3 Easy ways to earn money from home during COVID-19 quarantine!

  

   Hi everyone! Hope you're keeping healthy and hanging in there! Most of us are finding it hard during this time of COVID-19 quarantine and I wanted to reach out to you with some easy income ideas!

I personally have been unable to work for a week because my workplace closed for a couple of weeks and my job is impossible to do from home! I wanted to share with YOU the ways I am still keeping the dollars coming in!
  Every day, I simply click on emails and answer fun surveys to earn points which can be redeemed for gift cards or Visa cards!

  These  quick and easy points are so exciting and  handy for redeeming in the form of Amazon, Restaurant.com, hardware stores, clothing store gift cards to name a few ! I have definitely earned enough this year to cover many of my personal expenses, so I'm pleased!
  Without further ado, let me share links to all these great sites with you so you can start earning points and cash to spend!

    SWAGBUCKS!: As you may already know, this program is super fun to use! You earn points merely by searching through their toolbar. This is my favorite site for earning money because I love seeing the ''swagbucks'' when I randomly win them just by searching! Use their toolbar for every website you visit, including your regulars such as your email or the weather! You'll never know how much you can earn until you try it! My only regret is that I wasn't consistent with earning through Swagbucks during the first few years I was a member!
Every ''SB'' is worth a cent and over the years (really, in the last couple years because I sadly forgot to use the site for a long period since I joined) I've earned $593 most of which I've redeemed in the form of Amazon gift cards!
 Just think- all your online purchases could be giving you about 8% cashback through Swagbucks points!!! Don't wait to sign up for this site. (all these links are my referral link which will give me points back if you sign up so thank you in advance!!! :) )

With Swagbucks you can also play their daily fun mobile trivia game, take part in bingo-style games to earn points, join team point-earning challenges, etc.

And keep in touch- if you win the 1,000 hourly Swagbucks I'd love to hear about it!


INBOX DOLLARS:
Another good site, this allows you to turn actual cash just by clicking ''confirm paid email'' on sponsored emails which arrive in your inbox daily. This takes less than 2 seconds, and is very rewarding to me.
Once you reach $30.00, you can request a payment, which is mailed as a check to you! Very easy site to understand. I also gain quite a bit of cash from doing these surveys and you can also watch movies and play games for cash. And like with Swagbucks, you can shop through this program for discounts and cash back!
You really need to sign up for at least one of these programs!



MY POINTS: your daily rewards program

   For shoppers, this is just as good as Swagbucks! They give over 8% cash back on purchases, and they have absolute ton of online stores to shop through...including unusual health food sites like Vitacost.com!
They also let you earn points through surveys and searches and a bunch more things! Also, just like with inbox dollars, you can gain points just by clicking on emails! You need a program like this! Why would you shop online without a program like this? Why would you spend money online (as we have done for years-how I wish we knew about this before!) without a rewards program?
I've earned over $100 through them!

DAILY GOODIE BOX
This site offers boxes of samples from different companies to random members simply if you comment on their Facebook posts! It's easy to be a member of this site and comment on their posts and the boxes are SO much fun to receive and enjoy! I've ''won'' 3 of these so far. Also, if you're a member of this site, they will send you messages containing other deals via your account. If they send you an invitation to become a member of ''Erewards"- JOIN! This is an invite-only survey site which gives amazing point results! Through Erewards I have earned enough points for as many movies I want to see at the theater for at least 2 years! They also offer hundreds of other gift card choices.


For more similar deals, visit my blog post below:
PAPERBACK SWAP

My first PinchMe QWIZme Free Sample Box! #happyPINCHer #pinchme #freesamples

This year I signed up for PinchMe, a site which sends complimentary samples to reviewers! I have happily received some samples through them throughout the year. However, it was only a month ago that I realized they also award boxes full of product samples to people who fill out surveys! 

I found the surveys very fun to fill out, and in no time at all had accumulated enough tokens to snag a Pinch me sample box!!! It made my day to come home from work and see this came in the mail!

So, what are YOU waiting for? Click here to Sign up today and look forward to getting free product samples in your mailbox!

I'm so excited to try all the free samples in this box: 

Sweet Heat Skittles (didn't even know it was a thing!)

Aquaphor body spray (I love aquaphor baby cream so know this will be great!)

2 Pure Protein peanut butter bars (mmm! I love protein bars!)

Helmans's Real Mayonnaise (mayo is a favorite in my family!)

2 Ricola honey cough drops (perfect for this winter season!)

As you can see in the pics, I already tried on the complimentary t-shirt which came in the box and love it! Surprisingly, it fits me perfectly! 

Pinchme free sample box! 

#happyPINCHer     #Pinchme
I received these product samples for free 

My first Daily Goodie Box: a review of free sample products! #dailygoodiebox

A little while ago I signed up for 

Daily Goodie Box, and in the past couple weeks was awarded a box of samples because I liked and commented on one of the company's Facebook posts! 

#dailygoodiebox

Here is a glimpse of the 

Goodies in my box! 

Karma Peri Peri 

roasted cashews!

Delicous with the perfect amount of spice!  

Isn't this neat? A wallet from 

gear beast which sticks 

On the back of a smartphone! 

Foaming body wash/shampoo

For a baby! But it smells so good, I wouldn't mind using it!

A power drink. I haven't tried it yet 

This is YUMMY! 

Nightfood midnight chocolate crunch

Bar! Healthy and delicious! 

Haven't tried this yet but looking

 forward to it! 

Coral white tea tree toothpaste! This is surprisingly good tasting! And has perfect texture. With a wonderful blend of essential oils, it's very good for ones teeth and gums! 

This is also surprisingly delicious! 

Although extremely good for your health, it also has a pleasant taste- especially with a addition of honey or stevia! I thought the mint flavour would be odd, but it wasn't. It was the perfect light hint. 

Golden Girl Granola Blogger Challenge 2016: Mazzou's blueberry cheesecake bars

It is with pleasure that I again enter the annual Golden Girl Granola blogger challenge! This company makes such delicious granola; it was a delight to make up a recipe using their ''Bluesberry'' flavor this year.

If you can muster up enough self-control not to eat all of this wonderful granola straight from the bag, try whipping up this simple dessert. The texture and flavour of cheese cake with a crunchy granola crust is absolutely delicious: 

Mazzou's Blueberry Granola Cheesecake Bars

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 1/2 cups Golden Girl Granola Bluesberry flavor; one cup ground with rolling pin

1/4 cup almond flour (or ground almonds)

2 Tablespoons coconut flour (or ground coconut)

2 Tablespoons coconut (any size but preferably fine) 

1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon butter

3 Tablespoons honey

Filling: 

1 8-oz package of cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch

1 tsp. gelatin 

1 tsp. vanilla

1 medium egg

1/4 cup heavy cream

Fresh blueberries

Extra Golden Girl Granola Bluesberry flavor

Instructions: 

Butter a 8.5" X 4.5" X 2.75" loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Make sure parchment comes up the edges so you have ''handles'' to remove contents later. 

Combine all 1 1/2 cups granola, almond flour, coconut flour, and coconut. Blend in butter and honey. Mixture should be moist enough to squeeze into a ball. If too dry, add butter as needed. 

Press into prepared loaf pan and set aside. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

To make filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch and gelatin together. Add vanilla and egg and mix well. Add cream and mix just until combined. Do not overmix. 

Pour filling onto granola crust. 

Bake for 30 minutes until light gold and set. Let cool 30 minutes at room temperature. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

To serve, cut into squares and top with Golden Girl Granola Bluesberry flavor and fresh blueberries. 

This makes a perfect light dessert any time of the year but especially during summer. 

April 9 2016: The Wedding of Joseph and Bethany!

photo by Embrace Grace photography

April 9th 2016

The Wedding of Joseph A. and Bethany S.! 

We met Bethany's family years ago and learned and demonstrated English Country dancing with her and her family in 2008! Also, in 2011 Bethany and I graduated from highschool in the same class. 

As for Joe (and his sisters!), we met him at a film shoot for Pendragon: Sword of his Father and Sam and Nikola got to work with him on early stages of sets for Beyond the Mask. Joseph is that kind of guy you can't help but become friends with! Bethany is such a sweet woman; even when she was about 16 she seemed so mature and gracious- I always admired her. It's funny because I assumed these two friends had met through the Burns because they were another family involved with the dance practices of years ago as well as the film shoots of course! To my surprise, I learned that J and B had met on facebook! I have yet to hear the whole story, but it sounds like it was such a providential bringing together of two who are perfect for eachother! It was such a blessing to witness their marriage and see their joy! 

   Even the entrance of the church was beautifully decorated: there were two vintage doors, a photo board of Joseph and Bethany's growing up years, a cute suitcase for cards and a type writer presenting the information about the guest book Bible. The latter was such a good idea; each guest could look through the note-takers version of the Bible and highlight a verse for the couple as well as write a note beside the verse. 

   I loved the wedding ceremony. The pastor gave the gospel message before any of the family or wedding party entered, which made it easy to focus on the words said. 

Then, the grandparents and parents came in to the theme from Up! Love that music! Sample: 

There must be a God
I believe it's true
Cause I can see His love
When I look at you

These beautiful ladies are two of Joseph's many sisters! 

 The bridesmaids all looked lovely; we thought the coordinating colours and unique dresses a delightful idea. 

And He must have a plan

For this crazy life

Cause He brought you here

And placed you by my side

The groomsmen included two of the groom's brothers, and several friends. 

Olivia and Christina

Watching the adorable flower girls and ring bearer come up the aisle :)

The groom watching as his bride comes up the aisle!

I do not have pictures of that beautiful moment....but Bethany was so lovely, as you will be able to see in the pictures below!

I loved how the bride's father gave words of wisdom to the couple; it was so good!

 And I have never been so sure

Of anything before, like I am in this moment here with you

And now, for better or for worse, so much more than only words

And I pray everyday will be the proof

That I mean what I say when I say I Do

Yea, I mean what I say when I say I Do

You girls are so beautiful! 

 You see these hands you hold, will always hold you up

When the strength you have just ain't strong enough

And what tomorrow brings, only time will tell

But I will stand by you in sickness and in health

 Cause' I have never been so sure

Of anything before, like I am in this moment here with you

And now, for better or for worse, they're much more than only words

And I pray everyday will be the proof

That I mean what I say when I say I Do

Yea, I mean what I say when I say I Do 

Take my hand, and take this ring

And know that I will always love you through anything, Yea

And as the years march on, like a beating heart

I will live these words, til' death do us part

exchanging rings

the kiss! :)

Cause' I have never been so sure
Of anything before, like I am in this moment here with you
And now, for better or for worse, they're much more than only words
And I pray everyday will be the proof
That I mean what I say when I say I Do
Yea, I mean what I say when I say I Do

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!!!

                                                                   After the ceremony...

(with the groom's family-love them!) 

Bride and Groom with Groom's parents

(with the bride's classy family!)

She's so beautiful!

Following this wonderful and meaningful ceremony, we all took a delightful drive further into the country to the reception location! Not only was the day absolutely perfect for a spring wedding, the reception location was a old college which was amazing. 

Proof that we were there.... ;) 

     Oh: quick explanation: we four sisters got a drive down with some dear friends who were going! Just for the info, a wedding is a perfect day trip! We had such fun chatting (nonstop) the 2.5 hours drive down to the wedding! Even a faulty GPS which led us 15 minutes out of our way didn't dampen our spirits much and we managed to squeeze into the wedding on time! Of course the hop over to the reception was a breeze; we simply followed the procession of cars in front of us and hoped they knew were they were going because behind us was another line of vehicles. ;)

The reception was held in the old gymnasium which was so neat!

And as we walked in, we were amazed by the beauty and elegance of the room...

An excellent idea was that the guests entered the food line as they entered the reception hall and then found their seats and enjoyed the delightful food while the wedding party did pictures! I highly recommend this schedule of events! 

The food was amazing: I know it's cliche and but everything was Pinterest-perfect! So many kinds of delectable appetizers and darling desserts....

these chandeliers! 

The room had such perfect details, such as this sign in the front corner....

and the fun vintage dinner music...

Gift table

and....there was a photo booth! So we went in it! :) 

(the sweet flower girls)

so pretty! and...is it just me because we just recently watched Sense and Sensibility again or does this little lass look like Marianne Dashwood (Kate Winslett)?! :) 

(the bride and groom during the toasts from the maid of honor and best man)

The first dance, which was so sweet!

                                     The father-daughter dance, which always makes me cry!

(cutting the cake which was actually a yummy cobbler!)

There was a generational dance to discover the longest-married couple. I love this and actually feel like crying over the beauty and wonder of long-lasting marriages! The couple who won this time is easy to see in this video behind the groom....

It was great to watch some of the guests who knew how to dance do some steps! 

Olivia and her brother were especially fun and talented :)

     

The groom's sister Victoria with them. 

By the way, it was SO delightful to catch up with you Olivia, Hannah and Victoria!!!

(Sara and Mrs. B- our fun companions on the drive down to the wedding and back! Thank you for bringing us along!)

We gathered outside to send the happy couple off with bubbles. They headed for Tennessee and made their way to Florida for their honeymoon!

getting out the way ;) 

we had an inquisitive visitor :) 

Ben (a groomsman) and Lauren- I was tickled to see them after years of following Lauren's blogs!

Goodbye Joseph and Bethany! May God greatly bless your marriage!!!

Wasn't that an absolutely beautiful wedding and reception?

Hope you enjoyed the pictures; don't forget that I love comments whether through your google account or through the comment box on the side of the blog!

And...stay tuned because since Joe and Bethany's wedding we attended another amazing wedding and yet another is this Saturday! If you like wedding pictures, this is the place to come! :) :) :)