6/8/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

Topic: A research interview designed to explore sales channels and challenges.
Who: Professionals at growth-stage technology companies (*Proof of occupation will be required)
When: Various dates and times in June
Where: Online via webcam
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $600
*You MUST have a working webcam on your desktop or laptop to participate in this study. You CANNOT participate using a tablet, I-pad or the camera feature on your smartphone.

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: Male/Female Personal Products
Who: Male & Female age 18+
When: July 9 – 20, 2026
Length/Pay: 10 days – Product Testing & Online Board/ $200
Where: At home product trial + Online Board

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: Wearable Devices
Who: Adults,18 + yrs old
When: June 10 – July 10, 2026
Where: Online in home or office
Length: 1-Hour Pre-Interview + 10-Day Diary + 1-Hour Post Interview
Incentive: $100 – 1-Hour Pre-Interview
Incentive: $200 10-Day Diary
Incentive: $100 – 1-Hour follow-up Interview

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: Gout patients sharing their opinions on living with gout.
Who: Gout Patients age 40-75 (*Proof of diagnosis will be required)
When: Various dates and times in June
Where: Online via Webcam
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $175
*You MUST have a working webcam on your desktop or laptop to participate in this study. You CANNOT participate using a tablet, I-pad or the camera feature on your smartphone.

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: Skin Care – Los Angeles In-homes
Who: Females, 35 and older
When: June 16 & 17, 2026
Where: In-Home interview
Length: 90 minute interview + Homework
Incentive: $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: Career Choices
Who: Adults, at all career stages, who are willing to share their career pathways, goals, and job experiences.
When: June 23-25, 2026
Where: Online Focus Group
Length: 90 minutes + a 5 minute pre-assignment
Incentive: $200

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

2026 Summer Fun with Kids on a Budget

Today is the last Monday of school for my little kid.

I know a lot of you have kids who are out of school already, and you may be wondering how you can keep them busy without going broke.

I’ve got some things planned- different from other years, now that my posse is older. Here are some of the ways we’re having fun and staying cool.

Kids Bowl Free (only my younger kid qualifies, but it’s still a great program).

Summer Reading Programs. Between the City and County libraries, and Bookit, it’s going to be awesome!

Discount Summer Movies– It’s all second-run movies, but some of these are my kids’ favorites. Plus movie theatre popcorn and AC!

Balboa Park still offers Free Tuesdays at various museums in the park. If you or your kids have an EBT card, check out Museums for All. 

Both the City of San Diego and County of San Diego Library systems have fun events planned for kids and adults.  Some of the events my gang is looking forward to:

If you are looking to beat the heat and need something free, check out the Waterfront Park downtown. They have a great splash pad area for kids, a really fun playground, and a big grassy area for picnics. The only downside is the lack of shade trees.

There are a bunch of municipal pools in San Diego that have open swim times, and a couple that have splash pads!

If you are looking for free summer food for kids and families, check out my post here. 

And beyond that, if you are looking for free and low-cost food resources, check my page here.