Top Places to Earn Money and Free Things on the Net

As a stay at home mother, I am usually looking for ways to stretch our budget and make a little extra spending cash. I have looked high and low and have gotten myself into a little niche. I don't propose that you will make youself rich, but you can make a little extra here and there. It can also be quite fun.

Of course, you can start by publishing on Associated Content. You probably won't make a ton of money, at least not for a while. Once you start writing more articles, get more page views and clout, and improve your writing skills (assuming you need to) you can earn a little more. You could also end up being one of the select few that make a living at it. Signing up for the newsletter and writing articles that have special offers can earn you a little more. It also helps to check out the forums and get input from others. Regardless, Associated Content is a great place to get started.

Another place I earn a little money is mypoints.com. Basically, you sign up, and they send you emails to read. Each email is generally 5 points. Sometimes they are more. You can also earn points by completing some of the offers in the emails. Sometimes it is joining book clubs, signing up for sweepstakes, or buying things. You can also go to the mypoints homepage and do your web shopping through them to earn points. Anyone who buys from Amazon, Ebay, Overstock, or many other online retailers can earn lots of points. These points can be traded for gift cards to your favorite stores. I am able to purchase Valentine's, birthday and Christmas gifts for my husband every year like this and also have some left over for a few things for myself. The more emails you open and the more you buy by using their click through, the more you earn.