Comments on: Money-Making Hobbies: Mystery Shopping and Belly Dancing http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/ Personal finance that makes cents. Common sense advice on topics from high interest savings accounts, frugality, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, how to get out of debt, money management and more. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:05:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Cat http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-163907 Cat Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:21:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-163907 I just started belly dancing! Not sure when I will be good enough to teach it, though...but I am really enjoying it a lot. :) I used to take Japanese classes for fun & I am now a part time Japanese teacher :D I just started belly dancing! Not sure when I will be good enough to teach it, though…but I am really enjoying it a lot. :)

I used to take Japanese classes for fun & I am now a part time Japanese teacher :D

]]> By: pam munro http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-143107 pam munro Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:26:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-143107 My husband and I are folk musicians and we play small gigs for money and being fed! Before I got married my folk gigs supported my outlay for music, instruments and so on - as well as providing me with busman's holidays in pleasant surroundings. My husband and I are folk musicians and we play small gigs for money and being fed! Before I got married my folk gigs supported my outlay for music, instruments and so on - as well as providing me with busman’s holidays in pleasant surroundings.

]]> By: Brandi http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-90700 Brandi Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:39:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-90700 I also do mystery shopping for a little extra money. Last month I made about $300, and got lots of free stuff, mostly restaurant meals, and dog food, bottled water and paper towels. Last year I got a free Sams Club membership, which has saved me a TON of money on all kinds of things from gas to our new computer and digital camera. Its true that there are a lot of mystery shopping scams out there, but there are a lot of legitimate companies - I also shop for about 12 companies. The simple way to tell the difference is that legitimate companies never charge you anything, they pay you. I also do mystery shopping for a little extra money. Last month I made about $300, and got lots of free stuff, mostly restaurant meals, and dog food, bottled water and paper towels. Last year I got a free Sams Club membership, which has saved me a TON of money on all kinds of things from gas to our new computer and digital camera.

Its true that there are a lot of mystery shopping scams out there, but there are a lot of legitimate companies - I also shop for about 12 companies. The simple way to tell the difference is that legitimate companies never charge you anything, they pay you.

]]> By: 180 Money Saving Tips to Turn Your Financial Life Around 180 Degrees | The Frugal Law Student http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-86795 180 Money Saving Tips to Turn Your Financial Life Around 180 Degrees | The Frugal Law Student Thu, 17 May 2007 21:23:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-86795 [...] Become a mystery shopper. Not only can you make some extra money, you might get some free stuff as well. [...] [...] Become a mystery shopper. Not only can you make some extra money, you might get some free stuff as well. [...]

]]> By: Woodrow "asim" Jarvis Hill http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-85952 Woodrow "asim" Jarvis Hill Fri, 11 May 2007 17:14:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-85952 Excellent post, thank you! The blog in my comment link is, in large part, about "belly dancing" (known in it's native culture as raqs sharqi) and the larger social and monetary issues surrounding it. I did a post on dancing and money, <a href="http://apostate.raqsstorm.org/?p=29" rel="nofollow"> All The Myriad Ways (to make money as a raqs dancer)</a>, and I think you might find it interesting. :) Excellent post, thank you!

The blog in my comment link is, in large part, about “belly dancing” (known in it’s native culture as raqs sharqi) and the larger social and monetary issues surrounding it. I did a post on dancing and money, All The Myriad Ways (to make money as a raqs dancer), and I think you might find it interesting. :)

]]> By: Kevin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-84050 Kevin Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:53:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-84050 I forget who said it, but someone said, "Everyone moonlights (has a hobby). Some people just get paid for it." I forget who said it, but someone said, “Everyone moonlights (has a hobby). Some people just get paid for it.”

]]> By: Gnashchick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-84040 Gnashchick Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:40:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-84040 Enjoy the hobby! Alas, belly dancing for profit is a field for the young. Your performance career will be over before you know it - enjoy it now! For cheaper costumes, get together with your local studios and organize a costume swap or costume garage sale. Used costumes are just as beautiful the second time around, at half the price. When I stopped performing, I started teaching, and between classes at the local community college/rec centers and my "belly dance aerobics" at several gyms, it provided me with a nice side income for several years. Enjoy the hobby! Alas, belly dancing for profit is a field for the young. Your performance career will be over before you know it - enjoy it now!

For cheaper costumes, get together with your local studios and organize a costume swap or costume garage sale. Used costumes are just as beautiful the second time around, at half the price.

When I stopped performing, I started teaching, and between classes at the local community college/rec centers and my “belly dance aerobics” at several gyms, it provided me with a nice side income for several years.

]]> By: Scarfish http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-84029 Scarfish Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:58:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-84029 @ Warren: I can't hoola hoop, either! @ Gwyn: I think it would have to be "Mystery Belly Dancing", since "Belly Dance Shopping" would definitely mean I'd spend more than I could possibly make! @ DonB: Yes, excellent low-cost hobby (and cheaper for me than going to the gym, plus I actually stick with it!). The costumes are expensive, and I'm really glad I found a way to at least subsidize them. @ Warren: I can’t hoola hoop, either!

@ Gwyn: I think it would have to be “Mystery Belly Dancing”, since “Belly Dance Shopping” would definitely mean I’d spend more than I could possibly make!

@ DonB: Yes, excellent low-cost hobby (and cheaper for me than going to the gym, plus I actually stick with it!). The costumes are expensive, and I’m really glad I found a way to at least subsidize them.

]]> By: Warren Buffett http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83854 Warren Buffett Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:33:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83854 I don't think I'd be any good belly dancing...I can't even hoola hoop! I don’t think I’d be any good belly dancing…I can’t even hoola hoop!

]]> By: DonB http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83845 DonB Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:42:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83845 I started belly dancing this year. It's an excellent low-cost hobby (at least until you get to the stage of buying outfits). I started belly dancing this year. It’s an excellent low-cost hobby (at least until you get to the stage of buying outfits).

]]> By: Gwyn http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83841 Gwyn Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:19:39 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83841 Do you mean like "Mystery Belly Dancing"? Do you mean like “Mystery Belly Dancing”?

]]> By: Scarfish http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83830 Scarfish Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:06:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83830 Scarfish here. The Tri-State area I refer to is NYC/NJ/CT (I've also lived in the tri-state area of Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia...I think there are several tri-state places!). To Adam: I would LOVE to combine the two. If only I could figure out a way to do it! Scarfish here. The Tri-State area I refer to is NYC/NJ/CT (I’ve also lived in the tri-state area of Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia…I think there are several tri-state places!).

To Adam: I would LOVE to combine the two. If only I could figure out a way to do it!

]]> By: Adam http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83815 Adam Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:49:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83815 It would be interesting to see someone combine the two and make money. It would be interesting to see someone combine the two and make money.

]]> By: Ski http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83814 Ski Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:39:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/15/money-making-hobbies-mystery-shopping-and-belly-dancing/#comment-83814 It would be interested if you knew my friend Vasha, who also belly-dances in the tri-state area (if by tri-state you mean PA/DE/MD, I don't know if other areas call themselves 'the tri-state area') It would be interested if you knew my friend Vasha, who also belly-dances in the tri-state area (if by tri-state you mean PA/DE/MD, I don’t know if other areas call themselves ‘the tri-state area’)

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