Vindale Research Review

Today we are going to be reviewing Vindale Research, a site which helps its users make cash from home by doing easy surveys and product testing. Surveys are one the quickest way to earn money from home. They do however require you to invest a good portion of your time. Sadly a number of scam survey sites exist only to get your personal information without ever intending to pay you a dime for your effort. So I am guessing you are wondering if Vindale Research is one of these sites right?  Read Living Cheaply's complete review of this company and find out what we found. 

What Is Vindale.com?

Signing up with Vindale is a fairly straight forward process. Just follow the following 3 steps:

1. First Click Here to Sign-Up 

2. Complete Your Member Profile

This step is required to collect the information they in order to contact you regarding payment and surveys.

3. Confirm Your Email
You must confirm your email to get started so please use a valid email address that you can access. 

All Done!! You're ready to start earning. 

Of course, Vindale is most well known for offering high paying surveys. But they also offer many other ways of earning money from home with this site as well. If you get tired of taking surveys you can check out some of following ways to earn. 

Vindale Videos

These are video surveys, can't beat that right? This is probably the method that takes the least effort to earn cash. You can earn up to $0.25 per video. 

Member Photos

Take a photo of yourself holding proof of payment and you will get a $5 added to your account. Vindale uses these photos to use for marketing purposes. So you may want to skip this option if you are not comfortable with that. 

Reward Mail

You must opt in for this method to take advantage of its earning potential. You will be paid  $0.10 for every open email you open. 

Opinion Polls 

In addition to normal emails, they send out polls to your email a few times each week as well. These will earn you $0.25 every time you share your opinion. 

Vindale Surveys - Product Testing

Vindale usually pays at least $0.75 for each survey you complete. With some surveys paying up to $2.33. Each surveys length can vary greatly. You can expect most surveys to last between 1 to 10 minutes to complete. In time you after being an active user for a while you may have the option for product testing. After you receive your product you can make up to $75.00 to review it.  

DIY At Home Projects 

Hello, my crafty friends! These last couple months I have been trying to get a bit more organized, not just because it looks good on the outside, but it actually is relaxing. Yeah, running around like a chicken with his head cut off is getting really old ya'll. So with that said I thought I would begin where I dread to be at the most in my house and that's my kitchen. I use to think I hated to cook, but after I have done this simple organization fix I have found joy in cooking again! My husband and I are all about the spices, so much so we buy them in bulk to save money. I'll explain all about that in the next blog so be sure to subscribe and check back! Back to what I was saying, we cook every day to save money on eating out and to control what we actually are actually putting into our bodies. We generally have a counter full of spices out while cooking. Of course, that's after searching endlessly in our spice cabinet for the right spices and then cleaning up our mess of the spilled out spices because the top is too small to get anything bigger than 1/2 teaspoon in the top. The struggle has been real. This DIY at home spice jar project literally changed our lives and it only took me 1 day to complete! It's so simple yet so clever, so stop putting it off and let's get organized in our kitchens ya'll! 

Storing Spices In Mason Jars 

So I am a bit obsessed with the $1 target section. I found these super cute mason jars that make perfect spice jars. The tops are these are just one lid, unlike the typical mason jar lids where they come off in two parts. 

You might think this is a petty thing, but the small things add up saving time and easy access is my main goal here. And due to the ever so the popularity of the mason jars you should have no trouble finding some that will work for your taste.

With this part, ya'll can get ALL kinds of creative. I used my Cricut to cut out vinyl stickers, simply because I had the scraps of vinyl left over from other projects that needed to be used. No Cricut no problem you can use stickers, stencils to sharpie the names on, whatever works best for you. I personally stuck with a generic font because I wanted any friend or family member to be able to glance and grab when cooking in my kitchen. Instead of trying to decipher what the cute font was saying ( I can't take credit for this idea my husband thought this and in this situation, he was right simple works best).

Clean the jars and place your stickers on top and enjoy! I place mine in a drawer next to my stove for easy access to grab and go as needed.

I HATE those small spice jar openings. I always spill the spices out while trying to hit my measuring spoons. These jars are perfect to fit all those measuring spoons comfortably inside! You do not have worry about waste while storing spices in mason jars. 

Final Thoughts

Let's be honest there are a billion things I'd rather be doing than cooking in the kitchen after a long days work. This simple organization has completely simplified the daunting task of everyday cooking. I wish I did this sooner! Be sure to check back each week for a new DIY At Home Projects. Also, I'll be letting where to buy spices in bulk for cheap. Be sure to subscribe you won't want to miss it!

Teacher Appreciation & Graduation Week

Summer is here ya'll!! The school year is coming to an end, graduation celebrations are beginning and let's not forget May 14th celebrating all our sweet mommas for all they do.This month has a lot going on and after spoiling all our mommas our extra cash for this month is dwindling down. With that said thanking your kid's teachers or congratulating that special grad for all the great work they have done doesn't have to be costly. So like I promised in my previous post, Last Minute Mothers Day Ideas, I have compiled a list of easy, cheap and quick teacher appreciation and graduation week gifts/Party Ideas that they will LOVE! It's never about how much you spend it's simply the thought that counts ya'll!

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Senior Graduation Party Ideas 

This is such a cute way to decorate your beverages to go with your theme. Just head to your Dollar Tree and get some construction paper cut in squares and you can get creative with the tassel. You can use yarn, streamer, construction paper, anything to make a couple of slits into getting that tassel look!

 Everyone LOVES cake pops. They are super cute and simple to make. If you are super short on time these are great and your guest will love the creativity. Reeses, Mini M&Ms, Hershey's bar ( Flip it over to get the smooth side), Chocolate frosting(acts as your glue), Cake pop sticks, and sour patch straws or Twizzlers, any type of string candy. 

Here are a couple of party ideas I have done for cheap. They are universal just change the colors add 2017 and you got yourself a grad party! Balloon Banners and Streamer backdrops are always in! Make your own cardboard 2017 banner and cover it with a streamer. Possibilities are endless.

                        

Examples of items for gift baskets (All of these items can be purchased at the forever frugal Dollar Tree!)

 -Laundry Detergent
-Air Fresheners
-Cleaning supplies
-Personal hygiene products
-Snacks
-Coins to do laundry
-School supplies(notebooks, pens)

Mothers Day Last Minute Ideas

Alright, Ya'll Mothers Day is next Sunday, May 14th! Coming up with something new and budget friendly each year isn't easy and requires some time and endless Pinterest searching. So those of you who are short on time you're in luck! I have composed a list of my best ideas for mother's day for that special mama in your life, wives or for all those mama friends who let's be honest, help keep our sanity. 

Mothers Day Present Idea Gift 

Best Ideas for Mother's Day - Basket/Boxes 

Mothers day is all about making mom's feel special and for me, homemade Mothers Day gift baskets/boxes are the ultimate gifts no matter if your mom is across the state or across the street. They are incredibly personalized, they can be extravagant or simple either way you go they will instantly make mom feel special on her day. When I'm composing any type of gift basket or box I remember these 3 things when picking out what to put inside.
-1 main item they want- I center everything around this particular item
- A couple fillers(something they wouldn't necessarily purchase for themselves, little trinkets)
-A personalized item- It can be as small as a coffee mug with their initial or their favorite candy.
Once you have your items you picked out the fun part begins. This is where you can get really creative for cheap. Check out my past post about The Dollar Tree to get those creative wheels turning you'll be surprised what you can find in these places for $1!

This year I'm sending my mom this sweet mothers day box. I just decorated the panels of the box. Daisies are her favorite flower. I used my Cricut to cut these out, but if you don't have one you can simply use stickers. Add a few of her favorite items you're done. Simple yet personal!

Bakers Goods Home Made Gift Idea

I love these Pinterest finds! Mini cakes are all the rage these days and I think they are perfect for mothers day. It's simple easy and quick. You can personalize these with their favorite flower too.

Sugar cookie flower bouquets. Who doesn't like sweets and beautiful flowers so why not combine the two together! Cut out flower sugar cookies, decorate and add some babies breath. These are stunning!

Last Minute Mothers Day Gifts For Mama Friends 

I love the idea of surprising our mama friends with just a small appreciation gift. Just to say thank you for being there in all my motherhood moments or just to uplift them and let them know how great they are. Below are inexpensive ways to surprise those mama friends.
-Mail a card and write a personal message. Words have such a way of impacting lives.
-Balloons-Who doesn't love balloons right?! Take a trip to your local Dollar Tree where you can purchase balloons for $1. I surprised my sister in laws with a bouquet of balloons from my local Dollar Tree and a small card tied it around their front door surprising them when they got home. Simple and cheap way to let them know you're thinking of them.
-I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it was brilliant!! I would love to receive this gift year out! Simply stop at the dollar tree and get colorful themed plate and cups, and utensils for $1 slap a bow on it a viola! They will LOVE you for this one.

Final Thoughts

Mothers day is all about showing love to your mama so MAKE your mom's day special this year while staying budget friendly with these great homemade Mothers Day Gift projects. I hope you enjoyed these ideas and hopefully, they sparked your creative minds. Be sure to subscribe and check back for more creative DIYs. As summer keeps getting closer it's time to start thinking of teacher appreciation gifts. Keep watch for cheap DIY teacher appreciation/Graduation gifts!

Rewards1 Review

This will be a review of  Rewards1, a reward site that is gaining a lot of attention lately. But before we get started if you missed our last review on a GPT (Get Paid To) site SuperPayMe I would suggest you take a look at it first. Anyways back to this reward website which is set up to allow users to earn free prizes. The prizes that they are known for are usually video game related. Such as things like game, consoles, and other accessories. But if this site is not legit this all means nothing right?  Read Living Cheaply's complete review of this company and find out what we found. 

What Is Rewards1.Com?

When I first started looking into this site after hearing its users claim Rewards1 was the best reward site ever.  I thought they new GPT site that had just popped up.  However, I found out Rewards1.com has been live for over 15 Years! This was shocking to me since I have been using these rewards sites for years now and had not heard of this site until the past year or so. As you might imagine this left me wondering why I had not heard of this set by now if it's so great? Maybe the answer is it's not, but we get back to that later.

Is Rewards1 Legit Or A Scam?

Rewards1 is a legit rewards site. They have been paying their users years and will likely continue to. However, recently user have been experiencing huge delays in payments. Obviously, this has been a huge dispointment given they claim they process rewards in 1 to 5 days in their TOS (Terms Of Service). New users have even been told they would need to wait up to 45 to 60 days to be paid.  They claim the reason for the recent delay is a result of fraud they have been experiencing. Some of the users believe its related to the fact their site has taken off and they do not have the funds to pay all the new users. Either way, they are still paying, but not in a timely manner that they hold claim to or should expect. I would not call this a scam but it is certainly undesirable. Some would even say unacceptable. 

Getting Started With Rewards1

Signing up is really simple and can be done as follows:

1) Sign-Up

Click HERE to head over to the Rewards1 sign-up page. 

2) Enter Basic Infomation

Under the signup, tab and enter your Username, Email, Password, and Location.  

**Warning** You must use a valid email that you can verify. 

4) Confirm Email

You will have to confirm your email before you can log in. So please use a valid email. 

All Done! Now your ready earn money with Rewards1 until you have $5.00 or 500 points and cash out to your choice payment.  

Ways To Earn With Rewards1

Rewards1.com has a good selection of OfferWalls to choose from. The following is a breakdown of all current earning methods on this reward site:

Offers

These are sign ups and surveys for the most part. They usually pay around 10 points to around 200 points for each offer.

Premium Offers 

The Premium offers pay you a bit more.  This is mainly done to the face you will need a to use a credit card these. You can expect to make $1 to around $35 on these. 

Coin Offers 

These are your cut and dry OfferWalls you will find on any decent GPT site. Such as Peanut Labs, Personaly, Trialpay, Offertoro, Wallads, Revenueuniverse, Radiumone.

Videos

EngageMe.Tv which is the most popular video option for OfferWalls these days due to its passiveness. On this reward site, you ar rewarded 1 Point for every 9 EngageMeTv videos. These videos are basically unlimited as well. The other videos listed pay a much better rate of 1-3 point per video but only have a limited number of videos and must be selected one at a time. 

Tasks

These are Crowdflower which can be found on almost all GPT sites. Check out our complete review on Crowdflower including SECRETS to Gain  Access to the Crowdflower Entrance Exam Link for More Crowdflower Tasks.  

Radio 

This is Radio Loyalty which pays 1 point every ten minutes of radio played. 

SURVEYS 

These include Daily surveys, Your-surveys, Ampario, and Say-So for good.

Rewards1 Referral 

Rewards1 Payment

Overview Of Payment Options For This reward Site:

Points: 1 point = 1 Cent or 0.01 

Gift Cards: Amazon, ThinkGreek, BestBuy, NewEgg, Dell, Barnes & Noble, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Aeropostale

Code rewards:  Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Stream,  iTunes, Google play, Battle.Net, Karma Coins, League Of Legends, Nintendo, Nexon, Steam, World Of Warcraft, Minecraft, NCsoft, Nexon, Rixty. 

-- Paypal -- My Personal Favorite Option

Custom Order (This option allows you to do what it sounds) You can request rewards from any vendor, but fulfillment may take longer. 

Minimum Cashout threshold =  $5 Paypal or 500 Points 

Withdraws can are stated to take 1 to 5 days but they have recently been taking longer as previously discussed. However, after you reach the Veteran, you can get INSTANT cashouts. 

Tip: If you get to a Veteran status or above then you get them instantly. You will receive the codes instantly to your email address and in your messages on the site. When you first join, your rank status is Rookie. After your first redemption minimum of  $5.00, you will climb up to the rank of junior. 

Scam Verdict 

Rewards1.com is a legit website that has a proven track record of paying their users. They have a good number of offer walls and pay a fair rate. After your first cash out, they give you access to more walls as well. If you cash out and find out your earnings are being held, try to catch an admin on their live chat and they will likely speed up your withdraw. I love that they provide a chat box along with their forum. This makes it really easy for their members to help each other. This all said I am having a hard time recommending this site giving their current payment delays. All signs point to users getting paid in time but not being able to access your cash for long periods of time can be very stressful. For that reason, I would suggest if you need cash fast to go with another option like EarnHoney or SuperPayMe which we just did a review for. Otherwise, if you can afford to wait for Rewards1 payments they may be a good option for you. Still, you may be better served if you wait until their payments issue is sorted out.   

Living Cheaply would love to hear about your experience with this reward site in the comments below. Have you used this reward site in the past? Did you feel like Rewards1.com is legit? Please let us know, we would love to hear feedback on this review.  

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