Do you ever loose track of time?  I certainly do!  Man, this past week flew by with out me doing too much work wise.  As everyone is now feeling better my priority turned to yard work and getting all the winter cloths out of storage.  Praise God to mommies who want to discard close!  My children thrive off of that.  I was asked about a week ago to do a diaper survey, it’s totally awesome!  I received 15 days worth of diapers and will be paid for my time at the end of this.  It’s been interesting as the diapers are a brand I don’t usually use and they’re holding up awesome.  Anyway, I’m excited because that money will be put into our Christmas fund for this year.  Hey keep on the look out for different ways to make money; you’ll never know when one will show up!

Article of the week:

10 Interesting Ways to Make Quick Money

By Parashar Joshi
Published: 9/5/2009

Here is a list of 10 interesting money making ideas using which, you can make quite a few dollars within a short span of time.

1. Part Time Jobs: Taking up a part time job could be a good option, as you will be able to pursue it without disturbing your regular routine. Consider options such as working at the public library, the gas station, the local department store, becoming a nighttime cabbie, etc.
2. Volunteer For Medical Tests: Many medical institutes which conduct research and perform tests regarding new medicines and drugs, are always on the lookout for volunteers. The monetary compensation is also not all that bad. Therefore, it could be a viable option for you to consider.
3. Home-Based Business: You could consider home-based business opportunities in a variety of fields such as pet care, confectionery, craft making, sewing, selling insurance, etc. Find out what your niche is and explore it to the fullest.
4. Become a Bartender: You could also consider working as a bartender or a server in high class places where you are most likely to get some good tips. The hefty tips, in addition to your daily wages, could surely add up to some good money.
5. Do Odd Jobs: Do odd jobs for people in your locality such as mowing lawns, washing cars, babysitting, delivering pizza, etc. Once again, tips could add up to your earnings and you may find yourself with a thick wad of notes at the end of the week.
6. Sell Stuff: If you happen to have stuff lying around in your house which you haven’t used for ages (and aren’t likely to use in the future), the best thing to do would be to sell it off and make some money out of it. As an alternative to plain selling, you could consider auctioning it through online auctions. This could fetch you a much higher amount, especially if the things that you are auctioning off happen to be antique valuables, paintings, etc.
7. Online Get Paid Programs: There exist certain programs on the Internet wherein you are paid to answer surveys and give your opinions regarding certain products and services. Zeroing in on the right program could help you in making money online by voicing your opinion.
8. Acting: Ever dreamed of acting in a film? Well, your wish may just come true (even if it happens out of financial necessity). If you are a good looking fellow with a decent physique, you could register yourself with a modeling or a casting agency. You could get to work in a movie as an extra or a junior artist. Payments are made on a day-to-day basis, so basically there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!
9. Become a Freelancer: This is another great option if you wish to rake in the moolah without altering your daily time-table. You could opt for freelance writing, or consider becoming a freelance realtor, an insurance agent, a marketing executive, etc.
10. Casino: I do not advocate gambling. Therefore, I suggest that you resort to this option only in case of extreme emergencies. Do not let offline or online gambling become a habit or else you may ruin your life.