I just learned about Active Junky. It is like ebates for athletes and active folks! How does it work?
Active Junky is an online shopping community that rewards and provides incentives (sales AND cash back!) for shoppers pursuing their passion for active gear. They have partnered with the top online outdoor gear stores (100+) so that you can earn cash back rewards on every gear purchase you make by simply clicking through Active Junky to the online store of your choice before making your purchases. You can also browse, search and compare prices and reviews on all of the best outdoor gear products available on their blog – “The Fix”.
What’s the catch? There is none. They get a commission from the stores when you make a purchase and they share it with us. A win-win! Joining Active Junky is free. They will send you a check or transfer the rebate money right into your PayPal account. Also if you refer your friends, you get $5 for each friend who joins and make a purchase.
What are you waiting for? Check it out! 
PureWow reminds us that, “Nobody knows the culinary world quite like people in culinary world.” That’s why I like restaurant recommendations from legit foodies like my brother. It is also why I wish I knew chefs in more cities. Well, now I do. Sort of! Check out Find. Eat. Drink. This site launched last year as an “online repository for under-the-radar dining recommendations from industry insiders like Wolfgang Puck’s go-to L.A. seafood market or Top Chef winner Dale Talde’s pick for New York yakitori.”
They even have a free iPhone app that offers even more useful on-the-go recommendations. After downloading the app, you choose a location (cities range from Tuscaloosa to Madrid, with more being added) and select what you are looking for (restaurants, bars, markets, etc.). F.E.D. then pulls up a list of recommendations from big-name chefs and highly respected bakers, bartenders and restaurateurs. You can also filter by neighborhood and price and tap for specific ordering suggestions (love that!).
I love the .pdf guides, too! I checked out Chicago and NYC and both have great places that I love (or want to try). I can’t wait to try one of these in the next new city I visit.
What do you think? Experts or your novice cousin? A no-brainer! There are still some great deals post-Memorial Day:
> Does the dad in your life like to grill? Get 72% off on 22 piece grilling package from Omaha Steaks from Travelzoo – only $49!
> Like fad“fun run” races? Get 50% off the 5K Color Run Day or Night in Chicago from Zozi. They have other cities, too.
> Want to check out some cool exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago this summer? Download a voucher for $5 off Museum Entry through June 13, 2013 (not valid May 24–27). FINE PRINT: Voucher must be presented at a Museum ticket desk at time of purchase; it cannot be redeemed through online ticketing or by phone. Not valid with any other offers or ticket packages.
> In Chicago, score weekend rooftop tix for a Cubs game with all you can eat and drink for 46% or get great deals from Travelzoo local (or check HERE for deals near you!)
> Want to try cleaning supplies from Honest? Sign up for a trial (retail value: $13.95) of the Honest Family Essentials Bundle. Pay only $5.95 for shipping & handling!
> If you have not signed up for Gilt City, what are you waiting for? Use this LINK and you get 30% off on your first purchase! There are so many great ones – here are just a few:
- Get 50% online on women’s casual wear from Lolë or 50% off on cool prints from BambooPrints.com made from your photos.
- In Chicago, new customers get $25 off at Uber car (free) and get great deals on fitness classes or one month boot camp at Go Fitness in the West Loop.
- In NYC, get over 50% off on tennis lessons/classes at Yorkville Tennis Club or 40% off dinners at Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District (Sun – Thurs)
- In Los Angeles, get 45-50% off at Boot Camp H20 (3 locations) or try tasting menus at Gorge in West Hollywood.
> From Shop Style at PopSugar: 40% off sitewide plus free shipping at Nautica through May 31; enter SUNNY40 | 25% off all swimwear, dresses, and shorts at Splendid; enter SUMMERPICKS | 30% off all orders at Art.com through May 29; enter USA963 | 30% off at Lands’ End Canvas through May 28 | 25% off sitewide at Shoe Mall through May 28; enter MEMORIAL | Up to 30% off Summer styles at Dorothy Perkins through May 28 | 25% off sitewide at Maidenform through May 28
> Active Junky has 10% cash back at Moosejaw and an extra 15% on sale items with the code CONEY and 10% cash back at Underarmour and free shipping with code UAGEAR. You have to sign up for Active Junky but it’s free!
> Check out great prizes and a support a great cause in the Run for Boston 5K virtual race (spots still open for Libertyville, IL race on June 15, too!)
That’s all for now! I hope you all have a great week! Don’t forget to enter my Athleta Esprit de She giveaway, too!