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I've been with PineCone Research for quite a few years now. They are a survey group that pays you for your time, and really values your input. While you won't make a boat load of money by participating with them, you can earn a couple of your favorite lattes each month. And, you're also automatically entered into their sweepstakes where you can win $500!

Here's some information about PineCone Research, and How the Program Works:

PineCone Research is at the forefront of "online research", today's sophisticated and leading-edge approach to gathering consumer opinions.  Consumer input is vital to the development of new and improved products. 

Traditional survey methods, although effective, can be inconvenient and time consuming.  Online research helps solve this dilemma.  With online research, you can answer surveys from the comfort and convenience of your own PC and at a time that is convenient for you.

How It Works

• We will notify you by email of upcoming product surveys.
• You will be provided with a password which will enable you to access the survey at a designated website.
• We will pay for completed product evaluation surveys.
• Occasionally we may ship you a product to test.
• Project evaluation surveys average 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
• Occasionally we may ask other members of your household to complete a questionnaire if the product is more appropriate for someone in your household other than yourself.
• From time to time we may send you a few questions regarding your household.  These questions assist us in sending appropriate product surveys to you.  For example, we may need households who are pet owners or households who do not have pets.  Your voluntary participation in these questionnaires is extremely important.
• Remember... you complete all product surveys from the comfort and convenience of your PC.

If you'd like to make your voice heard, and work with a really fantastic company, join PineCone Research today!

Here is the link to the registration:
http://www.pineconeresearch.com/signup/RR588DS1.asp

If you have any questions, you can send an email to scott@pineconeresearch.com or click on the links below to learn more about PineCone Research.

http://www.pineconeresearch.com//about.HTM
http://www.pineconeresearch.com//policy.htm

Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this post. I have been a member of PineCone Research for many years, and they announced that registration is now open for new members. I wanted to spread the word to my readers about the opportunity of working with PineCone Research.

I know that the picture quality is terrible. I was driving and took the picture with my phone. (Don't tell Oprah.) But this bumper sticker was SO bad that I wanted to document it.

Yes, "your" is spelled just like I put it on the picture. I don't know which kills me more: The fact that someone bought a bumper sticker that says this (although, I must say, if they are buying a bumper sticker this tacky, they probably aren't the sharpest tool in the shed anyway) - or the fact that a company had these designed and hundreds of them printed up. Ey yi yi.

For Christmas, my husband bought me an iPhone. (I really have the best husband ever! I love this silly phone.)

Anyway, because I have 5 kids, the majority of my apps on my phone are dedicated to them. This way, I can keep one - or all - of them entertained while we're shopping, at the doctor's office, or any time I need to keep them quiet.

But, I don't believe in idle time being wasted. I like to know that my kids are learning, even while playing.

I happened across a preschool learning app and decided to download it. It had a cute monkey in the icon, and we all know how I feel about monkeys. Since it was only 99 cents, I figured I wouldn't waste much money if it turned out to be a flop.

Let me tell you, this has been the absolute best 99 cent investment I have ever made. Lucy absolutely loves this app, and asks to "play" it all the time.

Some of the lessons learned through this app include counting, colors, matching, letters, puzzles, and more. After several correct answers, the child gets to pick a sticker and add it to their sticker board. Throughout all the lessons, it encourages the child to keep trying, or cheers for them when they get it right.

I love this app, and I love how much Lucy is learning every time she plays with it. She never gets tired of it, and you can see the wheels in her mind constantly cranking. If you're looking for a fabulous preschool app for your iPhone or iPod touch, I definitely recommend the Monkey Preschool Lunchbox app.


Disclaimer: The opinions in this post are strictly my own. I was not contacted by anyone or asked to do this review. I simply purchased the app, loved the product, and wanted to share it with my readers. Please note that other users may have different results when using this product.

Things have really been heating up on General Hospital this week: Sonny is already suspected of a murder he didn’t commit, but he wants his son’s approval. He's driven to tell the truth about Claudia’s real killer. If Dante finds out the truth, what will he do now? Part of me wonders if Dante will even believe Sonny or Michael if the truth comes out. After all, Michael only wants to protect his father, and Dante wants nothing more than to put him away for life. (Man, I love a good mob story!)

To celebrate my time as a General Hospital Mom Ambassador (sniff, sniff - so sad to see the opportunity end!), Mom Central and ABC Daytime are granting me the opportunity to giveaway a digitally reproduced poster featuring autographs from 17 of the leading stars of the show!

To Enter:
Tell me how long you've been watching General Hospital and who your favorite character is (or was).

It's time, once again, for our weekly giveaway linky. I swear, every week, Sunday just arrives faster and faster. If only it would hurry up and bring SPRING! I don't know about you, but I'm tired of snow and cold. But, being stuck at home all the time gives me lots of chances to enter giveaways. I just need to know where to go to enter!

If you are hosting a giveaway, or found a super-great giveaway somewhere on the net, we'd love to have you leave your link here.

Remember to post your links like this:
Name: Pampers Coupon (1 week of diapers) & $50 Clutch - 3/12
Link: http://www.5vinezmonkeys.com/2010/03/pampers-with-dry-max-review-giveaway.html
Shows up like this: Pampers Coupon (1 week of diapers) & $50 Clutch - 3/12

Leave your link here:

Starting Lineup Details

Enter on Twitter (http://twitter.com/dickssportcmo) for a chance to become a member of Dick’s Sporting Goods “Starting Lineup." The 10 nominees with the most votes by March 31, 2010 win.

What does it mean to be on the “Starting Lineup”?

• A chance to try out and preview new products

• A spot on an online panel of experts for one season (for approximately 3 months)

• Access to exclusive online surveys

• A chance to sound off on all things sports

How does someone try for a chance to be on the “Starting Lineup”?

•   Follow http://twitter.com/dickssportcmo, if you’re not doing so already.

•   Recruit people to follow @dickssportcmo on Twitter and have them vote for you by Tweeting @dickssportcmo your Twitter ID and stating why you should be nominated.

•   Vote for yourself by Tweeting @dickssportcmo with your Twitter ID and stating why you should be on the “Starting Lineup.”

•   You can only vote for the same person once per day, but you can vote for multiple people in the same day.  

Sample Tweet:  “@dickssportcmo I nominate @TwitterID for the #startinglineup because...”

Full Contest Details: http://bit.ly/dBMkl8