8. November 2008 by Lisa.

I had a stockpile garage sale today and threw in some things from around the house.  We made $207.50 in under 3 hours.  Over half of it was from all those freebies I get when I shop.  Eating out tonight - standard garage sale dinner - and going to bed early.   I’ll catch you up on deals tomorrow.

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27. August 2008 by Lisa.

I signed up to do MyPoints.com 3 months ago. I just shopped for my first reward which is a $10 gift certificate to Panera Bread Company.

MyPoints sends me emails every day (usually 1-3). All I do is click on them to earn points (usually 5 points per email). If I qualify to complete a short survey they will give me 500-1,000 points (points vary with surveys).

It takes seconds to open an email and delete it. I’m not getting any points or money for telling you this. I’m just passing it along.

Once you get above 1,000 points you can start ’shopping’ at My Points for free meals at local restaurants, gas cards etc. in the form of gift certificates sent to your home free of charge. It has taken me 3 months, working about 10 seconds per day, to earn my first $10 gift certificate. The pay isn’t great, but it’s nice to get the reward.

The list of restaurants & stores from which to choose gift certificates is extensive. I haven’t received any unwanted emails from participating in MyPoints - just a sweet $10 off at Panera’s!

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26. May 2008 by Lisa.

Someone told me about My Points and in just over a week I’ve earned 100 pts. Once you get above 1,000 you can start ’shopping’ at My Points for free meals at local restaurants, gas cards etc. in the form of gift certificates (sent to your home free of charge). I haven’t cashed any in yet, but I anticipate a free date night with my husband at least every 4 months.

It’s so easy. They send you emails every day (usually 1-3). All you have to do is click on them to earn points. If you qualify to complete a short survey they will give you 500-1,000 points (points vary with surveys).

It takes less than a minute for me to open an email, earn 5 points and delete it. Just go to MyPoints.com (no I’m not getting any points or money for this). Wish I could though. I’m just passing along the freebie info.

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21. May 2008 by Lisa.

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9. April 2008 by Lisa.

I’m a huge proponent of starting with what you have. Do you have equipment/skill/knowledge/passion you can use? Do it. Start there and build. Be creative. I have a computer, the ability to organize anything, and years of music instruction.

I took piano lessons for many years as a child. When my daughter started lessons I sat in on a couple and realized I could teach her for free! I remembered my music training because I had gone on to other instruments like flute, piccolo & oboe. I decided to put our piano to more use than just her practicing. I bought some books, brushed up and began to offer piano lessons to the elementary school/beginners only crowd. I continue with that crowd after many years of teaching because that’s just the age group and skill level I prefer. I’m fortunate to live in an area where people are paying over $80/month for lessons. I don’t charge quite that much and have a steady stream of students. I’m too busy to work more than one afternoon a week, but it helps with the family finances.

Our daughter has started teaching lessons as well. She teaches two very young neighbor children and is learning a lot about the responsibilities of consistently being there for her students, preparing, following through and bookkeeping. She doesn’t charge nearly as much as I do, but she will be able to earn more the older she gets and the more students she acquires. We have restraints based on her age and commitments to her own education and other worthwhile pursuits. Her business may grow as she does. She knows how much I make from students and she’ll have the same skill set to be able to use for the rest of her life if she chooses.

I’m just looking forward to the boys being old enough to mow yards together. They can do ours for free as their showcase lawn. Hope they appreciate my plans for them.

What about you? What have you done? Are you earning an income from the equipment you have at home/your skills?

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