Daycare Deals

If you're quick, you'll be able to get a coupon for free 4-pk AA Energizer Recharge Batteries. The first 30,000 to like the page will get this. I was somewhere in the 22,000+ range when I just signed up. Sign up here.

Get a free sample of IdeaPaint here. This paint turns any surface into a dry erase board. Think of how fun this would be for daycares/homes!!!

Get your free sample and coupons for FLIX dental flossing sticks here.

Get your free All Bran 7-day Promise Pack here. You might have to register first if you don't have the All-K pass.

When times have been slow with the daycare, I've tried to find alternate ways to earn a little extra cash for things like vacations/fun activities. These are some things that I've found to make a little extra.*

SWAGBUCKS
This is a search and win site. I didn't join until February, but I'm up to 5200 swagbucks. I could cash out for $5 via Paypal for 700 swagbucks (5200 would mean $35). The best option for Swagbucks that I've found though is Amazon gift certificates. They cash out for $5 per 450 swagbucks. (I have enough swagbucks for $55 worth of Amazon gift certificates. I'm saving these for Christmas time.) Sign up here.

ONLINE SURVEYS
This is one that is not for everyone. Some surveys take a long time and pay little. It also usually takes a large amount before you can cash out with these sites. These are the best sites I've found. I've also listed good benefits from taking surveys.

InboxDollars--This company only pays .50 per survey usually. You also have to earn $40 the first time you want to cash out. It takes a long time, but it's the first site I used. The only part I use with Inbox Dollars are their paid emails. I earn .02 per paid email. Sign up here. (I've earned $40 and cashed out once with this company.)

Surveyhead--These surveys pay anywhere from .50-$5. You do have to earn $25 before you can cash out. It also takes weeks (sometimes months) to get credit. It also takes weeks to get your money once you finally cash out. Sign up here. (I've earned $156 with this company.)

SurveySpot--This company offers surveys that don't pay. I only do the ones that do pay; I find these in my email. Cashing out with this company only requires $10. It's an automatic transfer to your Paypal account. Sign up here. (I've earned $69.50 with this company.)

Toluna--This company offers surveys as well, but I use it for the polls. They have polls that take only a few seconds to answer. I earn usually about 15-75 points per poll. It adds up slowly because 60,000 points equals out to $20. To cash out, you have to earn 60,000 points first. Sign up here. (I've earned $20 with this company.)

Opinion Outpost--This is my favorite company. They are usually correct on the estimated times that the surveys will take to complete. Cashing out is only $5, and checks usually arrive in a week. Sign up here. (I've earned $138 with this company.)

Benefits of Suveys:

Product Samples--I've taken surveys and been sent full-size product samples of food and beauty items. This is a nice perk.

Easy surveys worth $$$--I took one survey in which I just had to call a customer service number and ask about my phone. I earned $15 for this.

Focus Groups--One focus group was an hour-long discussion online; it paid $15. Another focus group was an hour-long phone discussion; it paid $25.

Online Communities--I'm a part of a few online communities. I took a survey and qualified for these communities. One of my communities pays me with Amazon credit. Another rewards me with free beauty items.

MYSTERY SHOPPING
I just started mystery shopping in June. These require writing samples and lots of time. Most shops require digital cameras, scanners, and watches with a second hand. Volition has a job board with mystery shop opportunities.

*This is not for everyone. These activities sometimes take a lot of time for very little money. However, I've earned a decent amount since January. You always need to include any extra income in your taxes.

On Sunday, August 29th, 2010, Sedgwick County Zoo is offering $2 admission if you recycle your old phone books. *One $2 admission per book. Hours are 8:30am-5pm.

*My daughter has never been to the zoo, so this might be the day that I decide to take her for the first time!!!

If you need any more free classes for your licensing hours, Wesley is hosting a free health fair on Saturday August 28th from 9am-4pm. This is being held at Health Strategies (across from Wesley MC). Address: 551 N Hillside. Some of the classes include:

Infant Massage
Stroller fit
Breastfeeding
Caring for Baby
Developmental Milestones
Dad's Class
Safe Sleep (important for daycare providers)
*Plus More...

More informaton here

~~~This is free and space is limited. Get there early if you really need a specific class.

The WalMart off of West Kellogg has 32 ounce Powerade bottles for only .35!!! *I've only found these for this price at the West Kellogg location.

My husband and I just purchased 10 cases (15 bottles each case). Some of these are for us, and some of them are for our families. They have all kinds of flavors, and the Powerade Zero is also this price.

Get a free sample of Post-it Durable Tabs & Label Pads.

"Like" Hot Pockets on Facebook to get a $1 coupon for Hot Pocket Side Shots. Hot Pockets, Lean Pockets, and Side Shots are on sale for $1.64 this week at Dillons. Match this coupon with the Mega 8 Event at Dillons this week for a box of Side Shots for only .64!

Get a free sample of Post-it's Super Sticky notes here.

Get a free sample of Cheetos Mighty Zingers. Sign up here, then click on the Be Snack Ready Alert box. This will take you to the free sample information page.

Get a free sample of Miracle of Aloe's Miracle Foot Repair for dry, cracked feet.

Get a free sample of Vitafusion's HeartOne Gummy Vitamins here.

Wrigley is offering a free sample of their newest gum: Extra Dessert Delights. *Once you click on the page, use promotion code 353637.  This gum is sugar free. You can choose from 3 flavors: Strawberry Shortcake, Key Lime Pie, and Mint Chocolate Chip.