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New gift cards now available on Shopkick

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Want to score Amazon.com Gift Cards without spending a dime? Shopkick just made it even easier. You can now redeem your kicks (our version of reward points) for Amazon.com Gift Cards — perfect for everything from daily essentials to wish list splurges. 

 

Here’s how it works: 

Earn kicks just by walking into stores like Walmart or Target and opening the app. At the store? Scan product barcodes for more kicks — no purchase needed. Buy something and scan your receipt for bonus points. 

 

Prefer shopping online? Earn kicks by visiting and buying from popular sites like Groupon and QVC through the Shopkick app. 

  

Rack up enough kicks, and redeem them for Amazon.com Gift Cards (available in $5–$25 amounts) or other top retailers like Target, Walmart, Sephora, and Best Buy.

 

Don’t have the app yet? Download Shopkick now and start earning today. 

Going to Disney: 5 money-saving hacks for planning a cheap Disneyland trip

Posted on by Kick Writers

Disneyland may be magical, but it’s not cheap. In 2016, a trip for a family of four averaged $1,624 for airfare, $2,128 for a four-night stay, and $1,010 for park tickets — not including food, souvenirs, and extras. 

 

Good news: With smart planning, you can save big. Here are five tips: 

 

  1. Use travel points: Travel credit cards like Barclaycard Arrival Plus or Capital One Venture let you earn points to offset flight and hotel costs. Richmond Savers even mapped out how to visit Disneyland nearly free using these cards
  2. Earn with Shopkick: Courtney Cole used the Shopkick app to earn Target gift cards, which she converted into Disney gift cards — covering meals, toys, and even a princess makeover without guilt
  3. Bring your own food: Save on meals by packing snacks and drinks. Disneyland allows coolers (up to 18″x25″x37″) and hydration backpacks. Just no alcohol
  4. Find discounted tickets: AAA members, military families, and youth groups may qualify for special rates. For others, MouseSavers recommends aRes Travel for legit discounts
  5. Travel off-season: Visit during Disney’s “Value Season” (Jan–Feb, early Oct–Dec) for lower prices and smaller crowds. Avoid peak pricing by skipping holidays and summer.