Recently, I've found a bunch of ways to earn money for Christmas presents and for free stuff for myself throughout the rest of the year. Check out some of these ways to snag free presents that your friends and family want.

1. Survey Sites
Many of the surveys are time consuming, but if you spend just 15-20 mins. each day answering surveys, the money can really add up. Visit the sites below to get started:
Pinecone Research-My favorite!
SurveyHead.
Valued Opinions
Lightspeed Panel
Toluna

2. MTurk
I love MTurk! It's a pretty simple idea. You do things that other people don't feel like doing for pennies here, dimes there. All of the money adds up until you convert it into Amazon.com credit! So far, I've converted over $20. Combined with the gift cards I get from the survey sites, I can get some pretty cool stuff from the greatest website ever. Visit MTurk for details.

3. Swagbucks
Everyone has been jumping on this band wagon. I was skeptical at first, but a couple of months later, I've saved over $20 in, you guess it, Amazon Gift Cards. Combined with the Mturk and survey money, I've almost got enough for a present for the brother I've been eyeing. Visit Swagbucks to start searching.

4. Game Show Network
Sign up at GSN.com for daily oodletunities! Play games and spin the Wonder Wheel to win oodles that you can trade for stuff!

5. My Coke Rewards
Anyone in the family a Coke drinker? Visit My Coke Rewards to get 3 points per bottle and 10 points per 12 pack of cans. There are many prizes under 200 points including various magazine subscriptions (which make for great gifts!).

Got any other ideas? Please let me know.
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