My Favorite Internet Rewards Programs ~

Yes, this site is mostly dedicated to deals around San Diego, but I just had to dedicate a spot for some of my favorite internet rewards programs. There are so many ‘deals’ out there that turn out to be junk. Our family uses each of the following rewards programs. Collectively they saved our family well over $1000 a year! I HIGHLY suggest trying them all – they are all simple to use – no spam – no fees! They will NOT make you rich – but it can help quite a bit!

Ebates.com ~ If you buy ANYTHING online you could be earning a check back with Ebates.com – yes, a check – actual cash, not points, but actual cash sent to your home. You simply sign up for Ebates.com and when you get online to shop just go through Ebates first. Check it out! Target, The Disney Store, Nordstrom, Priceline, Ebay, and more all offer a percentage back on your purchase in cash! You also get a $5 sign up bonus with the first purchase you make!

Swagbucks.com ~ My FAVORITE search engine! Ditch Google, Yahoo, and Bing for a comparable site that rewards you with points just for searching. You use those points to ‘buy’ stuff from the “SwagStore” – my favorite rewards are the Amazon, Starbucks, and Paypal gift cards. Once you sign up you can explore the site for more ways to win ‘bucks’. I earn most of mine simply from searches – we bought several of our holiday gifts from Amazon using multiple Amazon gift cards from Swagbucks.

ShopItToMe.com ~ This is one of the EASIEST programs. It is a site that sends you a customizable email with sales info from your favorite stores only when they have your size and only at the price point/discount you request. It is a reward program because if you invite friends you will get a $10 gift card to Starbucks, Whole Foods, or Nordstrom for every 10 friends that sign up. There is never anything to buy! It is very easy to share via email, facebook, and twitter!

San Diego Daily Deals Sites ~ These are a GREAT way to not only save money (at least 50% with every purchase!) but you can also earn a few points for referring friends. If you find a deal that you think your friends might enjoy simply share via email, facebook, or twitter and if someone signs up for the first time you’ll earn bucks to spend on a future purchase! We ‘bought’ a couple Christmas gifts this way last year! On most sites your points do not expire so save them until you see the perfect purchase!

Pampers Village ~ Don’t have babies in diapers? Who cares?? This is a great way to earn some fun freebies! Watch the points add up and you can trade those points in for prizes – everything from photobooks to Sea World tickets!

Disney Movie Rewards ~ accumulate points on DMR with the Disney movies you see in the theater, Disney movies and music you buy. You can also earn several points without even buying a thing! You can buy anything from stickers to toys to collectibles.

Again – I HIGHLY suggest taking advantage of all of these rewards sites! You will thank me later!