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!