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Sweepstakes Saturday

2010-12-11T05:00:00.003-05:00

It's that time a year again where you may be able to snag

a few freebies with all the sweepstakes that are out there!

Todays List:

American Express Instant Win Game: various American Express GC

Nikki's Freebie Jeebies: $100 Amazon GC

Fox Home Entertainment Sweepstakes:thousands of instant prizes

Ford Drive One Sweepstakes: $10 BP GC/$10 Home Depot GC

Freebie Friday!

2010-12-10T05:00:00.000-05:00

Are you expectiong or someone you know expecting?

Click this for FREE baby stuff! Click Here

SAVE $$$$ ON YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING!

2010-12-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

I know many of you will be doing a great deal of baking this season and wanted to remind everyone that you can save big on your shopping trip by printing Free Local Grocery Store Coupons. Click Here

HAPPY BAKING!

WINNING WEDNESDAY

2010-12-08T05:00:00.001-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Coupons on FB: $50 payPal

Contest Corner: $15 Amazon GC

Outfit Additions:$50 Outfit Additions GC

The Shopping Mom: $150 Visa GC

HURY TO SIGN-UP WITH EBATES & START EARNING CASH BACK!

2010-12-07T16:04:00.004-05:00

I wanted to remind everyone about Ebates, a shopping site that gives you up to 26% Cash Back every time you shop online. You can shop at over 1000 stores
including eBay, JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Overstock.com, Walmart, Kohl's and Home Depot. Plus you get additional savings with exclusive coupons,
free shipping offers, and limited-time sales!

Sign up with Ebates today and get a $5 bonus when you make your first purchase!

It really does pay to shop online with Ebates and get cash back. This will be my second payout and it looks to be well over a $100!

Happy shopping!

EARN WITH BE RUBY!

2010-12-06T05:00:00.003-05:00

Are you looking for another way to earn some additional cash? Then you need to visit Be Ruby.

Be Ruby is a website that pays you to visit various websites and purchasing at certain online retailers. I have been a member for a year now and have found the site easy and simple to use.

Payouts are at $10 and must be submitted by the end of the month.

Freebie Friday!

2010-12-03T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hurry on over to All Free Sewing and take advantage of their free sewing ebooks.

The site offers a great deal of sewing information as well as tutorials.

BIZ TIP: Do you know how to sew? Why not use your ability to sew to start your own web business.

2010-10-27T22:46:00.006-04:00

Today's List:

Nikki's Freebie Jeebies: Kodak Easy Share Digital Camera

GameStop: $500 GC

Just Free Stuff: Apple iPod Nano

About: $10,000

E-Reader

Digital Camcorder

WINNING WEDNESDAYS!

2010-10-27T04:00:00.001-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Amazing Freebies: 40" LG HDTV + Walmart GC

Moms Wear Your Tees Blog: $25 iTunes GC

Anonymous 8: $25 Target GC

Great Blog Giveaways: $20 Amex GC

Get Your Free Armor All Wheel Protectant!

2010-10-26T18:32:00.009-04:00

Snag this great deal by using your Amazon gift certificates! This deal can be absolutely free or be a money maker for you! Visit Amazon today to snag your Armor All Wheel Protectant (7 oz.)at $8.99.

Don't forget to use your Amazon Gift Certifcates that you have been earning from Swagbucks to pay for the initial cost, then send in your rebate!
For your rebate, click here!

Pinecone Research Looking for Women 18-24 or 35 and Over

2010-08-26T14:41:00.003-04:00

If you are not already a member of Pinecone Research, and you fall between the ages of 18 to 24 OR you are over 35 years old, Pinecone would like to hire you!

This is by far my favorite survey company. They pay $3 for every survey you agree to participate in and you receive a check in the mail within DAYS of finishing the survey!

They are currently recruiting, so check them out here!

WINNING WEDNESDAYS!

2010-05-19T04:00:00.000-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Engineer A Debt Free Life: $50 Macys GC

Engineer A Debt Free Life: $500 Amazon GC
Engineer A Debt Free Life: $100 Target GC

Engineer A Debt Free Life: $35 Jiffy Lube GC

Engineer A Debt Free Life: $50 WalMart GC

GLADE RELAXING MOMENT GIFT BASKET FREE!

2010-05-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hurry and register for your free Glade Relaxing Moment Gift Basket.

FREE YOPLAIT YO-PLUS YOGURT!

2010-05-08T04:00:00.000-04:00

Hurry to Yo-Plus to get a coupon for free yogurt once you register. This is one of my favorite yogurt. So often Publix will have it BOGOF plus, coupons make it free or pratically free! Hurry on over to Yo-Plus right now to get yours.

WINNING WEDNESDAYS!

2010-05-05T04:00:00.002-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Teczcape An Escape to Food:CSN Store $60 GC

Natural Mommie:Xtremia Cookware

Moms Own Words: CSN Stores $50 GC

Moms Own Words: Walmart GC $25

Free Poise Sample

2010-05-04T18:39:00.005-04:00

Poise has a new sample kit out. The sample kit includes a high-value coupon.

(these are marketed for incontinence but they also work great as liners for light days)

Go here to get your free sample while it's still available.

HOW TO JOIN KEYNOTE RESEARCH PANEL!

2010-05-03T04:00:00.000-04:00

What is the Keynote Research Panel (from website):
Using our proprietary software, panelists visit Web sites, attempting to accomplish specific tasks, answering questions and offering spontaneous qualitative feedback. Keynote captures and interprets this experience, revealing the reasons behind customers' actions and enabling our clients to take action to improve key site metrics.

Just recently I had the opportunity to register with Keynote Research Panel. I took my first website evaluation at the beginning of the week and had my payment 2 days later. WOW! To say the least I was elated with the quick payment.

What did I have to do and how long did it take me? First of all, I had to answer a few screener questions which took a minute or so. Once I was accepted I proceeded to the website that I was to evaluate. There were both questions that you choose an answer already given and a few questions where you gave your opinion. Overall, it took about 30-35 minutes to complete. Compensation was a $10 Amazon E-Certificate. The evaluation was simple and interesting.

If you are interested in earning Amazon Certificates I recommend that you register with Keynote Research Panel.

JUST RECEIVED A $50 CHECK !

2010-04-29T04:00:00.002-04:00

At the first of the year I received an invitation to join an online panel that rewards you with Amazon Gift Certificates at the end of the year. Every month that I participate or my daughter, we are entered into a cash drawing.It takes me a minimal amount of time each month to participate as well as my daughter.

Two weeks ago I was surprised with an email stating that I had won the monthly drawing for $50 from this online panel group.At first I thought it was a hoax, but to my elation and surprise I received my $50 check on Monday!

I highly recommend that you join online community panels as they are usually simple with great rewards. This is my second panel I have been invited to join. My first which ended the first of January was also simple and rewarding.

I am sorry I can't share the names of these panels, but there are privacy policies that I have to abide by.

Big hint: Make sure you are reading your survey invites from various survey companies as both my invites were received through one of my survey companies.

GET $10 FREE OF MERCHANDISE FROM JC PENNY!

2010-04-28T06:00:00.000-04:00

Free $10 at JC Penny by using the code: 4BESTMOM

WINNING WEDNESDAYS

2010-04-28T04:00:00.000-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
A Full Cup: $500 worth of prizes
Engineer A Debt Free Life: $100 Alice GC
Engineer A Debt Free Life: $50 CASH

Engineer A Debt Free Life: $100 Amazon GC

Mommy Snacks:$25 Kroger GC

WINNING WEDNESDAYS!

2010-04-21T04:00:00.001-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Sweeps 4 Bloggers: $50 GC Pose Prints
Sweeps 4 Bloggers: Community Coffee Gift Basket

Sweeps 4 Bloggers: Lily Organics Gift Basket

Sweeps 4 Bloggers:Meaningful Beauty Skin Care System

3 Free Greeting Cards at Tiny Prints - Hurry!

2010-04-20T11:24:00.004-04:00

Tiny Prints, the popular photo card and invitation site, has just launched a Greeting Card product line! In celebration, they are giving away three free cards with a risk-free membership!

The first year's membership is completely free and risk-free. They have a "$1.99" card plan, which I think is fantastic! That's cheaper than buying standard, run-of-the-mill cards from the Hallmark display at Walmart! If at anytime you are unhappy or do not wish to continue your membership, you can simply cancel using the "My Account" link at the top of the page.

This is a great way to snag some FREE personalized Mother's Day cards this year!

Click here to check it out!

EARN POINTS WITH MY POINTS FOR GIFT CARDS!

2010-04-20T04:00:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder: be sure to visit My Points and print your monthly coupons. You can access them at My Points by going to the bottom of the page once you sign up and clicking on "Coupons Printable". They will give you 10 points for each coupon that's printed and redeemed! If you print and redeem five coupons a week, thats an easy, extra 2600 points a year! My Points can be redeemed for great gift cards for hundreds and hundreds of stores!

Tip: You can also earn My Points by doing surveys, reading emails, and shopping online through their site!

THE LIGHTSPEED PANEL REGISTRATION!

2010-04-19T04:00:00.002-04:00

The Lightspeed Panel is still one of my favorite survey sites. This morning I had a $20.00 direct deposit to my PayPal account. It took 5 days for the deposit to take place. I highly recommend the Lightspeed panel. Don't wait, sign up now and start earning cash!

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAYS!

2010-04-17T04:00:00.001-04:00

Todays list:
ConAgra: various prizes

DenTyne:Mercedes-Benz car/ instant prizes
Dollar General: Daytona Trip/instant gcs

Dole: CA trip/instant gcs

FREE ADMISSION TO NATIONAL PARKS DURING NATIONAL PARK WEEK APRIL 17-25, 2010

2010-04-16T06:00:00.000-04:00

During the week of April 17-25, 2010 the National Parks are waiving their admission fees. This is a great time of year to make plans and get out and enjoy our National Parks. To view a list of all 392 parks, click here.

SEA CUISINE $200 TASTING PARTY GIVEAWAY!

2010-04-16T04:00:00.000-04:00

Sea Cuisine is sponsoring a $200 Tasting Party Giveaway which includes:

- everything you need for a dinner for 8
-FREE Sea Cuisine coupons for you & guests
- $75 GC for groceries
- $50 GC for beverages & supplies
- Plus $50 American Express GC if you send feedback

Enter daily for your chance to win the $200 Tasting Party Giveaway

HOW TO GET FREE BOWLING FOR KIDS ALL SUMMER LONG!

2010-04-15T04:00:00.000-04:00

Looking for something to keep the children occupied this summer? Then check out Kids Bowl Free to learn more. Visit Kids Bowl Free to sign up and view bowling centers in your area.

HCD SURVEYS JUST PAID ME $13.78!

2010-04-13T04:00:00.000-04:00

I just recently had the opportunity to cash out my HCD Surveys account. I took 2 surveys for them. One that paid 1000 which is equal to $10 and another that paid 300 points which is equal to $3.00. Payment was made quickly!

The site rewards in points that are redeemable for cash.Payout is 1,000 points=$10.00. Every 100 points = $1.00. We highly recommend that you signup with HCD Surveys and start taking surveys and earning money.

EARN EXTRA INCOME BY SIGNING UP WITH DRIVE LINE RETAIL!

2010-04-12T04:00:00.001-04:00

Drive Line Retail is presently recruiting for merchandisers and a few resetters.

Here is a description of what is they do:

Our work is mostly merchandising versus resetting.

Although the last few weeks and the upcoming 6 weeks schedules are filled with team resets work.

In Dollar General we have weekly visits for clients who hire us for weekly or monthly work. One of the clients is Gallant greeting cards in SC only, where we stock order and straighten the fixture.

Other clients include the reading and sun glasses once a month straighten, stock, dust and inventory) and the Go Phones and gift cards, plans vary each month.

All plans are times and the continuity work (above) is approximately 1-3 hours per week per store.

We also have larger plans that come thru several times a year with our current reset being in Family Dollars, resetting the detergents 5 people teams

per store approx 5 hours per store.

The job pays $8.00 an hour and all plans have a time limit.

Fill out an application here.

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAYS

2010-04-10T06:00:00.001-04:00

Todays list:
Sea Cuisine: $200 Tasting Party

Clorox: Washer/Dryer Set

Herbal Essence: $500 GC + Daily Prizes

Kikkoman: various prizes

HOW TO REGISTER WITH Pssst.... + SIGN-UP FOR MY GET TOGETHER NIGHT!

2010-04-10T04:00:00.000-04:00

What is Pssst...?
Pssst…is all about some of the best known food and consumer brands in the country. If you would like to receive news about new products (and even samples and coupons from time to time), you can become a member.

Pssst… also offers a behind-the-scenes look at General Mills and occasionally an opportunity to give your opinion about products and initiatives. Pssst… is fun and it’s free to join. Join here.

Once register with Pssst.. you can register to host a My Get Together.
What is a My Get Together?
From the Psst.. website:

Do you enjoy hosting? Do you like trying the latest products and sharing them with friends? Then MyGetTogether is right for you! And it is easy to participate.

* To participate in MyGetTogether, you will need to be a member of General Mills’ Pssst... network. Pssst... lets you try new products, take part in surveys, get exclusive, behind-the-scene looks at the company, as well as coupons from General Mills’ many brands.
* Pssst... members may be contacted via email when there are possible MyGetTogether hosting opportunities. Or you may find upcoming events listed on your Personal Page.
* You may be invited to take a short online survey to see if you qualify to host a particular event. Not all get-togethers will be available to everyone, but there will be plenty of opportunities.
* If selected as a host, you will be responsible for arranging the get-together (with our help!) and inviting friends.
* Tell us how it went! After the get-together, we want to hear from you and your experience with the product. We value your opinion and want to continue offering only the best.

GFK MYSTERY SHOPS FOR HIGH END PURCHASE & RETURN

2010-04-09T04:00:00.000-04:00

Are you an honest, reliable, and observant shopper? If so, GfK Mystery Shopping is looking to hire new mystery shoppers! They have many high-end department stores.

Job description:

You will be evaluating the sales associates in each assigned department, including making a purchase of $500 or more in your assigned purchase department so that you will have a purchase interaction. Exactly two days later, you will return your purchased item and you will evaluate the return process. You will fill out a report after the purchase shop and a shorter form after the return shop. There is no narrative and comment questions are just that – comment questions. You will be paid $45 total for the successful completion of both portions of the shop, filling out your online report, and uploading clear, readable receipts. This is a challenging shop as it requires that you act the part of a customer that has a household income of $150k a year. You must have a flair for blending in and being a convincing high-end department store shopper.

If you think this is something that would interest you, you can fill out an online application here.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH DAILY SURVEY PANEL!

2010-04-08T04:00:00.000-04:00

Here's another survey site for you to try! With Daily Survey Panel You can earn a possible 350 points per day. Cash out is at 1000 points for a $5 Amazon e-certifiacte. I just cashed out for my first $10 with direct deposit to my PayPal Account. Fast deposit!

Check it out here!

WINNING WEDNESDAYS!

2010-04-07T04:00:00.001-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Oh Baby O: $25 GC Ecostore

A Little Bite of Life: $25 GC Outback
Brea's Mommy: $10 Amazon GC
Mommy's Quiet Time: $25 Marshalls GC
Gift Card Girlfriend: $50 Jiffy Lube GC

THE LIGHTSPEED PANEL! JUST EARNED $20.00!

2010-04-06T04:00:00.000-04:00

The Lightspeed Panel is still one of my favorite survey sites. Just recently cashed out for another $20.00 with direct deposit to my PayPal account. I highly recommend the Lightspeed panel.

2010-03-17T04:00:00.001-04:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Mommy Topics: Amazon $50 GC

Omaha-Moms:WalMart $25 GC

HOW TO EARN AMAZON E-CERTIFICATES!

2010-03-16T04:00:00.003-04:00

We are really excited to share with our readers how to earn Amazon E-Certificates. During the months of January and February we earned over $100 in Amazon E-Certificates from various sites. Usually, we save our Amazon E-Certificatesin our Amazon account until we find something we need or would like to have. Many times we have chosen a number of small ticket items and some times one big ticket item. Take the time to check out Amazon and all the wonderful items they offer. Just think of the out of pocket cash you could save!Below is our list for earning Amazon E-Certificates quickly.

1. GSB Behavioral Lab
2. Swagbucks
3. Valued Opinions
4. MIT Behavioral Research
5. Irazoo

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY!

2010-03-13T04:00:00.002-05:00

Todays list:
Philosophy: $1000 Shopping Spree + Daily Prizes

AT & T: instant win of various tech toys

Long John Silver: win coupons & daily cash prizes

Malt-O-Meal:free cereal for a year

Kroger: 80,000 prizes

New Get Paid to Click Site - MyEasy GPT

2010-03-12T12:40:00.002-05:00

Want to get paid to click with your mouse? MyEasy GPT is a new "Get Paid To" site that has just launched. They have pages full of offers where you get paid anywhere from .01 to .19 to simply click on ads. You can cash out with PayPal at $5.00 and you get .50 to join.

If you are interested in these types of "Get Paid To" click sites, also be sure to check out Inbox Dollars. Truth be told, you will not get rich quick with either site, but you can certainly accumulate a small stream of income with both. I liken it to an online coin jar! It surprises you over time how much adds up when just pennies and dimes go in at a time.

I use these sites when I have short spurts of free time that will not allow me to start other larger projects. For example, while I'm waiting for my children to complete homeschool assignments, I often read my Inbox Dollars emails. I'm almost at the $30 cash-out! I'm now going to add MyEasyGPT to my list!

Don't forget to refer your friends to both sites to make more! MyEasy GPT has a two-level downline where you can bank on your friends' earnings!

Go here to check out the new site MyEasy GPT!

Go here to sign up for Inbox Dollars!

MY TEEN EARNED HER FIRST $10 FOR AN ONLINE SURVEY!

2010-03-11T04:00:00.001-05:00

Just recently I came across WV University Department of Psychology and joined to see what type of earnings I could make with this universities online surveys. As many of you know, I personally enjoy taking online studies for the universities because many times the surveys are both interesting and rewarding.

After registering;I did not see anything for me, but I did come across a study for teens and registered my daughter who volunteered to check it out. Within a month we received the authorization forms allowing a minor to participate in this online study. All the information for accessing the online study was sent to my daughter who than preceeded to take the mini surveys online. A total of about 45 minutes was spent answering online questions and submitted. It took about 2 weeks for my daughter to receive a $10 money order. Not bad for a teen!

Right now the WV University Department of Psychology is recruiting teenagers ages 14-18 who are willing to participate in Sona Research. The pay is $10 and it looks to be about 30 minutes.
I personally have found the Universities that host online surveys offer surveys that are interesting and easy to take. If your teen is looking to earn a few extra $$$$ register here.

JUST EARNED $10 WITH HCD SURVEYS!

2010-03-10T15:28:00.002-05:00

I just recently had the opportunity to take a survey from HCD Surveys. It paid $10.00 and took about 15 minutes to take. WOW!

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2010-03-10T04:00:00.004-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Engineer A Debt Free Life: Old Navy $10 GC

My Reason(s) To Blog:CVS $10 GC

The New Frugal Mom: Kroger $25 GC

Cents Saved: Kroger $25 GC

Naturally Mommy: Target $25 GC

Engineer A Debt Free Life: Blogger Challenge $500 in prizes

HURRY,HURRY, HURRY- 2 PAID STUDIES BY GBS!

2010-03-09T20:51:00.002-05:00

GSB Behavioral Labs has been offering a number of great surveys for $5 Amazon E-Certificates recently. Right now GSB Sona Systems has 2 online surveys available; one that pays $5.00 Amazon E-Certificate and one for a $7.00 Amazon E-Certificate. Sign in if you are a member or register if your not to have acess to all online surveys available through Stanford Graduate School of Business.

EARNED $55 WITH ACP VIEW MYSTERY SHOPS!

2010-03-09T04:00:00.000-05:00

Just received my first mystery shop (service shop)PayPal deposit of $55.00 for AcpView . The pay for the first was $25 and I had to evaluate an employee in regards to service. The second mystery shop was also an evaluation of an employee in regards to service to the public and paid $30.

My first assignment took no longer than 10 minutes. I stopped at the shop on my way to do grocery shopping so I did not have to make an extra trip out or spend to much of my valuable time doing this or gas as I go by the shop all the time.

The next assignment was a similar task that that paid $30.00 and took about 30 minutes to make the roundtrip and evaluation and about 10 minutes to submit the evaluation form.

Looks as if I made $55.00 for about an hours worth of work. Be sure to check ACP View out to see if they have any available shops in your area.Happy mystery shopping!

GSB BEHAVIORAL LAB SURVEYS!

2010-03-08T04:00:00.001-05:00

GSB Behavioral Labs has been offering a number of great surveys for $5 Amazon E-Certificates recently. Be sure to visit every morning to see if new surveys have been posted. They have also been offering a number of lottery type surveys also. Chances are usually 1/50.You can acess the surveys by going to GSB Sona Systems. Sign in if you are a memeber or register if your not to have acess to all online surveys available through Stanford Graduate School of Business.

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY!

2010-03-06T04:00:00.001-05:00

Todays list:

Fisher Boy: Carnival Cruise or $100 Toys R Us GC

Organic Valley: free Organic Valley, free subscription, or a Trek Bike

Perfect Cup: free coffee for life or daily instant prizes

Dove Soap: free dove soap for a year

HOW TO REGISTER WITH BE RUBY & EARN CASH!

2010-03-05T04:00:00.001-05:00

Recently I had an opportunity to join a new site called Be Ruby". So far I like what I see. The site offers opportunities to earn cash by visiting advertisers, registering with advertisers, and purchasing from advertisers. Be Ruby reminds me of a combination of sites like E-bates, My Points,InBox, and Send Earnings. The site is simple to use.

GFK AUDITORS NEEDED-PAY $130!

2010-03-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

Are you an honest, reliable, and observant shopper? If so, GfK Mystery Shopping is looking to hire GfK auditors! The pay is $130 for 10-12 hours broken up over 2 days.To learn more about this great opportunity and other mystery shops available visit GfK Mystery Shopping and fill out an online application here.

REGISTER WITH VALUED OPINIONS & EARN AMAZON E-CERTIFICATES!

2010-03-04T04:00:00.001-05:00

Valued Opinions is one of my top recommendations for survey companies. I just received a $20 Amazon E-Certificate. It posted quickly to my account!

Survey companies that get my attention include those who payout quickly and I was pleasantly surprised when I went to my Valued Opinion Account to find my reward from Valued Opinions. I look forward to taking more surveys from them. As a matter of fact, I am already halfway there in cashing out for another reward certificate. So far, they are one of my favorites.

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2010-03-03T04:00:00.001-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Sweeps For Bloggers: Oreck Halo Vacum

Freebies 4 Mom: $200 GC Sephora

Vie In Corse: $20 Amazon GC

Thrifty Wifey: $20 Target GC

$10 RICHER! JOIN E-POLL SURVEYS!

2010-03-02T04:00:00.001-05:00

Last week I received a $10.00 deposit into my PayPal Account from E-Poll. I usually do not receive many surveys from http://www.epollsurveys.com E-Poll, but those surveys I have received have been fairly short and interesting. It took about 4 weeks for the money to be deposited into my account. Looking for other survey companies that you can earn a few extra $$$ with? Check out our Survey Earners.

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY!

2010-02-27T04:00:00.001-05:00

Todays list:
Cheerios: Free Box of Cheerios

True Green: Lowes Gift Card
Bob Evans: Flat Screen TVBob or Bob Evans GC

Sylvan Learning: Amazon GC

Subway: Subway GC (codes:9M4PM3MP/KCP5A7DF)

Pop-Tart's Sprinklings Club: Free Samples & Coupons

2010-02-26T21:37:00.003-05:00

Pop-Tart's Sprinklings is an exclusive club for Moms that promises free samples of new flavors, product coupons, and access to special offers and promotions!

Go here to sign up to join Sprinklings!

JUST EARNED ANOTHER $5.00 AMAZON E-CERTIFICATE THROUGH GSB!

2010-02-26T04:00:00.001-05:00

Just received in my inbox today a $5 Amazon E-Certificate for my participation in a study at GSB Sona Systems. Sign in if you are a memeber or register if your not to have acess to all online surveys available through Stanford Graduate School of Business.The surveys are interesting and usually short! Most pay a $5.00 Amazon E-Certificates but, other studys pay a larger amount but, those studies usually hold drawings. I have read on other blogs about people who have actually won these drawings.

Have you ever won one of these University Drawings? Leave a comment and share your experience with us.

Swagbucks Birthday Today!

2010-02-25T11:04:00.004-05:00

If you're not already "Swagbucking", today would be a good day to get started! I just won 20 Swagbucks doing my first search of the day!

It's Swagbucks birthday and they are giving out Swagbucks left and right today! Stay tuned on their Facebook birthday page and the Swagbucks blog for special codes all day long!

If you've not yet signed up, be sure to hurry on over here now!

I read a comment on the blog from a woman who thought Swagbucks was just a scam. It's definitely not! Over the course of the last year, I've earned 65 five dollar gift cards to Amazon.com. That's almost like have a decent-paying, part-time job!

Check it out!

$50 GIFT CARD TO BASS PRO SHOPS- MY POINTS!

2010-02-25T04:00:00.004-05:00

Yesterday I received a $50.00 gift card to Bass Pro Shops. It could not have come at a better time as my husband has had his eyes on a nice pair of boots at Bass Pro Shops.

How did I earn this $50.00 gift card from Bass Pro Shops? Through My Points. I have read emails, taken surveys, printed coupons, and even shopped through My Points. Once I was ready to redeem the points I had earned I choose the gift card I wanted. It took about 2 weeks to receive my gift card in the mail.

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WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2010-02-24T04:00:00.005-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Melinda Joy: $20 GC Domino's Pizza

Cars,Trucks, & Teething Rings: $25 EGC Toys R Us

A Mom's Impression: $50 GC Zutano Childrens Clothing

Save Your Money Mama: $25 Target GC & Wanchai Ferry

20/20 RESEARCH GROUP-EARN $100.00

2010-02-23T12:36:00.002-05:00

From The Paid Focus Group Network a wonderful opportunity is available for women ages 25 and above who do the grocery shopping.Below is the information.

Title: $100 Paid Online Study - Women 25+ - Groceries

Details: 20/20 Research is looking for women ages 25 and over to participate in an online research study about grocery products March 4 and 5. Participants will be required to log on to a bulletin board a few times each day to reply to questions. If you are interested in participating in this study, fill out our registration form and answer a few questions. We will contact you for more information if you qualify for this study. Click here to sign-up for this study.

EARN GREAT $$$$ BY PARTICIPATING IN FOCUS GROUPS!

2010-02-23T04:00:00.004-05:00

If you are not registered with Focus Forward Online or 20/20 Research it is time to visit with both and register. Two friends were recently contacted to participate in a 2 day Focus Group that paid $300.00. Many times these Focus Groups are interesting and rewarding. Check out the post we did on a Focus Group I participated in October . They definitely are worth your time.

Just a side note or two:

Do not become discouraged if it takes months to qualify for a great paying Focus Group! Just stick with it.

Stay updated with Focus Groups in your area and nationwide by visiting The Paid Focus Group Network.

GSB HAS ANOTHER ONLINE SURVEY FOR A $5 AMAZON E-CERTIFICATE!

2010-02-22T13:21:00.002-05:00

Hurry, hurry, hurry as these University Surveys fill up fast. This one is labeled "Supreme Court Case". You can acess the survey by going to GSB Sona Systems. Sign in if you are a memeber or register if your not to have acess to all online surveys available through Stanford Graduate School of Business.The survey is interesting and short!

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2010-02-17T04:00:00.002-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Sweet Deals 4 Mom: $50 Safeway GC

Sweet Deals 4 Mom: $25 Kroger GC

Two Of A Kind: Wilton Birthday Party Kit

Savings In Sacremento: $50 Safeway GC

Lady Luck's Abode: $25 Amazon GC

Frugal Plus: $50 Safeway GC

Mommy Gaga: $25 Target GC

REGISTER WITH BUZZBACK & GET PAID $3 DIRECTLY TO YOUR PAPAL ACCOUNT!

2010-02-15T04:00:00.001-05:00

This week I just received one of many payments from Buzzback through PayPal. The surveys are usally short and pay $3.00. These $3.00 payment add up quickly. To sign-up with Buzzback click here.

$10 AMAZON CERTIFICATE THROUGH AMD INSIGHT!

2010-02-13T04:00:00.001-05:00

Just recently I registered with AMD Insight User Panel and have just received my first reward of a $10.00 Amazon E-Certificate. I only took 2 surveys for them and had enough points to cash out for the $10.00 Amazon E-Certificate. You might want to check them out if you like earning Amazon Certificates.

As of right now it looks as if AMD Insight is not accepting new users. You may want to ontinue checking back.

FREE UNI-BALL JETSTREAM RT PEN - HURRY BEFORE THERE ALL GONE!

2010-02-11T04:00:00.000-05:00

If you are looking to try out the new Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pen than you need to hurry on over to Uni-Ball to register for a free one. This unique pen offers Uni Super Ink that forms an unbreakable bond with paper fibers and helps prevent fraud. The first 10,000 responses received each day will receive a Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pen.

$10 AMAZON CERTIFICATES FOR UNIVERSITY RESEARCH!

2010-02-10T17:42:00.003-05:00

Once again we need to share with our readers a great opportunity for earning $10 Amazon E-Certificates for participating in university research. If you are looking to earn than visit University of CA, San Diego and register with their Learning Attention & Perception Lab.

If you are looking to participate in online research surveys that are both interesting and fun and that pay than University Research Labs are the place to register at.

FREE PAPER GREETING CARD FROM FAMILY CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORES!

2010-02-10T15:33:00.003-05:00

Visit Family Christian Bookstores to get your free greeting card. Click here to print coupon.

2010-02-09T16:35:00.001-05:00

Hurry, hurry, hurry! The GSB Behavioral Lab has an opening for you to earn a $5 Amazon E-Certificate for a 10 minute online survey called: Supreme Court Case. These surveys fillup fast so head over to the GSB Behavioral Lab and register now.

If you are not a registered user at this time you will need to check back often to see when the GSB Behavioral Lab will be accepting new participants.

$10.00 FREE AMAZON E-CERTIFICATES FREE JUST FOR SEARCHING!

2010-02-07T04:00:00.000-05:00

If you haven't registered with Swagbucks yet, what are you waiting for! We just received $10.00 in Amazon E-Certificates just for searching the web. One of the greatest internet dollars you can earn. Be sure to hurry on over to Swagbucks and register so you can begin earning Swagbucks toward great gifts and cash!

MY SURVEY JUST PAID ME $20.00!

2010-02-06T04:00:00.000-05:00

If you are looking to earn extra cash and test products out for various companies you may want to check out My Survey. Just recently I received my second check for $20.00 from My Survey.

Testing products from various companies is one of my favorite money makers to participate in. One, I get a free full size sample of the product plus I get paid to take a short survey. Right now, I am testing a product for My Survey and look forward to reaping the benefits!
Both the product and the cash reward!

Happy surveying!

A SAVINGS OF $41.22 USING PRINTABLE & MANUFACTURER COUPONS!

2010-02-05T14:47:00.004-05:00

Free Local Grocery Store Coupons Click Here

This is one of the greatest sites for printing coupons. Each week I print off all the coupons of the items our family uses. Each week we prepare a grocery list and pull out all the coupons that can be used. Matching coupons up to sale items can save you $$$! For example, this week we saved $41.22 in coupons by matching up sale items that we use with our coupons. Don't let anyone tell you you can't save because you can. There are a number of freebies that can be earned by taking a little time out to check out your grocery store flyers as well as your drug store flyers.

Another idea, print coupons for items that you may not use but, you know have great sales and purchase them for those who are less fortunate than you or who maybe struggling during these trying economic times. It always puts a smile on faces! This could be a great ministry at church as I am always finding those who could use a little extra.

If you have a few minutes and would like to get free samples with coupons, checkout the sites below. Use hygiene coupons at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aide to earn free products. This week I have earned free Colgate Toothpaste, Dove Body Wash, and Contact Solution. A few other items that I paid .50 or less for this week include (6) boxes of kotex feminine protection, toothpaste,lip mositurizer,hefty plates, SoBe Life Water,SoftSoap,Croutons, and Hershey Candy Bars.

$40.00 INTO MY PAYPAL ACCOUNT FROM TOLUNA SURVEYS!

2010-02-05T04:00:00.000-05:00

I am really excited to be able to share with our readers that I have officially received my second payment from Toluna Surveys. The payment was for $40.00! WOW! Once again I am close to cashing out for a $20.00 payment.

From the website:
Earn $1-$5 each time you qualify and take surveys. Test products for free and share your opinions! Plus you will get an entry for a $5,000 sweepstakes when you register! Click Here

Most surveys do pay you from $1.00- $5.00 but, you may also receive higher paying surveys as well as test products. For example, I did an in house plus took the survey associated with the in house and earned $25.00. It took me all of 20 minutes to take the survey and the product was pretty tasty!

Visit Toluna now and start earning.

Hurry, New Swagbucks Offers Out Now

2010-01-29T14:21:00.005-05:00

If you're not already using Swagbucks to earn free giftcards to Amazon and many other retailers, now's the time to hop on it! The Swagguy just unveiled a host of new offers to earn Swagbucks, and not just a few at a time! I just signed up for a FREE, no-cost, no obligation trial to Fun Pass for 115 Swagbucks! That's enough to redeem for at least two $5 Amazon gift cards and then some!

I also received 1 Swagbuck just to watch a 30 second video clip for a company! Sweet!

Hurry on over and earn some easy Swagbucks now, before the offers are gone! Here's how to get 'er done:

1. Sign in or sign up and then click on "Ways To Earn" and then "Special Offers".
2. There are "No Obligation" offers you can view by clicking on the aqua blue box
3. You can also scroll down to see all the special offers on the "Wall 1", "Wall 2" and "Wall 3" tabs.

I've personally "made" over $250 in Amazon Gift Cards simply using Swagbucks for my internet searches. Why not get paid for something I'm already doing?

Click here to get moving and get your Swagbuck offers!

FREE 500 POINTS= FREE $5.00 GIFT CARD!

2010-01-23T14:53:00.003-05:00

Another free goodie! Register now with Super Points and instantly receive 500 points which is redeemable for a $5.00 gift card from Amazon, Subway, etc. A number of great places!

What is Super Points?

The SuperPoints Network is a collection of sites where users can win or earn SuperPoints™ that can be redeemed for valuable rewards. The sites in the SuperPoints Network currently are RewardLadder.com, LuckySearch.com, and RewardShopping.com.

How do I earn Super Points?

There are more ways to get SuperPoints™ every day. Use LuckySearch.com as your primary search engine, and every time you search, you have a chance to win. When your connections win, you win too. Shop at RewardShopping with your favorite merchants like Target, The Gap, or Macy's and get SuperPoints™ with every purchase. Tell your friends about SuperPoints™ at Reward Ladder, and get huge points when your friends sign up. It's easy!

Also, you can take surveys as they become available and earn Super Points.

Hurry before it expires.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH THE LIGHTSPEED PANEL!

2010-01-23T04:00:00.002-05:00

The Lightspeed Panel is till one of my favorite survey sites. Just recently cashed out for $20.00 and before you know it I had it in my PayPal account. I highly recommend the Lightspeed panel.

HOW TO JOIN AMERICAN CONSUMER OPINION!

2010-01-22T04:00:00.002-05:00

ACOP is another great survey site you may want to join. There are limited number of surveys sent each month but, the ones that are sent usually pay good. Just last week I cashed out for $12. It did not take anytime for the $12.00 to show up in my PayPal Account.

The $12.00 consisted of 2 surveys I took. The first was to test a sample product which was sent to my home. After using the product I answered a brief survey for $8.00. The second survey took about 10 minutes and paid $4.00. I fiqure I made $12.00 plus my samples for about 30 minutes of work. Not bad! Just be patient for surveys from ACOP .

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2010-01-06T04:00:00.001-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!
Mint Green With Envy: $281 Grand Prize
Mint Green With Envy: $25 GC Coleman
Becca's Backyard: $10 GC Whole Foods

Sweeps For Blogs: Teddy Delivery Bear

GFK AUDITORS NEEDED-PAY $130!

2010-01-04T04:00:00.002-05:00

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY!

2010-01-02T04:00:00.001-05:00

Todays list:

Publix: $100 GC Publix

Fuji: Fuji Lifebook or $50

American Express: various American Express GC

Staples: various Staples GC

HURRY,HURRY, HURRY- NEW COUPONS ARE OUT!

2010-01-01T16:16:00.002-05:00

Print your money savings coupons now. Use them to save on great deals at grocery stores and drug stores.

LOOK WHAT I GOT FREE!

2009-12-31T13:33:00.002-05:00

In the last few months, PayPal, has made a number of offers you can't refuse. If it will earn me free cash or free merchandise I am willing to do a little investigative work to make sure it is not a scam then take advantage of the offer. If your not a member it may be time to think about becoming a member. Not only have they been sending out great exclusive offers but, PayPal is the ideal way to pay online.

Here we go again with another great PayPal offer. Just a few weeks back we shared with our readers that Paypal had been sending out some great exclusive offers and we took advantage of the latest one after doing a little foot work to make sure it was legit and guess what we got for free? We paid taxes and shipping on this fantastic item which was a total of about $17.00. Check it out below!

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2009-12-30T04:00:00.000-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Engineer A Debt Free Life: $25 GC Marshalls
Engineer A Debt Free Life: $25 GC TJ Maxx

CALLING ALL FEMALE TEENS! EARN $60 FOR ONLINE SURVEY!

2009-12-29T15:19:00.002-05:00

Right now 20/20 Research is recruiting female teens for an Online Discussion Board on Personal Style.

From the email:

We are currently conducting a research study regarding Personal Style and would like to invite teen girls across the country to participate using an online bulletin board. A bulletin board is a new, cutting-edge way to conduct market research. It allows you to participate from your home, office, the local coffee shop or any place that has a high speed internet connection.

The online discussion takes place: January 4th-5th OR January 6th-7th and will require going online two times per day at your convenience and answer the questions posted by the moderator. This will take approximately 30-45 minutes each day.

For your teen's time and participation, she will be given a $60 online gift code. As always, any information that you provide will remain strictly confidential. If you consent to your daughter's participation and to see if your teen qualifies, please have her click HERE to answer a few brief questions. If your teen qualifies, we will give you and your daughter a call to confirm and verify her responses.

CALLING ALL TEENS! EARN $10 FOR ONLINE SURVEY!

2009-12-28T04:00:00.003-05:00

Just this morning I was searching the internet to see what new opportunities were out there when to my surprise I came across WV University Department of Psychology. They use the Sona System for their online surveys just like Stanford School of Business Research.
Right now the WV University Department of Psychology is recruiting teenagers ages 14-18 who are willing to participate in Sona Research. The pay is $10 and it looks to be about 30 minutes.
I personally have found the Universities that host online surveys offer surveys that are interesting and easy to take. If your teen is looking to earn a few extra $$$$ register here.

HOW TO BECOME A SOFT SCRUB CLUB CAPTAIN!

2009-12-28T04:00:00.000-05:00

Looking to earn free Soft Scrub Products? Soft Scrub is looking for 200 people to become Soft Scrub Club Captains. We can always use free cleaners to clean.

From the website:
Be the first to try a new product from Soft Scrub®.
We're looking for 200 influential and digitally savvy Captains to be brand ambassadors for Soft Scrub and help us spread the word about a brand new Soft Scrub product before it hits the store shelves. Club Captains are passionate clean enthusiasts with dynamic personalities, able to provide honest and credible reviews of our products to their network of friends. We would love to be able to offer all of our applicants Captain status however spots are limited to 200 at this stage. We look forward to reviewing your application.

HIGH PAYING SURVEYS AT SURVEYHEAD!

2009-12-26T04:00:00.003-05:00

SurveyHead has been offering a number of great paying surveys here recently. I am close to once again cashing out with them. They also have a number of surveys for teens.Register now with SurveyHead and earn $5 for signing up to take online surveys. Join Survey Head. Click Here

AMAZON VIDEO CREDIT

2009-12-24T12:06:00.006-05:00

Hurry, hurry, hurry to get your $4 video credit from Amazon Video On Demand. Expires January 3rd. There are many video rentals for $1.99. For a limited time you can view free holiday movies.

HOW TO JOIN NIELSEN'S HOMESCAN!

2009-12-24T04:00:00.001-05:00

We just wanted to take a few minutes once again to revisit
Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel.
Just recently we celebrated our 6 months anniversary with Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel. Our points continue to add up as we try to fiqure out what prize we want to redeem our points for. So far we have been sent a nice recycleable bag and a can opener as gifts for being members.

What is Nielsen Homescan?
From the website: The Homescan® Consumer Panel is a "mini-U.S.A.," representing millions of Americans. By scanning the barcodes on their purchases and completing fun surveys, panelists truly make their opinions count in the consumer marketplace.

If you haven't had an opportunity to join the Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel it may be time to do so. Once you are registered you are placed on a reserve status waiting list. The earlier you register the better opportunity of being chosen.

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2009-12-23T04:00:00.001-05:00

Here is our bloggy giveaway list for this week!

Owl Haven: $100 VC

Short On Cents: $35 GC Jiffy Lube

Frugal Shopping With Julie: $15 Save A Lot GC

EARNING $$$ WITH MYSTERY SHOPPING!

2009-12-22T04:00:00.001-05:00

Just finished my first mystery shop (service shop) for AcpView and am excited to report that I have another assignment to be completed this week. The pay for the first was $25 and I had to evaluate an employee in regards to service. The second mystery shop will also be an evaluation of an employees service to the public and pays $30.

My first assignment was to take no longer than 10 minutes. I stopped at the shop on my way to do grocery shopping so I did not have to make an extra trip out or spend to much of my valuable time doing this or gas as I go by the shop all the time. The first attempt found my subject to be off that day as well as the next. Unable to evaluate my subject I returned home to fill out the evaluation form which took about 10 minutes and submitted it.

The next assignment is a similar task I prayerfully will be able to accomplish in 10 or 15 minutes and is not far up the street. This mystery shop will pay $30.00 and take about 30 minutes to make the roundtrip and evaluation and about 10 minutes to submit evaluation form.I am assuming it will take 45 minutes or less. Not bad for $30.00.

I will keep our readers posted in regard to how smoothly and quickly payment is made.

MY VIEW $44 ADDED TO MY PAYPAL ACCOUNT!

2009-12-21T04:00:00.000-05:00

Last week I received a $44.00 deposit into my PayPal Account from My View Surveys. My View is definitely one of my favorite survey sites as I have tested a number of great products from them as well as a number of interesting surveys. If you are looking to make a little extra cash why not check out My View.

HOW TO JOIN AMERICAN CONSUMER OPINION!

2009-12-19T04:00:00.004-05:00

Just finished a 10 minute survey and earned $4.00 from ACOP. So far I like ACOP Surveys as far as the compensation received for the time it takes to take a survey. They seem to pay fairly per survey. As far as the number of surveys I receive from them I have been a little disappointed. I would really like to see more surveys from ACOP; if I only receive a few a month and they pay fair I am willing to add them to my list of survey companies as the $$ will add up over the months. If you are looking to be paid a fair rate for the surveys you take and do not mind waiting for a number of months to earn enough $$ to cash out I definitely would recommend ACOP.

EARN $10 FREE WHEN YOU OPEN A STUDENT PAYPAL ACCOUNT!

2009-12-19T04:00:00.002-05:00

In the last few months, PayPal, has made a number of offers you can't refuse. If it will earn me free cash or free merchandise I am willing to do a little investigative work to make sure it is not a scam then take advantage of the offer. If your not a member it maybe time to think about becoming a member. Not only have they been sending out great exclusive offers but, PayPal is the ideal way to pay online.

Here we go again with another great PayPal offer. If you have a teenager in your home age 13 or older and have your own personal PayPal Account; right now PayPal is offering $10 free for your teen when you sign him/her up for the Student PayPal Account. If you are looking to open a Student PayPal Account click here. Hurry because this offer ends December 31st.

REMINDER!

They also have a great instant win game going on right now so be sure to visit the PayPal Instant Win Game and play for free prizes.

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY!

2009-12-19T04:00:00.001-05:00

Todays list:

Sears: $5000 Sears GC

Hasbro: Toys & Games

Rachel Ray: 60 days of prizes, lots & lots

Wendys: $25000 Homemaker + Instant Prizes

AT&T: $10000 + Instant Wins

CVS $15 EXTRA BUCKS SURVEY!

2009-12-18T04:00:00.002-05:00

Just today the CVS Advisor Panel sent me a survey to do for CVS. If you qualify for the survey you earn $15 Extra Care Bucks. If you do not qualify for the survey you will still earn $2 Extra Care Bucks.
I highly recommend signing up for the CVS Advisor Panel as my previous survey from them paid me $10 Extra Care Bucks and the survey took about 10 minutes. If you are an ExtraCare card holder at CVS, you can go here to join the CVS Advisor Board and earn free ECBs!

From their site:

"The purpose of the CVS Advisor Panel is to solicit your input about CVS stores, products and services, and to obtain your suggestions for how we can improve CVS. Your guidance is especially valuable as we strive to make your shopping experiences at CVS the best they can be.
Throughout the year, we will send you invitations to participate in online surveys about CVS products and services. If you choose to participate in our surveys, we thank you for your time by crediting your ExtraCare account with $5, $10 or $15 in ExtraBucks. Becoming a member of ExtraCare and the CVS Advisor Panel is FREE. "

PS - did you check out the post on how you can easily earn free CVS gift cards by printing and using coupons? If not, come back and check it out here after you sign up as an advisor!

JUST RECEIVED $50 CHECK!

2009-12-17T04:00:00.001-05:00

Once again I am excited to share with our readers how I earned a $50 check for a product test and survey. Plus, I earned a $1.25 to add to my E-Rewards Account! An E-Rewards Account holds the cash you have earned by taking surveys and than this amount is converted to the program sponsors rewards.
What did I have to do to earn my $50 plus $1.25? I was sent a free test product to use for 3 weeks and at the end of 3 weeks I was sent a survey in which I answered questions in regard to the product that I tested. The survey took about 15 minutes. Once I finished my survey and hit the submit button I received $1.25 credited to my E-Rewards Account and it stated that I would receive my $50 check in 4 weeks.
First of all, you can't just join the E-Rewards Opinion Panel, you must be invited by invitation only. You may ask, How do I get invited? You can only get invited by registering with one of their partners. Once you are registered with an E-Rewards partner you may get an invite to join the E-Rewards Opinion Panel. Upromise is a partner of the E-Rewards Opinion Panel so I suggest registering with Upromise and wait for your invite! You can also earn cash in your Upromise account by shopping and using their e-coupons.

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

2009-12-16T04:00:00.001-05:00

Bloggy Giveaway List!

Bibliofreak: Kindle Giveaway

Mobile Mambo: IPod Touch Giveaway

A Mom's Impression: $25 American Express GC

No Purchase Required: $25 American Express GC

SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY!

2009-12-12T04:00:00.000-05:00

Todays list:

Dole: $2930 trip to CA + Instant Win GC

HSN: $1000 Shopping Spree + Instant Win

KMart: $50000 + Instant Win Game
PayPal: Variety of Prizes + Instant Win Game

Dearfoam: $10000 +Instant Slipper Win

NEW GSB STUDY! EARN A $5 AMAZON E-CERTIFICATE

2009-12-10T09:43:00.002-05:00

Hurry, these surveys fill up fast! They usually take 10-15 minutes to complete and are very interesting. Visist GSB Sona Systems to take the latest online survey. The name of this survey is "Social Issues".

WORK FROM HOME CUSTOMER CARE ASSOCIATE

2009-12-10T04:00:00.001-05:00

The Neiman Marcus Group is now accepting applications for Customer Care Associates. Wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to stay home and earn an income. Visit the Neiman Marcus Group here to learn more about this exciting opportunity to earn income from home.