~EASY MONEY~

If you are looking to make some extra money from the comfort of your home then you have come to the right place. How about answering some questions about a product or perhaps a movie you recently viewed and being compensated in cash and prizes? Over the past 8 months I have joined various online survey companies in order to do just that. I was quite shocked to discover that the supply of survey sites is seemingly endless. The Today Show recently featured a bit highlighting the best ways to make money from home. Taking online surveys made the list!!

Some sites are certainly better than others. One company that I really like is mysurvey.com. I have my sister-in-law to thank for recommending this one. I appreciate the fact that with this company, unlike many others, when you are given a survey to complete you are already qualified to participate. With many of the companies that I have tried you receive a survey invitation and answer a multitude of questions only to be told that you do not qualify. With any survey company when you sign up to join you complete a profile survey that helps to determine which surveys you would qualify for. I feel that mysurvey.com does an excellent job of utilizing that profile to send you surveys that you qualify for. With this company you earn points that can be redeemed for cash or various other rewards. Furthermore, for every survey you take and just for logging into the site each day you get entered into a $10,000 sweepstakes. Not bad, huh? You also have the option of donating your rewards to charity. The charities they work closely with include:

• American Heart Association
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• I Have a Dream Foundation
• Make-A-Wish Foundation ®
• National Emergency Response Team
• UNICEF Imagine...
• Save the Children

So, as you can see this is a great site to join. In our present economic situation it certainly helps to have some extra income. Be sure to go now and check it out. Pass It Along!!!

~SAVE & EARN WHILE YOU SHOP~

My new found interest in ebay has led me to another excellent site which enables me to save and make some extra money. The site is called BigCrumbs and I am most impressed by it's seemingly infinite money making and saving possibilities. You can save money when you shop online at over 250 retailers. Just a few include: Ebay, Old Navy, Gap, Toys R Us, Best Buy, Bass Pro Shop, Sears and much more. All you have to do is sign up for free and before you shop visit their site first. You can then sit back and collect commission on your purchases. That is great, however, I am most excited about the money making potential. No matter which account type you choose, Crumb Earner or Crumb Saver, you will make commission on anyone you personally refer. When they shop you make money! So, be sure you tell all of those shopaholic friends. However, if you choose to be a Crumb Earner you will also earn commission on those individuals your referrals refer (up to 5 generations). So, as you can see it literally PAYS to join. Make sure you pass this one along allot!!

Click here to learn more about BigCrumbs!

~DISCOUNTS ON SHOPPING~

Once again I have my sister to thank for passing along what I feel is very valuable information. I am always looking for a good deal and new ways to save money. This is especially the case now as the economy declines and the prices on goods continue to rise. I have a great website to pass along called ebates. You join for free and every time you go through this site and shop you save money either in the form of cash back or money saving coupons. Among the sites included are Old Navy, Gap, Kohls, Walmart, Kmart, Dell, Circuit City, Target, Disney and many many more. I am actually shocked at how many stores and/or sites they have. I certainly have become a big fan of online shopping. Saving the gas money alone is reason enough to sit in your PJ's and shop online. This makes it even more exciting because now I can go to this site first and save more money while I shop. Oh and by the way, if you refer others they give you a $5 incentive and you only need to have $5.01 in your account (excluding referrals) in order for them to send you your cash back check. Not bad huh? So go check it out and be sure to sign up for FREE HERE. Pass It Along- and make more $$$!!

~SMELL THE FIRE~

When you venture to the store to purchase a scented plug-in, the only thing you are expecting is to add a fresh scent to your home and the last thing on your mind is FIRE. Well, I recently reviewed information that allegedly came from an insurance investigator who was perplexed as to what caused a house fire. You might have received this email as well. The information states that after determining the fire originated in the bathroom, the only thing that the homeowners could attest to having plugged in was a Glade Plug-In. According to the information, the investigator said he has seen many house fires that start in this fashion and he would never use any plug-in fragrance device. Upon researching this further, I found that this is not the necessarily the case. There have been several voluntary recalls made by the CPSC, and invoked by the manufacturer, involving Glade Plug-ins and many reports of fires that could be associated. However, these fires could also be attributed to faulty electrical wiring. There is no conclusive data that leads to a determination that scented plug-ins are any more hazardous than any other electrical device. You can check this out for yourself at snopes and the CPSC. I suppose this is yet another circumstance in which you must decide for yourself if this product makes you personally uncomfortable. Educating yourself is always the best bet. Pass It along!!

~GEARED UP TO PROTECT~

Are you a police officer, security professional, or military personnel looking for an easy and convenient way to purchase your gear? If so, I have found the site for you. LA Police Gear was started by LA police officers and has great options for everyone. In fact, contrary to the name, you do not have to be a police officer to shop on this site. LA Police Gear sells to the general public. I personally like the fact that you can purchase pepper spray, which I feel every woman should carry with her. Their prices are reasonable and you have many products and brands to choose from. Currently they are featuring a Blackhawk Holster which offers a discount of over $10. Customer incentives include free shipping and products (hats & travel mugs) upon reaching certain order requirements. I have the utmost respect for those who choose to dedicate their lives to protecting us. I applaud a site that is geared towards those heroes and provides them with the gear that is necessary to successfully perform their job. Be sure to check them out and pass it along! (Sponsored by LA Police Gear)

~CELL PHONE DANGER~

My sister recently sent me some shocking information that really opened my eyes to the possible danger of using a cell phone while it is plugged in (charging). There have allegedly been injuries and even deaths from electrical surges that can cause fires and electrocution. Along with this information was attached some disturbing pictures of a young mans hand and bed, where he was using his phone while plugged in, after he was electrocuted by a surge. Upon further investigation there is nothing conclusive as to whether this has/can actually occur. However, according to snopes there have been several incidences of injuries and fires due to faulty cell phone batteries. In most cases because the battery was not the correct one for the phone. This information certainly shocked me and I would have never thought this could possibly occur. Pass It Along!!

~POISON-PROOF YOUR HOME~

I recently received information from the state that gave directions on getting my sons birth certificate. Included in the envelope was some staggering statistics on poison hazards in the home. What I found most shocking is that everyday more than 500 calls are received by the Florida Poison Information Centers. Even more disturbing is the fact that 60% of the calls involve infants and toddlers. In this information was a list of common poison exposures including:

*Household cleaners
*Prescription medication
*Household & garden plants
*Pesticides & insecticides
*Gasoline & petroleum products
*Vitamins with Iron
*Pain killers
*Cosmetics
*Alcohol & products containing alcohol
*Snake, spider bites & insect stings
*Chemicals & chemical fumes
*Cough & cold medications

If anyone in your family is exposed to any of these hazards, call your Florida Poison Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. The advice will be given by an expert and kept confidential. You can also request a free emergency phone sticker and additional info. I called and left my information on their line so that I can get additional information which I will post here. Pass It Along!

Emergency/Information Hotline
1-800-222-1222