Waiting for My Second #LM5 Payment

First, Happy New Year to you all! I hope the holidays were good to you and your family and friends and left you rejuvenated and ready to tackle 2012!

After neglecting to add new lists the past few months, I was pleased to see that I've qualified for my second payment from List My 5. Woohoo! Should I really be that excited about making $22 in 16 months? Hmmm....I guess I shouldn't complain since I didn't invest anything but my spare time. But I do have to admit I was hoping the site would have provided more income on a steady monthly basis by now. I know this is partly my fault for not adding lists consistently but since LM5 shut down the forums I haven't been very inspired to write any more lists.  The site just doesn't have the same feel anymore without the member interaction in the forums. The communication between writers, as well as the LM5 staffs updates, helped me stay focused and disciplined. Anyway, since I can't talk to anyone in the forums now, I thought I would jump on this blog (which has also been highly neglected) and see if anyone is still listening.

Are you still actively adding lists to your LM5 portfolio? Have you seen any improvements in your earnings from month to month? Can anyone tell me what date payments usually go out? Has anyone gotten their December payment yet?

The Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Dance Studio

With popular dance shows like Live to Dance and So You Think You Can Dance capturing the attention of millions every week, it's no surprise that dance studios are popping up all over the country and attracting the local community to signup for classes. If you're interested in taking dance lessons or registering your child in a dance program check out The Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Dance Studio to help make the decision process easier.

The Top Five Types of Shoes Worn By Dance Students

Do you have a dancer in the family? See if you recognize the The Top Five Types of Shoes Worn By Dance Students . This list will provide some background knowledge of what to expect as you or your child enter the world of dance. Will you become a ballerina or a breakdancer?

The Top Five Websites For Earning Amazon Rewards

I'm very passionate about saving money on our household purchases and one of the ways I do this is by earning Amazon rewards from different sources. It's wonderful to earn Amazon rewards throughout the year and have a nice stockpile to spend on gifts when the holidays arrive. If you'd like to hear more about it read The Top Five Websites For Earning Amazon Rewards.

The Top Five Ways to Help Parents of a Newborn

A new baby can turn a household upside down so be kind to those new parents and take a cue from The Top Five Ways to Help Parents of a Newborn. They'll remember your helpfulness long after the midnight feedings have ended.

The Top Five Alternatives to Candy As a Halloween Treat

Next Halloween try something different when the doorbell rings. Give those little goblins an unexpected surprise from my list of The Top Five Alternatives to Candy As a Halloween Treat. Their parents will thank you after the next dental checkup.

The Top Five Most Talked About Celebrity Moms

Did any of your favorites make my list? Which ladies do you talk about with your friends, family and coworkers?  Tell me who you would add to The Top Five Most Talked About Celebrity Moms .  

The Top Five Friends to Have on List My 5 Part One

I'm getting to know some very cool people on List My 5 and wrote this list in honor of them. Check out The Top Five Friends to Have on List My 5 Part One and see if you know any of these wonderful freelance writers. Who knows, maybe you'll find yourself listed on Part Two in the future.

The Top Five Causes of Road Rage

Stressful driving situations can cause even the most mild mannered person to lose control of their emotions and become violent or aggressive towards other drivers. Have you ever experienced any of The Top Five Causes of Road Rage?

The Top Five Forms of Bullying Parents Need to Be Aware of

Kids can have a rough time these days getting along with others, trying to make friends and gain respect and understanding from their peers. You may not even know that your child has a bullying problem unless you stay informed on The Top Five Forms of Bullying Parents Need to Be Aware of.

The Top Five Ways to Use All the Cereal In the Box

If you don't like to waste a morsel of food than check out  The Top Five Ways to Use All the Cereal In the Box. You'll find some handy tips on what to do with that spoonful of cornflakes or handful of cheerios and may think twice before tossing it.

The Top Five Things Kids Do to Try to Make It Snow

Do your children have any snow making rituals or techniques they use to bring on a snowfall? Check out The Top Five Things Kids Do to Try to Make It Snow and see if your kids are doing any of these. You might find some new suggestions to try for snowmaking purposes.

The Top Five Reasons to Buy Ready Made Rotisserie Chickens

Families are so busy these days and sometimes find themselves hitting the drive thru more than they'd like.  I try to use other quick and easy meal alternatives and here's one of my favorites. The Top Five Reasons to Buy Ready Made Rotisserie Chickens.

The Top Five Things to Splurge on

The Top Five Things to Splurge on focuses on the items I don't usually compromise on just to get a lower price. Buying quality and not bargain store brands on these particular items make life more enjoyable in the long run. That's just my opinion, but check out the list to see if you agree with my choices of things to splurge on.

The Top Five Places to Find Things to Sell on Ebay

The Top Five Places to Find Things to Sell on Ebay explains where to look for potential ebay merchandise. Ebay can be a great way to get rid of unwanted items that are taking up space in your home and make a few bucks in the process. Some people have actually turned that idea into a viable business by sourcing ebay products in a variety of places and selling for huge profits.

The Top Five Ways to Annoy Your Teenager

The Top Five Ways to Annoy Your Teenager was written with a humorous tone, but it rings so true for many parents. Compare this list with your own experiences dealing with the parent/teen relationship. I bet you'll find we have some things in common.

The Top Five Ways to Keep Your Clothes Looking New

The Top Five Ways to Keep Your Clothes Looking New are some of my tips for laundry practices that will extend the life of your clothing. With 6 people in my house, the washer and dryer are never bored and lonely. Check out my list and feel free to add some of your own helpful hints on keeping clothes looking new .

The Top Five Ways to Save Money and Time When Paying Your Bills

The Top Five Ways to Save Money and Time When Paying Your Bills was inspired by my pursuit of making this monthly chore less of a hassle. I was also able to link this list to an ehow article I wrote on the same subject as well as linking to Elaine Chastain's list dealing with Online Banking. Linking your LM5 lists to your other content is a great way to get more traffic to all of your published work that may be scattered on different sites. Linking to other LM5 writers lists will create a sense of teamwork and common purpose that will benefit all of us in the long run.

The Top Five Ways to Earn More Swagbucks

The Top Five Ways to Earn More Swagbucks is the first list I published on LM5. Since Swagbucks is my current favorite "easy to earn" site it was an obvious choice for my first contribution to listmyfive.com. If you're curious to learn more about Swagbucks read on....