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I came across Helium back in 2008 in my search for work at home jobs. I had always had an interest in writing, so I gave it a shot. Life got in the way, but I rediscovered the site early in 2009 and have tried making it a semi career since then.

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Jobs & Careers > Online Surveys & Pay to Click Internet: Making money without investing: 1 of 12
There are countless ways you can make money on the Internet without having to invest any first. Most are well known, and it is easy to get started. It is doubtful you will make enough to live on, but some extra money laying around for emergencies is definitely possible. There are as many scams out there as there legitimate op... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Great gift ideas for new parents: 1 of 12
Having a baby can be one of the most hectic and stressful times in a couple's life. There are so many things to worry about and do, and it is really easy for the new parents to become overwhelmed. But there are ways for friends and family to help them out and make their lives less complicated. Everyone loves buying gifts f... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Money-making ideas: 2 of 18
There are literally hundreds of different ways to make money. There are entire books written about the subject, as well as blogs, articles and websites dedicated to it. Most are popular, well known methods and have plenty of articles written about them at Helium already, so I will try to steer clear of those. But there are ma... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Surveys & Pay to Click Can you make a living with paid surveys?: 1 of 9
It seems that anyone who has spent any time on the Internet has seen ads from survey companies promising you that you'll make $75 to $125 an hour for simply filling out surveys. These sites ae becoming increasingly popular, with mixed results. There are some pros and cons to these sites which will be discussed here.These comp... More..
Business > Nonprofits Where to raise money for a nonprofit organization: 2 of 14
As a non-profit organization, there are plenty of ways to raise money. They all require some time and effort in varying degrees, but it is absolutely possible to come up with funding to run the organization. All it takes is some creativity and hard work, and a lot of persistence.The biggest, and perhaps most well known method... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Time management for entrepreneurs: 2 of 10
If you have your own business, time management is one of the most valuable skills you can have. It is essential in making sure your business is run efficiently and your time is spent wisely. Since you no longer have a boss looking over your shoulder, it can be exciting to finally take all those snack breaks, go on a shopping ... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Tips for helping senior parents cope with loneliness: 5 of 24
Post retirement can be one of the loneliest points in a person's life. Children have grown and started their own lives. They have careers and families, and may not be around all the time. The senior no longer has the hustle and excitement of a job to occupy time, nor are there coworkers to keep them company. Days spent watch... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning woes: How to avoid wedding disaster: 8 of 38
Your wedding should be a happy, fun day filled with memories that last the rest of your lives together. However, there are many things that can happen that can ruin the big day. With everything that goes into planning a wedding, it can be incredibly easy to overlook something. It may seem like something small to those not inv... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) When you need to save money any way you can - a little goes a long way: 6 of 26
When it comes to money, people often make the mistake of thinking that if you can't see big profits or savings right away then it's not worth doing. But if you stick to the belief that every little bit helps, a little money saved here and there can turn into a good amount of money saved.When people come into a situation where... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The benefits of wandering in your own city: 6 of 25
In todays world, where time and money are such valuable resources and everyone is trying to save more of both, traveling is becoming increasingly difficult. Many people are now looking to their own cities, which is beneficial in so many ways, not just for the person or family, but for the city as well.One of the most obvious ... More..