Unusual & Fun Places to earn extra money online....

This weekend was very wet and miserable, so I took advantage of the opportunity to look into some online sites that allow you to work from home and earn some extra money.

I was surprised by the variety and fun they all provided.

• SCRIBIE.COM

Scribie offers a great opportunity to augment your income by transcribing audio files for us. The work involves listening to the audio files and typing it as accurately as possible. The job is fully remote and you can choose your files. They pay by the length of the audio file and the pay rate varies from $5 per audio hour to $20 per audio hour.

The following are the requirements for this remote home-based job.

• Laptop or desktop computer

• Headphone or earphone

• Verified PayPal account

• Broadband connection

• Good comprehension of English

• Ability to interpret conversations

• Ability to apply context and identify mistakes

Payments via PayPal - Verified PayPal account in order to be eligible for this program. For more information go to their website; scribie.com

• QMEE.COM

Qmee is a free browser site and mobile app where you can earn real money for taking paid surveys. With no investment beforehand, you just need to tell us a bit about yourself to start being matched with surveys on Qmee.

With the Qmee mobile app, you can take surveys for cash anytime, anywhere - earn cash online from your phone, or make money whilst relaxing at home!

Share your opinions with fun and engaging online surveys, and you'll get a cash reward for each one you complete. Plus you can earn cashback on great products, playing their top games and enjoy your wallet being a little bigger at the end of the month. An extra benefit is their deals and money saving coupons on the biggest brands around.

Make some money on your commute, get some extra cash in your downtime, or earn while you study, there is something for everyone. More information on their website; www.qumee.com

• BLUE MOUNTAIN ARTS - www.sps.com

Are you a budding author / writer? Then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Blue Mountain Arts are always look for new inspiration from new writers, for their greetings cards, helping people communicate their feelings and connect with the special people in their lives.

There are openings for new authors who have a book submission that inspire hope, encourage confidence, bolster dreams, convey comfort, and/or express heartfelt feelings for friends, family, and the important people in life. For full details about what types of submissions they accept go to their website; www.sps.com

• SWAGBUCKS

You can make money with Swagbucks by completing simple tasks and searching the web without much effort. Swagbucks gives you real money. Members earn points, called SB, for everyday activities you already do online. Complete surveys and polls on various topics and get rewarded for sharing your opinions.

• Download apps and games to your phone and try them out for a certain period of time.

• Shop online and earn cashback from participating retailers and brands.

• Tell your friends about Swagbucks and earn referral bonuses when they sign up and earn points.

Each day, Swagbucks gives out 7,000 free gift cards. Additionally, its review average is more than four out of five stars. Signing up, which is free and only takes a few seconds. This can be done on the Swagbucks homepage where you’ll provide your email address and create a password. As a reward for signing up, you’ll receive 1,000 Swagbucks points, which is the equivalent of $10.

For more details and lots of ideas about earning extra money on their website go to; www.swagbucks.com

None of these sites will make you a millionaire, but if you need a little extra cash to help pay a bill or treat your family to a Pizza night and the cinema, than you will be able to do just that, so it can definitely be worth it.