I'm helping promote a giveaway for a great book, Fit Moms For Life. Here is Penny Pincher Jenny's review:
I am so excited to bring you this review and giveaway! I was selected to receive a copy of Dustin Maher's Fit Moms for Life. I have had the chance to work with Dustin in his mommy blogger contest and look forward to participating in that next month. Being able to physically read and markup his book, (Yes I am one of those readers) has been a blast and it was extremely refreshing. I have been in a deep fitness rut/funk for a while and as I have shared with you before am currently trying to lose weight. If you haven't heard of Dustin Maher before I recommend his website and you can read and see the results of his program.
There are so many things to say about this book. The number one thing about it is it will tie into your life somehow, no matter your stage of your life. I really felt like someone was sitting there encouraging rather than lecturing me with his dialogue through the whole thing. His down home Minnesotan boy persona shines throughout the whole book and makes it an easy read. I have read so many books on the topic of fitness, weight loss, and what not that seemed like a drill sergeant or your dad was standing there telling you what to do. The book goes into huge detail on so many keys to a healthy life. These are the ones that really hit home for me personally.
Planning - I can vouch that if I don’t plan it goes down the drain and I get nowhere. Then I wonder why I even bothered.
Recording progress - So often the change is little so that you will get discouraged if you can’t visually see yourself changing. You can look back and see the inches falling off on paper, the habits changing, and your abilities improving.
Don’t be a slave to cardio and how to work out at home with weights affordably.
The importance of me time. If you just laughed and said, "What's That?" it’s a sign this book is meant for you.
It’s a way of life not a diet
How to get the kids involved and how to help your children live a healthy life style without the “d word”
What to eat and not to eat and how to work it into the schedule of a mom
Now what really makes this book hit home is the stories from Dustin’s clients. Moms, as a whole, relate to other moms' struggles so I loved being able to read how so many of these women were in my position and now look the way they look. When I first got the book, I had set it on the table, face down for some reason, and happened to glance over. In nice red letters by Dustin’s face is “Who is taking care of YOU?”, that was a reality check for me. Now for the fun part, I was given a copy of the book to review and one to giveaway! All of the opinions in this review are of my very own thoughts and opinions on this book!! Enter on the rafflecoptor below- all entries will be verified.
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I am helping out a fellow blogger to promote her awesome giveaway for a Soda Stream. I have wanted to win one so badly and have been entering every giveaway out there for one. I hope one of my readers wins one so just fill out the Rafflecopter form below and come back everyday for extra entries :) You can read the review here.
1 winner will win a Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit ($99.95) which includes:
A fountain jet in the winner's color of choice (Black/Silver, Red/Silver, or White)
1 Carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
Reusable carbonator to carbonate up to 60 liters of soda
Variety 6 pack of popular sample size flavors
3 full sized flavors of the winner's choice
Good luck everyone!!
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Since I was in college I have been doing surveys and other things online to get some extra cash. Everyone knows a college student is living on fixed income and anyone who knows me know that I have been supporting myself financially since I got my first real job when I was 15 so anything I needed or wanted was paid for by me, my parents don't work because of their poor health so I never received financial help. I admit I was a little jealous of some of my college friends that got help from their parents but in the end I am kind of glad I didn't get help because it forced me to be more independent and responsible. Growing up my older sister would work 2 jobs in order to help my parents out and make sure my brother and I always had everything we needed. My parents were both born and raised in South Africa so they were raised very differently. They went to the US so that we could have a better life and have more opportunities.
Well enough of my background and onto what this blog post is about, making money online. There are so many ways to earn money online like doing surveys, searching the internet, and opening emails.
Surveys
SurveySpot: The best survey taking website I have come across. The threshold for cashing out is only $10 (1000 points) and right after you finish a survey the points are immediately in your SurveySpot account. Once you have enough to cash out you can either use PayPal (which is also immediately in your PayPal account as soon as you cash out) and then send it to your linked bank account (which takes a few days) or you can request a check to be mailed to you but that takes a few weeks. PayPal is definitely the better option in my opinion.
American Consumer Opinion: I have $38 in this account right now. I'm not sure if there is a threshold for this website but when you decide to cash out you can either request a check to be sent, you can donate the amount to charity, or you can have the money sent to your Paypal account. They sometimes send your products to try if you qualify for the survey so you get a free product as well as the money for completing the survey. They also have monthly drawings just for being a member.
Opinion Outpost: This site sends me a lot of surveys that I qualify for and I reach the cash out threshold pretty quickly. You can either request a check or have the money transferred to your PayPal account.
Toluna: This site invites you to participate in surveys for $1 to $3 each but converts this into points where 3,000 points = $1. The threshold for cashing out on this site is $10 which comes in the form of a check or PayPal. They have "Interest Surveys" to make sure you get invited to surveys that fit your demographics. They also have featured polls which are 15 points each and sometimes there are sponsored polls for anywhere from 90 points to 210 points. They also email you with surveys from 900 points or more. Finally they have a section where you can apply to be a product tester for new products that companies are rolling out.
Mindfield Online: This site only has a threshold of $5 and I get emails quite often from them.
Valued Opinions: This site is good because it sends you invitations to surveys that you will most likely qualify for. There have only been a handful of surveys that I was invited to but did not qualify for. The surveys pay typically between $2 and $5 and once you reach $20 you can redeem a gift card of your choice. Some of the gift cards include a $25 Mariott gift card (for only $20 so you "profit" by $5), a $20 Macy's gift card, a $20 Amazon gift card, a $20 Fragrancenet gift card, a $20 Blockbuster gift card, and a $20 Magazines.com gift card.
Opening emails and searching the web
Superpoints: This is an invite only website where you open emails with different amounts of points attached
Or you spin a "Super Lucky Button to get points. When you are at the basic level you get 30 spins everyday. To get more you just have to invite friends to join.
Other ways to earn points are by watching short videos and completing special offers. You can then redeem the points for cash and prizes.
Swagbucks: With Swagbucks you get points for searching the web using their toolbar or search box on their website, for watching short videos from 30 seconds to 1 minute or so, entering codes that they release on the social media outlets, answering a daily poll, and completing special offers.
Cash back for online shopping
Shop At Home: This cash back site has coupon codes, printable coupons, rebates, reviews, and you get a percentage of your online purchases from your online shopping. The cash back percentage varies from store to store and sometimes there are promotions where the cash back percentage will be higher. The cash out threshold is $20 which is sent as a check.
Ebates: This site also gives you a certain percentage of your online purchase and as a sign up bonus you also get a $10 gift card or a $5 credit to your account. For the free gift card you can choose from Barnes & Noble, Target, Home Depot, and Magazines.com. I don't think there is a threshold to cash out because I once got a check for $3.20 and I didn't request it, it was automatically sent to me.
BeeSavy: Like the other two you will get a percentage of your purchase back which varies by store. You can choose between receiving a check, PayPal transfer, or you can donate to charity.
Before buying something online I always check these 3 sites to see which one gives me the best cash back deal.
Are there other websites that you are a member of that you earn money from? If so please share them in the comments below.
I was asked by a blogger friend who runs Grandma Juice to help promote her giveaway and I gladly accepted since I reviewed the same software 2 weeks ago and I can vouch for how great it is.You can read my review here and her review here. Good luck and if you come across any problems let me know.
Enjoy a 2 night family vacation in Estes Park, Colorado any time between April 8th – 22nd for a family of up to 6 people (a value of over $550) in time for Spring Break!!!
This event was put together by Two Little Cavaliers and the prize is being provided by our sponsor Estes Park Central. This event is open Worldwide however you must provide your own transportation.
Experience luxurious accommodations, breathtaking views, cozy fireplaces and the ultimate premier vacation rental. The Home to the Estes Park Premier Vacation Rentals Source was established in 2007. Estes Park Central holds the highest standards in private luxury vacation rental properties and guest services. With our Estes Park Vacation Rentals service and cabin rentals, we offer personalized lavish vacation rental accommodations to meet your individual needs. All of our private vacation rental properties feature top of the line appliances, fully equipped kitchens, TV and DVD, fireplaces, cozy living areas, free wireless Internet, twin/queen/king beds with luxurious bedding and views of the Rocky Mountains. You will truly have an experience to remember with any of our prime Estes Park vacation rentals.
About the Condo:
This is a newly constructed, luxury, two bed/two bath condo with gorgeous mountain views overlooking Marys Lake and only 3 miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Our Estes Park vacation condo rental is fully-equipped with a Jacuzzi bathtub, King-size and Queen-size bed, Queen-size sofa bed in the living room, gas fireplace, washer and dryer, TV with Cable, DVD and a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. A private hot tub on the deck overlooking the mountains enhances your relaxation. The historic Marys Lake Lodge is located on this unique property. It has been totally restored to its original grandeur. Marys Lake Lodge offers 2 separate dining experiences for your pleasure. Grandmaison’s Chalet Room offers world-class international cuisine with a European flair in an elegant ambiance. The Tavern serves delicious meals in a casual atmosphere with live music every night all summer. The rest of the year the live music continues Wednesday through Sunday evening. The Escape Spa and Salon offers a complete salon experience to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
*While this particular condo is not pet friendly they do offer other condos and vacation homes under their management that that are pet friendly.
Activities and Attractions
Hiking year-round, viewing the incredible sights of Rocky Mountain National Park, bicycling around Lake Estes, the Town of Estes and looping past Mary's Lake Lodge, wildlife viewing, fabulous shopping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and downhill skiing at Eldora Mountain Resort, a 45 minute drive. The town offers fishing, boating, and indoor/outdoor rock climbing, and horse-back riding.
Yum! Yum! Who doesn't like Pizza? This is your chance to win a Pizza Hut eGift Card!
I have joined with some great bloggers to bring you a giveaway, to celebrate my blogger friend's New Home Business. Please take a minute to visit the new site: http://www.myblessingsunlimited.net/katjaros/default.aspx She will periodically be having giveaways on that site, but the prizes will be from the Blessing's Unlimited catalog, So if you like the page than you can keep updated on her giveaways there. If you find anything of interest and wish to know more, feel free to contact her. Also take a minute to visit the participating blogs and show them some love! The giveaway will run from 2/25 until 3/3/ at 12:01am
Sign up to participate in a giveaway for FREE, you don't even have to provide a prize, all you have to do is promote the giveaway and you will get the extra traffic to your site and a Facebook link on the Rafflecopter form!!
The giveaway will be for a 2 night stay in Estes Park, Colorado, which is next to the Rocky Mountain National Park. The stay can be anytime between April 8th and April 22nd for up to 6 people (a value of over $550).
For more information about the prize go here. If you are interested in participating sign up here and join the Facebook group to make sure that you receive all information about the event in a timely manner.
Do you have a baby? Are you currently pregnant? Do you know someone who's having a baby? Or do you just need a little extra cash? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you should enter to win a Baby Bundle from Graco. The bundle includes a Graco Travel System Stroller with Infant Car Seat and Base, Graco High Chair, Graco Pack n Playard, and Graco Swing or you can choose a $560 Visa Gift Card. Winner will be chosen at random on or around April 30, 2012. Enter to win here.
Disclaimer: This giveaway is hosted by another blog/company. Adventures of Sasha does not guarantee the authenticity of this giveaway. When in doubt you have the right to refuse to join. This post may contain referral links.
I am glad to help a fellow blogger out to celebrate reaching 10,000 Facebook fans!!! Round of applause for Tig from Tigs Coupon Corner and More!!! Now onto the giveaway. There are a ton of prizes to be won by several winners including a $20 Amazon gift card, $20 Walmart gift card, Movie-style Popcorn Maker, and more!! There will be over 20 winners. Open to US only as Tigs cannot afford to ship outside of the US. Giveaway will begin at 12:01am EST 2/20 and end at 11:59pm EST on 3/9. Here is a picture of some of the prizes to be won:
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