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May 2026 Monthly Side Quest Totals!

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Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year, I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money besides my “9-5”. This month was a little bit better than last month

  • MyPoints:  $15 Amazon Gift Cards
  • PaidViewPoint:  $10.19 Venmo
  • G2:  $20 Amazon Gift Cards
  • Fetch:  $10 Amazon Gift Cards
  • Rebates (WeStock, Peekage, Social Nature, and Aisle ):  $17.26 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • Receipt Hog: $5.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Class action lawsuits (I use SettleMate to help me find ones that I might qualify for): $23.10 (
  • Evidation: $10 via Venmo
  • BrandClub:  $12.00
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $23.70
  • Veralight: $20 via Venmo
  • OhmConnect: $3.18

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out:

6/8/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

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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.

Advanced Opinions: Upcoming Project on Health Conditions June 2026 (Up to $225)

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Advanced Opinions (AO) is another Market Research company that emails me about studies and surveys.

Right now, they are recruiting for a new study on Health Conditions.

Dates: June 11 -June 17, 2026

Compensation: $75+ (if chosen) for full-participation

Open to  ages 18-59 years of age

This is an ONLINE Project, you can only participate using a computer with a working webcam and a working mic, and you will be required to wear working headphones or working earbuds during the session. 

Part 1 – if selected – $75 Compensation if selected and for full participation
Online Survey: Length: 45 minutes
Must have high-speed internet AND use a desktop/laptop computer to complete the survey. Must have a Webcam to participate in Part 2, the follow up Webcam Group.
Cannot use a smartphone or tablet.
Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (Internet Explorer is not compatible).

Part 2 – if selected – $150 Compensation if selected and for full participation
Follow-Up Webcam Group: After completion of the online survey, some will be selected to participate in a 90-minute Webcam Group. If selected, you will be notified by email.

 

To be considered for this study, view the list and complete the pre-screener here.

Q-insights Personal Care Products Focus Group Pays $150 – Females 18-29

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QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding  Personal Care Products.

This will be Online Focus Group Via Webcam for 1.5 hours (90 minutes)

Who: Females Ages 18-29 with different Skin types.
Dates: June 17th and 18th
Compensation: $150

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

It’s Back! 4000 Points from Fetch Rewards!

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It’s back! Fetch Rewards is hooking us up with points out the wazoo! Earn an extra 4,000 points when you invite a friend to Fetch and they snap a receipt. Head to the app and share your referral code now through 5/30/2026

I cash out my Fetch Rewards points for gift cards that help me stretch my budget- grocery stores, Amazon, even Bath and Body Works!  I cashed out about $120 in rewards in 2025. I’ve been doing a lot more shopping at Aldi, so I don’t usually score the extra points for buying name brands, but every little bit helps.

Signing up is quick and easy if you aren’t already using Fetch Rewards! You learn more when you check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up, and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I scan all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it) and take advantage of extra point offers- the points really rack up!

Fine Print:

In order for you to qualify for the increased referral bonus, your friends must enter your referral code and complete a valid receipt now through 11:59 PM CT on 5/31/2026. After 11:59 PM CT on 5/31/2026 the referral bonus will expire. Incomplete, inaccurate or fraudulent entries will not be accepted and may lead to point deduction or other remedial action under applicable Fetch T&Cs.

5/17/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

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: Home Builder & Design Professionals
Who: Adults, 18+
When: June 6-17, 2026
Duration/type: 60-minute online interview (webcam required)
Incentive: $400
Where: From the comfort of your home or office

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: Pharmacists
Who: Pharmacists currently employed by Costco or CVS (must provide proof of company & occupation)
When: June 4th-9th, 2026
Where: Virtually, from the comfort of your home
Length: 45-mins
Incentive: $350

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: Beauty products
Who: Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and New York women who use beauty products
When: May 26th-29th
Length: 90-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $250 total for pre-task + interview
Where: Online

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: Car payments
Who: Nationwide participants who have purchased a vehicle or plan to purchase a vehicle
When: May 27th-May 28th
Length: 90-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $175 digital incentive
Where: Online

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: National Voters-June 2026
Who: Registered Voters 21+ (must provide proof)
When: June 3rd, 2026
Where: Online focus group from the comfort of your home
Length: 1.75-hours (plus 15-min early group check-in: by 5pm ET)
Incentive: $150

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
Who: Teens and adults who use social media, ages 13+
When: May 28th – June 12th, 2026
Length: 60-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $150 digital incentive
Where: Online

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: Cooking Study
Who: Adults 18+ years of age
Date: May – June
Duration/type: 1-hour Webcam Interview
Incentive: $150 digital incentive
Location: From the comfort of your home

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: Los Angeles Area Residents
Who: Adults, ages 18 and older
When: May 27 – 28, 2026
Where: Online, from the comfort of your home or office
Length: 90 minutes
Incentive: $150

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

 

 

5/9/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

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: Education Faculty & Staff
Who: Adults 18+ years of age who work in any level of education
Date: May 14th – 18th
Duration/type: 5-day Online Board
Incentive: $400 digital incentive

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: OTC Medications
Who: Consumers ages 25-65 with a club store membership (must provide proof)
When: June 4th-6th, 2026
Where: Virtually, from the comfort of your home
Length: 75-mins over 3 days
Incentive: $150

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: Entertainment Activities
Who: Adults, ages 18+
When: June 3 – 10, 2026
Where: In-person
Length: 1 hour
Incentive: $125

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: Health Conditions
Who: Adults, 18 years and older
When: May 11th – 15th, 2026
Where: Online, via zoom
Length: 1 hour
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.

 

Topic: Feminine Care Products
Who: Adults, 18 and older
When: May 5 – 29, 2026
Where: In-Home interview
Length: One week product usage + 10 minutes online questionnaire
Incentive: $150 + $20 for product purchase

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

April 2026 Monthly Side Quest Totals!

Abby H.

Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year, I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money, and how much I earned on each side quest in April. It was pretty busy for me, but I tried to make as much time as I could for my surveys and such.

  • MyPoints:  $20 in Amazon gift cards, mostly from my daily surveys, but I did do some shopping through their app and website to get points as well.
  • PaidViewPoint: $10.49 via PayPal
  • G2: $35 Amazon gift card
  • Receipt Hog: $5.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Fetch: $6.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Galloway Research: $25 Amazon Gift Card for a Survey I did about school lunches for kids
  • Rebates (WeStock, Peekage, Social Nature, and Aisle ): $22.46 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $23.75

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out:

5/2/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

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.

For Healthcare Professionals (Physicians, NPs, PAs, Nurses, etc.)

  • When: May 18–24, 2026
  • Where: Online via webcam
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Incentive: $300

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: Health Treatments

  • Who: Consumers – 18+ yr old
  • When: May 18-24, 2026
  • Where: Online webcam
  • Length: 45 min
  • 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.

 

Topic: Health Issues

  • Who: Adults, 18 +
  • When: May 19-20, 2026
  • Where: Online & At Home Product testing
  • Length: 4 days Online Discussion Board + 45 min webcam session
  • Incentive: $225 (Online Discussion Board) + $75 (45 min session – if chosen)

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: Long Term Care Decisions

  • Who: Adults 18+ years of age
  • Date: May 11-18, 2026
  • Duration/type: 60-minute online interview (webcam required)
  • Incentive: $125
  • Location: From the comfort of your home or office

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.

Q-Insights Online Shopping Study – Pays $125

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding online shopping using your mobile phone.

Who: Looking for people 18 and 65 to participate.

Length: 60-minute online interview: Nationwide

Dates: May 1st through May 14th

Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.