Monday, August 27, 2007

Sure, I'll take some of your money.

At Bunco last week (shout out to my Bunco gals- love you!) we were talking about little ways to make/save money. Since this is my mission in life and I am the biggest tight-wad around, they wanted me to post some of the little things I've found.

1. Mystery Guest
Last week I went on my first Mystery Dining expedition. Isaac and I went to a "late dinner" at the Cheesecake Factory. We had to arrive at the restaurant between 10pm and midnight, and order at least one drink and either one appetizer or one entree. When I signed up for this they made it quite clear that being a Mystery Diner was not to make money, but to supplement an occasional evening out. That is fine with me, since there is nothing I love more than eating! They pay up to $35 for your meal. Isaac and I ordered a soda, an apetizer, two entrees, and cheesecake- and we only spent $15 out of our pocket. Pretty awesome. This website has more info about other mystery shopping opportunities.

2. Current Codes
I just found this the other day, but apparently they have every store in the world!

3. Schlesinger Associates- philadelphia@usafocusgroups.com
They send emails out pretty often, and you answer to the questions to see if you "pre-qualify" for any of their studies. If you do, they give you a call and you have to answer a few more questions. I haven't ever passed the screening yet, but Spencer Lake has done it few times. They pay anywhere from $60-200. Not bad! Just send an email to the address above and tell them you want to sign up for their studies.

4. Wharton Behavioral Lab
For all of you Penn students, give this a try. It usually takes about 25 minutes, and you get $10. So far, I have earned $175!

5. Internet Give Aways
I just found this website a few days ago, and sadly haven't won anything yet, but it is pretty awesome. I think that once or twice a year she holds a really big give-away event with tons of other bloggers participating.

6. Ideas for working from home


Fellow bloggers, please share your tips and tricks for saving and making money!


2 comments:

Danica said...

I just heard of this one today from my friend, but unfortunately when I tried to sign up, they said they have enough for now, but I'm on the waiting list or whatever. You can give it a try I suppose.

http://www.google.com/services/local-business-referrals/repfaq.html

Chelsea said...

what in the world. you guys know of some pretty random stuff. I think Ill have to look into it sometime because who doesnt need some extra free cash!