When my kids were little I would do survey’s to make a little extra cash. I have not done any in about a year, but they are still great ways to earn money and free items. If you are looking to get a little extra cash the following are some legit companies.
Many of these I have done myself, some I have not. But I will not post ANY that I have not had “tested” by someone that I know personally and they have gotten paid on. I have a friend Kristin that has done all of these and more and has been happy with them.
Opinion Survery’s: Share your opinion for a chance to win big! Evaluate new products and share your opinions, experiences and ideas in meaningful ways. It’s free and fun!
Minds Pay: MindsPay compensates its members to test out products, services and give feedback on those tested.
Valued Opinions: Receive up to $5 for every survey and up to $50 for specialist surveys. You will automatically be entered into our sweepstakes to win an iPad just for registering.
Mind Field: Earn extra spending money taking surveys online. Get paid for your opinion!
ReWard Point: Join for Free and earn points which you can trade in for Free Gift cards and more!
And Finally…
Nielsen: This is the big daddy! They are the ones where you get the hand held scanner. You are the person who does the real research for the companies! Join the National Consumer Panel & You Could WIN CASH & PRIZES!

Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
Another one to look out for is Pinecone Research. They don’t have a “application” on their site. Look for banner ads on various sites when they are trying to recruit.
I have been a member for about 2 years. You earn $3 per survey. (I’ve probably earned about $150 over the last 2 years!) The surveys are usually less than 10 minutes each and sometimes you get to try out products that are not yet on the market.
Barbara I went and looked for pinecone… they actually dont have any active campaigns right now! As soon as they do I will post it!
I’ve been a member of survey savvy for about 2 years. I don’t do too many of them, but I have earned close to $100. I’ve never had any problems getting paid. I usually get 2-5 surveys a week.