What Do We Want?! FREEBIES!!!

Freebies! Who doesn't love them?!

Nothing in life is truly free. Some free things require a little, some require a lot. The freebies I love come from my friends at Influenster. The only requirement is that I share my observations with YOU! You, too, can receive complimentary items for testing and sharing.

Honeywell Humidifier

In my most recent #voxbox I received a Honeywell Humidifier just in time for Christmas! Shortly before Christmas, my sister woke up one morning with a nosebleed. I told her it was time to take out the Honeywell!

It's been more than a week since Christmas and we haven't experienced anymore nosebleeds! The wintery air here in the California desert can get a little nippy in the evenings prompting the heater to be cranked up.

I think the Honeywell Humidifier has created a nice balance in the atmosphere and it is lovely. Thanks Influenster and Honeywell!

Influenster

Check out Influenster.com to see which #voxbox promotions you'll qualify for. There and dozens of categories and products sampled, tested, and shipped for free! The social community at Influenster discuss topics on:

• Hair Care, Eye/Facial Makeup; 
• Personal Care, Wellness;
• Entertainment;
• Phones;
• Video Games and Consoles;
• Cat and Dog Supplies;
• Office Supplies;
• and More!

If you have a social media influence, visit Influenster.com and participate!

It's fast! It's fun and it's FREE!

by Michelle Brown

#HumidifyMe #Influenster #freebies #free 

Suge Knight Goes The Way of OJ Simpson - Sooner or Later, You're a Goner

I'm telling ya'll living in Hollywood ain't no joke, even when Hollywood meets Compton. INTERESTING! We regularly dine in places with celebs like Suge Knight and I'm certainly glad the fuckery was kept to a minimum at our dining establishment that night.

We met Suge Knight at the Twin Dragon Shanghai Cuisine located on the cusp of Beverly Hills. He seemed to be nice enough even though he was trying to push up on my daughter. Who wouldn't though? She is a hottie. She is my heart.

It's sad to see all of Suge Knight's bad dealings coming back  to haunt him. We can't know for sure if Suge really hung guys over balconies to get deals. Who's to say if rumors of Suge Knight's involvement with Tupac Shakur's murder are true. Who knows?

Whatever Suge Knight did to the universe is certainly coming back to bite that ass! Like OJ Simpson decades ago. I believe he did it and got away - the first time. Now OJ is serving time in prison because he put some funky ass energy into the universe. Remember kids - "wherever YOU go, there YOU are..."

This is sad to see how the choices we make will manifest into present circumstance and Suge Knight had different options. Better options. But alas, Suge chose "The OJ Simpson Route" for $1600.

Here is the video of Suge Knight at Tam's Burgers in Compton on that fatal day. View at your own risk!

From Mystery Shopping to Self Employed

Millions of people dream of working for themselves and striking it rich. I had that dream, too! I'm half way there. I am a self employed field services professional and it all started with mystery shopping!

Free Time in Hollywood

Living in Los Angeles, with Hollywood right in my back yard, is the business! Since I am self employed, I can arrange my schedule to take advantage of the great opportunities in my lovely town. I don't have to request permission or fill out a request-for-leave form. I don't have to inform my boss. I do, however, have to make up the time.

When you are young in your business, chances are you wear many hats. You have to be the business development person, the legal person, the secretary, the president, the worker and the staff! That is a lot of juggling and scheduling. It's no wonder that I'm half off my rocker, at times. But, I seem to get'er done! Could I do better? Of course I could do better, and I will! What about you?

Will you be the same person this time next year? Or, will you have taken charge of your life. Will you start saying "no" to the things and people who don't have to be a priority in your life?

Not everyone deserves to be in a front row seat of your life story.

Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life

I make it a point to be someone new this time next year. I didn't stop at mystery shopping. I looked for other opportunities that I could do as an independent contractor. I've taken photos for extra cash. I became a merchandiser for extra cash, slinging and straightening newspapers. I've traveled to different states for work. The work was plentiful like a gold rush, so I headed for the hills of North Carolina. I lived in Florida.



Now that I've taken up residence back in my adopted hometown of Los Angeles, I'm successfully working my field services business and enjoying the amenities, too! I didn't guest host on #TheRealDaytime, but maybe some day. I have the time!

Check me and my girls out on The Real on Monday, March 9th. Channel 11 @ 3pm on the West coast.

Thanks for reading and sharing.

by Michelle Brown

Quick Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe With Sesame Ginger Dressing

Sesame Ginger Dressing

1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
1/4 c. Bragg's Liquid Aminos (or your favorite soy sauce)
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp minced ginger

Salad

2 c. shredded cole slaw mix
1/2 c. fresh bean sprouts
1/4 c. sliced red bell pepper
1 tbsp sliced almonds
1/2 c. cooked, chopped chicken
1/4 c. mandarin pieces (optional)

Garnish

green onion sliced on the diagonal
sesame seeds
crispy chow mein noodles

Directions

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside;
2. Mix salad ingredients;

3. Drizzle Sesame Ginger dressing and toss;
4. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onion, and chow mein noodles;
5. Serve and enjoy!

More FREEBIES!

Who does not absolutely love FREEBIES? I know I do. I also enjoy sharing my opinions with others.  As a member of Influenster, I can do both!

Check out this box of full sized freebies I received from Influenster! I received all of this for FREE!

 #Rimmel eyeliner;

 #SugarPlum NYC New York Color;

 #LoveMyEcoHairBrush;

 #McCormickGourmet Thyme;

 #CelestialTea Candy Cane Flavored For The Holidays;

 Fruit Vines with a  #SweetSide;

 #GetADVANCED with Boots No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED Serums.

What is Influenster

Influenster is a community of trendsetters, social media hotshots, and educated consumers who live to give opinions of products and experiences. Influensters meet to learn about new products from national brands as well as review the products they already use in their day-to-day lives!

What Do I Get For FREE?!

Sign up with Influenster and you can enjoy:

•        Interactive Twitter chats with celebrities and in-the-know experts;
•        Complimentary full-size products to test and review;
•        Contests and earn giveaways;
•        Special discounts on featured brands, services, and more!

Member Rewards

All Influenster asks of members is to share their opinions with their friends & followers on social media! Flex your social media influence and earn rewards. Get rewarded with discounts for the Social Impact you hold.

Are you active and social media savvy? I must be pretty savvy because I’ve now received two FREE VoxBox(es).

This was my first:

Sign up now.

Give direct feedback to brands you love and claim ongoing VoxPerk offers.

Go on, take a look around @ Influenster.com


FREE is always fantastic to me!

by Michelle Brown

#freebies #free #voxbox #influenster

Free Designer Clothes!

Would you like a great bargain?

How about Free Designer Clothes?!

Who doesn't love the smell and taste of FREE...?

I know I love bargains and I love freebies. 

I scored these Steve Madden Ankle Strap Pumps for - you guessed it - absolutely FREE! 

Follow these simple steps to get your free designer clothes:

• Visit Liked Twice and sign up to receive $10 store credit; 
• Install the app on your iPhone to receive another $10 store credit;
• Install the app on your iPad and you will receive an additional $10 store credit; (That’s a whopping $30 in store credit!) 
• Watch a quick video and receive 50% off of your first purchase

That is how I got these hot Steve Maddens for the low, low price of FREE!

Zero. Zilch. Nada.

Listed Price: $35 Half off for video: $17 + $4.95 (shipping) = $22.95 

Using $30 store credit leaves us with $7.05 in store credit and some hot Steve Madden pumps for absolutely FREE! 

Refer your friends and receive more credit! 

Free designer clothes at Liked Twice!

It’s fun! It’s easy. It’s FREE!

by Michelle Brown

#designerclothes #free #freebies #stevemadden #pumps #likedtwice

The First Step in Successful Mystery Shopping

First Things First…

If you take any steps toward becoming a mystery shopper, the first step should be getting yourself a dedicated email and password for this venture.

Sure dozens of emails requesting your services sound nice but it can become overwhelming QUICKLY. Plus when those schedulers and account managers come calling or emailing, as it were, you want the bigger bucks.

In addition to higher paying mystery shops,  my field services contracts can yield up to $130, each. I got started with a list like The Hot New Mystery Shopping List. Fifteen years ago I began mystery shopping with a hot new mystery shopping list and today I've successfully made a career for myself as a field services professional.

Just as we all stand around the proverbial water cooler and dream about working for ourselves, I did that too. I dreamed of working from home or working for myself then I took a leap. I leaped with faith in myself.

You Must Crawl Before You Walk…

It didn't happen overnight. I used mystery shopping as a springboard to a lucrative and  sustainable full time job. I have a full time job, with part time hours. I am self employed as a field services professional.

Now that my break is over it's back to this deluge of email. It seems that I found out about the dedicated email TOO LATE!

I've been mystery shopping for years upon years but the industry has changed. With a few swift clicks you too could be sifting through tasty offers. You, too, could be getting paid for shopping and dining.  Amusement parks and hotels use mystery shoppers, too!

TIP: Applying to more companies gives you more opportunities. Mystery shopping companies all over the United States are looking for people like YOU! Apply to five companies per night for a week and you can pick and choose the mystery shops that suit your fancy!

Field services contracts worth more than one hundred dollars a pop might be the penacle of my craft, but I also enjoy the mystery shops for (free) oil changes and quick flamed pizza in my neighborhood.

Try The Hot New Mystery Shopping List today. Earn extra cash next month!

Apply to several companies tonight and prepare for the avalanche tomorrow. Results will vary according to needs in your city and surrounding areas.

My primary email address with AOL is chock full of mystery shopping requests for services. However, my dedicated email for my work at home ventures is Google Gmail. As a bonus, Google+ has a pretty cool social circle.

So, REMEMBER the first step in SUCCESSFUL mystery shopping is to get a dedicated mystery shopping address.

Get a dedicated mystery shopping  gmail address and add me to your Google+ circle at The Field Services Diary on Google+.

Thanks for reading and sharing! Happy Shopping!

by Michelle Brown

#mysteryshopping #workathome #gmail #googleplus #thefieldservicesdiary