starting the first video.  If you have not yet joined Swagbucks JOIN NOW!  Use my link swagbucks.com/refer/Jessicaam2006

7.  Panel App - A great app that pays you points that you can redeem though paypal.  The best part is once its on your phone you don't have to do anything.  It records your GPS and gives you points.  You can also get points from answering questions about the places you visited.  http://bit.ly/11pZaui

8.  Receipt Hog - This app pays you to scan in your receipts from participating grocery and drug stores it pays you points for every receipt you snap a picture of.  It is easy to use and takes seconds when you come home from the store.  You will also get spins on a slot machine to win even more check it out.  http://app.receipthog.com/share/2ffhxwqe

9.  App Nana - This is similar to Photo Rewards.  It pays you to complete offers and download apps.  Plus you get 400 "Nana's" a day just for opening the app.  You can cash out your "Nana's" for paypal, amazon codes, and much more.  Get 2,500 Nana's to start by using the code:  j303043

10.  FeaturePoints and FlickPoints - These two apps work together.  Feature points is another app that pays you points to download and try apps.  You can also get points for referring friends and family members.  The partner app Flickpoints pays you to watch videos for apps.  Downloading is much faster but the videos help when your trying to cash out points and your a little short.  My referral code is 34DQFF

11 RealPoints  - Another great app that pays you to try apps.  Payouts are fast and the minimum to cash out is only $.25  Easy to use and set up very similar to appnana.  I highly recommend this app.   Use my username Jessicaam2006 as your referral please.



Thursday, March 6, 2014

Anti Aging Miracle. Secret use of Vitamin E

The secret is out. The capsules you can buy of vitamin E at the drugstore will dramatically reduce your fine lines and practically stop your skin from aging. I have been doing it for a few weeks and already notice a difference. You break open a capsule or gel and rub the oil upwards and around your eyes. Be carefull not to use to much or get the oil in your eyes. The oil will virtually stop the aging process and even reverse it. I'm so excited about this discovery and somewhat disappointed I didn't know it sooner.  Vitamin E after all is found in almost all the high end anti aging cream. You can also use the rest of your capsule as a cuticle and nail treatment too. We wouldn't want it to go to waste. Make sure when you purchase your vitamin e you get all natural and not synthetic. I have not tried synthetic but would not expect the same results from a lower quality product. I am currently using Solgar from Amazon and am happy with it. It is all natural and around $12 for 100.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

In Love with Nike Free Running

I am in love with the Nike Free running shoes. They are super comfortable and lightweight. They Support your foot and ankle without weighing you down, and they come in so many colors. I will definitely be buying more. They are so cute and encourage me to workout. I am even going to get a pair for my hubby. Let me know what you think.



Tuesday, February 25, 2014

TIP: Remove Carpet Stains

So I was lost on Pinterest again last night and I came across a new way to remove carpet stains. As in the set in stains that you don't know where they are from and have tried everything on. All you need is 3 things I'm sure you already have. Windex, a towel and an iron. All you do is spray Windex on the spot, and no it will not turn your carpet blue but if you are worried test it in a hidden area. Next lay down your towel, preferably a white one, and iron over the affected area. This will actually lift the stain out and into the towel. If it is a white towel you can actually see it working and coming through. And that's it. Now go try it and enjoy your newly stain free carpet.