Using Listia to Sell and Buy

My mother-in-law told me about a site awhile ago called Listia. It is similar to eBay, but you don't spend money except for sometimes for shipping. You can sell items and you get points. Then you can use your points to buy things. You can also earn points for referrals and once in awhile you get random points for other things such as bidding. I love this site! I list things that won't make much money on eBay such as clothes my kids outgrew that are not name brand. I have been able to get some brand new things on this site and slightly used clothes for the kids. I love it! This is just a great way to save some money. Click on this link to sign up today. Check it out!

More on Examiner and Associated Content

This week has been very beneficial for me on Examiner. Everyone loves to watch Super Bowl commercials. I took that idea and ran with it. I had an over $500 week on there. I am so happy!

I also got a Top 500 Badge for January on Associated Content. This means that I was one of the top 500 writers in views. This is my first time to get a top 500 badge and considering I was gone a week on vacation I am very happy about it! Now if they would just review all my stuff that is waiting in the queue.

We got 15 inches of snow here last night. Today we took the kids sledding, made chili, and made smores over the fireplace. I didn't work a lot, but it was a lot of fun with the kids and my husband. Residual income makes it where I can take a day off like this and not feel guilty. I love it!

Writing for Examiner

I have a new place that I love to write! It is called Examiner. I am the Oklahoma City TV Examiner. It is a lot of fun. They only pay $1 for articles with a local spin, but they also pay for views and it is good! They have a science that they figure it out with but it is better than other places. I wrote an article last night about the Super Bowl and it did great!

The article I wrote was about Christina Aguilera messing up the words to the National Anthem. This article got over 23,000 views just last night. It has already made me over $150!!! I am so happy and I plan to put some more effort into working here.

Please if you decide to apply use my name Mandy Robinson as a referral. They pay $50 per referral if you get hired which is great money! Thanks!

Starting as a Writer at Home

When I decided to start looking for work at home jobs, I tried everything and it was hard to find a job. Once I discovered the world of writing, I knew this was what I wanted to do for sure. It was hard to break into and decide where to even start with this venture. I found a forum of wonderful women who helped me. I want to share with you two articles I have written to help you start if you are interested in working from home. Check out Working at Home as a Writer Guide to Getting Started and Work at Home as a Writer - 10 Legit Places that Hire Writers at Home. Remember that if something wants you to pay to get started it is probably a scam. You should never have to pay to get a job.

Selling on Ebay

Ebay was the very first work at home thing I found to do. I have been selling on eBay for about 12 years now. It is amazing! I list the kid's clothes that are in great shape, books that I finish, and anything else I can find around the house. It is really fun to watch the price go up and see how much money you can make on it. This is a great way to earn a bit of extra income. Anytime money is short, I think to myself and figure out a few things to sell. My daughter knows if she wants a new video game that I will let her sell one she doesn't play anymore and spend the money for a new one. It works great!

If you have larger things to sell such as a bed, try out craigslist. I sell a few things on here and it is pretty simple. Just make sure you are careful since you will actually be meeting the person you sell the item.

I am trying to get back into listing more things on eBay. I have listed a pair of pajamas, a book, and a coat this week. It is pretty easy to learn. Make sure you add a picture to anything you list. You can check out the way I list things on my page. Check it out!

I Don't Want to Work Kind of Day

Today is an I don't want to work kind of day for me. I am looking at facebook, reading blogs, and doing a lot of nothing. I feel like I am just sitting here wasting time. I think I might actually get up and read my book instead. The little one is asleep and the older one is at school. I have accomplished nothing today in the way of work. At least I made it to do all of my shopping and returns this morning. Well I am off to learn more about the Playboy mansion in the latest book I am interested in reading.

Searching with Swagbucks

Instead of using google, I use Swagbucks to search the internet. I can always find anything that I am looking for with this site. The only time I go to Google now is for images or if I need a phone number.

The great thing about Swagbucks is that you earn points for your searches. You can also do a few daily things such as a poll for more points. Every 450 points I usually cash out for a $5 Amazon gift card. This was great at Christmas because I had several saved up. They also have a lot of other things you can cash out for and this time I am saving mine to see what else I can get with them.

Try it out today! Please click the banner below to sign up.