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Goodbye 2013, I'm can't say I'm going to miss ya!

I must say that even though I'm a little sad to see 2013 go, I'm not going to miss it.

Not only, did I injure both of my knees, burn out two PC's, 2013 was also horrible in the winning department.  The later was more my fault than anything, I took most of the year off.  Heres a final rundown of my online earnings from this past year. 

Swagbucks- $756
InstaGC- $1322 (10 months)
Pinecone research- $81
Zoombucks- $27 (7 months)
Gift Hulk-$5 
OLS(giveaways)- $940
Plus over $800 worth of rewards/freebies from Misc sources.

For a Grand total of $3,931



Hopefully 2014 will be much better.  I am going to post my monthly totals here in hopes of keeping myself motivated. What are you doing to stay motivated?

Holiday Discount on all Gift card redemptions!

Holiday Discount on all Amazon Gift Cards! If your still trying to find a way to make a few dollars before the holiday, it is the perfect time for you to sign up to InstaGC. They are currently giving a holiday discount to all of its users, making gift card redemptions better then ever. With over 100 gift card choices from places such as Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, Gamespot, JcPenny, and Walmart, you really cannot go wrong. Click the image below to get started!

Save on Wow Game time by playing for free!

"Earn your way to  "free WoW game time" without getting up from your computer!"

Even though World of Warcraft may be one of the cheaper forms of entertainment out there, it's still spending pennies where you really don't need to. It doesn't have to be that way though, as you can now legitimately play WoW 100% free? Sound to good to be true? Thanks to InstaGC it isn't!

If your wondering what InstaGC is, you probably haven't looked around this site all that much but thats cool.. I'll forgive you.  InstaGC is a GPT site (and in my opinion one of the best), where you can earn points for completing tasks, taking surveys, watching videos, listening to the radio and much more! You then exchange those points for gift cards instantly (hence the name). They have many gift card options to choose from such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon, plus many different gaming gift cards including  WoW. 

I have been a member for almost 8 months now and have earned many free e-gift cards and have even received a few checks in the mail. If you'd like to see proof with your own eyes feel free to take a peek at a post that I wrote earlier in the year that includes screenshots. Or, you could always just give it a try yourself, What do you have to lose?  Click the image below to get started!

Disclosure: I am a member of the above mentioned site, and receive a small compensation for new referrals plus a commission from some activities. Although,This in no way effects any of my opinions that posted throughout this site.

Disclosure: This post is not 100% unique, I have wrote a similar post at  http://playwowfree.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/play-world-of-warcraft-free/

InstaGC - Extremely easy way to earn Gift Cards fast.... and cash out instantly!

Over 100 gift cards to choose from!

A couple months ago I told you about a site that I had just found called InstaGC (previous post). I have now been a member for a few months and can honestly say that this is by far my favorite site.

When I first signed up, I was just hoping to add a few Amazon gift codes to my account so I could get a head start on my Christmas fund.. Not only have I done that, I have been able to pay my cellphone bill with AMEX gift codes, subscribe to Hulu plus for 3 months. order Domino's pizza a few times, I even cashed in a few checks to pay for my internet and cable bill. Right now, I am saving up for another $50 Amazon code and am over half way there! Up Next a free NetFlix subscription!

Looking for PROOF?

Like I have said a million times before this site will not make you rich, but every little bit helps!

Please sign up using my referral link below (You keep all of your earning, I get bonus points) http://www.instagc.com/60140

Once you sign up, look out for a welcome message from me in your InstaGC inbox, with a few helpful tips.. For every new signup in the months of May and June, I will make a 5 point donation to one of the several charity choices that InstaGC provides.

Earning money online with ZoomBucks

If you are looking for an easy way to make a few extra bucks, ZoomBucks may just be the site for you.

ZoomBucks, not to be confused with SwagBucks (although quite similar)is just one of many GPT sites popping up all over the internet. Like the other sites, you earn virtual currency by doing certain tasks online. Such as, searching the web, entering surveys, watching ads or playing games(etc.) Once you get enough points you can cash in for awesome prizes like a Kindle fire, iPad 2 or a gift card to your choice of dozen's of retailers.



What Makes ZoomBucks unique

ZoomBucks clearly isn't all that original, the name alone is a rip on another popular site. However, it
has a few unique features that sets is apart from the rest.

• zdaily - a online portal/dashboard that has a chance to award points.
• $3 Amazon gift cards (faster to cash out) 
• Sharing video- earn one point per day by sharing any video to facebook 
• Spin Wheel- Earn free spins by completing certain offers Pick number contest- They have 4 free contest, you can enter per day.

My Experience.

To be completely honest, I do not have much experience with ZoomBucks. I just joined at the beginning of this month and haven't had much time to invest. And that leads me to why I decided to write this review anyway... Which is because,  with a few seconds here and there ...I have manged to cash in not once but twice!

Please consider using my ZoomBucks referral link to sign up, and we can earn together!

Disclosure: There are one or more affiliate links in this post, zoombucks is in no way shape or form affiliated with this blog. Nor have the approved this post.  

Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge review

I received the Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge shampoo, conditioner and 1 minute treatment from Bzzagent  a couple weeks ago.  In some ways, I really love it and others not so much.

What....

The shampoo is kinda neat because it has these little encapsulated beads of superfruits goji berry, passion fruit, and kiwi. 

The conditioner, is also infused with superfruits of goji berry, passion fruit and kiwi,that suppose to replenish the moisture in your hair without all of the heaviness. 

The 1-Minute Moisture-Plenish Treatment is also infused with the same superfruits 

My experience 

I have been using all three of these products exclusively for a week and a half and I love how wonderful it makes my hair smell and my hair seems softer. But... It doesn't seem to feel all that moisturized, my scalp actually feels dryer than normal.   The little beads in the shampoo are a little weird at first, almost like pebbles or something until you start messaging it in and there isn't really anything special about the conditioner or the one minute treatment. 

My verdict
I wouldn't replace my regular products with them but wouldn't be opposed to using them again either.




Disclosure: I received free products for participating in this Bzzagent campaign. The products  were for my own personal use. I was not required to post a positive review or review of any kind in exchange for the product. 

Earn gift cards easily and instantly with InstaGC

One of my newest favorite GPT sites is instaGC.  It has many payment walls with enough offers, surveys, videos, and other tasks that you can earn a decent amount relatively quick. However, it is missing a lot of features that similar sites have such as search or a video channel.

What makes it special is that it actually pays out instantly. You don't have to spend countless weeks, saving up hundreds of points to cash out (else of course you want to). how do i get amazon gift card 100 points equals a $1 and $1 will get you an Amazon gift code right then and there...  If Amazon isn't your thing, don't fret; There is currently approx 100 types of gift cards to choose from, with choices ranging from Petco to Domino's pizza, you could even request a check.

My experience

I haven't been a member very long, I signed up 3 weeks ago and have earned $40 in Amazon Gifts cards, with very minimal effort.

It has quickly became one of my favorites because I don't have to wait and worry if this site is going to up and disappear along with all my earnings. I already have my cash in hand.

To sign up click HERE! (<< affiliate  link)

Have a question about instaGC, leave a comment below and I'll help the best that I can.




Disclosure: There are one or more affiliate links in this post, instaGC is in no way shape or form affiliated with this blog. Nor have the approved this post.  

Free Quart of I.D creamer

Another coffee freebie! Only available to the first 75,000 https://www.facebook.com/InternationalDelight/app_217321058408953

Free Sample of Folgers fresh breaks!

Visit the Folgers face book page to get your Fresh Breaks sample. If you get an error, wait and try again in a few minutes. It seems that there servers aren't handling the rush of people very well. https://www.facebook.com/folgers?sk=app_341777675917999

How I make money online with Swag...

Long before a certain "Pop Star" slaughtered the term Swag, there was a special place created on the web that blessed all of it users with swag.  I'm not talking about baggy pants, pimp walks and backwards hats. I'm talking about SwagBucks.

What is.
Swagbucks is my all time favorite online rewards program, It allows users to earn SwagBucks (virtual currency)  for doing activities, that you might be doing anyway. You can turn them in for hundreds of rewards such as Gift cards, Paypal, jewelry and electronics. Shoot... they even have rewards for Fido,if you'd like.


My Experience. 
SwagBucks launched in fall of 2009 and I joined shortly after, I have never had any sort of problem with the site. I have cashed out hundreds in Amazon Gift cards that I use for holidays, birthdays and anything else I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. I usually go hard core right before Christmas, and slack off a bit after the holidays and I still never make an Amazon purchase out of pocket. 

The fastest and easiest ways to earn

While there are many ways to earn, there are four fast and easy ways to earn a few points every day.  They are only worth a few points but only take a few seconds and can add up over the month to somewhere in the ballpark of $5 (if purchasing gift cards). 

1.  Visiting the NOSO wall (no obligation special offers)- Just keep clicking skip at the bottom of the page and it will take you to a captcha code, enter it ... 1 point down and added to your account... 10 seconds tops.

2. Take the Daily Poll- This is probably the simplest, read the question select a response... 1 more point down in only a couple seconds.

3. Search...  Instead of googling, use Swagbucks to search instead.  I usually get my first win of the day within a few pages of search results, since I'd be searching anyway it doesn't take any extra time. .
(just want to add, that you do not want to over search. Search naturally and you shouldn't have any problems.)

4. Toolbar- This is one of the few things that I do not do. I have enough toolbars and cannot see adding another. Most users that I have talked to, do use and love it. It gives them easy access to a lot of features, in one place without actually having to go to the site. You don't have to do anything to collect your point for the toolbar,just have to open your toolbar. 


Many other ways to earn

There are so many ways to earn, I am not going to be able to go into them all without writing a book. So, I'll list as many as possible.. if you have a question about any of them, leave it below or use my handy dandy contact me button over there on the sidebar. 

SwagCodes- Codes given on their official blog, or social media pages. This codes range in points and usually last only a couple of hours. 
Play Games- (earn up to 10pts a day)
Swagbucks inbox- They usually send a few point earning opportunities your way, through the inbox every day.
Invite- Add referrals and get up to 1,000 matching swagbucks (for searching)
Shop and earn- Shop at one of their many partners and get cash back.
Take surveys
Print & Redeem Coupons
Watch videos online with SBTV- (up to 150 pts)
Watch videos from your smartphone with the SBTV mobile app (up to 50 pts in addition to regular sbtv)
Tasks-  do small Crowdflower jobs and earn points
Daily Goal meter- Every day swagbucks will give you a earning goal, fill it and receive bonus points the 5th of the following month. You earn additional bonus points for filling the meter 7 days, 21 days and the entire month. 


What can you use your points for?
Entering swagstakes for cash, gift card, electronics, game consoles and so much more.
Cash out for one of the hundreds of physical rewards, ranging from school supplies, clothing , jewelry or the latest gadgets (think Kindle or and Ipad)
Paypal
Gift cards from retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target , Gamespot etc.

Best Value- The $5 Amazon gift card is the best value at 450pts, other $5 cards are 500pts. You can only cash out (5) $5 cards a month, 2 rewards per day. I usually do the 5 right away then cash out in $25 increments the rest of the month.


Proof

Signing up is quick, easy and painless... Go to Swagbucks.com  (<<< Affiliate link) and get started turning those pennies into dollars!





Disclosure: There are one or more affiliate links in this post, Swagbucks is in no way shape or form affiliated with this blog. Nor have the approved this post. 

L'Oreal Paris Healthy Look Hair Color giveaway on FB

Check out the L'Oreal Paris FB page to enter this awesome giveaway. They are giving away 10,000 boxes a day until 3/18. I scored mine this morning!

https://www.facebook.com/lorealparis/app_435626486514541

5 things I would and wouldn't do to make few bucks!

1. I'd sit at the kitchen table for hours clipping coupons.... I wouldn't cut off all of my hair.(the bald look doesn't agree with me)
2. I'd spend countless hours sweeping (entering giveaways)... I wouldn't sweep someone else's floor. (its hard enough to find the time to do my own)
3. I'd go bargain hunting to save a buck or two.... I wouldn't go hunting for an actual Buck
4. I'd answer surveys until my fingers felt like they'd fall off... I wouldn't actually let my fingers fall off.
5. I'd search the web for cash... I wouldn't actually search a real web. (spiders scare me.)

What would or wouldn't you do for a few bucks? Tell us below!

My Coke Rewards- free codes worth 40 pts

Log into your MyCokeRewards and enter the following 3 free codes in the for a total of 40 pts! 

10099041542625 - 10 point code
10099144423516 - 10 point code
10099755715372 - 20 point code


I'm not sure who to give credit to for these, as I seen this on a friends feed... and I wanted to spread the deal onto you. They all should work,  I used the 20 point  code earlier in the week and both 10 pointers today.

Making a Buck, One Penny at a Time's first ever Giveaway!

Welcome to Making a Buck, One Penny at a Time! To celebrate the launch of this new little blog of mine, I thought it would be fun to host a little giveaway. Hopefully, this will be the first of many!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

GLADE EXPRESSIONS® COLLECTION Review+ A coupon!

Since living in a house of boys, can sometimes get a little stinky,  I was thrilled when given the chance to try the Glade Expressions Oil diffuser starter kit.  I have never tried a diffuser of any kind, so I had no clue on what to expect!

I couldn't wait to get to the store to pick out an awesome scent, after searching and down the air freshener aisle... I finally found 2 boxes of diffusers... They were both Pineapple and Mangosteen. I was kinda disappointed that there wasn't a bigger selection.

When I got home, I put the box on top of the fridge were it set for a good couple days unopened. When I finally decided to give it a shot, I was surprised on how amazing it smelled. It was like a burst of tropical goodness, that I can't even begin to explain. I used it in a fairly large room (44X22) and it filled the entire room for just over 2 weeks, I am going on the 4th week now and it is started to get very weak, I moved it next to the computer and it still makes the immediate area smell great.

Save $4.00 with this coupon (Walmart sells for $5.98 making it only $1.98)



Disclosure: I received coupons for participating in this Bzzagent campaign. The coupons was for free product/products for my own personal use. I was not required to post a positive review or review of any kind in exchange for the product. 

How to turn pennies into dollars with Reward Sites- Intro

With the way the economy has been the last few years, it isn't a surprise that more and more people are looking for ways to supplement their income by making money online.  One of easiest, albeit time consuming ways that I have found is participating in several types of Point Reward and GPT sites.

What is a Point Reward site you ask? (O.k so you didn't ask but I'm going to tell ya anyway)- These are the sites that pay you to do a certain task, maybe it is watching a video, taking a survey, or even just searching the web. These sites typically pay out in points, that can be turned in for rewards such as gift cards, paypal or even a check in the mail.

If you're like most, you are probably thinking to yourself that working online is a scam, and you'd be partially right. There are scams out there, some sites will never pay you a dime, some sites will give you viruses, malware, key-loggers and then, there are sites that will spam you to the end of time. However,  there are legitimate reward sites out there, you really can make money. How do I know? Because, I am making money using them and so can you.

I'm not going to lie to you, there is a reason that this series is called "Turning pennies into Dollars"; you are not going to get rich this way.You're probably going to start off just making a few cents here and there. As you get the hang of it, with commitment you will start seeing the the profit roll in.


0.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Intro
1.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Getting Started
2.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- What to look for and what to avoid
3.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Is it worth the effort? How Much you'll really make.
4Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Get organized and maximize profit.
5. Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- My favorites

How to turn pennies into dollars with Reward Sites- Getting Started

Now that you have decided that you want to get your feet wet, there are 3 things that you'll need to do first....



1.  Grab a free email address-  You are going to get bombarded with spam in your inbox, it's the nature of the beast.  Else,  you love wading through pages upon pages of junk in your inbox everyday, this one is a must.

2. Find the best earning option for you- There are a ton of different earning opportunities out there.

Search and Earn- Companies that pay you to use their search engine
Pay per Click/Aka PPC- Websites pay you to click on company webpages/ads
Online Surveys-
Paid to watch (Watching Video's online)
Paid to play (playing games)
Affiliate Marketing

3. Set up a Paypal and Amazon account- You're going to want a way to collect your earnings and while most sites offer several forms of payment, Amazon and Paypal are the two most popular.


Just in case you dive right in, I have to at least put this out there.  I'll will touch more on it's importance in the Part 3 of the series...

Do your research- While there are thousands of websites out there that offer you a quick buck, there are only a few that actually pay. With a quick search, you can usually figure out which ones are legit and which ones are not.

0.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Intro
1.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Getting Started
2.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- What to look for and what to avoid
3.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Is it worth the effort? How Much you'll really make.
4Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Get organized and maximize profit.
5. Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- My favorites

How to turn pennies into dollars with Reward Sites- What to look for

With New Sites, popping up everyday, it is hard keep track of which one are legit.  Below, you will find simple tips, that will help you weed out all of the princes from the frogs....

What to look for 

1.The Reputation of the company- One of the easiest ways to see what a company is like, is to simply Google the company name and see what the results turn up. However, I'd suggest  doing a little bit of sleuthing, through the companies own forums, and social media platforms. There you can see what other users are saying.. if there are nothing but complaints, move on. On the other hand, if it is all glowing reviews you may want to dig deeper... some companies will plant specific comments.

2.How often are new offers available- This one may be a little harder to figure out, but if a website hasn't updated in a month, that may just be your sign.

3.Suitable forms of payment- Most companies offer several forms of payment.. such as Paypal, paper checks and gift cards to stores. Others, go strictly on Rewards, such a Magazine subscriptions, electronics, t-shirts etc..  Before investing any significant amount time earning, you're going to want  know how you're getting paid.  After All, what good is a Magazine if you don't read, or Paypal if you do not have an account.

4.How long it will take to make goal- Now that you established that some form of payment is going to work for you, it is time to see how long it takes to cash out. If they only pay a few points per offer and it takes thousands of points to cash for a $5 gift card, it really isn't worth your time.

Unfortunately, the best way to find out how long it will take to accumulate points is by trial and error. There isn't a need to invest a lot of time or effort but at least enough to properly gauge the situation.

What to avoid (The Frogs)

1. Asking for too much personal details- Most reputable sites will never ask for a Social Security Number, credit card or checking account information. There a few exceptions to this rule,( with some of the larger companies) but in my opinion it isn't worth the risk.

2. Up front cost or fee's- No legitimate rewards program will ever ask you to pay a fee up front. The sole purpose of using these programs is for you to make a buck not them.

3. Income Guarantee or Big promises- I'm sure we've all heard the expression that "If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is".   Well, this couldn't be more true, if it really is that easy, why isn't everyone doing it? 

4. Poorly written, sketchy or hidden Privacy Policies- Sites of this nature require privacy policies, if you cannot locate it, there is most likely a reason. They are required to tell you what information they collect, how it will be stored, shared,  and how long that it is kept on file. 

Now that you know what to look for, you should have no trouble finding your Prince (or Princess)....


0.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Intro
1.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Getting Started
2.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- What to look for and what to avoid
3.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Is it worth the effort? How Much you'll really make.
4Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Get organized and maximize profit.
5. Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- My favorites

How to turn Pennies into Dollars with Reward Sites- Is it really worth it? How much can be made?

Is it really worth it? It depends... on what you're looking for. As, I said in the intro this is NOT a way that is going to make you rich. Most likely, you will NOT make thousands of dollars a month, or even in a year for that matter.

How much Can you make?  What I personally earn varies from month to month, usually it is somewhere between $25- $100. Some months it may be much more, for example this is still the first week of the month and I have already made $63 between two sites, with minimal effort. However, I could never live off what I make, it does help to fill in the gaps.

So essentially,  if you are not looking to get rich....but have free time to spare...or maybe just want a few extra dollars to buy that awesome pair of shoes you've been eyeing.... IT IS WORTH IT!






0.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Intro
1.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Getting Started
2.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- What to look for and what to avoid
3.Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Is it worth the effort? How Much you'll really make.
4Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- Get organized and maximize profit.
5. Turning Pennies into Dollars with Reward sites- My favorites