Earlier this year I posted about using Attapoll as a way to make extra money on the side when I have downtime.  Now that the year is wrapping up, it's time to take a look back at my earnings:

One thing that really helped me with earnings this year was when Attapoll added games in addition to surveys.  If I got burnt out on taking surveys, or there were none available that worked for me, I could always download a game and get paid by reaching the acheivements.  $242 is not a ton of money, but it's been nice to have some extra cash when I need it.  I also got more efficient over the year, learning which surveys and games to play to maximize my earnings and minimize my time spent.  

Recently I have been thinking about how I spend my time, and how I can be more productive.  This especially rings true when I think about how much time I spend on my phone.  I often spend time in the evenings mindlessly scrolling or playing games, usually with the TV on in the background.  

I made a change this January.  I have deleted some of the games that I spend the most time on.  I also found some apps that allow me to make some money while I am relaxing at the end of the day.  I figure if I am going to be doing something mindless on my phone, I might as well make a few extra bucks.  After trying out a few different apps, I finally landed on

This app allows you to take quick surveys for small amounts of money, and then cash out via PayPal, Venmo, or bank transfer.  You can also donate your earnings, or redeem them for a gift card.  It's not a large amount of money, but it makes me feel like I am being more productive.  If I have a few minutes in a waiting room, or sitting in my car in the school pickup line or anywhere else, at least I can make a little money.