Reviewing music for cash with Slice the Pie

Slice the Pie.com review....

''Slicethepie Ltd sent you $10.00 USD

Just thought you'd like to know Slicethepie Ltd sent you $10.00 USD.''

   This year I have been quite active in joining a variety of survey and/or reward sites. Its been awesome bringing in extra cash this way! 

Since I just successfully received my first payment of $10.00 from Slice the Pie.com I thought it would be a great time to share the news with all of you! 

1. What in the world is SlicethePie.com? 

It's quite a unique site where people who love music and writing reviews simply listen to 30 seconds of music and (hopefully speedily) form their thoughts into a critical review! If you have a good ear for music (and who doesn't?) and can type your thoughts quickly, this is an ideal way to earn extra cash! It's also ideal for multi-taskers (such as myself).

2. Each little review garners a few cents. As you advance up your scale of experience, you gain more per review. See this helpful article. 

3. I would recommend that you don't try reviewing the 10 minutes surrounding every beginning of an hour. Their system updates then and you may not get paid for the review you were entering. 

4. Last, but most importantly, the music on this site is ALL from budding musicians. Some have talent, many don't. Therefore your goal as a reviewer is to provide constructive criticism. Don't worry if you are not a music teacher; just provide thoughts as to what you, the listener experienced (good or bad) at different portions of the piece. 

Have fun!

  I was considering Slice the Pie as a low-reward company, and rightly so when you consider what a pittance 12 cents is. However, eventually, 12 cents and 8 cents and so on will add up to $10.00. As I discovered to my glee. Comparing SlicethePie with Swagbucks.com, SlicethePie isn't really bad at all. Considering that each swagbuck you earn through the latter program only equals 1 cent, earning 8-14 cents per review on SlicethePie isn't bad at all! This is a great option for multi-taskers (such as myself) and the bed-ridden!

In closing, I was waiting until being successfully paid before publishing this review. I have successfully received my first $10.00 in my PayPal account and therefore feel confident in recommending this program to you as well. 

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Kellog's rewards free points January 5th 2015

Have you joined Kellog's family rewards yet? It is another fun way to earn points to save up for small rewards! Although my family doesn't purchase many Kellog's items, there are often free codes being posted online and I have garnered a tidy amount of points on account of these codes. 

Sign up today, and enter these codes for 75 extra points!

Enter the codes KFRTHANKYOU25PTS and KFRTHANKYOU50PTS to receive 75 FREE Kellogg’s Family Rewards points. I’m not sure when these codes expire. Points can be redeemed for coupons, books, magazines, toys, sweepstakes entries, donations and more. 

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Free SPONGE hair ROLLER pack JANUARY 5TH 2015 only

 For JANUARY 5TH 2015 ONLY and while supplies last, ShotCost.com is offering new customers a FREE 6 pack of sponge hair rollers. 
   During the checkout process you will have to ‘like’ them on Facebook in order to complete checkout. 
No credit card is required. Offer is good 1/5/15 only, while supplies last. 

Free first aid kit December 2014

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Free Green Hill Christmas album from Amazon!

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Green Hill Christmas Music Sampler

Various artists

November 4, 2014

Free Michael Buble album download December 23rd 2014

Hello folks! There is a
Free Michael Buble album download of his Christmas deluxe special edition CD on Googleplay today, December 23rd 2014!
Enjoy.

Free fabric samples from In Weave

In Weave is offering up to 6 free samples of their fabrics. 

Samples are approximately 2 by 3 inches. Not all fabrics are available; yet many are so I encourage you to browse a bit!

   This is a wonderful way to explore the beautiful options this fabric company provides, and to see for yourself samples of your favourite looks!

Free Twinings Tea sample pack! Limited offer December 18th 2014

Twinings Tea is offering free samples (3 different tea bags per person) for a limited time! Don't pass up this chance to try their delicious teas...from Organic Jasmine to Spiced Chai, they have a lovely variety of herbal and regular teas! 

Blogging for books...free books for bloggers! My top 9 favorite book reviewing programs!

Originally published in 2012, this post is due for an update!

How and why you should BLOG FOR BOOKS!

The first pile of books...I dare not tell you how many dozens
I have gotten since! Read my reviews here

Do you love to read? And love to write reviews? Well...here are several great ways to get entirely  FREE  print or electronic books for yourself!
 (of course writing a 150-200 word review isn't work!)
Each of these sites has their qualities....I love the books I have received from each of them!

Step One:
Set up a free blog through Blogger.com, Wordpress, or any other free blogging site!
You will also want an Amazon.com account to post your reviews and perhaps a Goodreads.com account! These are all free and fun to use. Your blog can be primarily for reviewing books, or- especially in order to gain followers- can be about a variety of topics!

Step Two: Sign up for as many of the following sites as you like! You can even bookmark this page and sign up for a new site every day...choose your pace but make sure you check out each of these wonderful programs!

(BLOGGING FOR BOOKS)
A variety of books
Print and Ebooks
Joining this program is quite simple. As is the process of entering your review links, and requesting your next book.
   Since I originally wrote this article, Blogging for Books has expanded their inventory and now offers dozens of books from Penguin Random House! Because I love cooking, I have been able to choose over a dozen cookbooks so far from them!
 I do want to say that they have been restricting my request options since I don't have an e-reader. And they don't have as many Christian book options as the other sites.

(BookLook Bloggers)

Christian and Catholic literature

Print and Ebooks

Christian books published by Thomas Nelson publishers.

Bloggers get free books- signing up is very easy; you give your blog address where you will be posting the reviews. This is the easiest site to request books on, as well as to send in your review since you just post the links to your review on their website....and they have had a large variety of not only e-book, but also print books available in the past! I have enjoyed and kept most of the books which I chose from them. 

Moody Press blogger program

Christian literature

Print

Although the literature is older than 2014 (big deal, right?) there are hundreds of books to choose from! Actually one of my favourite sites. I've loved most of the books chosen from here. Sign up so you can start browsing!

Cross Focused Reviewers

Christian (primarily Reformed) literature

Print

  This is one of my favourite programs because they offer literature from publishers I trust, including Reformation Heritage books!  Their process is simple as well, but you have to make sure you are a part of their email mailing list as that is how they notify you about upcoming book tours!

                                                      

Litfuse Publicity

Christian books

Print

I know I'm listing quite a few groups so far...but this really is one of my very favourites! They host blog tours which means they send you emails with available books and you sign up to get the book, read it and post your review by a certain day! The time frame is always reasonable and I love the books I've received. 

Kregel Publishing blog tours

Christian literature

print

I have gained some treasured books through this program! It's also easy to understand; they send you emails with available books and you sign up for what you wish to review. One bonus about this company is they allow you quite a good amount of time to read and review the books!

BOOK CRASH

Christian literature

Print

Christian books from small companies- It's safe, although it's not as professional as the other companies.  When you sign up, you have to wait for an email, and to request a book, just visit their page of available books (link provided in an email they send you) and click on the request button under the book you desire to review: this will open up an email to send to them; make sure you include your mailing address. 

(click on icon above)

TYNDALE Blog Network

Christian Literature

Print and Ebooks

 (Christian books- system works through your email: you sign up, they decide if you qualify, then they send you names of books available through email. Pretty good, although there aren't many books available.)

BETHANY HOUSE BOOK REVIEWERS program

Christian and Catholic literature

Print

My least favorite program, this one is pretty simple as well, although I haven't cared much for their books. They always notify through emails....so make sure you check your email if you want to know about books! They will also send you an email when you request a book, and they will tell you where to send your review....


LASTLY....what do you do with these books if you DON'T want to keep them after reading them? Why....SWAP them, of course! :)

Signing up:
When you sign up, through the below link, they will ask you on the page if anyone referred you. I would be SO happy if you would say I referred you! my name on the site is ''Mazzou'' and you have to enter that into the appropriate part of the sign-up page.
 THANKS A BUNCH.
Go to the website now!


More about the site....
You simply join, just start listing books you have which are in good condition, and when a book is requested from you, you package the book and pay for its shipping. When the book is received by the other member, you will get a credit (1 credit per book!) to use to request any book off the site for YOURSELF! :)
As a special incentive, when you list 10 books, the company automatically gives you 2 credits as a gift.  And the referral system gives you 1 credit every time a friend lists 10 books.
I must admit that not all your favorite books will be available immediately. However, each person gets to add as many as 200 books to their wishlist which will enable you to keep in line as you wait for your desired book to be posted by another member. (I am sure this sometimes takes years....but oh well! I am grateful for the wishlist system.) I actually have received a couple books already from my wishlist!

Book quality:
 I have, so far, received over 4 great books in like-new condition! Very exciting. (if you do not want any books worse than ''new'' condition, you can specify that on your paperbackswap club account!) You can swap books which are in good condition, or newer. There is even a forum on the site for swapping damaged books.

My success story:
In fact, two like-new Christian historical fiction books which I recently received I would have paid over $12.00 each if I had purchased them from the company we usually do....through PaperBackSwap I ended up paying only $3.17 for both!(where do I get this $3.17? from the cost it sent me to mail out 2 books previously in order to obtain the 2 credits to spend on these two books I requested!) See what I mean....it's great!

Choosing books to swap:
Note: If you don't have books in your home which you want to get rid of on PaperBackSwap, you can always purchase books from your thrift shop, library, etc. I suggest you look out for lightweight books, so you can spend less for your credit. Also, you might want to contemplate which books are highly desired in the club....you can find this out, and more, on the site!

Comment on this post if you have any questions, or if you already use PaperBackSwap!

Get free natural and organic sample packs! Dec. 18th 2014. Available while supplies last.

Free Natural & Organic Sample Packs

It's time for some learning.
....about health!
Take part in these interesting and informative steps on Naturally Savvy.com to learn about a variety of health topics including how to avoid artificial sweeteners to earn free sample packs! 

   You can request 1 pack for each quiz you take. Choose from:

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These will be available while supplies last. They will never use your primary email address when signing up.

Free Trans-Siberian Orchestra Album download December 17th 2014

Click HERE to get a FREE download of the Trans- Siberian Orchestra's album  ‘The Christmas Attic’ at the Google Play store. 
   This offer will be available for a limited time only. Only the album is free, individual song downloads are $1.29.

Limited time! Free Italian Cookbook December 17th 2014

                                          Click here 

to take part in a short, easy survey and simply 

fill out a form to get a 

FREE copy of Fabrizia Tasca's cookbook, 

"Coming Home

 to Sicily." 

Offer available 

while supplies last! Enjoy. 

Free Maven makeup at Julep.com! Just pay $5.00 shipping! December 2014

   Today I discovered a really neat deal for a free box of one beautiful nail polish or lipstick at Julep.com!
    What a fun deal for the holidays....you may even get it in time for Christmas, and definitely for the festive New Year's time!
Here's what to do, ladies!

1. Sign up for a free account at Julep.com

2. Sign up for a free account at Swagbucks.com

3 . NEXT (after you've signed up through my referral link above), go to the home page of Swagbucks and look at the featured deals they offer.  Click on the image with the holiday nails that says ''JULEP earn 800 Swagbucks''

4. Complete the short, fun survey thingy on Julep's web page (which you will have clicked onto from Swagbucks)

5. Complete your order by using the code SWAGBUCKSFREE to get your 1 box of makeup free! Shipping is technically free, but since the total does come out to $5.48, I consider that the shipping cost. :) (It's psychologically more pleasing).

6. Now, if you like, you can refer your friends to earn $15.00 credit for future use!

You can't go wrong with free! I'm considering reselling my free bottle of nail polish!

Earn money for free! My top favorite free money and survey sites! These are safe easy ways to earn giftcards or cash!

    Living frugally and on a budget can be hard!
With this looming large in my thrifty mind, I carefully researched and found several sites and programs which allow me to gain points which transfer into cash, cash, or rewards. Each of these sites gives me useful rewards for things I normally would be spending otherwise earned money!

  These  quick and easy points are so exciting and  handy for redeeming in the form of Amazon, Restaurant.com or Groupon, Ebay to name a few ! I have definitely earned enough this year to cover many of my personal expenses, so I'm pleased!
  Without further ado, let me share links to all these great sites with you so you can start earning points and cash to spend!

SWAGBUCKS: 
    As you may already know, this program is super fun to use! You earn points merely by searching through their toolbar. This is my favorite site for earning money because I love seeing the ''swagbucks'' when I randomly win them just by searching! Use their toolbar for every website you visit, including your regulars such as your email or the weather! You'll never know how much you can earn until you try it! My only regret is that I wasn't consistent with earning through Swagbucks during the first year I had it!

   I am just now exploring more options on earning with this great site. They include: watching movies (movie trailers, cooking shows, fashion tips and more!), visiting websites, answering surveys, and of course shopping through Swagbucks!
 Just think- all your online purchases could be giving you about 8% cashback through Swagbucks points!!! Don't wait to sign up for this site.

And keep in touch- if you win the 1,000 hourly Swagbucks I'd love to hear about it!

INBOX DOLLARS:
   My second favourite site, this allows you to turn actual cash just by clicking ''confirm paid email'' on sponsored emails which arrive in your inbox daily. This takes less than 2 seconds, and is very rewarding to me.
Once you reach $30.00, you can request a payment, which is mailed as a check to you! Very easy site to understand. I also gain quite a bit of cash from doing these surveys and you can also watch movies and play games for cash. And like with Swagbucks, you can shop through this program for discounts and cash back!
You really need to sign up for at least one of these programs!


MY POINTS: your daily rewards program
(This link will lead you to my facebook post with my referral link!)
   For shoppers, this is just as good as Swagbucks! They give over 8% cash back on purchases, and they have absolute ton of online stores to shop through...including unusual health food sites like Vitacost.com!
They also let you earn points through surveys and searches and a bunch more things! Also, just like with inbox dollars, you can gain points just by clicking on emails! You need a program like this! Why would you shop online without a program like this? Why would you spend money online (as we have done for years-how I wish we knew about this before!) without a rewards program?

TOLUNA
This doesn't give me a referral link, so if you want me to gain points for referring you, please comment below with your email address and I will send you a sign-up link! I will keep your email private; meaning I will definitely delete your comment ASAP!
This site offers rewards for surveys. I really love their surveys and have been able to participate in many of them!



VIP voice surveys:
   They don't give me a referral link; I have to send you a link through your email. If you care enough about me to want me to get extra points for referring you, just comment with your first name and email address and I will send you a link! I will also promptly delete your comment from the public's eyes!

   This is for those who are willing to do surveys only. You get points to spend on bidding or sweeps for a variety of products including Restaurant.com coupons.
I have gained 30,475 points since I signed up in April 2014. I haven't used my points yet. Example: In bids, A Home Theatre Speaker System is currently going for 82,615 points with 5 days left. I have decide to save up my points for something big!
My favourite part of VIP was that they send you survey links to your inbox and thus I have qualified over 6 times to take part in a week-long food and beverage survey which paid $25.00 each time! Thus, I have an online Visa card with $130.00 free money to spend!


SLICE THE PIE:
Music lovers, you are going to love this one!
Get paid cash simply for listening to tracks from budding musical artists which match up with your musical interests and quickly typing up a short review on the music you just heard! Each review pays between .11-.20! (11 cents- 20 cents). Once you reach the gold level, you get 20 cents per review! Of course, this works best for those of you who are speedy thinkers and typers! And it is great to multi-task while doing this.



For more similar deals, visit my blog post below:
PAPERBACK SWAP

Paperback swap....a great way to obtain like-new paperback and hardback books for minimal costs!

   Originally published in 2013 or so, this post still holds true! I hope to update it with even more success stories soon- because I have continued to get beautiful books from this club! Many hardcovers as well!

Two usually expensive ($17.95 each) history books published by Inheritance Publications which I received from PaperbackSwap- costing me under 4 dollars for BOTH! And yes: I now OWN them. This is not a lending system. Rather a way of gaining books for one's own self!

With Christmas coming up, and many of you eager to buy special gifts for family and friends, I would like to recommend that you join the book site PaperbackSwap! (which is actually for hardbacks as well!)

 I first heard of it a few years ago, from a fellow blogger but never imagined it would be beneficial for me. However, since I signed up this year, I've been able, through swapping books I no longer wanted or books I picked up free or purchased for a minimal fee, with other members to gain several special books for myself and my family to permanently own. Now I suggest every book lover out there sign up themselves!  Around Christmas is probably the best time to begin listing books since many other members are likewise shopping for Christmas! In the last couple weeks, I've sent out more books than I did all summer. 

PLEASE say, on the sign-up page that mazzou referred you. This is very important, because I would then get an extra credit to spend on a....book! :) Please and thank you!!!

I will explain how the system works on PaperbackSwap. It is unbelievably simple. No credit card information or anything required, because you don't pay for the books you request, rather for the shipping for books you ship out to other members who request them from you!

This means:

 If you only choose to list books that are very lightweight, your credits cost a greatly minimal amount and you save tons of money on books! Yay!

My success story: 

Two great books published by Inheritance Publications which I received from PaperbackSwap- costing me under $4.00 for BOTH!

In fact, these two like-new Christian historical fiction books which I received  this year for two of my paperback swap account credits I would have paid over $15.00 each if I had purchased them from the company we usually do (Inheritance Publications).
However, through PaperBackSwap I ended up paying only $3.17 for both together! (where do I get this $3.17? from the cost it sent me to mail out 2 books previously in order to obtain the 2 credits to spend on these two books I requested!) See what I mean....it's great! Read on....and see more examples of books I've received at the bottom of the post.
Yes, you keep the books you request! This is not a constant swapping system, unless you decide to re-swap the books you got....I hope this is clear!

The basics to PaperbackSwap are very simple. Of course there are more details involved, but nothing you can't conquer with a little help from the instructions on the site and from other members like myself. (I personally was given great tips by a friend)

When you sign up, through the below link, they will ask you on the page if anyone referred you. I would be SO happy if you would say I referred you!  (''Mazzou'')

 THANKS A BUNCH.

More about the site....

You simply join, just start listing books you have which are in pretty good condition, and when a book is requested from you, you quickly package the book (in two pieces of paper, taped well) and pay for its shipping. (usually under two dollars) 

When the book is received by the other member, you will get a credit (1 credit per book!) to use to request any book off the site for YOURSELF! :)

As a special incentive, when you list 10 books, the company automatically gives you 2 credits as a gift.  And the referral system gives you 1 credit every time a friend lists 10 books.

I must admit that not all your favorite books will be available immediately. However, each person gets to add as many as 200 books to their wishlist which will enable you to wait in line for your desired book to be posted by another member. 

(I am sure this sometimes takes years, as it will for several of the more unusual books I long for....but oh well! I am grateful for the wishlist system.) I actually have received a couple books already, from my wishlist!

Book quality:

 I have, so far, received over 4 great books in like-new condition! Very exciting. (if you do not want any books worse than ''new'' condition, you can specify that on your PaperbackSwap club account! Or you can request a book, then send the member a personal message, as I usually do, making sure the book IS in great condition) You can swap books which are in good condition, or newer. There is even a forum on the site for swapping damaged books. And I do list damaged books if they are popular, BUT to follow the rules of the site, I ALWAYS send the member who requests the book a message informing them on the condition, and making sure they still want it. 

Choosing books to swap:

Note: If you don't have books in your home which you want to get rid of on PaperBackSwap, you can always purchase books from your thrift shop, library, etc. I suggest you look out for lightweight books, so you can spend less for your credit. Also, you might want to contemplate which books are highly desired in the club... by searching the titles and seeing how many members wish for it, or reading the ''top wished'' list of titles. (which I don't recommend doing since I'm sure there are many nasty titles on it.)

What I did and do:

I officially began my PaperbackSwap account with listing 10 books I actually bought for 25 cents-75 cents a piece at our local thrift store. Thankfully, after the initial 10 books (which unfortunately, didn't go like hotcakes!) although I did buy a few more books here and there, and gave away several books from my own collection which I didn't need....my main sources, surprisingly and excitedly are ''free boxes'' at book stores and resale shops. I hope you find free books to list as well! But any way you do it, BEGIN!

Comment on this post if you have any questions, or if you already use PaperbackSwap!

Now for some examples of books I have been able to request and receive through PaperbackSwap!

Each of these came in great condition....AND, counting up the costs of the shipping spent on the book with which I earned credit to order these books, every single one comes to under $2.00

Since these books are out of print, I am trying to get as many copies as possible

A sweet book by an author I like- yes, it is a hardback book!

Just SOME of the books I've received so far.

2014 Update: I have since received many beautiful books, mostly hardback! More pictures coming soon!

Free 8X10 at Walgreens by November 29th 2014

Walgreens is offering a Free 8×10 Photo Enlargement when you use the coupon code BIGPICFREE at checkout.

This code is valid for a standard 8×10 photo enlargement, one per household. Enlargements must be ordered by November 29, 2014 to get the discount.

Free item of clothing from TWICE.com today!

  If you are new to liketwice.com(an online shop for lightly used designer clothing),
you can get $10.00 credit when you sign up through THIS LINK!

Choose an item that is $7.95 and use the code THANKS40 at checkout! You will get the item for $0.00...free! (shipping included!)
Or you can get 2 items for about $5.00...shipping included!
Don't let this fun deal pass you by!
Get a lightly used designer top for free! Brands include J.Jill, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Land's End, Talbot's, Gap and may more....

Swagbucks code for Thanksgiving 2014

   If you aren't already a member of Swagbucks, follow my link to join today!

SWAG CODE USA ONLY NOVEMBER 27 2014 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Swag Codes: BeThankful

Location: Blog

Instructions: COPY AND PASTE “BeThankful” ENTER IT ATSWAGBUCKS.COM

Worth: 7 SB

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