Being paid to test products

I recieved this check yesterday from McCormick consumer testing. I signed up to be a tester a couple of months ago and was contacted to try a product. They mailed me a bottle of marinade to test and then I filled out a survey with about 40 questions about how we liked it and the bottle. So, not only was I paid $20 to test this I have a bottle of marinade to use. It was a really good product and I was brave enough to test it on pork chops we grilled when my dad came. I wish I knew where I signed up to be a tester so I could share it with all of you. If anyone knows please leave me a link.

Snowflake money for November:

$220.00 garage sale

$20.00 McCormick testing

Total: $240.00

Adsense

I tried to add Adsense ads long ago to my blog but did not have it active. It was on my sidebar but the ad didn't change in months. Finally, my husband took time to look at it and my account had expired 6 months prior and I really never had it up on my blog. I finally got it up- they allow 3 ads on your blog. I really don't know how to make the most money or if you are paid per page view of your blog or if people click on the Adsense ads. Anyway, I have averaged over $2 a day the past 3 days! I hope to start making a little money doing what I love, sharing my deep personal stories with you. They choose ads that are similar to what you are blogging about so you may see sleeping pigs tomorrow.