Here’s how the survey portion works…

* Upon completing the Toluna registration, you will automatically be entered into the monthly $4,500 sweepstakes AND you will receive an initial 500 points!

* Survey Completion: Earn at least 1,000 points, or more, for each survey you qualify for and complete. Points awarded vary by survey. Since signing up, I have received emails on a daily basis to complete surveys valued at 2,100-9,000 points!

* Survey Participation: If you attempt to take a survey, but do not qualify for the study, you will still be rewarded with an entry to the monthly cash sweepstakes offering more chances to win…three lucky winners each month win cash prizes of $2,500, $1,000, and $500, plus two winners snag prizes of $250!

* Personal Interest Survey (Profile) Completion: You can earn additional points by completing the personal interest surveys. Each completed interest survey is worth an additional 600 points. Complete all 15 profiles to earn an additional 2,000 points over and above the points awarded for each profile!

Here’s the best part…the points you earn can then be converted into cash rewards or entries to their monthly $4,500 drawing! Basically, 3,000 points = $1. So when you have reached a minimum account balance of 60,000 points, you can request a $20 check; when you have reached a minimum account balance of 75,000 points, you can redeem your points to go shopping with a $25 VIP Gift pass voucher; or when you have reached a minimum account balance of 500 points, you can submit an entry for the $4500 monthly sweepstakes.

If you are current a Toluna member, let us know what you think and how time consuming the surveys are! Also let us know if you have ever been selected as a product tester?

New Update: Check out this comment from reader Wednesday…

I have been a Toluna member for about a year now, and I really like it. I take multiple surveys a day, and they range from 5-30 minutes. The average survey pays $0.50-$3.00, but occasionally you’ll come across one that pays $5.00 or more. Also, and this is my favorite part, sometimes they’ll send you a product to try, keep, and do a survey on. I’ve gotten a whole line of full-size Herbal Essences products, a 1 oz. bottle of Lacoste perfume, 4 boxes of Quaker Oat cereal, 2 boxes of Stouffer’s stuffing, and 6 rolls of Charmin toilet paper just to name a few!

On another note, if you are a new Hip2Save reader or didn’t have the opportunity to sign up for Synovate last month, here’s another chance to sign up to become a product tester! Synovate, a leading global provider of market research information and analysis with over 60 years of experience, currently has openings for new panelists! Just click here to register. I have heard literally nothing but rave reviews regarding Synovate. Readers have gotten to test out various FREE full-size products and some have reported easily earning $20 in cash + more!

…And one other program you may want to look into is the National Consumer Panel. I discuss this program in detail here.

Remember, with Christmas just around the corner, now is a great time to participate in legit survey and product testing opportunities. You won’t get rich, but you can easily start saving up the money you earn to pay for some of your Christmas gifts and if you’re really diligent, maybe all of them!

WOW! I have yet another new Pampers Gifts to Grow code to share with you! Just enter code SepFacebook2010 to score 10 more points! Also, don’t forget to enter the 20 point code I posted yesterday– HangOn2Summer20. …AND if you haven’t already, make sure to check out my post here. I have rounded up lots of current Pampers Gifts to Grow codes!

If you still haven’t joined Pampers Gifts to Grow now is a great time to do so. NOT only can you instantly add lots of point to your account, but Pampers has also discounted lots of their rewards thru 9/23. You can score a Dora Potty seat for just 750 points, AMC Gold Experience Ticket with AMC Free Popcorn or a Melissa & Doug puzzle for 1,000 points + lots more! …And honestly, with the codes I post on a regular basis and the point codes you’ll find inside participating Pampers items you purchase, it shouldn’t take you very long to snag a reward!

**If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points, then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores + lots more!

For all You Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Program members, I have another new code to share with you! You can enter this code BJNDJSLLMDXJPGB to score 5 more points! Also, don’t forget to regularly check for new polls and videos to get additional points.(Thanks, Linda!)

*Don’t forget to check out my previous post on the Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Program. I discuss in detail what the program is and how you may get lucky and win BIG!

Have you joined the My Starbucks Rewards program yet? If not, now is an awesome time to do so! Thru September 21st, new members who sign up will score a coupon for a FREE Artisan Breakfast Sandwich, valid thru 11/30! Yummy! Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of your coupon. (Thanks, Coupon Pro!)

Here’s a quick recap on the My Starbucks Rewards program…

First, to join the program, you’ll need to click here and register your Starbucks card (if you don’t have a Starbucks card, you’ll be able to purchase one online or in-store).

Now onto the benefits…

*All registered Starbucks Card holders get a FREE handcrafted birthday beverage of their choice!

*With My Starbucks Rewards, you’ll earn 1 Star every time you pay with your Card. And as you collect Stars, you move up to bigger benefits.

Once you have earned 5 stars, you advance to the Green level where you receive:

1. Free Beverage Customization (Get your syrup/milk options on the house)!
2. Free Refills on Brewed Coffee!
3. Free Trial Offers!
4. Free Beverage with Whole Bean Purchase (When you use your registered Starbucks Card to buy 1 lb of our whole bean coffee, you will get any handcrafted Tall (12oz) beverage of your choice).

Once you collect 30 Stars and you advance to the benefits of Gold Level for one year:

(And another 30 stars keeps you Gold for the following year)

1. Free Drink Every 15 Stars!
2. Personalized Gold Card that recognizes you are a favorite customer!
3. Personalized Offers and Coupons!

**Click here for more information about this great program.

I have yet another new Pampers Gifts to Grow code to share with you! This is a really nice value code too! Just enter code HangOn2Summer20 to score 20 more points! (Thanks, Jackie!) …AND if you haven’t already, make sure to check out my post from yesterday. I have rounded up lots of current Pampers Gifts to Grow codes!

**If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points, then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores + more!

Thanks to reader, Cassie, here’s a round-up of 19 Pampers Gifts to Grow codes (worth 260 points). Some of these I’ve posted previously and some appear to be new, so hopefully you can score at least a few additional points by entering the codes below…

50 points
WELCOME2PAMPERS

30 points
GTGPLAY3USA2010

25 points
25GTGSUMMER2010

15 points
15GTGSUMMERFUN

10 points
AUG2010FACEBOOK
CAREFORNEWBORNS
GETSTARTEDNOW10
GTGCOUPONPOINTS
GTGFIVEMONTHS10
GTGGETREADYSOON
GTGLEARNMORE089
GTGTENMONTHCODE
OHAMANDAAWGTG08
THRIFTYMOMMYGTG
WELCOME2GTG2010
WELCOME2VILLAGE
XKCMYXFVD96VXVK

5 points
GTG5FREEPTS0810
GTGSUMMERFUN5PT

**If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points. Then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores!

Do you purchase organic, soy, lactose-free, or other alternative milk products? If so, then you may be eligible to take part in this survey. Plus, just for participating you’ll be entered to win a $500 Amazon Gift card… wouldn’t that be nice?!

Would you like to score some FREE cookies? Well, I may have a way for you to do just that! Mrs. Fields has a new email referral program— refer friends to the Mrs. Fields email list and if they sign up– you’ll score FREE cookies! The more you refer the more cookies you can get! If you refer just 3 friends you can score a FREE 24 Nibbler bite-sized cookies tin ($19.99 value). You can check out all the referral rewards and details about this promotion here.

(Thanks, Thrifty is Nifty!)

Woo Hoo! I have great news for all you Rite Aid shoppers! Rite Aid has now joined Upromise! What does this mean for you?! This means that you are now able to add Upromise e-coupons to your Rite Aid Wellness+ card and redeem them at Rite Aid for even more savings! This month’s coupons include Charmin, Bounty, Fisher Nuts, Snyder’s of Hanover, Bic Razors, No Yolks, Elmer’s Glue Sticks and more!

If you are not yet a Upromise member, no problem…just head over here to sign up (and then follow the steps below to add your Rite Aid Wellness card). If you are already a Upromise member, follow these steps to add your Wellness+ card number to your Upromise account:

* Login to your Upromise account
* Click on the “My Account” link (upper right corner)
* Click on “Add Grocery Card” link (on the left side bar)
* Enter your 11-digit Rite Aid Wellness Card Number (numerical digits only)

New to Upromise and wondering what it’s all about?! Check out this post here for more information.

(Thanks, Coupon Katarina!)

If you are a new Hip2Save reader or didn’t have the opportunity to sign up for Synovate earlier this month, here’s another chance to sign up to become a product tester! Synovate, a leading global provider of market research information and analysis with over 60 years of experience, currently has openings for new panelists! Just click here to register.

As a Synovate panelist, you’ll have an opportunity to…
* Help companies improve everyday services, products, and household items
* Be the first to test new consumer goods
* Help design new products before they appear on store shelves nationwide
* Earn points redeemable for cash by taking surveys with the Synovate Rewards Program
* When you register, you’ll also be entered into the Monthly Sign-up Sweepstakes with over 200 winners monthly

Check out the comments below from Hip2Save readers who are also Synovate Panelists…

I started keeping track of what I get from all the survey companies I do work with at the beginning of the year. Here is what I’ve received from Synovate this year: 6 rolls of toilet paper, two tubs of diaper wipes, a full sized body wash, plus I’ve cashed out to get $20 in cash. They are a fun company and it’s fun to test stuff! Plus some companies I feel don’t reward you very good for your time but I don’t feel ripped off by Synovate.

I have been doing surveys for them too for awhile. Lots of free products and you can redeem your points for cash. Fun company.

I also have been a member for several years now and I am always getting new products to try and test. Some of the more recent products have been margarine, frozen snacks, pasta sauces, paper towels, lotions, and shampoo and conditioners. Along with the products you accumulate points that you can redeem for cash. Its pretty cool.

I have yet another new Pampers Gifts to Grow code to share with you! Just enter code CAREFORNEWBORNS to score 10 more points! (Thanks, Hooked on Bargains & Dolly!)

**If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points, then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores + more!

I have yet another new Pampers Gifts to Grow code to share with you! Just enter code GTG5FREEPTS0810 to score 5 more points! (Thanks, Coupon Maximizer!) …AND don’t forget to enter the 10 point code I posted earlier today– GTGCOUPONPOINTS. 

I have a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code to share with you! Just enter code GTGCOUPONPOINTS to score 10 more points! (Thanks, Couponing to Disney!)

**If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points, then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores!

I just wanted to quickly remind you all to check your Kraft First Taste accounts. I posted previously about a coupon for FREE Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni and cheese being available to select members. I know lots of you didn’t get that coupon previously, so check today and see if it’s now available. Just login to your account and click under “My Offers” to see if you’re offered this freebie. Come back and let us know!

If you have not signed up to be a Kraft First Taste member, I would highly recommend doing so! Kraft First Taste members are the first to find out about new products that have hit the market. Not only that, but they may send you FREE product coupons and extra ones to pass out to friends and family. You can also login to your account on a regular basis and check to see if they’ve added new high value printable coupons. I’ve printed lots of great coupons from their site!

(Thanks for the reminder, Addicted to Saving!)

Viewpoints helps consumers make shopping decisions with the help of reviews from people like you and me. Thru August 31st, Viewpoints is offering up a $10 Amazon.com gift card to the first 10,000 people to write 10 product reviews! What a great way to share your opinion and get rewarded at the same time!

Want to get started?
Go on over to Viewpoints and register (or login if you are already a member). Click on the “Write a Review” tab. You can then search for a product you’d like to write a review on. You can also go here and scroll through the huge list of categories available.

Once you’ve chosen what product to review, start writing up your review. Keep in mind, to qualify for the Amazon.com gift card, your review needs to be at least 900 characters. Also, make sure to write all 10 reviews by August 31st. However, this offer is only available to the first 10,000, so I would recommend writing your reviews as soon as possible.

If you are one of the first 10,000, a $10 gift card will be emailed to you within 30 days of close of this promotional offer. You can check out all the details here.

I posted about the National Consumer Panel previously and wanted to let you know that they’re once again accepting new members! The National Consumer Panel focuses on measuring consumer attitudes and behavior. As a panel member, they will provide you with a hand-held scanner. Every time you or members of your household shop, you’ll use the scanner to scan the barcodes on all of your purchases. Then, once a week, you’ll send them your purchase information. As a reward for doing so, you’ll earn gift points that are redeemable for name-brand merchandise, including electronics equipment, jewelry, household items, toys, and more!

Many readers have emailed me to let me know that their kiddos love to participate in the scanning process. It’s a great way to teach your kids about budgeting while making them feel very important! Make it a family activity and get everyone involved!

Check out this post here to see how one reader snagged $30 in cash as a National Consumer Panel member!

If you’re interested in becoming part of the Consumer Panel, you’ll want to go on over here and sign up. Please be aware that not all areas need Panel Members at this time. So you may or may not get accepted. Let us know!

Here’s a new product testing opportunity! Head on over here to apply to become a Franklin Foods consumer panel member. You will periodically receive emails to participate in brief on-line surveys, provide feedback on new packaging concepts, or take part in in-home product testing! Plus, you’ll be the first to get a peek at new products and even score VIP coupons for products distributed in your area. Hurry– this offer is only available for a limited time!

(Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!)

Wanna snag more Swagbucks?! According to the Swagbucks blog, at least 5 codes should be coming your way today! I will try to post updates on my Facebook page, so keep checking back!

If you have not yet signed up for Swagbucks, now is the time to do so! Through tomorrow, August 13th, at 11:59PM PDT, new Swagbucks members can click here to register and use the code SwagToSchool when registering to snag an extra 20 Swagbucks (that’s in addition to the 30 Swagbucks new members receive)…that means newbies will snag 50 Swagbucks just for signing up!

(Thanks, Cindy!)

For all You Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Program members, I have another new code to share with you! You can enter this code BJPTC-BCKNJ-DCPGB for 5 more points! (Thanks, Adventures in Savings!)

*Don’t forget to check out my previous post on the Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Program. I discuss in detail what the program is and how you may get lucky and win BIG!

In celebration of kids heading back to school, Swagbucks is introducing 5 limited time “Swag To School” Swag Bills (like the one pictured above). Collect all 5 before Friday, August 13th, and you’ll earn a bonus of 50 Swag Bucks! All you have to do is win them – no emailing necessary!

Remember that you can also earn 1 Swagbuck (or more) daily by heading to the “Special Offers” section. Just go to the Swagbucks homepage, click on “Ways to Earn” in the top left, then click on “Special Offers” and click on the “View Our No Obligation Offers And WIN Swag Bucks” on the right. One you get to this page, it will state, “Welcome to Swag Bucks Special Offers. Sign up for the free money-saving offers you like, feel free to skip the rest, and find a special swag code reward at the end.” Skip ALL the offers by clicking the skip button or the See Next Offer button beneath the advertisement. Finally after about 4 to 7 pages you’ll be awarded with 1 Swagbuck (possibly more)!

Also, you can earn additional Swagbucks by joining Swaptree. Check out all the details here. Plus, you can earn 50 FREE Swagbucks on your birthday! …And finally, if you really want to rack up the Swagbucks quickly, then go to the “Special Offers” section and click on “Sign Up For Limited Time Offers And Earn Swag Bucks”. There are lots and lots of limited time offers that you can sign up for to earn Swagbucks. Some of these offers are for free trials and require NO money out of pocket. Some are completely FREE offers. I would take your time and browse through these offers. I’m sure you’ll find a few that you can complete and that will definitely help you earn your first Swagbucks reward pretty quickly!

Remember, it ONLY takes 450 Swagbucks to earn a $5 Amazon gift card!

…AND currently, according to reader Tori, you may be able to score a coupon for FREE Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni and cheese. Just login to your account and click under “My Offers” to see if you’re offered this freebie. Let us know!

(Thanks, Tori!)

This is month number 7 of ways YOU can make some money from home!

1. Surveys
If you’re looking for a way to make some cash from home, try surveys! You won’t get rich but can earn enough to cover your morning coffee or even gas!

Remember to sign up for a separate web-based email address to use just for surveys. I don’t get any spam from the survey sites but I do get a large volume of emails from all of the companies I am signed up with. That way the invites won’t clog your personal inbox. You can also read more about all of the survey companies I am signed up with and my experiences with them.

A. The first company for this week is Opinion Outpost. Opinion Outpost was the first survey company I signed up with and they are one of my favorites.

I get a large variety of survey invites from them for varying rewards. I recently got an invite for a survey worth $25! You can easily redeem your points for CASH (comes by check) with a low cash-out threshhold. Sign up HERE.

B. The second survey company I wanted to bring you today is American Consumer Opinion Panel (ACOP for short). I do not receive very many invitations from ACOP but am very happy with the ones I do receive.

American Consumer Opinion sends short screener surveys that take less than a minute usually. Then if I get a survey invite I am already pre-qualified for it. Plus you are entered into a drawing when you do the short screener – I won $10 once from this drawing! ACOP sends the money you earn to you automatically which I love – no need to request payout! Sign up HERE.

2. Mystery Shopping
If you’re new to mystery shopping, you’ll want to read my Mystery Shopping 101 post. If you are an experienced mystery shopper please be aware that it is a violation of your ICA with each company to reveal what places you shop with each company so please don’t jeopardize your shopper status in the comments of this post! You can also read more about what companies I shop for and my experiences with them.

Before you accept an assignment make sure to read all documents carefully. If you don’t follow the directions your shop could be rejected. You must be organized and detail-oriented to make a good mystery shopper. I love getting free meals and other services for free!

A. The first mystery shopping company I wanted to tell you about today is Retail Eyes. They have a variety of mostly restaurant shops in my area and I love that they email when they are available! Their shop directions are straight forward and payment is super fast! Sign up HERE.

B. The second mystery shopping company I wanted to tell you about is Marketforce. Marketforce has a very large variety of all kinds of shops. I have my profile set up so I get a daily email of all shops within a certain radius of my home. I find their reports to be reasonable for the money you are receiving. I have had to email with them after a shop several times with questions and was happy with the level of customer service I received. Sign up HERE

Remember, it’s FREE to sign up for the mystery shopping companies I discuss here. No legit mystery shopping company will ever make you pay to sign up. Set your own hours, choose your own assignments and earn some extra money today!

To apply, just head on over here and fill out your info. Hopefully lots of you will qualify!

If you haven’t joined Disney Movie Rewards yet, then I would highly suggest doing so now! This is a great rewards program… especially if you have kiddos that love Disney movies. Basically every time you purchase a Disney DVD or go see a Disney movie at the movie theater you earn points. Once you’ve earned enough points, you can then redeem them for a reward! They have lots of different rewards available from electronics to toys, DVDs and more!

Just a reminder, today is Mega Swagbucks Day! That means instead of just winning 50 to 100 Swagbucks– you can possibly win up to 1,000 or even 2,000 Swagbucks… and remember, that’s just for doing a simple search!

You can also earn 1 Swagbuck daily by heading to the “Special Offers” section. Just go to the Swagbucks homepage, click on “Ways to Earn” in the top left, then click on “Special Offers” and click on the “View Our No Obligation Offers And WIN Swag Bucks” on the right. One you get to this page, it will state, “Welcome to Swag Bucks Special Offers. Sign up for the free money-saving offers you like, feel free to skip the rest, and find a special swag code reward at the end.” Skip ALL the offers by clicking the skip button or the See Next Offer button beneath the advertisement. Finally after about 4 to 7 pages you’ll be awarded with 1 Swagbuck.

…AND you can earn an additional Swagbuck by doing Trusted Surveys! All you have to do is click on the Trusted Surveys link at the top of the page under “Ways to Earn” and you will score 1 Swagbuck – everyday! Plus, you can also answer the poll of the day daily to score 1 swagbuck!

Also, you can earn additional Swagbucks by joining Swaptree. Check out all the details here. Plus, you can earn 50 FREE Swagbucks on your birthday! …And finally, if you really want to rack up the Swagbucks quickly, then go to the “Special Offers” section and click on “Sign Up For Limited Time Offers And Earn Swag Bucks”. There are lots and lots of limited time offers that you can sign up for to earn Swagbucks. Some of these offers are for free trials and require NO money out of pocket. Some are completely FREE offers. I would take your time and browse through these offers. I’m sure you’ll find a few that you can complete and that will definitely help you earn your first Swagbucks reward pretty quickly!

Remember, it ONLY takes 450 Swagbucks to earn a $5 Amazon gift card!

(Thanks for helping me list all the ways you can earn on Swagbucks, Spectacular Savings!)