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Kick Writers are a crew of loyalty lovers and savvy Shopkickers fueled by caffeine and curiosity. From sharing the best ways to rack up kicks to smart shopping hacks, they’ve covered it all — and they’re on a mission to make earning rewards as fun as it is easy.
How to Get Free Kicks on Shopkick
Picture this: You’re out shopping, ticking off items from your to-do list, and suddenly your phone buzzes — it’s Shopkick, rewarding you with points just for walking into a store or scanning an item. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, let me tell you, it’s 100% real, and I’ve become a pro at maximizing those rewards.
But here’s the thing: If you don’t know all the ways to rack up free kicks, you’re leaving points (and free gift cards) on the table. I learned that the hard way. One of my friends was the one to clue me in. He said, “You know, there’s a trick to this, right?” That one comment sent me down a rabbit hole, and now I can’t help but share what I’ve learned with everyone I know. Whether you’re just getting started with Shopkick or you’ve been using it for years, there’s always a way to earn more kicks with less effort.
So, let’s dive in and turn every shopping trip into a win!
How to Get Free Kicks On Shopkick for the Least Effort
For as long as there have been apps, there’s been this buzz about finding clever hacks to make them work even better for you. My friend always has a new trick or shortcut for every app I mention. He loves to chime in, “But did you know there’s a hack for that?” It’s like clockwork. But when I brought up Shopkick, my favorite shopping rewards app, I didn’t need his tips. Why? Because I’ve already found plenty of ways to rack up kicks like a pro.
Shopkick is a must-have for anyone who loves saving money, whether you’re hunting for deals in-store or online. The app rewards you with points, or kicks, for doing what you already do — shopping, walking into stores, scanning products, and even watching videos. Those kicks turn into gift cards to your favorite stores, which feels like winning free money. And trust me, the more you learn about Shopkick, the easier it is to make every shopping trip a points-earning mission.
Today, I’m breaking down my tried-and-true methods for earning free kicks, whether you’re shopping in stores, browsing online, or simply staying consistent. If you’re ready to take your Shopkick game to the next level, let’s jump in!
Earning Kicks In-Store
If you love the feel of browsing store aisles or running errands in person, Shopkick turns a normal shopping trip into a mini adventure. There are so many ways to earn kicks just by being physically present in a store. It’s as easy as walking through the door (literally)!
- First things first, make a habit of opening the app before you even step inside. Many partner stores, like Target, Walmart, and CVS, give you kicks just for walking through their doors. It’s a reward for showing up! But don’t stop there — this is where the fun really begins.
- Once inside, head straight for the items flagged in the app for scans. You don’t even have to buy them! Simply scan the barcode on specific products to earn points instantly. Think of it as a scavenger hunt where the prize is kicks. Pro tip: Make a list of the most valuable scan offers before you shop, so you can maximize your time and focus on high-reward items.
- Here’s another strategy for boosting your points: combine your errands. If you’re visiting a shopping plaza, hit every store on Shopkick’s partner list. You’ll collect kicks just for walking in and scanning items. Planning ahead is key here — check the app to see which stores have the best rewards that day, and prioritize them on your route.
- Of course, you can also earn kicks for making purchases. Link your retailer accounts in the app, and you’ll collect kicks on qualifying buys. Better yet, use the app to browse through special offers—some products earn you extra points when purchased. It’s an effortless way to stack rewards on everyday shopping.
So the next time you’re heading out, make Shopkick your shopping sidekick. Walk, scan, shop, and watch those kicks pile up!
Earning Kicks Online
If online shopping is more your vibe, Shopkick has you covered there, too. You don’t have to leave your couch to earn rewards — you just need to know where to look.
- The easiest way to start is by opening the app and heading to the Discover tab. Here, you can earn kicks simply by watching short videos, finding hidden kicks within lookbooks, or exploring new deals. I like to do this in the morning with my coffee — it’s a quick way to grab points before I even start my day. Plus, it’s a fun way to get inspired for gifts or home upgrades.
- When it’s time to shop online, use the Shopkick app to access partner retailers. From Walmart.com to QVC to Hotels.com, there are dozens of options. You’ll earn kicks for every dollar you spend, and the points add up fast! Some stores even offer exclusive bonuses or double kicks during promotional periods.
- And don’t forget to keep an eye out for limited-time offers. Shopkick often rolls out seasonal deals, flash bonuses, or high-kick incentives on specific products. Staying updated through the app ensures you never miss an opportunity to rack up points effortlessly.
Online shopping has never been so rewarding. Whether you’re watching videos, browsing lookbooks, or snagging deals from your favorite stores, Shopkick makes every click count.
Simple Habits and Smart Moves to Score More Kicks
Here’s the secret to turning kicks into gift cards fast: consistency and strategy. Making Shopkick a part of your routine is key to unlocking the full potential of the app. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, make it a habit to open Shopkick first and see where you can earn the most points.
- Consistency doesn’t have to mean extra effort — it’s about building simple habits. Start by opening the app before every shopping trip, whether you’re headed to a big-box retailer or doing your weekly grocery run. Check for nearby stores offering walk-in kicks, or plan stops at locations with scannable items. Those small, consistent actions can lead to big results.
- Strategy is equally important. Plan your shopping trips around stores and items that offer the highest kicks. For example, if a store nearby is offering kicks for walk-ins, purchases, and scans, prioritize it over others to maximize your rewards. And don’t forget to browse online opportunities, especially when you’re short on time but still want to earn.
By staying consistent and strategic, you’ll quickly see your kicks grow — and so will your savings. The more you make Shopkick a part of your routine, the easier it becomes to earn rewards effortlessly.
Ready to take your kick game to the next level? Let’s get started!
Get to know the many different ways to get free kicks on Shopkick and start collecting gift cards today. Download Shopkick’s free app today and join a community of loyal Shopkickers who’ve already discovered how much you can earn with the help of a free shopping sidekick.
Rewarding consumer experiences anytime, anywhere
Bill Demas, Chief Executive Officer
Our vision as a company is to create rewarding consumer experiences for our users anytime, anywhere. We are taking another step in fulfilling that vision today by releasing a web version of Shopkick. This gives users more ways to earn kicks and discover new products, brands and services.
For our partners, the expansion to desktop completes our omnichannel solution, offering deeper insight into consumer behavior across channels and throughout the fragmented shopping journey. Brands and retailers now have the opportunity to reward our users for shopping across desktop, mobile and brick and mortar.
Launch partners include Walmart, Macy’s, Groupon, JCPenney, Sephora, Sam’s Club, Payless, the Body Shop, Stride Rite, Ann Taylor, Loft, Nordstrom, Francesca’s, Lane Bryant, Foot Locker, Sur La Table, and See’s Candies. In addition, we continue to expand our online merchants in the Shopkick app. Most recently we have added Asos, eBags, Etsy, Fandango, the Home Shopping Network, Hulu, Lane Bryant, and Living Social.
Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon on our exciting product roadmap! To learn more about our new e-commerce offering, get in touch at [email protected].
If you have any feedback on this new initiative or any other Shopkick omnichannel solution, send me your thoughts at [email protected].
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How to scan your grocery receipt for cash back
When it comes to earning rewards from my everyday shopping, Shopkick is my go-to app. It turns the things I’m already doing (like visiting stores, scanning items, and making purchases) into kicks (Shopkick’s reward points) I can redeem for gift cards to top retailers like Target, Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, and more.
Why I Love Using Shopkick for Grocery Rewards
Shopkick rewards you for normal shopping activities, such as:
– Walking into participating stores with your app open
– Scanning the barcodes of featured products in-store
– Submitting receipts for eligible purchases
– Linking your retailer accounts for eReceipts so online and in-store purchases automatically earn kicks
It’s faster and more fun than the old-school coupon clipping system ever was. I set weekly points goals and find myself beating them just by mixing up my earning methods — sometimes scanning products, other times submitting receipts, and often combining both for a bigger boost.
A Simple Swap for Bigger Rewards
Back when I used to clip paper coupons, I’d see other shoppers flipping through binders at checkout. Now, I see those same shoppers pulling out their phones and using Shopkick instead. It’s a quick, modern way to save that fits right into my routine — no scissors or sorting required.
Make Every Grocery Trip Count
Start turning your grocery receipts into real rewards. Download Shopkick for free, set your first points goal, and see how easy it is to make your everyday shopping more rewarding.
Join the millions of Shopkickers who are already earning gift cards just by walking into stores, scanning products, and submitting receipts.
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How to get Shopkick points fast and earn a gift card a month
So you’ve been Shopkicking for a while now, and you’re wondering if there are ways to improve your game. Did you know that some Shopkickers consistently earn enough kicks for a free gift card a month?
Whether you’re saving up for a big payout for the holidays, a birthday, or a family vacation; you want to reduce your Walmart, Target, or Amazon bill each month; or you just like to treat yourself to a fancy Starbucks drink every week, take a hint from some master Shopkickers. Here are there top tips on how to get Shopkick points fast—and earn a gift card a month!
10 Top Pro Tips to Get Shopkick Points Fast and Earn a Gift Card a Month
1: Make A Plan
Go with a mission in mind.
Christy McElwain from Ohio plans her shopping trip around kicks in advance. “I make a plan before I leave the house. I end up doing a big circle and I don’t end up wasting time or additional gas.”
Donna Panelli from California makes a list of scans in the same order as her grocery list, and maps that list out based on their locations in the store.
“If you want to go a step further,” notes Melissa Barker from Dallas, TX, “you can add the kick items to your shopping list with an asterisk* to make sure you don’t miss a thing!”
Becky Kaloczi from Ohio tackles Best Buy by focusing on a few key areas, such as video games, small appliances, and electronics. By doing so, she says she can get in and out with 100 scans in an hour!
2: Team Up to Get Shopkick Points Fast
Go Shopkicking with your friends and family to rack up kicks more quickly.
Virginia Doyle-Diamond from Navarre, FL says, “Go Shopkicking with a friend who also has Shopkick. You can find kicks faster by telling each other which aisle certain products are on.”
Cheryl Avery Bigelow from Las Vegas, NV recruits her kids to help track down where products are located in the store as a scavenger hunt. “Not only do I get kicks,” she says, “but it makes shopping fun for my kids.”
Shopkicker Doug Miller from West Palm Beach, FL has even teamed up with other Shopkickers he’s met in the aisle! “The most fun I ever had Shopkicking was at a Target in Palm Beach,” he says. “We met another couple doing the same thing, teamed up, and got through several hundred kicks in record time. The four of us went out for drinks afterward and laughed ourselves silly comparing each other’s Shopkick stories.”
3: Get Your Invite Kicks
You can get Shopkick points fast kicks by inviting friends, making it one of the speediest ways to earn a gift card a month. If you’re going to recruit friends and family to go kicking together, don’t forget to have them download using your referral code—and get your kicks for inviting them!
Lara Gonzaga from Fort Worth, TX even earns an extra 250 kicks when she’s out Shopkicking by telling others about it in the aisle. “While you’re out Shopkicking, start asking people close by if they have the app,” she says. “If they say no, tell them briefly about it and send them an invite to join right there in person!”
4: Make It a Habit
Nicole Cribbs from North Carolina says, “It only takes 21 days to form a new habit. You just have to get in the habit of checking Shopkick every time you walk into a store!”
Shopkicker Diane Kesel from Syracuse, NY starts her morning by checking Shopkick alongside her coffee.
Carolyn Brown from North Carolina recommends checking the app wherever you are. You never know when there could be a store close to the gym, office, or whatever, and “you never know when you might land those jumbo kicks,” she says.
5: Make Shopkick Part of Your Workout
The best way to make Shopkicking part of your routine? Make it part of your fitness routine!
Susie from Sarasota is walking her way to 10,000 steps and kicks on the weekends. “Shopkick is my cardio” is her mantra, and she loves to get rewarded with free gift cards for all the steps she puts in while on scan missions.
Got a full day planned for getting those steps in alongside your kicks? Kyle Jackson from Ocoee, FL says don’t forget to “wear comfortable walking or running shoes!” 😉
6: Create a Date Night
We know of at least one husband and wife team that makes every Friday night a shopkicking date night.
Suzanne McLaughlin Reil from Titusville, FL and her husband even make a full day of it. “We first hit our local stores to grab everything we can, then head to East Orlando (about 30 minutes away) to do a movie, meal, and Shopkick some more,” she says. Suzanne and her husband often finish their date off with a treat at Starbucks using their kicks for a gift card.
7: Go for the Big Kicks
If you haven’t linked your card or aren’t doing your online shopping through Shopkick yet, you could be missing out on major kicks every time you make a purchase.
Michele Carrera Patterson from San Diego says, “make sure all your cards are linked. I get a lot of kicks by using my debit and credit cards!”
Susan Perryman from Los Angeles, CA (she even works at Shopkick) also scores major kicks when booking her travel on Hotels.com and Booking.com through Shopkick.
It’s no surprise—travel can often account for some of your biggest purchases, so why not get kicks every time you book?
8: Don’t Forget the Discover Tab
Pro Shopkickers know never to miss new kicks in the Discover tab.
“Check your app daily and use the Discover section to gain a few kicks,” says Surbhi Kasbaum from Orange County, CA.
As a bonus, Shopkicker Wendy Chan from California says that while scrolling through Shopkick for surprise kicks she often learns about latest trends. “I find some awesome products that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.”
9: Make Sure Your Alerts Are On
Don’t you hate it when you leave a store and realize you forgot to take your app out? Make sure your Shopkick notifications are on so you receive handy reminders to open the app when there are kicks nearby!
“I always have my notifications on so I can be notified that I’m able to get kicks while shopping,” says one Shopkicker.
10: Have Fun
Finally, a Shopkicker from Brooklyn, NY says: “The best tip I can give is to just HAVE FUN while Shopkicking!”
We couldn’t agree more!
Want to jumpstart your plan to earn a gift card a month? Login now, refer a friend, and start getting Shopkick points fast!
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Celebrate National Walking Day and get free stuff
Everyone knows the big holidays, days like Memorial Day, Labor Day, the Fourth of July, and Halloween, but did you know that almost every single day on the calendar has a themed celebration to go along with it? I know at my house we certainly do. In fact, we’ve even made it a point to start celebrating some of these more obscure holidays!
March 3, for example, was National Cold Cuts Day, so we went out and made ourselves some deluxe cold cut sandwiches. Another good one: October 7 is National Inner Beauty Day, which we honor at our house by celebrating the personal qualities that make each member of our family special.
One of our favorite days, however, is actually National Walking Day! It happens during the first Wednesday in April each year, and it’s just such a wonderful chance to get out of the house and into the spring weather to enjoy one of my favorite simple activities: walking! From the store, around the neighborhood, on a hike—you name it.
At my house, we like to celebrate National Walking Day while also earning some free stuff, whether that’s a T-shirt for completing a 5K (walk, not run!), cash for a task done for a stranger, or—my favorite—gift cards just for walking into certain stores! There are plenty of ways to celebrate National Walking Day and get free stuff, and today we have a helpful little guide to some of the best.
Celebrate National Walking Day and Get Free Ts
One of the cool aspects of National Walking Day is how charity groups use it as an occasion to host 5K events to raise money for worthy causes. Walks tend to vary by geographic region, but in the past, my friends and I have participated in National Walking Day 5Ks that raised money for everything from the American Heart Association to the American Cancer Society to some more localized, grassroots causes.
I’m pretty tuned in to the events in my area, but you can easily hunt down a great event (and, of course, a free t-shirt that comes with it) by searching online for “National Walking Day 5K” plus the name of your area or by going to an event site like Eventbrite. And hey, if you participate you’ll not only help others and collect a prize, you’ll also get your steps in—and then some.
Step It Up on National Walking Day and Get Paid
We’ve talked quite a bit in the past about the best free smartphone apps that pay you cash, and it just so happens that one of those apps has the word walk right in the title. I’m talking here about Gigwalk, which is a great fit for users who do a lot of walking in a city or even a suburban setting, especially one that has lots of shops, restaurants, and other businesses.
Gigwalk is free to use, and how it works is that you open the app and see gigs—short projects or jobs or tasks people are paying to have done—posted on a map. These gigs will be represented by red pins, and when you click a pin you get details and specific instructions about what you have to do to complete the gig. This usually includes something random like taking a photograph of a display in a certain store. These gigs can take anywhere from just a few minutes to up to a few hours and pay ranges from $3 up to $100. That’s right, $100! In my experience, though, those lucrative gigs are highly sought after and usually rare. The money goes into your PayPal account after you’ve completed a gig.
Celebrate National Walking Day and Get Free Gift Cards
The app I really like to use for getting free stuff on National Walking Day is called Shopkick. It’s a shopping rewards app that lets users earn points—called kicks—for the shopping they do normally. It rewards you for things like making purchases, scanning barcodes of items, and even for just walking into some stores! Once users accumulate enough kicks they trade them in for gift cards.
To get some kicks this National Walking Day all you have to do when you’re out walking is open up your Shopkick app, go to the “earn” tab, and look at the list of kicks that are nearby. Now, these will vary by location, but in my area, there are plenty of stores like as 7-Eleven, Walgreens, and Target that offer kicks. Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to using Shopkick on National Walking Day—you can earn kicks by walking into stores 365 days a year. You can also earn kicks by scanning certain items within that store for more info and by making purchases as well. Shopkick has been such an incredible boost for my budget!
The real point of the day is to just get out of your house and enjoy a nice walk of course, but that shouldn’t stop you from raking in some savings, too.
So, there you have it, three great ways to celebrate National Walking Day and to get free stuff while you do. The real point of the day is to just get out of your house and enjoy a nice walk of course, but that shouldn’t stop you from raking in some savings, too.
Who knows, maybe you’ll get hooked on using Shopkick like I am? And maybe you’ll also get hooked on celebrating these silly and fun obscure holidays. Why not, right? There’s no day that can’t be brightened with a little bit of fun!
Learn all the ways you can use Shopkick to get free gift cards while celebrating National Walking Day. Download Shopkick’s free app and get ready to be wowed. Welcome to the fun, Shopkicker!
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The top 5 money saving apps for college students
College life is a unique chapter filled with challenges, growth, and unforgettable experiences. For many, it’s also a crash course in budgeting, as navigating limited finances becomes part of the learning curve. Looking back on my own college years, I remember the tight-knit camaraderie in dorms, the hustle to make it to class on time, and the thrill of late-night study sessions at the library. But what stood out most was how resourceful we had to be when it came to saving money.
Today’s college students have a secret weapon I wish I had — money-saving apps. With a smartphone in hand, students can tap into tools designed to help them stretch their budgets and make smarter spending decisions. Whether it’s grabbing a meal, shopping for essentials, or finding free local events, these apps are game-changers for living well on a student budget. Let’s dive into the top five apps that every college student needs to know about.
Money Saving App #1: The University Network (TUN)
The University Network (TUN) is a dedicated platform designed with college students in mind. This app makes saving money feel effortless by connecting users to a treasure trove of student-exclusive discounts, textbook deals, and rewards for purchases. What sets TUN apart is its focus on the local community — it bridges the gap between students and nearby businesses offering special promotions.
In addition to helping students save on everyday expenses, TUN highlights free activities like concerts, cultural events, and sporting activities, ensuring students can enjoy college life without breaking the bank. For example, you might find discounted meals at a popular café or deals on school supplies at a nearby bookstore. It’s the ultimate tool for maximizing the value of student life while staying within budget.
Money Saving App #2: UNiDAYS
UNiDAYS has become the go-to platform for student discounts across fashion, food, tech, and more. By verifying your student status, you can instantly unlock thousands of exclusive deals from major brands like Apple, Adidas, and DoorDash.
The app goes beyond just promo codes — it regularly features limited-time offers, giveaways, and seasonal promotions tailored to student budgets. Whether you’re upgrading your laptop, grabbing takeout, or shopping for back-to-school clothes, UNiDAYS helps you keep costs down while enjoying big-name perks.
Money Saving App #3: Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go is perfect for students who want to save money and cut down on food waste. The app connects users with local restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores that sell their surplus meals at a fraction of the original price.
Instead of paying full price, you can grab a ‘Surprise Bag’ of perfectly good food for just a few dollars. It’s an adventurous (and budget-friendly) way to try new foods around campus while also supporting sustainability. Students love it for the thrill of the surprise and the savings it delivers.
Money Saving App #4: Epicurious
Epicurious is a fantastic app for college students looking to save money by cooking meals at home. With over 28,000 recipes at your fingertips, it’s easier than ever to transform what’s already in your pantry into delicious, budget-friendly dishes. The app allows users to search recipes based on specific criteria such as difficulty level, available ingredients, and dietary preferences.
Not only does Epicurious empower users to stretch their food budgets, but it also inspires creativity in the kitchen. Imagine whipping up a hearty pasta dish from scratch or preparing a quick stir-fry with minimal effort. By offering customizable recipe suggestions and step-by-step instructions, Epicurious makes cooking at home practical, economical, and enjoyable.
Money Saving App #5: Shopkick
Shopkick is the ultimate shopping companion for students and adults alike. This gamified app rewards users for everyday shopping activities, turning errands into opportunities to earn points. Whether you’re walking into a store, scanning barcodes, or making purchases, Shopkick transforms these actions into points that can be redeemed for gift cards to popular retailers.
What makes Shopkick truly unique is its interactive and social features. Students can treat the app as a scavenger hunt, competing with friends while racking up points. For college students, these gift cards can cover essentials like groceries, coffee, or even school supplies. And with so many redemption options, Shopkick adapts seamlessly to every lifestyle. It’s an easy, fun way to make shopping work for you.
Managing money as a college student doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With apps like TUN, UNiDAYS, Too Good To Go, Epicurious, and Shopkick, students can save on everything from meals to textbooks to entertainment. Each of these apps brings its own unique advantages, helping users maximize their budgets without compromising their lifestyle.
Of course, if there’s one app that stands out for students and adults alike, it’s Shopkick. With its interactive features and flexible gift card rewards, it’s an all-in-one tool that makes saving money simple and enjoyable. Don’t wait — download Shopkick today and start earning rewards for your everyday shopping. Plus, be sure to follow Shopkick on social media for more savings tips and inspiration!
Free grocery list apps with prices and rebates
When I was growing up, my mom had this fancy notepad mounted on the wall beside our old-school green refrigerator, just below the landline phone. (Remember those?) This notepad was where she kept the always-changing grocery list where she would write down anything she ran out of midweek and any ingredients she needed for a special recipe. My mother was—and still is—really conscientious. She plans everything and I seriously doubt she ever went shopping for groceries without one of these lists. Not once in her entire life.
Times have, obviously, changed since then. For starters, my house doesn’t have a landline and we certainly don’t have a giant lime-green refrigerator. I also don’t have a notepad pinned to the wall. But, like my mother, I never go to the store without a list. I simply use my smartphone, specifically a grocery list app with prices, instead.
These sort of apps are great for several reasons. First, you have them with you wherever you take your phone, which, let’s face it, is everywhere these days. The second is that they make managing your budget easier because they feature prices for the items you buy. And that’s what I want to talk about today: the features that all good grocery list apps should have, and, of course, which free grocery list app with prices (and also rebates) is my all-time favorite!
The Must-Have Features for Every Grocery List App with Prices
Because there are a ton of different free grocery list apps with prices out there to choose from, it behooves shoppers like us to know which ones are the best, the easiest to use, and, of course, the most effective at creating extra space in our budgets!
Here are some of the features ideal free grocery list apps with prices should have:
- Shows Prices and Saves Money: Obviously, any good grocery list app should have these two things. When you add an item to your list, you should be able to see how much it will cost; otherwise, you’re essentially just using a fancier version of a notepad. But, the best of these apps should have a means of saving you money, too, whether it’s through some sort of reward point system that ultimately gives you credit at your favorite stores or through online couponing. Either one works!
- Search Function: The ability to search for various items is also key. Instead of wandering the aisles of your favorite local grocer in search of whatever you need, you open your app whenever you think of something you need, do a quick search, and add the item to your list. Some apps even let you order your list by area of the store—beauty and personal care, household supplies, frozen foods, for example—so you’re not doubling back all the time. I mean, we all need our exercise, but c’mon!
- Popular Items Reminders: Even the most conscientious shopper out there (which I honestly think might be my mom) tends to forget items from time to time. That’s why it’s necessary to find a free grocery list app that can remind you of the most popular items that other shoppers are hunting for as well. Basically, it gives you a little nudge in case you happen to regularly forget things like toilet paper.
The Best Grocery List App with Prices
Now we get to the best part, the free grocery list app with prices and rebates that just so happens to be my very own personal favorite. It’s called Shopkick, and it has all three of the features I mentioned above, but it especially wins the rebates and money-saving category. In the big picture, Shopkick gives you points—called kicks—for things you already do, like buying products, scanning the barcodes on certain items for more info, and even just walking into some stores. Then, you can turn those points into gift cards to your favorite stores.
Shopkick also has a great shopping list app that you can use for everything from keeping your groceries organized to making a list of the kids’ summer clothes. As soon as you open the app it shows you all the nearby stores offering kicks, which can help you decide that it might be better to get your razors at Rite-Aid than Kroger’s, say. When you add certain items to your list—like pasta sauce, for instance—Shopkick will also show you which brands or products are offering extra points for purchase (or even just for scanning the item), and at what stores. You can use this to really rack up the kicks and earn lots of rewards fast. Once you find the items you need and tag them in your list, it even organizes your items by department so you’re not running back and forth between aisles while you’re shopping.
Another cool aspect of the app is that it lets you discover sales and cool trending items. And, the app even shows you deals for a lot of the things you discover and add to your shopping list. Super cool!
I would never criticize my mama’s old-timey-notepad-beside-the-fridge system, but I must say that I think using my favorite free grocery list app with prices and rebates is a way better system.
I may be a good daughter, and I would never criticize my mama’s old-timey-notepad-beside-the-fridge system, but I must say that I think using my favorite free grocery list app with prices and rebates is a way better system. It’s fun to use, and basically makes every trip to the store into a fun game to save money. Plus, it literally helps me find points that will save money in my budget in the future. I’ve never seen a notepad do that!
I highly recommend giving Shopkick a chance, if not for the list functionality then for all the savings it offers. Added plus: Shopkick hosts some really cool social media channels where I’ve personally found oodles of great recipes (and hilarious memes) through all my Shopkicking friends. Give it a chance and see for yourself, friends!
Learn how you too can benefit from the best free grocery list app with prices and rebates. Download Shopkick’s free app and get ready to be wowed. Welcome to the fun, Shopkicker!
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