Sunshine Rewards Videoblog

She Shops Around 24: Merchant Rewards Programs

Tricia — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:35:03 +0000

With consumers trying to save money in any way that they can and merchants trying to retain loyal customers, merchants rewards program are popping up everywhere. Cindy and I surveyed our Sunshine Rewards members to see which were your favorite merchant programs that you can combine with Sunshine Rewards coupons and cash back.

Show Notes:

* What are the point of the programs? To attract new customers or retain repeat customers? Some merchants make it easy to learn about their programs while others seem to hide them.
* Traditional cash programs where you get a percentage back from every purchase to spend later on the site. Great examples are drugstore.com dollars, eBay bucks, and Football Fanatics.
* Points programs where you get points for purchases and can later convert them to credits on the merchants site. Most popular included Best Buy Rewards Zone and 1-800-Flowers Fresh Rewards. A new one to Sunshine Rewards is SubscriptionAgent.com.
* Loyalty programs where you do not get get free merchandise credits but you might get even better deals. Prime examples are the Shoebuy 10% coupon for repeat buyers and the Sephora Beauty Insider program.

Bonus: You can combine Sunshine Rewards cash back with every single merchant that we mention in the podcast!

PETCO Review By Sunshine Rewards Member

cindy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:55:55 +0000

Sometimes when we purchase a product it’s not exactly what we want or it doesn’t meet our expectations. One of our Sunshine Rewards members experienced this with some pet items she purchased from PETCO, however, they made good on her purchase. At PETCO, you can return products to the store quite easily or even have replacement items shipped to you at no cost to you. Watch this video to learn more about Petco and the great pet products they have to offer as well as their outstanding customer service.

Then, visit Sunshine Rewards for more savings from PETCO as well as cash back savings.

Loving this n-fini shapewear

cindy — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:19:27 +0000

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m envious of all those skinny girls wearing those tight slinky tops and dresses, and I want to wear them too. However, midriff bulge and a bit too much jiggling tells me not to and normally I hate being stuffed into shapewear that makes me feel like I can’t eat anything or breathe all night.

Now I have found a comfortable solution. I wore n-fini shapewear for the first time on saturday night out dancing, and I have to tell you, I never once felt bound up or smothered. It was like wearing nothing at all and yet, when I bounced around the dance floor, the rest of me didn’t. I ate and drank comfortably and moved about with absolute ease.

I wore the n-fini cami shaper with under wire bra that has the gel in the bottom to hold it down. It really does work, and the under wire bra gave me all the support I needed and not once did it ride up on me.

Buy now and save with Sunshine Rewards 30% off money saving coupon for n-fini and get your cash back. See details below for winning a $50.00 gift card from n-fini.

And heres a special deal for you. If you go to n-fini and sign up for their email, come back and post in our comments that you signed up and you will be eligible to win a $50.00 gift card from n-fini. If you add a Twitter link to this site promoting this great givewaway , you will get an additional entry .

Hurry, this ends on August 15th.

Earn Cash Back on Disney Vacations

Tricia — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:17:28 +0000

Sunshine Rewards is lucky enough to be partnered with a great travel company, Mouse Unlimited. Disney fans and members of Sunshine Rewards themselves, they understand us and our needs. They know when we want help planning our trip and when we just want to obsess about it ourselves. More importantly, they know that we want good deals and that they can sometimes be hard to come by.

Mouse Unlimited has customized their site to make things as easy for our members as possible. Just visit our special quote page and be sure to put in your Sunshine Rewards member id (found on the Member Zone page if you do not have it handy). You can get your Disney rooms, tickets, and even cruises booked with Mouse Unlimited. We used them to book our 11th anniversary stay at the Polynesian last month and it was terrific.

If you are looking for a deal on a Disney vacation, take a look at Mouse Unlimited and see what they can do for you. In addition to their deals, you will earn cash back from us. Use that cash back to turn into Disney Gift Cards and you will be on your way to another Disney Vacation already!

Here’s a cute little video that we put together about Sunshine Rewards and Mouse Unlimited. It’s our “Google Search Story.”

Cooling off with CaliforniaTeaHouse.com

cindy — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:24:09 +0000

I love a great cup of tea, but I have to admit, I’m a bit picky. Loose leaf tea is the only way to go for me, and at CaliforniaTeaHouse.com they have such a great variety and high quality of tea that you can’t go wrong. I drink several glasses of ice tea a day, and it’s nice knowing that I am not getting all the caffeine that is in pop and coffee. Tea also provides essential minerals, zinc and potassium that are needed daily.

If you’ve never tried loose leaf tea, now is the time to get some and try it. We have several money saving coupons on Sunshine Rewards right now too, plus free shipping and with your cash back, its a sweet summer deal.

She Shops Around 23: Save on Summer

Tricia — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:49:47 +0000

Summer is in full swing now and most of us are looking to save money. Cindy and I talked today in our podcast about ways to save whether you are staying at home or traveling. All of the merchants that we talked about are available for cash back or rewards of some kind at Sunshine Rewards. Also be sure to check for coupons and discounts.

Show Notes:

* Travel and Entertainment: Some great ways to save money while staying at home include Entertainment Books and Restaurant.com. If you are trying to work in some inexpensive trips, check out Go Cards from Smart Destinations and Priceline for flexible plans ($12 rental cars!).
* Outdoor Fun: Have a pool? We like In the Swim and PoolProducts.com for our chemicals. Swimsuitsforall.com is a great place for a variety of swimsuits at good prices. Stock up on suntan lotion online so you don’t get stuck paying high prices for it at the grocery store or amusement park.
* Membership Clubs: Netflix and Blockbuster are obvious, but have you heard about BookSwim? It’s a fun way to read a lot of new books for one low monthly price. Gamers should check out GameFly. If you’re into audiobooks, Audible is a good option.

Directv Member Review

cindy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:28:55 +0000

I guess I’ve always just taken it for granted the great service and quality picture not to mention good savings that you get when you have Directv, but one of our members, Kim, recently reminded me of that with this video. She signed up through Sunshine Rewards for the service and is thrilled not only with the quality of service she received, all the equipment and perks that came with it, but also the great cash back she got from purchasing her Directv through Sunshine Rewards. Watch the video for yourself. Get your savings and cash back at Sunshine Rewards too.

Win a BookSwim.com Membership at Sunshine Rewards

Tricia — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:56:31 +0000

We’re always excited when we introduce a new merchant at Sunshine Rewards but even more exciting when we can do it with a contest! SR has partnered with our newest merchant, BookSwim.com, to give you a chance to win a membership for yourself AND a friend!

What is BookSwim? It’s often called “Netflix” for books but that’s completely do it justice. BookSwim is a membership based service that allows you to rent books for as long as you want. You simply choose the monthly plan that works best for you and then visit their site to start queuing up your books. They will then send the books to you from your list. Take as long as you want to read them and after you return them, they will send you more. It’s a perfect solution for people who love to read but are tired of paying $10-30 per book. Unlike the library, you won’t be on wait lists for months just to get new releases. And now on with the contest!

The prize: A 2-month membership to BookSwim.com for both you AND your nominee (plan will be the 3 books at a time plan given as a $50 gift card).

To enter:

1) Leave a comment below telling us who you know that deserves a BookSwim membership and why (one entry).

2) Twitter about the contest and leave a comment below with your Tweet (one entry).

3) Post this contest on Facebook and leave a comment below with what you posted (one entry).

4) Blog about this contest and leave your link to the post below (two entries).

Entries must be received by midnight Eastern on July 6, 2010. Open to U.S. residents 18 and older only.

Don’t want to wait for the contest to get a membership? Save even more with BookSwim.com with BookSwim.com coupons and cash back at Sunshine Rewards. Watch our video below to learn even more about BookSwim might be for you.

Send a Treat with Cookie Surprises

Tricia — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:11:58 +0000

How many of us dread getting the mail because it’s never anything fun? In fact, it’s more likely to be bills, advertisements, and credit card signup forms. What if you could make someone’s day for less than $10 (including shipping) just by sending them a treat in the mail? Cookie Surprises is a terrific way to do just that.

Cookie Surprises allows you to choose a fun, painted cookie and then customize how it is boxed. It’s an inexpensive way to let someone know that you are thinking about them. In addition to all of the holidays that you usually send gifts, send a Cookie Surprise to someone as a thank-you, a get well, or a word of encouragement.

Below is a video with the Sunshine kids opening up the Cookie Surprise that they got in the mail. We had to do the video in one take because once they opened it, I couldn’t stop them from eating it! I snagged a little piece myself and it was tasty. After you check out the video, be sure to look for Cookie Surprises coupons and cash back at Sunshine Rewards!

Win a $50 Gift Certificate from ExecutiveGiftShoppe.com

cindy — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:41:53 +0000

I caught the girls looking for gifts for their Father and Grandfathers for Father’s Day, which is June 20th. Even they know how smart it is to shop on Sunshine Rewards and earn cash back. Not only that, but they picked a great place to do their shopping, ExecutiveGiftShoppe.com

Plus, as an added bonus with the 6% cash back, Sunshine Rewards has an exclusive coupon for 7% off your purchase over $100.00.

ExecutiveGiftShoppe has a huge selection of Fathers Day gifts and many of them can be personalized.

AND

One lucky person will be chosen to win a $50.00 gift certificate from ExecutiveGiftShoppe.

To enter:

1) Leave a comment below telling us what you would do with a $50 Gift Certificate from ExecutiveGiftShoppe.com (one entry).

2) Twitter about the contest and leave a comment below with your Tweet (one entry).

3) Post this contest on Facebook and leave a comment below with what you posted (one entry).

4) Blog about this contest and leave your link to the post below (two entries).

Entries must be received no later than June 15th at midnight EST and you must be over 18 to enter (sorry girls). You must be a resident of either the USA or Canada. Winners will be notified by email and have 24 hrs to claim their prize.