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Earning Money Online

For the past four years, I've been able to completely fund our summer vacation with my online earnings!  (This post may contain affiliate links) By earning money online, I'm able to pay for 100% of our transportation, lodging, food and entertainment for our family of four.  Last summer we spent 10 days on the Oregon Coast.  This summer we went to the West Edmonton Mall in Canada!

I've always been a stay at home mom and have zero regrets. My husband and I sat down and discussed all the options, this was the only way to go for us.   Figuring out my salary for working, gas to and from work and other work related expenses... almost my entire paycheck would go to someone else to take care of my children. It just wasn't worth it! 


There are several websites where I earn money online - cash, gift cards, giveaways and freebies.  All of which make things stretch further for my family and really make a difference. I use many of my wins and freebies for gift giving. 

They make the perfect gifts and that's zero money out of my pocket for presents! I also cash in for gift cards that enable me to take the kids to the movies and do extra things for fun.  Also free for us!

I use coupons as often as I can and combine them with sales and clearance. Last September, the small bags of Goldfish crackers were on sale at Albertson's for $1 and I had (74) $1/1 Goldfish cracker coupons. I got 74 bags for $4.44 - I just had to pay the tax.

I buy all my kids clothes on clearance and off season. I got winter coats a couple months ago for next year and paid just $10 each. They were normally $90 - $120 each.  

I sell lots of clothes, toys, etc. that the kids no longer use, need or can wear on Craigslist. No shipping fees to take away from your profit like selling on Ebay. 

Here are my favorite online earning sites (all of them are free to join, easy and really DO pay): 

Social Spark:  By posting sponsored posts you can earn money!  You get to choose which opps you take, so you can keep them relevant to your blog!

Swag Bucks: In the past year I've earned $335 in Amazon.com gift cards. There are several other prize and gift card options available to choose from, I just choose Amazon. I save my gift codes and then cash them out for Christmas gift shopping for the kiddos!

CrowdTap:  Earn cash and get freebies!

Smiley360: Get great freebies and free products to test at home!

MyPoints:  I cash out for gift cards every few months.  Last month I cashed out for a $10 gift card and a $25 gift card!

Listia:  It's like Ebay but you use points instead of cash to bid on items. You earn points to spend by logging in, bidding, etc...

SocialMoms: They have different posting opps. If you are one of the qualified participants you get great gift cards and/or PayPal payments.  I LOVE THIS ONE!!!

Escalate Network: I get to share great deals and freebies that are PERFECT for my followers, friends and family!

Sponsored Tweets: Simply tweet for advertisers and get paid!

 
Trust me, you CAN earn money online and make it work!

 

24 comments:

  1. The Rebel ChickAugust 11, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I do a few of these, I need to check the rest out! THanks!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    These are all great resources, thank you!

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  3. VanessaAugust 12, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    thanks for sharing! Great info!

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  4. ChristinaAugust 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. SethOctober 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I use SwagBucks and it's probably one of the easiest ways to earn points/money. Use it for searching instead of Google, for example, and the points add up. I've cashed in on many Amazon gift cards that way.

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  6. DanielleNovember 28, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I use my points, and occasionally swag bucks.. I will have to look into the others you have posted. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. corrie killianJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    thanks for the ideas :)

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  8. Rachel Ann Chavez-BlomFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Thanks for tips on other sites to try. I currently use erewards & swagbucks.

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  9. LaurenFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    This is very helpful. I am happy to hear that these work if you work them. I can use some extra cash.

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  10. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Thank you much! This really helps cuz I'm stuck at home all day (sick)

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  11. Cheryl @ Simply ShoeboxesJune 7, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Wow--a great thing to do with your online earnings. many of these I have heard of but some are new--thanks.

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  12. Natalie FJune 19, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I need to check the rest of these out. I've also been transitioning to be a SAHM and just looking for ways to stretch the budget. I also win things for gifts. Or I win toys for the kids for a "rainy" day.

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  13. Sandra VanHoeyApril 19, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    I really enjoyed this article. I am semi-retired and need to save and earn as much as I can

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  14. Mami2jcnAugust 3, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Great list! I've done a couple of these.

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  15. KattzzzSeptember 1, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    The way I see it, if you can save money, not pay for day care and are frugal, being a sahm is not a such a bad thing. I even mow the lawn.

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  16. rochelleSeptember 2, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    What a great idea thanks
    for the review

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  17. rochelleJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Nice review like to earn money online sounds great

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  18. Luzett BurksJuly 25, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Thanks for this list!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    This is a great list. Do you happen to have any new ones to add?

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  20. Mommyof2boysJuly 8, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing this info. :)

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  21. UnknownJuly 15, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    I've been wanting to do this, so finding your post was really helpful. I'm definitely checking out a few of the websites!

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  22. tisme143October 3, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    I know I have tried a few things online to making money but it seems I do a lot and get nothing in return, I gave up a long time ago..
    @tisonlyme143

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  23. AnonymousOctober 14, 2016 at 5:21 PM

    i did use the free site and then i like the give way

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  24. Nancy PNovember 28, 2019 at 9:50 PM

    We can always use more money. Thanks for offering these suggestions.

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