Get rewarded for your spring break travel

Posted on February 27, 2018 by shopkick

There’s only one thing better than planning the perfect spring break trip: earning free gift cards for booking your travel! Earn kicks for every dollar you spend when you book your spring break travel through the Shopkick app with Hotwire, Booking.com, Hotels.com, or CheapOair.

Choose your destination

Not sure sure where to head this spring? Read on to get inspired!

Top relaxation getaways

Ready for a little R&R? Rest up and rejuvenate at one of these top getaways from Booking.com. You’ll be guaranteed to help you reach the zenith of relaxation.

Take a breather and check out our top finds here!

Outdoor adventure destinations

Everyone needs a little adventure. Get out of your comfort zone and off the beaten track this spring. Hike, climb, and tour your way through Colorado, Utah, and more.

Open the app to explore the greatest adventure destinations from Hotels.com and Booking.com.

10 best family vacations

Some of the best vacations are the ones we spend with the people we love. Make some memories and book the perfect trip with the fam in Anaheim, Orlando, and more.

Take a peek at the top family vacays this spring from Hotels.com.

Get Spring Break ready

In addition to getting huge kicks for booking your spring break travel, you can also earn gift cards for purchasing travel essentials, updating the kids’ wardrobes for spring, or giving your own look a refresher. Take a look at the plan below, or see it here.

Happy shopkicking!

Don’t have the app? Download it here to join the fun!

Enjoy life to the fullest and earn kicks

Posted on January 23, 2018 by shopkick

The New Year is here, and so is the new you. You’ve committed to get fit, save more money, and clear out the clutter. With all that hard work, it’s time for a thoroughly enjoyable resolution: enjoy life to the fullest!

Shopkicker Katie F. from Ogden, Utah uses Shopkick to help her spend more time with family and friends. Shopkicking friends, family members, and even couples plan Shopkicking dates to get kicks together.

Whether you want to see the world, spend more time with family and friends, or try your hand at a new hobby, we’ve got you covered.

Get off the beaten path

Check out our tips and top finds to help you achieve your travel, quality time, and hobby goals. Plus, get kicks while you’re at it!

1. Work on your travel bucket list

Traveling to new places isn’t just exciting (or relaxing, depending on your destination). Studies show that visiting a new locale not only gives you wonderful memories to last a lifetime, but can lengthen your perception of time, making your trip feel even longer. That same trip can help you think more creatively once you return home.

Make 2018 unforgettable and earn kicks when you cross each destination off your bucket list. Check out our guide to the top 10 travel destinations this year.

2. Find quality time on a dime

Set aside time to have fun this year with the people who matter the most. Get tickets to your favorite band, see a show, or go to the game together to maximize quality time with loved ones.

Need some inspiration? Take a look at these suggestions from Seatgeek. As a bonus, you’ll earn kicks for every dollar you spend.

3. Train your brain

Have you always wanted to improve your culinary skills, hone your creativity, or pick up an instrument? Dive into new experiences by trying a new hobby or activity. Staying sharp in the New Year is even more rewarding with these 10 finds from Walmart.com that will earn you major kicks.

Stay the course

According to a Shopkick poll, 64% of respondents abandon their goals by spring. But never fear! You’re more likely to keep your resolutions if you have accountability partners. Share your resolutions with friends and fellow Shopkickers for additional encouragement. We’re all in this together!

Get started

Open the app to start earning gift cards and see how Shopkick can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions to enjoy life to the fullest. Don’t have the app? Download it here to join the fun!

Get organized and earn kicks with Shopkick

Posted on January 16, 2018 by shopkick

The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on last year and set goals in areas where you’d like to improve. One of the most popular New Year’s resolution among Shopkickers is to get organized, just after getting fit and saving money.

Crush your resolution to get organized

According to a Shopkick poll, only 34% of us stick to our resolutions all year. Most people, 64% of respondents, abandon their goals by Spring. So how do you get your resolution to go from hope to achievement? Plan out your path to success. Try changing one thing or behavior at a time rather than making several changes all at once — you’ll be more likely to succeed.

If you want to get organized to start 2018 on the right foot, make a list of all the areas in your home (and your life!) that need to be decluttered. Then you can tackle one piece at a time.

Stay on track

You don’t need to go it alone. Share your resolutions with friends or fellow Shopkickers for extra encouragement and accountability. We’re all in this together!

Shopkickers like Ermalinda H. from Salt Lake City rely on Shopkick to keep them on track for their organizational and saving goals in 2018.

Check out our top finds to help you achieve your organizational goals and get kicks while you’re at it!

1. Get a closet makeover

Is your closet full of old clothes or styles that just don’t fit you anymore? Get ahead of the spring cleaning craze and donate your old items to make way for

the new! Make sure you’re set up for success by using space-saving hangers, installing shelving, or using foldable bins.

The dream: a clean closet that fits your whole shoe collection. The solution: earning kicks with these affordable organizers! Shop our guide to get inspiration and kicks for your closeting needs.

2. Perfect your pantry

You know what they say: “A place for everything, and everything in its place.” Up your kitchen storage game and find a place for all your cookware and gadgets. Group similar items for easy access. Donate things you never use. Condense anything you may have multiples of, like spices or baking supplies.

Need some resources? Transform your kitchen from messy to immaculate with these smart finds from Walmart.com. As a bonus, you’ll earn kicks for every dollar you spend!

3. Declutter your life — go digital!

Tidying up is a snap when you’re digital! Upgrade to digital copies of your favorite movies, shows, books, albums, and more. Check out our guide to going digital with Amazon. Take the plunge, save space, and get kicks as you go!

Get started

Open the app to start earning gift cards and see how Shopkick can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. Don’t have the app? Download it here to join the fun!

Stick to your New Year’s resolution to save money with Shopkick

Posted on January 9, 2018 by shopkick

The #1 New Year’s resolution among Shopkick users this year was to save money, with almost 65% of people we polled making this a goal in 2018!

But while many of us may still be feeling optimistic about our 2018 resolutions, many have also already dropped them to the curb. In fact, about 80% of us will forget our resolutions by week 6.

Let’s be honest: sometimes willpower is just not enough to stick to our plans in moments of weakness (looking at you, Starbucks!). Let us clue you in on a few secrets that will help you set your savings habits on auto-pilot and end your year with a bit more cash in the bank!

Spend less, save more

See how Shopkick can help users like Adriana M. meet their savings goals in 2018.

1. Buy in Bulk

Sites like Boxed and Jet.com offer amazing deals on everyday products when you buy in bulk, all delivered right to your door – it’s like Costco from home!

Stock up on staples you know you’ll go through like pasta sauce, healthy snacks (the more you have in the house, the more you’ll have to stick to that other healthy eating goal), or…wine, anyone?

Plus, get kicks for every $1 you spend on Boxed or Jet.com when you buy through Shopkick. Saving money for saving money? Inception!

Check out our roundup of some of the best bulk buys in the app this week.

2. Cook at Home

Research shows people spend an average of $2,000 a year on buying lunch alone! Add that to dinner for a family of 4 every night, and you can imagine how much you would be able to add to that piggy bank if you opted to make your meals instead.

Need the tools to get started, or maybe just re-inspired? Check out these great kitchen appliances from Walmart.com, as well as some other at-home sidekicks that will save you money over time when you make things like coffee and seltzer water on your own, too.

3. Make More Money to Save Money!

We know it sounds crazy, but the best way to save more money is to actually to make more money. So hypercharge those kicks and get paid for what you already do – shop!

Shopkick users rack up kicks to cash in for gift cards for everything from checking into stores and scanning products, to making online purchases, or even simply watching videos.

“Shopkick has been like a part-time job for me,” says April Mahoney from Houston, Texas. “It has helped me make money to buy items for myself and my business, as well as Christmas gifts for family.”

The best part? Shopkickers who save don’t have to sacrifice all their little indulgences or take away from their savings to do so!

Sarah Johnson from Bristol, TN, for example, plans to save money without having to give up her love of shopping. “The more I earn in gift cards the easier it will be to stick to a budget, because momma loves to shop.”

We’re with you Sarah!

Many Shopkickers use their gift cards to fund their annual Starbucks budget, while others save up for family vacations to Disney World with little to nothing out of pocket. After all, the third most popular resolution among Shopkickers this year? Enjoy life to the fullest.

So set a goal, earn more kicks, and save your paycheck for the important things.

Get Started

Visit the app to check out the latest kicks and start working toward your savings goal this year. Don’t have the app? Download it here to join the fun and start earning your free gift cards!

How are you using Shopkick to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions this year? Follow us on Facebook and let us know!

Get fit and earn kicks with Shopkick

Posted on January 2, 2018 by shopkick

Every year, many of us take time to reflect on the past year and resolve to make the new year better than the last. One popular resolution is to be healthier — losing weight, eating better, or achieving fitness goals. These “get fit” resolutions are entirely attainable, but require planning ahead.

Keep your resolutions this year

We polled loyal Shopkickers to find out about their New Year’s resolutions. Despite having the best intentions, we learned only 34% of people actually stick to their resolutions throughout the whole year. Most people, 64% of respondents, abandon their goals by Spring.

Experts say that the best way to keep your resolutions is to set smaller, more realistic goals and planning out the steps you will take to achieve them. For example, rather than promising to lose weight, pledge to lose one pound a week until you reach your goal. Instead of resolving to eat healthier, commit to planning meals three times a week and perhaps eating red meat once a week.

Get healthy and earn kicks with Shopkick

Do you need an extra reason to stick to your resolution this year? Shopkickers like Shaurice D. from Atlanta use Shopkick to help them achieve their fitness goals while they earn kicks. Some Shopkickers get their kicks while they get in their daily steps, while others browse the app to find kicks on fitness or health-related products.

Check out our top finds to help you crush this year’s fitness resolutions and get kicks while you’re at it!

Eat Healthy

Try planning your meals in advance to set yourself up for success. You can eat wholesome AND delicious meals that are good for both your waistline and your wallet. See our menu of health-friendly treats from Boxed and Jet. Better yet, have them all delivered right to your door!

Work Out in Style

Find an exercise you like and stick to it! Try a new fitness class or set a goal of to run a 5k in 2018. It helps to dress the part — these sporty-chic styles from Amazon will have you looking forward to your workout. As a bonus, you’ll earn kicks for every $1 spent on your purchases.

Get Fit at Home

If you can’t make it to the gym, bring the gym to you. Start feeling the burn today with these home gym steals at Walmart.com. Your purchases will give you a head start on your 2018 kicks!

Get started

Open the app to get kicks and see how Shopkick can help you achieve your New Years resolutions. Don’t have the app? Download it here to join the fun and start earning your free gift cards!

Reward yourself this Blue Weekend

Posted on December 14, 2017 by shopkick

Calling all Shopkickers! Earn big kicks this weekend, 12/15/17 – 12/17/17.

Put some cheer in your last-minute store visits this weekend by collecting up to 10,000 kicks available in stores during our Blue Weekend event! We’re making your last-minute store trips more rewarding with up to 200 kicks when you walk into Marshalls, T.J.Maxx and more. Plus, earn double the kicks on your purchases made with a linked card at participating stores.

Happy shopkicking!

Check out the Blue Weekend kick plan!

Take a look at the plan below, or see it here.

Don’t have the app? Download it here to join the fun!

Amazon and Shopkick team up to deliver a prime experience

Posted on December 13, 2017 by shopkick

Amazon addicts, rejoice! There’s one gift that’s come early this year: Amazon.com has arrived on Shopkick. Get kicks for shopping special categories on Amazon through Shopkick — and turn those kicks into more rewards and awesome gift cards! Check out Amazon fashion, devices, and more on the Shopkick app.

Get decked out with Amazon Fashion

This holiday season, look no further than Amazon Fashion, a one-stop destination for head-to-toe style. Amazon brings the fitting room to you: trying on clothes, accessories, and more on at home – and sending them back – is easy with free shipping and free returns on eligible items. Plus, their ratings and reviews come make it easy to decide it you should order.

“Alexa, make this the best holiday ever!”

Get kicks for this season’s hottest Amazon devices. Amazon has devices for everything from streaming video on the Fire Stick, to setting up your smart home with Alexa and Echo Dots. These devices make it easy to instantly play music, make calls, set timers, ask questions, and control your smart home, all by using your voice.

Amazon offers free 2-day shipping for millions of items to its Prime Members. Not a Prime member yet? Shopkickers are in luck! When you purchase a new 12-month subscription through the app you’ll earn a $20 Amazon Gift Card from Shopkick. In addition to the free 2-day shipping and everyday Lightning Deals — you’ll fall in love with instant access to tens of thousands of movies and TV shows.

This newest addition to Shopkick could not come at a better time with the holiday season fast approaching. Earn kicks when you buy gifts on Amazon.com for the family, then redeem your kicks for Amazon gift cards for the holidays!

How it works

Follow these steps to start earning your free gift cards while getting the best deals on Amazon.com:

1. Download the Shopkick app
2. Find Amazon.com under online stores
3. Shop to your heart’s content

Get started

What are you waiting for? Earn your kicks now to reward yourself! Download the app here.

Happy Shopkicking!

Sleigh bells ring for kicks and Kohl’s deals online

Posted on December 5, 2017 by shopkick

More of your holiday favorites are now online! Reward yourself while shopping for all your holiday gifts at Kohl’s online through Shopkick. Plus, take advantage of Kohl’s deals available online this holiday season.

Earn kicks for shopping Kohl’s deals online

Stock up on all your holiday gifts while earning kicks for every dollar spent! Kohl’s offers a wide selection of great products from some of your favorite brands. Stores are equipped with everything for yourself and your home: apparel, shoes & accessories for women, children and men, plus home products like small electrics, bedding, luggage and more. Kohl’s makes shopping easy and enjoyable: get a good deal at the store or online, with the option of picking up your online order in-store. Gear up for more kicks and walking in a winter wonderland!

Get started

Follow these steps to start earning your free gift cards while getting the best deals on Kohl’s online:

Download the Shopkick app
Find Kohl’s under online stores
Shop to your heart’s content

Happy Shopkicking!

Have you earned kicks by shopping online on Shopkick yet? Watch this video to see how it’s done.

Deck the halls with Overstock deals

Posted on November 28, 2017 by shopkick

Deck the halls with Overstock deals on Shopkick! Shopkickers can now shop the latest in home trends at surplus prices to earn more kicks towards a free gift card of their choosing.

‘Tis the season for Overstock deals

In addition to low prices, Overstock constantly features additional sales, clearance items, and flash deals on everything from furniture, decor, and jewelry. Overstock also makes it easy to find what you like by filtering searches by category, room, style, and price.

Earn kicks for shopping online

Adorn your home with holiday trappings or brighten up the kitchen with the latest appliances and quality cookware that will make preparing that next celebration feast a joy. Visit through Shopkick to get your kicks!

Follow these steps to start earning your free gift cards while getting the best deals on Overstock:

Download the Shopkick app
Find Overstock under online stores
Shop your heart out

Happy Shopkicking!

Have you earned kicks by shopping online through Shopkick yet? Watch this video to see how it’s done.

Get ready for our Black Friday and Cyber Monday event

Posted on November 18, 2017 by shopkick

Save the date! Our biggest kick event yet is coming up starting Black Friday. Give thanks with family and friends this Thanksgiving, and then let the holiday shopping begin!

You can get thousands of kicks when you walk in, scan, and make purchases in stores like Walmart, Target, and more. Plus, earn double the kicks in store when you use your linked card to purchase at stores, including TJ Maxx.

Looking to shop online? You’ll also be able to earn more kicks than ever when you shop online at stores like Walmart.com, eBay, Groupon, and more through the Shopkick app. Get a head start and begin planning your kicks now!

Happy shopkicking!

Check out the Black Friday & Cyber Monday kick plan!

Take a look at the plan below, or see it here.

Join the #HolidayShopkicking Twitter Party for a chance to win major prizes

Posted on November 9, 2017 by shopkick

We’re counting down to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with an epic #HolidayShopkicking Twitter Party! Join us on Monday, November 20 at 10am PST (1pm EST) for the chance to win gift cards and major prizes to start your holiday shopping off with a bang.

What’s a Twitter Party?

A Twitter Party is a chat on Twitter where people come together to share stories and advice, and can win prizes all hour long!

STEP 1:

Follow @Shopkick and the conversation through the party hashtag #HolidayShopkicking.

STEP 2:

Look out for numbered questions from @Shopkick to answer. Questions will come in the form of Q1: [Question].

Ex: Q1: Are you joining the party?

STEP 3:

Reply to each question with the hashtags #HolidayShopkicking and #Sweepstakes in the format A1: [Your answer].

Ex: A1: Of course I’m joining the party! #HolidayShopkicking #Sweepstakes

Our favorite answers will win prizes throughout the hour

We have some great prizes lined up for Twitter party winners! The grand prize is a 4K TV which will be perfect for watching the game or binge-watching your favorite show in super high definition. Other prizes include a Hallmark keepsake ornament gift set, Watch Station gift box set, a $100 gift card to Boxed, and four $50 gift cards to Carter’s and Oshkosh. We’ll also be giving away gift cards to Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, and Best Buy, plus thousands of kicks!

You can read the official rules here.

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Don’t forget: you need Shopkick to get kicks! Don’t have the app? Download it today!

Celebrate Walmart.com with a $75 gift card. Enter to win now!

Posted on November 7, 2017 by shopkick

Need another reason to be excited about Walmart.com coming to Shopkick? Now you can earn kicks for your Walmart.com purchases through the Shopkick app AND get a chance to win a $75 Walmart.com gift card! Shopkick will choose two winners every day between November 7 and November 15. Think about what you could do with YOUR $75 gift card!

Kick back, shop, and enjoy free two-day shipping on this season’s hottest items. Even better, take advantage of free same-day pickup, online grocery ordering, and everyday low prices at Walmart.com while entering for your chance to win!

Here’s how to enter to win your Walmart.com gift card:

1. Open Shopkick and find Walmart.com under the Stores tab

2. Tap “Shop” to open Walmart.com through the Shopkick app

3. Make a purchase! Each purchase grants you 6 kicks per $1 spent and one entry to win

See the official rules here.

Did you know you can earn kicks with online shopping on Shopkick? Watch this video to see how it’s done.

Don’t have Shopkick yet? Download it here and get started earning rewards today!