Friday Finds: Get Paid for Window Shopping or While Shopping + More!

f43dff411f0ab521ce0365aec4100660If you are like me, then you love rewards. I like them for flying, staying, buying, trying… well everything. I just read about Shopkick. This app rewards you for going to stores. Just going! That’s it. Well, almost. Shopkick [warning this website has sound!] is an app that pays you in gifts or gift cards for going to various stores and doing various things there. (Pure Wow, says, “Nothing weird. Don’t worry.” LOL)

How does it work? You download the Android or iPhone app and leave it running in the background of your phone. Then, any time you go into one of Shopkick’s 150 partner retailers (like Macy’s, Best Buy and Crate & Barrel), it will automatically know [I know a bit scary!] and reward you with points. While you’re in a Shopkick store, you can also use your phone to scan recommended QR codes to get even more points.phone_app_screen

The reviewer I read about said she “got 50 points for walking into JCPenney and 25 points for scanning a Liz Claiborne sweater. And [she] could have earned upwards of 1,000 points had [she] actually bought something.” Other than the fact that I thought JC Penney was out of business, I find this awesome! Plus if she had bought something, she would have almost have earned a $5 Starbucks card – which is a great plus when you are at the store to buy!

After you earn points, you can trade them in for gift cards. For example, $5 Starbucks gift card is 1,250 points or if you are an avid shopper, an iPad Air (125,000 points).

I am going to forget about the big brother feel and try this! How about you?


One shopping app that I do use is Ibotta.  What is Ibotta? Ibotta is a modern take on the coupon with a marketing twist. It is “a fun and easy way to earn each time you go to the store.” Before shopping, choose your favorite products in the app and complete “the tasks.” The tasks are things like one question marketing polls, information or sharing on Facebook or Twitter. Then, when you buy your chosen products at over 80 retailers where the app works like Target, Walmart, CVS and your favorite grocery stores, you get credit. After checking out, verify your purchases by uploading a photo of your receipt and scanning the product’s barcode. Some preferred retailers now let you link your rewards cards so no receipts are needed. Good improvement!

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How it works!

Ibotta adds new product offers all the time. They say that the more you use it, the better and more personalized your offers become. You earn “real money” that you can send to a PayPal account or donate to any school in America. Great idea for a class fundraiser, teachers/parents! They also have special bonus options for additional cash for shopping at Target, Walmart and other stores based on your location.

I generally use this app at Target and Walmart. I try to remember to check it. There are usually some items that I buy like deodorant or toothpaste and many food products. At Target, they often have specials for things I use like or have wanted to try. I fight the usual coupon battle of not buying things I don’t need/won’t use versus getting money back/money for charity.

Need more of an incentive to try it? They offer all kinds of specials and perks when you join. Check it out!


It’s Friday and great deals abound on the internet. Here goes:

  • LAST DAY: Get 50% off on all natural Yes To Beauty Products from Plum District. Buy the “$30 for $60” voucher and get an extra 15% off with code 15YesTo.
  • LAST 2 DAYS: 50% off on yurbuds headphones. No code needed.
  • Take $20 off a custom trunk of $100 or more at Taste Trunk with code Custom20 at checkout or save 20% on a custom trunk of $75 or more with code Sept20.
  •  Get 20% off and free shipping on your entire order from the KIND  store with the code KINDSEPTEMBER.
  • Get an extra 20% off at macy’s with the code FIVE (or 20% off on “VIP” items with the code VIP) and get 6% cash back if you start with ebates.
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Find your salad sign and enter to win in Earthbound Farms 30th anniversary giveaway.
  • Find your salad sign and enter to win in Earthbound Farms 30th anniversary giveaway.
  • Enter to WIN $1,000 in prizes! iPad Mini from Techlicious +  $800 FabFitFun fashion, fitness, and beauty goods!
  • Get 50% OFF + Free Shipping on your first Kiwi Crate (kid’s activity box) with code FOOD50
  • Need a new logo or some help? check out Fiverr – a huge marketplace of services (online) starting at only $5!
  • Hey dog lovers, Doggyloot is the top flash sales site for dogs and dog owners that offers discounts on dog-related products to members nationwide. Several deals each day on dog toys, treats, accessories and more, all at 25 to 75% off with FREE SHIPPING
  • Hey Chicago friends, try Finds’ fave Factor 75 from Artizone and you will be entered to win 30 days of Factor 75 meals! (One entry per meal ordered.)
  • Check out great perks and support Finds’ fave Enerchi Bites in their Kickstarter!
  • Get 20% off full-price purchases of $100 or more at Kate Spade with code FALLWD14 + 3.5% cash back from ebates.
  • One King’s Lane is having awesome limited time sales on kitchen essentials and more! They also have a $30 bargain bin.
  • Enter to win a spa trip to L’Auberge Del Mar in San Diego’s PureWow + WellAndGoodNYC + TheNest + theskimm!
  • Get up to 50% off on hotel rooms with Travel Pony plus new users get a $35 off credit to use on hotel stays of over $200.
Finds' Friend Yumvelope is giving away a double stuffed box for September
Finds’ Friend Yumvelope is giving away a double stuffed box for September. Enter HERE.
  • Enter Yumvelope’s double stuffed September box giveaway HERE. Low entries – get in there!
  • Check out a ton of great sales and coupons on all of your active gear and get cash back with Active Junky.
  • Get a free audiobook with a no obligation 30 day trial at Audible.com.
  • My neighbor keeps getting packages from Hautelook. I finally started checking it out – hello… flash sales from Nordstom/Nordstrom Rack. This could be trouble!
  • Do you have an American Express Card? Sign up for Amex Offers and you can get $10 rebate on $75 Whole Foods purchase, $5 rebate on $25 at Bed Bath and Beyond and many, many more offers. Just click and buy and your account is credited.
  • Gilt City has great deals in Chicago, NYC, LA and more. Start with ebates for additional cash back. Companion site GILT has great men’s, women’s and kids’ deals at awesome prices, too!
  • Check out great local deals at Groupon. And don’t miss new Groupon Coupons! More to come on that soon.
  • Buy one get one free on boots for fall with code BOGO plus free 2nd day shipping and free returns at Heels.com.
  • Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time. Start with Active Junky to get an additional 12% cash back.
  • Get 50% off your first outfit at Fabletics. I LOVE mine!
  • Save 25% on EnergyBits with code EricaFinds.

Happy weekend all! After a bunch of travels and events, we are pretty low key this weekend. What are you up to?

PS. Don’t forget my giveaways!

*Please note: This post contains some affiliate/referral links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Some are just good deals I found and shared. Either way, you win!