Bright Ideas Community - Get a free $10 Amazon card each month!

I don't remember how I got signed up for the Bright Ideas Community, but I'm thankful I did. This is basically a forum that asks members (mostly moms, but not exclusively--I'm not one!) for input on anything around the home--products, concepts, stores, recipes, projects, pets, deals, you name it. I was slightly skeptical and a bit unimpressed at first, but when I started getting a $10 Amazon gift gift code every month just for participating in at least one forum topic a month, you could certainly say it piqued my interest!!! (If you've ready anything on the blog thus far, you know I'll jump at anything free!)

I think the Community was created as an offshoot of a lightbulb manufacturer, because there is a lot of focus on bulbs and energy-saving issues, and members are reminded that their input is being shared with product makers. There is also a lot of discussion about Walmart--prices, promotions, new packaging, etc.--so it might be related to that as well.

Most of the forum topics are actually pretty interesting and very easy, and they make me *want* to give my input. Some also include surveys embedded in the topics--always short, sweet, and to the point. A few recent topics: 

Off the top of your head, give us the price you think each of the items listed below would be selling for at a retail store.

1. Toothbrush

2. Batteries (AA pack of 8)

3. Light Bulbs (4 pack of CFL)

4. Gallon of milk

5. Toilet Paper (6 rolls)

What is a item you have recently discovered that you rave about?  Here is your chance to pass along your favorite products and gain new insights into other products you have never tried or been aware of.  

Pass along your crowd pleasing holiday recipes please.

Pass along your favorite crock-pot meal!

That just gives you an idea. All I do is participate in a couple of topics each month (the minimum is one), and at the beginning of the next month, like clockwork, I get my $10 Amazon code in my email... which I promptly pass along to my husband, the book addict! : )

Here's the part that stinks: there is no referral link, and there is no signup page. But I'm not setting you up for disappointment here. I read a recent post that the Community is keeping a list of potential new members referred to them by current members. If you're interested in becoming a part of Bright Ideas, please email me at jnoshields@gmail.com and include your name and email address. I'll pass along your info, and hopefully you can get on board soon!