In my mailbox:  Today I received a check for $150, which is half of the payment for participating in an online focus group.  Also another check from Pinecone Surveys.  YEA! 

In my inbox:  Last week I redeemed Swagbucks for two $5 Amazon Gift Card codes.  Today the codes arrived in my email.  If you're not a member of Swag Bucks, give it a try.  I've purchased almost $200 worth of Amazon Gift Card codes with free Swagbucks during the past year.  Sign up here!

In my mailbox:  Another check from Pinecone.  I love Pinecone surveys.  If you ever have an opportunity to join Pinecone, DO IT!

In my inbox:  I was thrilled to hear from Deb of Just A Mom's Take on Things informing me that one of my entries was chosen as a winner in her FINISH Quantum and JET-DRY Turbo Dry giveaway.  Thanks Deb!

In my mailbox:  Today I was thrilled to find checks from Toluna and Pine Cone survey groups.  That's more money to apply toward a new computer.

In my inbox:  I qualified to participate in another online focus group. The only drawback I can see is that the discussions will take place during Christmas week, and that is a busy time.  

Giveaways Entered:   I entered a couple of giveaways today.  First of all I visited "Just a mom's take on things" and entered Deb's Finish Quantum and JET-DRY Turbo Dry giveaway.  The giveaway ends 12/12, and 5 winners will be chosen.  Let's hope the Random Number Generator smiles down on one of my entries!

I also visited "3 Kids and Us" and entered her ROKU giveaway.  I've been wanting a ROKU box ever since I first read about them but our internet speed was just too slow for streaming media.  Not so now!  With a recent upgrade by our ISP, we are faster, and my desire for a ROKU is even greater!  Cross your fingers for me - evidently a LOT of people are wanting to win because many have entered.