FREE STUFF

My mailbox overflows with people wanting to give me free stuff. There are so many sites that just want to send me free stuff that I can hardly understnad how the economy functions. There is so much free stuff that I start to think about the "real cost."

The real cost, to me, is the loss of my privacy. Should I opt in for an offer the site has access to my name and my email address. I try to make sure that I only opt in with reputable companies that will protect my information and not sell it to anyone else, otherwise my personal information becomes a sellable item. The site makes money selling my address (both off line and on) then sends me a cheaply made mouse pad. There are lots of "things" you can get for free. Toys, candy, catalogs, t-shirts.... the list goes on and on.

There are sites across the internet that claim to have that claim to have the "best" free stuff listing's ever. An individual would have to decide for themselves which is best, because not everyone wants a free mouse pad or even a t-shirt.

Then there are the survey sites. They will all sign you up for free. The problem is seperating the wheat from the chaff. Which survey sights actually pay and which sites have real surveys. The answer to those questions can be found by researching on the internet. You can spend your time looking thru search after search and sifting the better sites out, or you can pay someone else to do that.

I am referring to those sites where you can purchase the list of "free" survey sites. Purchase the list,sign up, complete the surveys, and get paid.

My thoughts on the whole matter is that it is up to the individual if they want free survey's, free credit card applications, or free anything. The best way to find the free stuff is research, research, and research.

Mystery Shopping for Mad Money

During the past two years I have been doing some work as a Mystery Shopper. I have shopped for Mad Money , or just for extra spending money. I have found that the money comes in very handy for someone on a tight budget. Besides, the work isn’t difficult or even too detailed. Sometimes the work is just fun. The fact that you can go out and eat (on the companies dime) or buy a new sweater and not have to pay for it is just good.
Now, I didn’t just decide that I was going to a fast food establishment and tell them I would give a report in exchange for food and a little cash consideration. I started with Research. I used the Internet Search Engines, I read articles, and I got no where really fast. During this start up phase, I was not an expert. I really wanted to have the free food, clothes, and extra money everyone talked about Mystery Shoppers getting for their efforts.
What did I do to resolve this problem? I went to the experts. There are many sites out there that will sell you a list of companies that schedule Mystery Shops for a wide range of companies. These sites will tell you about qualifications and certifications. They will provide you with access to workshops that help you maintain the skills needed to be a successful Mystery Shopper. I suggest that you use those sites, spend the money, and use the time you saved to make money as a Mystery Shopper.

Looking Thru Blogs

This morning I spent part of the morning looking thru blogs. I read about business, business, and let me see...more business. Wanna know whats funny? Seems like these business Bloggers are all Millionaires and don't ever have to go to a job again. Want my take on that? ....Can't use that language here, but I think they are wrong.

First, Many of them aren't selling a product. Seems like it's the same old tired reproduce the web site and sell the idea at a 150% markup.

Second, Why are they marketing to me? Seems as if the businesses I looked at were just trying to get me to market my website(blog) on every free/paid site on the net. Oh yeah, and while I am there I should also check out....

Third, I wanna sell something. Yes, I know that a couple of the items listed are reproduce the website and sell it for a mark up. It's worth a try. Most of the items that travel thru this Blog though are real, or an actual service. Look at:

http://www.candidlyyours.biz/survey

I realize that you can get all of those sites yourself, IF YOU WANT TO USE YOUR TIME. I sell the convenience and you keep your time. Sounds like a fair trade, to me.

That being said it is time to say...last night my stepdaughter (and I only say that so those that know me will know which daughter I am talking about) had her first, made it thru the night at someone else's house, sleepover. First try, first win. congrats.

As always please remember that I have to pay the bills, click a link

http://www.candidlyyours.biz/money

The Next Spades Game

Well, Tonight Adam, Stephanie, and their new baby came over for a game of Spades. Adam and Stephanie, pretended to not know how to play. They almost got the wife and I to believe it. The score was close and there was finally a lucky run of cards before the Winner was crowned. The wife and I won by a narrow margin. Jake Dog and Holly Bear did sniff the new baby a bunch, but the baby didn't seem to mind. Jake Dog and Holly Bear haven't seen a small baby since my little girl was very little. Adam and I discussed a fishing trip for the summer. I am sure that adventure will make this Blog. Anyway, it was a good evening. Please remember that I have to pay the bills, click a link.

http://www.candidlyyours.biz/credit

Just Business Today

Today, is just about business. I have been working on my marketing plan and developing the products that I want to be associated with. There are tons of "things" out there for sale, and many of thm hold no interest for me. I am not going to do MLM or even buy a website and reproduce it for sale. I want to sell real products and services on the internet. Many people say that it won't be profitable, but I don't really care. I have had my ass handed to me before. Speaking of getting your ass handed to you... our friends Adam and Stephanied are supposed to come over tommorrow night for a BUTT WHIPPING in spades. This all depends on the weather and their baby. Stephanie should read this tonight and I am sure will say something to me at work in the morning. Anyway , please remember that I have to pay the bills...click a link and maybe even buy something.

http://www.candidlyyours.biz/freesurvey

BUTT KICKING

Last night,two friends (Martin and Allison) came over for their next BUTT KICKING in our usual spades game. The alcohol flowed freely and the burgers were cooked good enough to eat. The cards just weren't going as well as they could have for my wife and I. There were several times when Martin and Allison actually had the lead, but due to some superior card playing skills, my Wife and I prevailed. Once again, posted on the refrigerator for all the world to see, is the final score card showing Martin and Allison as losing the game.

On a different note Martin's unit has been activated and is preparing to ship out to Afghanistan. I don't know when he leaves and I don't know when he will return. I wish him the best of luck and hope for his safe return. Please, would everyone send out good thoughts for our comrades actively serving in the Military.

As always, I still have to pay the bills, please click on the links, and maybe even buy something.

http://www.candidlyyours.biz/mystery

Today the CAT

Well, Today the CAT (her majesty and most royal highness HOLLY BEAR) was on quite a roll. She drank her cream, ate her pouch of food, and bit the Dog (JAKE DOG). Then Holly Bear decided that she needed to serenade the house. The entire family put up with her Siamese squalling for quite a while. I am definitley glad that cats sleep a lot. She is now comfortably asleep. My wife did ask me if I had her spoiled and I replied,"No honey, Cats are supposed to smell that way."

Thanks for reading and remember that I have to pay the bills also. Check a link

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