How I Earn Money Online

I am always looking for ways to earn money from home, especially online. For years now I have been able to stay home with my young children. I started off selling on ebay 8 years ago and this has been a decent stream of income for me. I have never been a power seller but I have made enough by selling my children's clothing that they have outgrown as well as selling children's hand made applique clothing. Over the years this has done very well for me. Earlier this year I noticed a big drop in my sales of custom made boutique clothing, which I attribute to the economy. That began my search for additional sources of income I could earn online from home. Below you will find links to some of the things I have done this year to earn money. I'll start with surveys. This has not been a big source of income for me as I had not expected it to but I do earn around $10-$20 a month from surveys...every little bit helps! Below are just a couple of the survey sites I have used. In addition to Dollar Surveys.









Next is Swagbucks...again, not a huge money earner but I have just started this a couple of months ago. I have already received a $20 Target Gift Card. I look at it as a way to cut back a little bit on our grocery bill since I used it to stock up on household cleaning supplies.




I am very new to Mr. Rebates and haven't earned anything with them yet..I will keep you posted on my progress. It's a great way to earn cash back for your online shopping at over 1,000 online stores! Check it out below...why not earn a few dollars on things you needed to buy anyway.


Another way to earn some extra money that I have been enjoying is freelance writing and blogging. I have written many articles for ehow and my revenue continues to grow each month. I have earned $12 my first month, $20 my second month and my third month I earned $28. It keeps growing slowly. What I need to do is spend more time adding to my bank of articles. Ehow has affiliate ad links throughout their site and on your article pages. You receive a share of that ad revenue. It is my goal to build up my bank of articles to 300 this year.
Ehow
Lastly, as I mentioned, I have been selling on ebay for many years. On a good month I have earned as much as $1000 or more and slower months maybe $200. It varies seasonally for me and obviously with how much listing I do at a time. This can be a great way to make some money by cleaning out closets, attics and basements. I have found that when I sell clothing my children have outgrown, I do better on ebay than at a garage sale. So take a weekend or two and do some cleaning, organizing and gathering...you will be surprised to see you can earn some money this way. And keep an eye out for things to sell at garage sales and consignment shops. I have often found things to sell this way too.
My Ebay Auctions!
Another thing I have done to earn money from home is babysitting. I have done this over the years and made a few hundred dollars a month while being home with my kids!

There are several ways to earn money online...for me they have been ways to make a little extra money from home which was my goal.
Good Luck!
Donna

100th Post Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!

Just Re-Posting This For The New Week!


I am so excited to get to my 100th post on my blog. I have really been enjoying blogging and have learned (and continue to learn) a lot as I go.
For those of you that may be new....I made it my goal this year to start saving money and finding ways to cut back so we could save. Through coupons, sales, freebies and more, I am saving money for our family. In addition to saving I am also finding ways to earn money through surveys, ebay and ehow. I will continue to blog about savings and freebies and plan to start a feature tracking my savings. I also look forward to working on a new design and layout for my blog in the near future. So please keep tracking my progress...I enjoy finding and sharing the savings I come across.

Now to my giveaway...In celebration of my 100th post, I am giving away a $10 Walmart gift card to one lucky blog visitor. In order to be entered for my $10 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway there are several things you can do as listed below:

1) Subscribe Through my Feed Burner to receive email updates of my blog posts...All Those Who Subscribe through feedburner will receive one entry for my Gift Card Giveaway.

2) Blog about my giveaway on your blog with a link back to my blog...each person to do this will receive two entries for My Gift Card Giveaway. Please email me at occity98@yahoo.com with a link to your post so I can keep track and give you two entries.

3) All those who follow my blog through the Follower link to the left will receive one entry.

Sign up by June 28th...A winner will be announced July 1st!

Thanks again to everyone who has visited my blog. I am planning some great changes and plan to bring as many deals, savings, coupons and freebies as I can find to help you save money too!

Donna

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's and grandpa's today.
Hopefully it's a good one!

This Week's Review

I am starting a new weekly feature on my blog. Each weekend, I will post a review of the week. My best finds, coupons and freebies all listed in one post. Stop back and check often...I try to post daily but you can always catch up with the weekend review! Thanks for reading,
Donna

Chase Bank $100 Bonus Reward...excellent money making find!
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Yankee Candle $10 off $35 coupon and BIG Sale!
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My 100th Post $10 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!
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FREE Sample Scott Toilet Tissue and Travel Wipes...another great find!
Click Here To Sign Up For Your Free Sample!

FREE Trial At Netflix...


Earn Cash Rebates With Your Online Shopping...Mr. Rebates!


This is just a sample of my posts...read back through the week for many more great posts!

It's MEGA SWAG BUCKS Friday

Search and earn points redeemable for merchandise and gift cards! Make sure you use Swagbucks for all your internet searches today to try and win extra Swagbucks...always a good thing. I wasn't so lucky last Friday but the two Friday's prior, I won 10 extra Swagbucks each of those Friday's...woohoo! If you are new to Swagbucks...sign up below!

FREE Sample Scott Toilet Tissue and Travel Wipes

Another great FREE sample! Follow the link below to sign up with Walmart's Free Sample's for SCOTT Extra Soft Toilet Tissue Double Roll and a 10ct travel pack of SCOTT Moist Wipes. What a fantastic Freebie!
Click Here To Sign Up For Your Free Sample!
Donna

FREE Sample Aveeno Nourish Hair Care

FREE sample from the Aveeno Nourish hair care line. What better way to try a product out than with a FREE sample! Follow the link below to receive a coupon and your FREE sample. Choose from the NOURISH VOLUMIZE, NOURISH REVITALIZE, NOURISH MOISTURIZE, or NOURISH SOOTHE products.
Click Here To Sign Up For Your Free Sample!
Donna

Chase Bank $100 Rewards

I have started researching bank offers as a way to earn a little extra money. I just signed up for this excellent offer from Chase Bank. Open a Chase Bank Checking Account by 7/24/2009 and receive $100 bonus deposited to your account! The process is fairly easy. Sign up through the link for a Chase checking account. There are several types of checking accounts but I chose the free one. In order to not be charged a monthly fee you need to do a direct deposit or make 5 debit card transactions each month...easy! You will need to deposit $100 to receive your FREE $100. 10 days after you make your initial deposit your FREE $100 will be deposited into your account. The only other stipulation was that you must keep your account open for six months. A great free easy way to earn $100. Check it out below...you can open your account online or request a coupon be emailed to you so that you can open an account in person if you prefer.
Click Here To Print Your Coupons!
Donna

Mr. Rebates - Earn Cash Back For You Online Shopping

I recently signed up for Mr. Rebates...what a great find! You can earn cash back on purchases you make online at over 1,000 stores. I will be ordering school uniform shirts, shoes and socks from JCPenney's soon so I will be sure to order through Mr.Rebates site and earn cash back of 2% on my order. Not only that but Mr. Rebates lists coupons and money savings for the stores on their site so you can always get the best deal possible. Follow the link below to learn more and start saving more for those online purchases you were needing to make. Look up some of your favorite stores and see what rebates they offer! Mine are JCP - 2%, Gap - 3%, Disney Store - 3%, Macy's - 6%, Old Navy - 3% and so many more...over 1,000 stores!

Donna

Yankee Candle $10 off $35

Save $10 on $35 at Yankee Candle now through Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Follow the link below to print your coupon for the store. They are still having their big semi annual clearance sale too! Large Jar Candles are $15 or 2/$25 and Medium Jar Candles are $12 or 2/$20. Plus find $10, $7, $5 and $3 Deals! Select Fragrances only. Hurry In!
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Donna

Coupon $1.00 Off Nestle Drumstick Ice Cream Cones!

I have another fantastic summer deal! I found this coupon for $1.00 a 10 pack of Nestle Drumstick Lil Drum Cones. A great summer time treat for your family. Follow the link below to print your coupon!
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Donna

Juicy Juice $1 Coupon and FREE Sippy Cup and Water Bottle

Mom's always appreciate a coupon for Juicy Juice Products!
Follow the link below to learn more about Juicy Juice Products and print your $1.00 Off Two Products Coupon. You can also sign up on their website to receive a FREE sippy cup and FREE water bottle! It's as simple as signing your name and address to join their mailing list to receive your freebies!
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Donna

Hidden Valley Ranch Coupon!

Great Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Coupon...$1.50 Off Any Two 16oz.
A fantastic way to top off your summer salads!
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Donna

Bertolli Frozen Meal $1.50 Coupon

Looking for something different and easy to make for dinner! Then you need to check out Bertolli Frozen Meals. Through the link below you can print a coupon good for $1.50 off any Bertolli Frozen Meal. While there check out their website for more great information on their products, recipes, plan a dinner and news and savings! They offer: Classic Meals, Pasta & Sauce, Mediterranean Style, Oven Bake Meals, Premium Pasta Sauce, Olive Oil and Pasta Sauce. The coupon is only good for the Frozen Meals.
Click Here To Print Your Coupons!
Donna

Dove Clinical Protection $2 Off Coupon

Follow the link below to print your $2.00 off coupon for Dove Clinical Protection Deodorant. Plus you will find more information about this product through the link. Great money saving coupon!
Click Here To Print Your Coupons!
Donna

Huggies Pull Ups $2 Off Coupon!

Great coupon from Huggies Pullups Training Pants...$2.00 off Coupon! Click the link below to print your coupon. This is a great coupon for those of us with potty trainers. I think we are finally past the pullup stage but I was always on the look out for these coupons a short while ago.
Click Here To Print Your Coupons!
Donna

SC Johnson Scrubbing Bubbles Bath Cleaners Coupons!

Two great coupons can be found through the link below!
SC Johnson Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit SAVE $7.00 with coupon!
SC Johnson Mega Shower Foamer SAVE $1.00 with coupon!
Click Here To Print Your Coupons!
Donna

Pledge Coupons

Save on these New Pledge Products:
$2.00 off Pledge Fabric Sweeper For Pet Hair!
$1.00 off Pledge Multi Surface Cleaner!
Click Here To Print Your Coupons!
Donna

100th Post Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!

Just Re-Posting This For The New Week!


I am so excited to get to my 100th post on my blog. I have really been enjoying blogging and have learned (and continue to learn) a lot as I go.
For those of you that may be new....I made it my goal this year to start saving money and finding ways to cut back so we could save. Through coupons, sales, freebies and more, I am saving money for our family. In addition to saving I am also finding ways to earn money through surveys, ebay and ehow. I will continue to blog about savings and freebies and plan to start a feature tracking my savings. I also look forward to working on a new design and layout for my blog in the near future. So please keep tracking my progress...I enjoy finding and sharing the savings I come across.

Now to my giveaway...In celebration of my 100th post, I am giving away a $10 Walmart gift card to one lucky blog visitor. In order to be entered for my $10 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway there are several things you can do as listed below:

1) Subscribe Through my Feed Burner to receive email updates of my blog posts...All Those Who Subscribe through feedburner will receive one entry for my Gift Card Giveaway.

2) Blog about my giveaway on your blog with a link back to my blog...each person to do this will receive two entries for My Gift Card Giveaway. Please email me at occity98@yahoo.com with a link to your post so I can keep track and give you two entries.

3) All those who follow my blog through the Follower link to the left will receive one entry.

Sign up by June 28th...A winner will be announced July 1st!

Thanks again to everyone who has visited my blog. I am planning some great changes and plan to bring as many deals, savings, coupons and freebies as I can find to help you save money too!

Donna

Free Trial At Netflix!

Sign up below for your FREE two week trial...no obligation...you can cancel anytime. Netflix offers various plans so you can choose one that works best for you. They offer a great selection of movies including instantly streaming movies on your pc or mac. The process is easy: Rent, Receive, Watch, Exchange or Stream Online! Plan a family movie night each week with your Netflix rentals delivered directly to you!



Donna

Treasured Giveaways!

Thanks Doreen at Treasured Giveaways for Blogging about my 100th Post Giveaway! Check out her Blog!




Donna

All You Magazine - July Coupon's

All You Magazine is a great resource for coupons. Listed below are the great coupons in the July 24, 2009 edition of All You.

.50/1 Viva Towels Big Roll
$1.00/1 6 pk Viva Towels
$10.00 Alli (60ct or 90 ct)
$1.00/1 Schick Xteme 3 Disposable Razors
$1.00/1 OCY acne solutions
$3.00/1 Neutrogena Cosmetics Product
$1.00/1 Full Size Zero Frizz Product
$3.00/1 Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation
$1.00/1 Poise Product
$2.00/1 Centrum MultiVitamins
.50/1 Nestle Pure Life Water Multi Pack
$1.00/1 Sea Breeze Product
Buy 2 Get 1 Free Lean Cuisine Entrees
$1.50/1 Excedrin Back & Body
$3.00/1 Boost Kid Essentials Drink Multi Pack
$3.00/1 Adams Flea & Tick Products
$2.00/1 Citrucel Product
$2.00/1 Crystal Light 12 qt Canister
$1.00/2 Bags Lay's Potato Chips
.50/1 Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt Multi Pack
Buy One Get One Free Jack Links Beef Steak Snacks
.25/1 SunnyD Smoothies
Buy One Get One Free Glade Scented Oil Candles Tin Holder
$1.00/1 Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
$2.50/1 Dr. Scholls Massaging Gel Insoles
$6.00/2 Dr. Scholls Massaging Gel Insoles
$2.00/1 Cutter Insect Repellent
$1.50/1 Hot Shot Product
$1.00/1 Hydro Surge Animal Bathing System
Buy 1 Get 1 Free Eclipse Gum 12 pc pack
$3.00/1 Glade Plug Ins
$4.00/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit
$2.00/1 WOW Wood Floor Cleaning System
$1.00/2 King's Hawaiian Products

Be sure to subscripe to All You Magazine!



Donna

All You Magazine July

Have you gotten the latest edition of All You magazine yet? I think it's a great issue to make sure you pick up. As always, this issue is filled with excellent money saving coupons and good articles. I found two articles that really interested me in the July 24th Issue. First was on pages 120-121 about Making Money on the Web. I found this interesting as I am always looking for ways to earn money from home. Many of the options discussed are things I already do to earn money from home such as ebay. Nevertheless, I found their article and information to be a good resource in finding ways to diversify my online income. Next was on page 22, an All You Grocery Challenge Contest! I am really interested in this as I have been perfecting my couponing and money saving strategies over the past few months. Basically, from July 13-August 17, All You is challenging it's readers to spend $25 a week on groceries for each person in your household so a family of four should not spend over $400 a month on groceries, including eating out. One winner will be selected from 10 finalists and will receive a $1000 grocery card and a year's supply of Knorr side dishes. I am really excited about this grocery spending challenge and plan to participate. I think it will be a great way for me to find more ways to save money on groceries. So be sure to pick up the latest issue of All You magazine or follow the link below to subscribe.
This issue also had some great recipes and more money saving strategies!



Donna