Nuggets and Nibbles

Here are a few of my favorite sites:
Swagbucks:
Shespeaks
Vocalpoint
Houseparty

Swagbucks is a search engine. Like google you type in whatever you are searching for and it pops up with suggestions. I have compared results side by side and usually there is little difference. But with swagbucks, every so often you get a "swagbuck" for searching. There is no rhyme or reason it is pretty much random. Usually it is one swagbuck but sometimes it's more. The most I've ever gotten personally was 10swag at once. The cool part is that you can redeem the swag for prizes. For example, every 45 swagbucks is worth a $5 Amazon credit. Why I like it? No junk emails to read, no surveys to answer, no purchase required at any point. I don't know if this is typical but I average 1-3 swag a day.
I have NEVER had a problem redeeming my Swag. That is, it's not $5 off a certain amount of purchase, or only valid on certain items etc.. So you're not gonna get rich with Swagbucks but there isn't really a downside either. If you ever use the Internet you might as well get a bonus now and then. Also if you refer people to join every time they get a swag so do you...up to their first hundred.

SheSpeaks is simply a forum to express your opinion on new products. Basically they send you samples (mostly I've gotten full sized products) you use it and then write a review about what you thought of it.

VocalPoint is similar but it is owned by Proctor and Gamble so of course you will get products from their brands. To be honest, I have gotten much more from them than SheSpeaks. Almost every month I get something. Not only a sample but it often includes high dollar coupons. Razors, fruit, dryer fabric softeners, facial creams, you name it.

HouseParty is just plain fun. A company wants to introduce a new product and you agree to invite friends over to try it. They supply the product, you supply the house and friends. Basically the same concept as having a consultant in to have a jewelry party, or cosmetics, kitchen stuff whatever. The difference is that while you are promoting a product, you aren't actually selling it. You won't take orders or have to hit your friends up for sales. So far I have hosted a Haagen Dazs ice cream party, a Domino's Pizza party and recently a Wii Fun Fit and Guiltless party promoting a Wii fitness game and Jell-O Mousse. There is no commitment and you never have to do anything. Basically a company announces they want to have people host a party and if you are interested you apply and may possibly be selected.