Holy wholesale! Boxed, the awesome online wholesaler, has launched with Shopkick. Stock up on just about everything you need and get free gift cards in return. When you visit Boxed or make purchases from them through the Shopkick app, you’ll be able to earn Shopkick points (called “kicks”). Redeem those kicks for free gift cards to stores like Best Buy, Sephora, and much more.
Bulk shopping means big savings
Wholesale sizes mean you get more for your money and shop less. Boxed delivers bigger savings without membership fees everywhere in the lower 48 states. What’s not to love about a 2 day shipping time? You even get free samples with your delivery! Boxed has the A+ lineup you need to stock up for back to school shopping in minutes. Don’t have Shopkick? Download it todayand join the millions of Shopkickers who have redeemed over $63.8 million in free gift cards.
With Target’s Cartwheel shutting down in a week, you might be left scrambling to find an app alternative. Don’t fret — here are some other apps that can replace Cartwheel and still save you money at Target.
Never miss a deal again with Retale. Check out weekly ads and circulars from local and national retailers (including Target). Find the best offers that save you money. Browse by product category (deals on pet food, anyone?) or by store. You can even get store locations and opening hours directly from the app!
With Shopkick, you can earn free gift cards to Target without even buying anything. Just open the app at the entrance of your local Target or grocery store, and scan products around the store in a fun treasure hunt to earn points (called “kicks”). Get bonus kicks if you purchase a featured product and submit your receipt in the app. Redeem your kicks for free gift cards to Target, Walmart, Amazon.com and much more. Don’t have Shopkick? Download it today.
Price matching is so much easier with Earny. Based on receipts emailed to your inbox, Earny searches for price drops on your recent purchases and claims the difference on your behalf if you didn’t get the best price. Earny will notify you on every refund you get. Earny always has your back.
SavingStar is a digital coupon app for thousands of grocery stores and drugstores that is linked to your individual store loyalty cards. You choose the digital coupons you want to use and the reward is applied to your loyalty card. When you reach $5 in savings, you earn cash!
Mobile coupons made easy — SnipSnap lets you take a picture of printed coupons and transforms them into digital, mobile-ready ones. You can also browse an online directory to take advantage of coupons that other friends have “snipped.”
Want stuff from Amazon without spending a dime? Shopkick, the free app that rewards you with gift cards for shopping online or at your local grocery store and mall, just added Amazon.com Gift Cards to their list of rewards. Amazon.com Gift Cards never expire and can be redeemed towards millions of items!
During your normal shopping runs, earn Shopkick points (called “kicks”) simply by walking into stores like Best Buy or OshKosh B’gosh and opening the app at the entrance. At the grocery, scan product barcodes around the store to earn kicks. It’s like a fun treasure hunt! No purchases are necessary to earn kicks, but you can earn bonuses if you make a purchase and scan your receipt.
When you’re at home or just browsing on your phone, earn kicks for visiting online stores like Groupon or Spring and making a purchase through the Shopkick app. In no time you’ll be racking up hundreds or even thousands of kicks! Redeem those kicks for $5-$25 Amazon.com Gift Cards or many other free gift cards from retailers like Best Buy, Sephora, Target, and Walmart.
Free gift cards as party favors? This has got to be one very special celebration! August marks the Shopkick app’s 7th birthday, which means there will be tons of opportunities during the Blue Birthday Bash to earn Shopkick points (called “kicks”) when you shop in stores or online through the app. You can immediately redeem those kicks for free gift cards to Amazon.com, Best Buy, Sephora, Target, and more.
How to earn free gift cards:
Between 8/18/17-8/20/17, earn thousands of kicks when you walk into stores like Target and Carter’s and open the app. It’s that easy! You can also scan products for kicks in a fun treasure hunt game at your local grocery store, Target, or Walmart. Who said birthday party games weren’t rewarding?
The party doesn’t stop there — it’s moving online too! On Monday, 8/21, earn 2x kicks when you make purchases from Boxed, eBay, Groupon, Jet, and Spring though the app. Talk about a great party favor!
Find out which of your favorite stores and brands are participating in Shopkick’s Blue Birthday Bash here.
Turn your next shopping trip into an in-store treasure hunt. Aside from the tons of fun you’ll have, you can also earn hundreds of Shopkick points (called “kicks”). You can redeem those kicks for free gift cards immediately to stores like Target, Walmart, and Amazon.com and much more. It’s that easy! All you have to do is open the Shopkick app and scan select product barcodes.Wondering where to find scans? Target, Walmart, drug stores and grocery stores typically have the most kicks for scanning, but be sure to check the Shopkick app for the latest inventory.
Look for the barcode icon on products in Shopkick.
Step 2: Visit a store with scans
Locate the product to scan (double check to make sure it’s the right one).
Step 3: Tap “scan barcode” open the camera
Hold up the camera to the barcode, and you’ll instantly receive your kicks!
Remember, you can only earn kicks for scans performed while in the store.
Here’s what Shopkickers love about scanning:
Shopkick spreads smiles one scan at a time! I love seeing other shopkickers in the store. It’s like a secret society when you both see that blue kick circle light up! – Michelle N.
My kids treat scans like a treasure hunt! We enjoy the time together and all get exercise walking round the stores. I’ve used my kicks to buy them gifts that were out of my budget. — Ashley G.
When I joined Shopkick as CEO a little over a year ago, one of my first goals was to craft a clear vision and set of values for the company. Our vision became “to create rewarding shopping experiences anytime, anywhere.” Today, I’m pleased to share with you our progress delivering two key elements of this: “rewarding” and “anytime, anywhere.”
The dictionary definition of rewarding is ‘giving satisfaction, pleasure or profit.’ I am proud we have done this for our users in a few ways:
Helping users earn gift cards and prizes for what they already do in store: In our history we have given our users more than $58 million of gift cards and prizes for things they already do: visiting their favorite stores, interacting with new and popular products (via scanning), and watching videos and exploring content within our app. Of course, we also offer a high number of kicks for buying those products as well. Personally, I have 20,000 kicks and can’t wait to earn free Beats headphones with 30,000 more!
Getting users on the move and socializing with friends: To my surprise, we have heard from many users the social aspects of what makes Shopkick special for them. This can be re-connecting with a significant other or friends on the weekend by Shopkicking through cities or malls in the suburbs. I love the story of Surbhi from San Francisco who was Shopkicking with a friend and ran into other people doing the same. According to her, they “laughed about it and it created a bond between [them],” and new friendships were born.
Helping our users’ favorite charity win a $50,000 donation from Shopkick: By doing exactly what they do every day – walking into stores, scanning product barcodes and buying product – users can help your favorite charity win the big prize. The charities are Adopt A Classroom, American Red Cross, Feeding America, National Breast Cancer Foundation and Room to Read.
To deliver on our ‘anytime, anywhere’ promise, we are excited to share several new features for our users:
Rewards “anytime, anywhere”: Today we launched anew mobile commerce offering that works with the following online merchants with more to come: Apple, Boxed, eBay, Groupon, Jet and Spring. Now Shopkickers can take the kick-earning actions they do in physical stores and translate them to online rewards from the comfort of their own homes! By visiting a mobile retail partner while at home – the digital version of walking into a store – users will earn kicks. By browsing mobile offers and products – just like scanning a product in-store – users will earn kicks. And by purchasing online, like they would do in a store, our users will earn kicks, all redeemable for those gift cards and prizes!
More gift cards and prizes, including Amazon: Our users have told us that their number one gift card addition is Amazon. You can now redeem your kicks to earn Amazon gift cards in denominations of $5, $10 and $25. We will also be adding Crocs and several other reward partners in the coming months.
As you can see, we are relentlessly focused on “creating rewarding shopping experiences anytime, anywhere.” If you have more ideas or any feedback for me – and I will read it all – please don’t hesitate to reach me at ceo@shopkick.com.
In my next post, I’ll discuss our primary company value: putting our users first and obsessing about their experience. Until next time, enjoy your summer and happy Shopkicking!
Online shoppers, rejoice! In addition to the Shopkick points (called “kicks”) you can earn at the mall or grocery storewith Shopkick, starting today there are now 3 new ways to get kicks for online shopping. That means it’s even easier to rack up kicks and redeem for a free gift card!
How to earn kicks for online shopping:
Visit online stores through the Shopkick app
View select product offers
Make online purchases
You can visit, view product offers, and make online purchases from the Apple Store, eBay, Groupon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more for kicks.
“These new features will definitely help with back to school shopping! I normally use my kicks for my Starbucks addiction, but now I will use them to get school supplies for the teens.” — Cassondra T., Shopkick user from Newport News, VA
Shopkickers are really excited for online stores and offers. 79% of Shopkickers surveyed thought it made online shopping more fun (not to mention, rewarding)! Start making online purchases today with the Shopkick app to earn kicks and free gift cards.
Watch this video to learn how to get started earning kicks for online shopping. Don’t have Shopkick? Download now.
For the week of 8/1/17-8/6/17, Shopkick is hosting “Online Shopping Madness” where you can get supercharged kicks just for checking out these features.
Shopkick is excited to announce a new partnership with Watch Station, the premier retailer for designer timepieces. Now you can earn Shopkick points (called “kicks”) when you check into one of the 36 Watch Station stores nationwide — collect points and cash them in for free gift cards!
What Can I Buy at Watch Station?
Even in this era of gadgets galore, the humble wristwatch remains a symbol of technological advancement. Watches were the first “wearable tech,” after all. Think of the multitude of little gears precisely crafted and set to bring you reliable (and stylish) timekeeping. It’s no wonder watches are heavy favorites when it comes to gifts and accessory choices. From timeless to trendy to high tech, Watch Station carries iconic brands and jewelry perfect for every occasion. Shop styles from designers such as Kate Spade New York, Fossil, Marc Jacobs, and more. You’ll find a personalized experience that will leave you feeling fashion-forward and knowledgeable about the ever-evolving watch.
How to Earn Free Gift Cards While Shopping at Watch Station
Download Shopkick on the Apple or Google Play Store, and stop by your local Watch Station to rack up those points!
Summer is upon us and what better way to kick off the season than with an electronics makeover for your home! Whether it’s a new TV, a kitchen redesign, or laptop for school, tell us what you’d do with $1,000 at Best Buy and you could win it!
There are over 87,000 possible drink combinations at Starbucks. Although not all of these combinations would be palatable, some off-the-menu concoctions are quite tasty! Be warned though — knowing how to order from the Starbucks secret menu may make you change your go-to iced Caramel Macchiato or Frappuccino order! It never hurts to change things up, right?
What’s on the Secret Menu Anyway?
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You may be wondering how you managed to go this long without knowing there was a secret Starbucks menu. Alas, being in-the-know has its perks. Some of the stars of the secret menu include; Banana Split Frappuccino, Pink Drink, Purple Drink, Cotton Candy Frappuccino, Grasshopper Frappuccino, Raspberry Caramel Macchiato, Red Velvet Frappuccino, and so much more! These delicious drink combinations love to fly under the radar. They are not on the standard Starbucks menu, but you can place a custom “secret menu” order if you know how to order the right way.
How to Order from The Starbucks Secret Menu
Maybe you are itching to try the Starbucks Pink Drink. Think sweet strawberry acai flavors with delicious side notes of passion fruit combined with acai, coconut milk and strawberries. But, before you start your order with a quick wink, know that not all baristas at Starbucks will know what you want when you say, “give me an Iced Venti Pink Drink”. To ensure you get the right beverage, start your transaction off by mentioning that you want a “custom order” then order your drink starting with the base recipe. In the case of the Pink Drink you would order as follows:
Starbuck’s Pink Drink Order:
Select your Size
Order a Strawberry Acai Refreshers®
Replace the water with Coconut Milk
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Seem too complicated to remember all the Starbucks secret menu drinks? There are several apps that can help you with how to order all the secret menu drinks.
Now that you’re in on the secret, share it like a #MomBoss!
Disney may be the happiest place on Earth for you and your loved ones, but your bank account might not feel the same way. According to Hipmunk, in 2016 the cost of a Disneyland trip would cost a family of four an average of $1,624 in airfare, $2,128 to stay four nights in a Disneyland Resort Hotel, and $1,010 for park admission tickets for four days. Don’t forget to add in the costs of souvenirs, dining, and other must-have experiences!
The good news is that with a little faith, trust, and creative planning, you can take advantage of several money-saving tips when it comes to planning a Disneyland trip. Here are a few we recommend:
Take advantage of points programs
Booking flights and hotel rooms are often one of the most expensive parts of a Disneyland trip, but with all the mileage and points programs out there, you can significantly cut back on these costs.
Signing up for a travel credit card like Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard or Capital One Venture One will allow you to rack up travel points with every dollar you spend on the card. Richmond Savers even figured out a formula for using these types of credit cards to take your family to Disneyland for nearly free.
Use your kicks
Shopkick user Courtney Cole discovered a really smart way to use her kicks to earn some extra spending money for her family’s upcoming Disneyland trip. “My daughter is three-and-a-half and we promised her a Disneyland trip as an incentive for potty training. Because I’m in Target all the time, I started using the Shopkick app a lot more and used my kicks to buy Target gift cards, which I then used that to buy Disney gift cards. I would go to Target, check in, scan everything I could and get those kicks.”
During her family’s Disneyland trip, Courtney used her gift cards to buy things that might normally be over budget. “I knew I was going to spend money on meals, toys, and a princess makeover,” Courtney explains, “But because I used my kicks to buy the gift cards, I didn’t have to feel bad about it.”
Due to the success of this trip and her ability to accumulate so many kicks with only a few months prep, Courtney and her family have another Disneyland trip in the works. “I plan on making more of an effort and saving up my kicks to do the trip next year. That’ll give us a whole year worth of kicks to use in the parks.”
BYOFD (Bring your own food and drink)
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Food and drinks in the park can cost a pretty penny, but sometimes you just need to splurge on a Dole Pineapple Whip or indulge in Chef Mickey’s Character Dining experience. The key is finding a balance. Before you leave, plan out which meals, snacks, or drinks you most want to splurge on in the park. Bring everything else with you.
According to the Disneyland website, guests can bring coolers that are 18”x25”x37” and store them in the rentable lockers by the Disneyland Park main entrance. You can also bring in hydration backpacks, which are great for storing water and any souvenirs your little ones might pick up throughout the day. Just remember you can’t bring any alcohol with you into the park.
Snag discounted admissions tickets
Are you a member of AAA? Do you plan on taking a youth group of 10 or more kids to the park? Are you or your spouse in the military? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be able to take advantage of special Disneyland park admissions prices.
If not, don’t worry. There are other ways to snag discounted admission tickets, but it can be tricky and risky to do so online so proceed with caution. The key is finding a reputable discount ticket source. MouseSavers (a website dedicated to helping you save money when it comes to all things Disney) recommends using aRes Travel for discounted tickets.
Go during the off season
Last year, Disney rolled out demand pricing for park admission. On certain high-demand days, the ticket prices increase, while days with less traffic are less expensive. These off-peak times are usually after the holidays—January and February are ideal—and from the end of August until mid-to-late October.
When it comes to the resorts, Disney offers three “seasons”. Around January, February, and the first three weeks of October, November, and December is the Value Season. If you manage to time it right, Value Season is the least expensive and least crowded time to book at the resorts.
Do you have a money-saving tip when it comes to trips to Disneyland? Share with us @Shopkick on Twitter #ShopkickBlog
Don’t have Shopkick? Download it today and join the millions of Shopkickers who have redeemed over $63.8 million in free gift cards.
