20/20 Research Panel

this is definitely THE panel to sign up for to score a focus group. they offer tons of them, covering just about every topic imaginable. also like their FB page because i have found many more opportunities are listed there compared to what i receive in email.

of course, taking long screeners is zero fun, and you will fill MANY out trying to snag a spot, but unfortunately that's the process and you will never get chosen for any if you don't try.

E-Jury Review

this site is a very interesting one. sign up to be an 'e-juror' and review an actual court case! submit your feedback,  explain your point of view, and actually say what your verdict would be--PLUS get paid for it.

valued opinions review

this is another site that i can count on every month for a $20 amazon gift card. they send out surveys quite frequently too--i often will get one daily and qualify for probably 70% of them.

they have many gift card reward options, including visa e-cards and pay quickly. i really have nothing bad to say about them other than they take out a small transaction fee for most redemptions and the surveys tend to be longer, averaging 20 minutes (and typically paying $2). i also have only received 1 or 2 product tests from them in almost 2 years time. i have qualified for a handful of 'special projects' though which were interesting and easy to do.

definitely worth signing up and trying out.

https://www.valuedopinions.com

Giveaway Hop!

*GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED*

Lots of blog giveaways here!

Welcome to the first annual End of Summer Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers! We are a group of bloggers that specialize in giveaway hops - so stay with us and you will have many chances to win some amazing prizes! Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 - and some are much more than that! Be sure to visit them all - there is no limit to how many prizes you can win! Good Luck and Have Fun!

Kidzeyes Research Panel Review

a survey panel for your kids! this panel is also a division of C + R Research (check out my earlier post on Parentspeak Online Community) so now both moms, dads, and their kids can take fun surveys and earn cash!

kids ages 6-12, residing in the US, are eligible. surveys are not that frequent, maybe 1-2 a month and there is no minimum threshold to request a check. surveys topics typically are about food, sports, video games or school and are usually 5-15 minutes long. my son doesn't mind them since they are usually about things that interest him and he just LOVES to give his opinion!

check them out!

http://www.kidzeyes.com

Inspired Opinions Review

you won't hear a lot from this site--i am lucky to see a single email a month--but when you do its usually a screener for a high paying online focus group. just last month i finished one with them that was easy, fun and earned me $150!

Locately App Review

UPDATE!

i believe locately has closed up shop--received this message on my app 10/28/14:

here is another mobile based app for your phone. surveys are somewhat infrequent--they usually pop up after you visit a retailer--but they are quick and simple.

surveys are usually worth 10 pts. and you get 1pt. for each day the app is running. once you hit 500 pts. you can redeem either a starbucks or amazon $5 gift card. it's an easy $5 every couple months.

i really racked up points though when i completed a special shopping assignment this past holiday season. so even if this doesn't seem worth it--hang tight and just keep accumulating your 1pt. daily because you never know when a great incentive opportunity will come along!

link to join!

https://api.locately.com/wf

Opinion Square Review

this was one of the first survey sites i joined. i don't get surveys very often but can usually redeem a $10 amazon e-card about every 6 wks. the surveys usually center around health, the internet, or mobile devices. 

my favorite part of opinion square is that you receive a token if you disqualify and then you get to play their fun token game! you are guaranteed to win something--i most often win 25 pts but i have won 100 pts before too.

The Best Set of Measuring Cups--by KitchenMade

KitchenMade Stainless Steel Measuring Cups-Set of 6

#measuringcups

My take:

This just might be the perfect set of measuring cups!

Even though I have owned many sets, I have never own a set that contains more than the basic 4 measurements—this set has 6 and I love having the 2/3 and 3/4 cups. I was always taking my 1/4 c. for recipes, and measuring it 3 times—now this cup does it in one step! Moreover, the cups have marks on the outside also indicating partial measurements so even the 1 c. size has a 3/4 line marker.

NEW Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash and Giveaway!

*GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED*

#GetNoticed

Dial has done it again! What a great new tropical scent for summer! Hints of green coconut and tropical mango will whisk you away to an island paradise without ever leaving the shower!

dscout research

dscout is truly one gem of an app. you simply apply for 'missions' and do a short screener. if chosen, you complete the mission by taking quick 30 second snippets of whatever the mission topic is.

it's free, it's fun, it's on your phone and it PAYS.

Parentspeak Online Community

i love this community/site! they are run by c + r research, a company out of chicago. you won't see very many surveys, maybe 1 or 2 a month, but they usually are screener surveys for an upcoming focus group or interactive study. so don't be so quick to brush off their $1 surveys---the MAJORITY of times they have lead to a future 60 or 90 minute session that will pay anywhere from $25-$50! even if it doesn't, often they will ask me to continue on with an extended portion of the survey and add additional incentives for 10 or 15 extra minutes.

you can request a check at anytime too--no minimum threshold. the only requirements are that you live in the US and you are a parent.

parentspeak is an online community so there is also lots going on within the site---forums, polls, open discussions etc.... participation for these activities is purely optional and non-paying but it's a nice way to meet other parents and share ideas. 

here is their link to sign up!

www.Parentspeak.com