If you read this blog, you know I am all about deals and perks AND that I love to support awesome charities. Imagine my surprise when I found out about Chicago start-up Selfless last year. [This is a re-run – but a great one for Chicago people…I am reposting this because they have added a TON of great new perks. If you missed this last year, check it out!]
Selfless asks you to pick your cause from a list that includes organizations like the no-kill animal shelter PAWS and Ronald McDonald House. You pledge $9/month. In exchange for this, they offer awesome perks from local businesses. You get a Selfless perks card, which gets you deals all over Chicago like $10 off your annual Divvy membership, free appetizers at Rockit and $35 town car rides to O’Hare. They also have discounts at Finds’ Faves IVME, Sunda, Mia Francesca, Maza and more! You can pick one cause and stick with it or change monthly. Right now, Selfless is only in Chicago but they hope to expand!
Other things to know: 80% of your $9 monthly membership goes directly to the cause of your choice. Once you sign up, you can change your Cause once a month or keep it the same, as well as make 1-time donations with 100% of your donation going to the Cause (Both tax deductible). You may cancel at any time.
Use the card often and you’ll save WAY more than you spend on your subscription fee. You know I will!!
Why is giving via Selfless or other channels important? It make you happy! My friends at Happify asked me to share this infographic with you! (Want to learn more about Happify? I have posted a bunch of their content and a summary of their site/offering is HERE.)
There are a lot of interesting findings about the benefits of giving. Check them out on Happify with the The Science of Giving: Why Giving is Good for You.
While you are there, check out the other awesome infographics and great information and exercises to improve happiness. Just do it – it works!
Did Santa disappoint? No worries, everything is still on SALE. Don’t forget to check ebates (lots of extra cash back deals) and Active Junky before you buy! Also check Amex and Paypal for immediate cash back offers when you use their payment method.
- TODAY ONLY – get 40% off on Lole’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection. No code needed!
- Save 25% off on select items at Club Monaco with code WEARITNOW plus free shipping on orders over $150.
- Check out the Athleta flash sale and other awesome flash sales at Zulily.
- Check out awesome, healthy foods The FEED + get $5 for checking it out + $10 free goodies if you spend $25
- Get $15 for signing up + 10% off your first purchase at Artizone with the very embarrassing code CONVIVIAL ERICA WHIPPED
- Get 30% off on many items in the Icebreaker semi-annual sale – no code needed.
- In Chicago? How about climbing stairs for a great cause? Sign up for the AON Step Up for Kids Climb online by Friday Jan. 23 and use code BLOGSU15 to save $10 off the $50 registration fee!
- Get awesome deals for men, women, home and travel on Rue La La.
- Save $25 on any purchase from Kore Fit with code START15.
- New customers, get $25 OFF your first order of custom women’s wear from eShakti.
- Check out awesome sportwear deals at Active Gear Up. New customers get $10 off with this link.
- Get 20% off all Infinity Straps and DVDs with the code ERICAAGRAN.
- Get $15 off your first order from Goldbely – great regional food gifts – with code friedtwinkie2. Then refer friends and get $15 more in credit, too!
- Gilt City has awesome national and local (major city) deals at the moment on many things. Keep an eye for fun/different holiday gifts!
- Get groceries delivered in one hour from Instacart and get $10 off first order + free delivery. (Plus $5 for every friend you refer up to $25, too!)
- One King’s Lane is having awesome limited time sales on everything you need for your home and more!
- 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.
- Check out a ton of great sales and coupons on all of your active gear and get cash back with Active Junky.
- 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.
- Check out Hautelook. Hello… flash sales from Nordstom/Nordstrom Rack
- Do you have an American Express Card? Sign up for Amex Offers for great easy to use offers. Just click and buy and your account is credited
- Resolved to get fit? Get 50% off your first outfit at Fabletics. I LOVE mine!
I am running the F^3 Half this weekend. The gods are shining on us with the temperate weather. Wish me luck! 1st race of the year!
What are you up to?
PS. Don’t forget my great 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!