Day: July 2, 2024

7/1/2024 PRC Research Study Round-Up!

Abby H.

PRC aka iOpinion is a nationwide research study company. They are always running studies and looking for more respondents. They email me once a week with online studies they are looking to fill. Here are the latest studies:

Topic: Alcoholic Beverages
Adults aged 21-44 who live in Houston, TX, or San Diego, CA, to participate in an upcoming online board activity about alcoholic beverages from the comfort of your home or office.
Dates: July 8-29, 2024; various times available
Study Format: Part 1: Online Board Activities (OBB); Part 2: In-person (if selected)
Commitment: Part 1: 1 hour; Part 2: 2 hours (if selected)
Pays $175-$250
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Quick Serve Restaurant
Adults aged 18-50 to participate in an upcoming virtual focus group from the comfort of your home or office about quick-serve restaurants.
Location: US Residents Nationwide
Dates: July 9, 2024
Study Format: Virtual Focus Group; a webcam will be required
Commitment: 75 minutes
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Mental Health (Schizophrenia)
Adults aged 18-64 to participate in an upcoming virtual discussion from the comfort of your home or office about mental health. Proof of diagnosis will be required.
Location: US Residents Nationwide
Dates: July 2024; various dates and times
Study Format: Virtual Discussion; a webcam will be required
Commitment: 60 minutes
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Social Media 
adults aged 18 and older to participate in an upcoming virtual discussion from the comfort of your home or office about social media accounts.
Location: US Residents Nationwide
Dates: July 12-15, 2024
Study Format: Virtual Discussion; a webcam will be required
Commitment: 90 minutes
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

 

Family Recipe: Chili Mac in an Electric Skillet

Abby H.

When I was a kid, my mom cooked a lot in an electric skillet in the summer. It was a great way to make dinner without heating up the entire house. And it’s all cooked in one pan.

Since we’ve been living without a stove/kitchen for almost 7 months (the end is in sight), I decided to revisit one of my favorite childhood meals.

Chili Mac (serves 6-8)

  • 1 lb of your favorite ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, pork, or ground meat-free crumbles to make it vegetarian)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves diced garlic
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 envelope of Chili seasoning
  • 14 ounces water
  • 2 cups protein pasta (I like Brami)
  • 1-3 cups of sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In an Electric Skillet, cook and crumble the ground meat over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add remaining ingredients, turn the electric skillet down to low, and cover.
  4. Allow mixture to cook on low for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add extra water 1/4 cup at a time as needed. Pasta will absorb some of the liquid as it cooks.
  5. Once pasta is Al Dente, top with cheese to your liking and serve.

Perfect with cornbread and a green salad.

Chili Mac is better the next day- perfect for meal prep!