Quote Originally Posted by askomsky View Post
Survey's, I usually get one DS a day. They must love my demographics bc it's not usually too hard for me. (Knock on wood!) .90*30=27.00 a month throw in a $2 bonus and at 3 months your only $13 shy of SM status. DH usually gets an SM survey 6-7 days a week at .60, OTX isnt' as nice but still 3-4 times a week on a good week. THe DS is the only survey I really try for, unless there's a contest. If I have a lot going on and a tough time getting the other two I don't sweat it.

I try SOME freebies that look like they're working for others and I do shop online when I find a better deal.

There are also some offers out there that are worth it, like the bookcloseouts.com, Vista Print, double day etc that have a higher payout.
I agree with April. I try for the DS and OTX everyday. It doesn't mean I get it everyday, but if I don't, no big deal. Every little bit adds up. I occasionally try for My Thoughts Count survey, too, if I'm lucky enough to get both a DS and an OTX survey. I rarely get all three in one day, but I'm really not as persistent as some people. Working full time puts a crimp on my Sunshining time.

I do some of the larger paid offers only if it is a product I really want. I've found Vista Print to have quality products, plus I have signed up for a book club (with minimal extras needed) and a video club because they were good deals.

I do a lot of online shopping. It is SO much more convenient than going to the stores after work. Many of the sites have low or free shipping, so there's no excuse for me not to shop this way. I think it helps me make SM much more quickly as I always check to see if SR has the merchant prior to shopping, and if they do, I shop through SR. Every little bit counts. HTH!