If you’re on Twitter, you’ve seen those tweets and DM’s about making money from Twitter. What I’m going to tell you about is different though. It’s ethical and gives you choice about what you tweet. Sponsored Tweets is run by Izea and provides full disclosure.

Since I’ve joined, I’ve been very pleased with my earnings. Each tweet has a way of showing that it is sponsored (#spon). I haven’t turned down any opportunities given to me as of yet because they have all been legitimate companies that I can stand behind. But, if there’s something that I didn’t want on my Twitter stream, I’d just decline it.

I really enjoy that I have the choice of writing my own tweets or allowing the company to write the tweets for me. Izea has zero tolerance for anyone who breaks the rules that goes for advertisers and tweeters.

Sponsored Tweets is a legitimate way to earn money on Twitter and I highly recommend it. It’s always nice to have a little extra money in my pocket. Making money with Twitter can help every Mom out! After all what Mommy can’t use a cash advance? Get crack’en and make some money today!

I’m feeling so much better because I have things all sorted out. I don’t have my organization skills totally figured out yet, but I have made a decision to not stress when I miss a day or two of blogging. I am actually taking time off to spend time with my family and to do some of the hobbies I enjoy.

Blogging is my favorite hobby but it is work too. And everyone needs a break from work. Having my daughter home for the summer, getting ready for my older daughter’s wedding and helping out my Mom has taken a priority lately.

So, staying offline completely, away from Twitter, forums, Facebook, etc. a few days a week is my way to handle things. It’s healthy for me and it’s what I need to do.

I need some advice from my fellow bloggers on how to keep up with my blogs, reviews, forums, Twitter, Facebook and on and on. If I miss even one day, I find myself falling so far behind that I end up getting anxious. Most of the time if I miss blogging, it is due to not feeling well. Getting stressed out is counterproductive as the stress makes me feel worse.

I need some type of organizing skill to be able to do the following every day:

• Write on at least two of my blogs
• Visit at least one forum
• Visit Twitter to really connect with people, not just tweet about my posts
• Visit Facebook to keep up with my Fan Page and to comment on friend’s posts
• Comment on an undetermined number of blogs (This will have to be decided depending on how much time I have)
• Reply to comments on all of my blogs

I also need to be sure that my reviews are done in a timely manner. I am 99% on target with this. I’ve only had one problem and that was due to a bad flare up that had me in bed for a week.

I’ve tried to use a calendar system, but keeping track of forums is getting me confused. I’ve also done pre-scheduled posts, but I can’t do that now until I get caught up with all I need to do currently.

What do you do to keep on schedule?

photo link: BrittenyBush

*CONTEST ENDED*

Many Moms are working by making and selling jewelry online. Just look at Etsy, eBay, Silkfair or other selling sites. The House of Gems is a company that sells jewelry making supplies at wholesale prices. They offer promotions like free shipping (offer is time sensitive) and Frequent Buyer Discounts. They have been in business since 1992 and offer low prices because they eliminate the “middle man” and sell directly to you.

They offer beads, pendants, pearls, chains and findings (which I learned are parts such as clasps and spacer rings) all at low prices that will enable you to get your own business up and running. They provide a glossary of abbreviations and terms used in jewerly supplies and making and a newsletter to keep informed about their sales.

Contest 1: Win a bracelet making kit plus $75 in product – a $100 value – by entering the “Bejeweled Giveaway” contest. Ten winners across the Momfluence network blogs will win!

But there’s more!  Those ten winners will be able to submit a picture of their completed bracelet to the House of Gems, and one will be chosen to receive a $250 gift certificate, enough product to really jump start your business.

To Enter: You must chose one or more ways to enter.

1. Subscribe to one or more of the House of Gems feeds. Each feed subscription counts as one entry. Once you’ve subscribed fill out this entry form – http://cli.gs/ND4NMe
2. Blog about the “Bejeweled Giveaway” contest on your own site then fill out this entry from: http://cli.gs/ND4NMe

Contest 2: Win an iPhone 3GS by entering the House of Gems  iPhone Twitter Contest. One Momfluence member and one non-member will win.

To Enter: You just need to tweet about this sitewarming, see the following:

This post and giveaway sponsored by Momfluence and House of Gems.