• Feb. 29, 2008
Surveys
(sorry this is backwards today. My computer is giving me fits! :)
Today's Frugal Aventures:
Online Coupon Alert
If you live near an Office Max, they have a printable online store coupon for a 12 pack of Sharpie markers for $2. They are normally $25. You can purchase two packages with one coupon. Thought I would let you know. The offer expires tomorrow. The coupon is on page 3 of their flyer.
Office Max is right beside Wal-Mart so guess where I will be tomorrow? :) Thanks to Anjie for the tip.
Received in the mail
Free issue of American baby magazine
Sample of Jergen's lotion
Survey Time
Signed up with a new survey company.
Made a $1 on a survey.
Redeemed points for a $5 Starbucks gift card.
Freebie sign up
Was a slow day for freebies. I think the only thing I signed up for today was a flexible plastic cutting board. :)
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If you are interested in signing up for surveys, this is a list of the top 20. You shouldn't have to pay for this information. There are so-called companies out there where their "surveys" are basically marketing offers. The following are legit comanies that pay either cash or you can redeem points for gift cards, prizes, etc. I am a member of all but three. I'm not getting anything for this, just passing on the information.
There are also a few companies for kids. One of them sends test products for DS to try out. They pay well, and the surveys are fun. DS got a check for $30 a few months ago. He used it to help buy his apple trees.
Don't worry, they are very careful of protecting your child's privacy. I always sit with DS when he does surveys. Actually, they will send you an email when they send your child a new survey. Sometimes they have surveys for mom too, and they will credit your child's account.
A couple tips:
The more forthcoming you are with personal information, the more surveys you can be matched with. Example - family income, etc.
Also sign up with as many as you can. The more companies, the more surveys you can complete.
Any other questions, just let me know.
I love getting the Amazon gift certificates. We are following Charlotte Mason's approach of "living books" so if I can get the books for free from Amazon, it really helps out the homeschool budget. We are in 2nd/3rd grade right now, but I am collecting books for junior high already, such as classic novels, biographies, etc.
With Old Fashioned Education, I can print out books cheaply instead of buying them. But if I can get them with Amazon gc's already printed and bound, well, you can't beat free! :)
