Attention all Starbucks lovers! We’re kicking off fall at Ebates the most appropriate way we know how, with free coffee of course. You could be one of 10 winners who will receive a $25 Starbucks gift card. When you stack your Starbucks Rewards with a free gift card, you can save big on your Pumpkin Spice Latte and a pumpkin scone to match. Enter to win below and scope out your nearest Starbucks location while you’re at it here.
How to Enter the Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway:
1. If you’re not already an Ebates member, join over 8 million other savvy shoppers who earn up to 40% Cash Back on almost everything they buy. Joining Ebates is free and you’ll receive a $10 Welcome Bonus when you join today at www.ebates.com.
2. After you enter your Ebates email, you can earn extra entries for each type of entry. Comment, tweet, pin, follow us, like us, circle us — the more you do, the more entries you get! This sweepstakes ends on Tuesday, November 03, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST. The winner will be randomly picked through Gleam, and will be posted on Facebook and this blog. Please be aware of the Giveaway Rules.
Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox, as the winner will have 24 hours to accept the prize before we will choose another winner.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the only times your purchases can serve the enormous purpose of benefiting breast cancer research and prevention. If you’re planning on doing some shopping this month, start at these Cash Back stores that benefit vital organizations, like the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and aim to raise awareness about the signs of breast cancer and the importance of regular health exams. Put your money where your heart is and support these amazing causes.
Sport your support by playing and training hard in pink apparel. Dick’s has already donated $250,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation this year.
From home goods to wardrobe staples, you can find it all at the Pink Shop at Macy’s. All purchases will contribute to various organizations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
Shop the Evelyn Lauder Dream Collection of cosmetics, fragrance, skin care and more to spread awareness and contribute to funding the Breast Cancer Research Fund.
Purchase the Make a Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment and a portion will go to the Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Shop Torrid’s Breast Cancer Awareness Collection and dress your curves for the cause while contributing to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. If you plan on shopping in-store, consider making a direct donation at the register. Every penny counts.
Building a classic wardrobe that is functional, comfortable and fashionable can seem like a daunting task. Rest assured, it’s possible! Having a closet containing clothes that are cohesive and easy to mix and match can help relieve morning stress and future shopping trip frustration. We’ve come up with 9 steps on how to build a classic wardrobe that will keep you looking fashion forward for years to come. Don’t forget to save more while building your wardrobe by shopping with Cash Back at Ebates!
Clean Out the Closet
A cluttered, outdated or messy closet is a major hindrance when building a wardrobe. Donate or toss out items that are worn out, obsolete or don’t fit you any more. Items that are stretched out, faded or pilling should be replaced. Keep in mind that these items can be replaced over a period of time. Don’t feel the need to do a complete overhaul all at once!
Factor in Your Lifestyle
Lifestyle plays a major role into your wardrobe. Do you work at a desk or are you busy traveling for formal events? Do you like to hike on the weekend or spend lots of time beach side? Every wardrobe is a personal expression of yourself, so make sure to factor your day to day life when buying clothes, shoes and accessories.
Keep it Neutral
While color is essential to fashion, keeping it neutral is one of the most important steps to building a classic wardrobe. Neutral colors consist of black, brown, navy, gray, white, camel, tan and cream. Use neutrals to build up your outfit and add a pop of color or two to finish off the look. Experiment with neutrals outside of pants and tops by adding a neutral coat, purse or shoe.
Back to the Basics
Basics are a stepping stone to a good wardrobe. Every wardrobe has basics, which are items that are worn often and can be easily mixed and matched with other pieces. The essential basics for every wardrobe should include a white button up shirt, classic denim jeans, a little black dress, a neutral blazer, black pumps, neutral flats, a cardigan, a pencil skirt and dress slacks. Once those items are in your closet you can add statement jewelry pieces, a fabulous bag, the perfect evening coat and a go-to date dress.
Layer, Layer, and Layer Some More
Layering effectively has baffled many for ages, but it’s really quite simple! Layering will add character and personality to your outfit and ease the transition from day to night. Add a blazer over a camisole, a blanket scarf over a sweater or a collared shirt under a vest for a top-notch look.
Avoid Trendy Items
Trends are fun but they come and go. The key to building a wardrobe is to pick pieces that are staples. Don’t avoid trends completely, especially if you enjoy them, but be selective and don’t spend too much money on a piece that you won’t wear in two months. Trends will fade, but style is eternal.
A Good Wardrobe is a Balanced Wardrobe
A balanced wardrobe includes a wide selection of clothes, shoes and accessories. You’ll want to have attire that works for casual weekend hangouts, the typical work day, an important business conference and a special night on the town. If you open your closet and only see t-shirts and jeans or blazers and pencil skirts, it’s time to consider balancing your wardrobe.
Pay Attention to the Fit
It’s easy to overlook a top that is a little too snug or a pair of jeans that are a tad loose, but avoid this mistake. All your clothing should fit your body and flatter you as well. If you have a great piece that you invested in that can be taken in or let out, find a good seamstress to take care of it.
Let Your Personality Shine
Your lifestyle or job may dictate how you dress daily, but always remember to let your personality shine through. If a plain white v-neck and jeans is too simple for you, add some funky sneakers and a brightly colored scarf with your favorite handbag to add a bit of your personality into your outfit.
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Discover new ways to save during Columbus Day Sales with Double Cash Back at Ebates. Whether you want to update your wardrobe with fall fashion staples or stock up on essentials for the home or office, you’ll be sure to find a deal to save you serious dollars. Check out these Columbus Day deals from top stores below!
Kohl’s is your one-stop shop for everything to spruce up your space and update your look for less — and there are many ways to save at Kohl’s in addition to Kohl’s coupons. Check out these simple ways to shop at Kohl’s while getting the most for your money, with Cash Back at Ebates, of course.
Sign Up for Mobile Alerts
With our busy schedules, we don’t always have time to keep up with the sales at our favorite stores. But Kohl’s now offers text-message alerts to notify you of upcoming promotions and events. Text “SAVE07” to 56457 to get a 15-percent-off coupon sent to your phone and sign up for mobile sale alerts. Worried about getting too many texts? Kohl’s sends only five to seven texts per month, and you can opt out at any time.
Shop During Kohl’s Cash Promos
Via: The Krazy Coupon Lady
Every so often, Kohl’s runs a Kohl’s Cash promotion in which you receive $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent in-store or online on all regular, sale and clearance items (excluding gift cards). You can then spend your Kohl’s Cash during the specified time period, which typically is about 10 days following the promotion’s end. There is no minimum price on the items you can redeem, so if you’ve had your eye on a pair of earrings or something else under $10, use your Kohl’s Cash and snag it for free.
Shop the Gold Star Clearance Event
Kohl’s already has some of the best clearance racks around, but prices get even better during the Gold Star Clearance Event! You may have to do a bit of digging to find that perfect item, but it’ll be worth it with prices up to 80 percent off. In addition, you can still use any Kohl’s coupons (or Kohl’s promo codes if you’re shopping online) for extra savings.
Yes2You Rewards
With Kohl’s Yes2You Rewards, you get one point for every dollar you spend by simply showing your card at the register (or providing your email address). For every 100 points you collect, you receive a $5 reward. As a Yes2You Rewards member, you’ll enjoy eight offers a year, plus a special birthday gift and additional opportunities to earn bonus points.
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Open a Kohl’s Credit Card
If you are a frequent shopper at Kohl’s, you may want to look into opening a Kohl’s credit card. As a cardholder, you’ll be able to take advantage of benefits such as special discounts of 15 percent to 30 percent at least 12 times a year. If you spend $600 a year on your Kohl’s card, you’ll become a Most Valued Customer and receive at least 18 exclusive discounts annually, such as pick-a-day savings or additional coupons. Stack these savings on top of your Kohl’s Cash and Yes2You Rewards points, and you’ll be able to find some great bargains.
Check for Rebates
Save even more with mail-in rebates on select items. Check your purchase for a message about potential mail-in rebates. Kohl’s rebates can save you even more money in just a few minutes. See the current list of Kohl’s rebates.
Kohl’s will let you use up to four coupon codes on your online order, as long as they are different types of coupons (percent off, dollar off, free shipping and Kohl’s Cash or Yes2You rewards). You can stack all four Kohl’s promo codes in one order, which can result in some major savings.
Although you may enter your promo codes in a different order, they will always be applied in the following order during checkout:
Department-specific dollar-off or percent-off promo codes will be applied to the qualifying items.
Any dollar-off coupons (such as Kohl’s Cash and Yes2You Rewards) will be subtracted from your subtotal.
One sitewide percent-off discount will be applied.
Shop Power Hours
Shop Power Hour specials (typically every second and fourth weekend of the month) to save an additional 10 percent to 25 percent both in-store and online. Night owls can shop in-store from 3 p.m. to midnight on Fridays, while early birds can hit the racks on Saturday mornings when stores open.
Price Adjustments
If the price of an item you purchased is further reduced within 14 days, bring your receipt to Kohl’s and they’ll pay you back for the difference (excluding clearance and BOGO merchandise). Head to the customer-service counter or call 855-564-5705 and request a partial refund. See Kohl’s full price-adjustment policyhere.
Senior-Citizen Discounts
Wednesdays are senior days at Kohl’s. People over age 55 receive a special 15 percent discount in stores. The discount is good on regular-priced, sale and clearance merchandise, but it cannot be used in conjunction with Kohl’s Cash or other discounts. So this discount might be best to use on hot items that you want to snag before they get to the clearance rack.
Get Cash Back at Ebates
Use Ebates to earn Cash Back on your online purchases. Sign up for free, and use the Ebates portal to shop online at Kohl’s and earn a percentage of your purchase back. Ebates has Double Cash Back specials every week that feature select stores (including Kohl’s on occasion). The Ebates app also has a Mobile Monday event on select dates during which you can earn Extra Cash Back for purchases through the app. Sign up for Ebates, subscribe to Ebates emails and don’t forget to favorite Kohl’s on Ebates.com so you can always get alerts on Cash Back specials just for Kohl’s.
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While it may seem a tad early to start talking about saving for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other special holidays, now is indeed the perfect time. Getting a jump start on planning your budget and even shopping a little early can really save you a lot of money so you don’t have to start the new year under a pile of new debt. We’ve rounded up some of the best, most tried-and-true holiday savings tips to take some of the sting out of your gift giving this year.
1. Plan your holiday budget. Use an online holiday budget planner to get an idea of how much you would like to spend this season. Factor in your income and bills so you can see exactly how much money you need to save for the holidays. From there, you can adjust amounts to your liking and see where you can cut the fat in your everyday spending. Things may get a little tight but having a plan will give you an extra sense of security.
2. Commit to one month of essentials-only spending. 30 days of completely cutting out non-essential spending will give your bank account a dramatic boost. You’d be surprised to see how much you spend on eating out and entertainment in a single month. Hunker down for some cheap at-home fun, pack your lunch and carry your own water bottle. In 30 days, you will be shocked at how much extra cash is left for you to dedicate to your holiday budget.
3. Stalk your favorite stores. Sign up for emails, subscribe to text alerts and follow stores on social media so you never miss out on a last-minute savings and flash sales. Plus, many stores offer discounts on your first order when you sign up for emails so now is a great time to explore new retailers to get in on great savings.
4. Start shopping now. Shopping gradually over a longer period of time will allow you the replenish your bank account faster. Plus, Columbus Day sales and Veterans Day deals can certainly help with cutting price tags on your holiday gifts.
5. Buy big ticket items on Black Friday. If you’ve got a couple show-stoppers planned on your holiday gift list this year, save those for Black Friday and Cyber Monday where you will see the best prices of the year on appliances and electronics. Sometimes waiting totally pays off.
6. Get rewards for recycling. There are many programs out there where you can trade in your electronics and other e-waste materials for cash rebates. Staples has a great recycling program, for example. Recycle Bank is another amazing program that gives you rewards points when you educate yourself about recycling and recycle everyday materials, depending on your location. These points can be turned into local discounts that can help you stay on budget!
7. Cash in those credit card rewards. There is no better time to take advantage of all those points you’ve been racking up, especially if they amount to gift cards. Whether you want to give them as gifts, use them to buy gifts or use them for yourself to save money during the next few months, they are incredibly helpful. Even a bundle of $5 gift cards can really add up when it comes to staying on budget.
8. Postpone the celebration. Who says you have to celebrate the holidays on the actual days? People reschedule their holiday events all the time for various reasons–births, vacation time, you name it. Why not do it in the name of savings? Buying gifts during After Christmas Sales and clearance events will save you a huge chunk of cheddar. Plus, you’ll have a little more time to save up and make this holiday season the best one yet.
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Fall is in full swing and that means holiday deals are right around the corner. But you don’t have to hold your breath until Black Friday. One, that’s dangerous. Two, there are plenty of October deals you can take advantage of right now. Here’s our complete guide on what to buy in October to get the most out of your hard-earned moolah.
Halloween Costumes – Obviously, Halloween is the best time to buy costumes for the whole family (or for you and your Wolf Pack, however you like to get your ghoul on). But hold your horses just a tad and wait for the very last week of October to get the best savings of the month. Cash Back Stores to Watch: Costume SuperCenter, Anytime Costumes.com, BuyCostumes.
Cars – New cars come out every September and by now, car lots are filled to the brim with 2016 models, giving 2015 models the spotlight in prime time clearance events. October is indeed the best time to buy a car.
Camping Gear – Only the most hardcore outdoor enthusiasts will dare to camp in the colder months. Be on the lookout for fantastic clearance on tents, hiking gear, sleeping bags and more to get a head start on next summer’s adventure planning. Cash Back Stores to Watch: Backcountry, REI.
Patio Furniture – Again, this is another benefit to warm-weather goods becoming a tad less in demand. Get yourself an entire patio furniture set so you’re ready for next summer’s BBQs in a snap. Cash Back Stores to Watch: Sears, Lowe’s.
Denim – Jeans are a big part of Back to School sales but they still seem to have lingering discounts to make for great October sales on designer and discount denim. Slip into your perfect pair at great prices this month! Cash Back Stores to Watch: Lee Jeans, Wrangler.
HDTVs – If you’re waiting for Black Friday to buy a 55″ HDTV, stop right now. They are not predicted to drop any lower than they are priced right now since their demand is still going strong. The good news is that you can enjoy 1080p with Cash Back at Ebates sooner than later. Cash Back Stores to Watch: Kmart, Crutchfield.
European Vacations – October officially marks the start of Europe’s off season, meaning you are now more likely to find cheap lodging. Added Perk: Less tourists crowding the streets mean you can meet more locals and get the real European experience. Cash Back Sites to Watch: Expedia, Orbitz.
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! – Order a ‘za or 10 during National Pizza Month this October and enjoy big savings. Some major pizza chains have been known to have BOGO specials, which means you can have one heck of a Halloween movie night and be able to feed all those horror hounds on a dime.
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4. Start shopping now. Shopping gradually over a longer period of time will allow you the replenish your bank account faster. Plus, Columbus Day sales and Veterans Day deals can certainly help with cutting price tags on your holiday gifts.
7. Cash in those credit card rewards. There is no better time to take advantage of all those points you’ve been racking up, especially if they amount to gift cards. Whether you want to give them as gifts, use them to buy gifts or use them for yourself to save money during the next few months, they are incredibly helpful. Even a bundle of $5 gift cards can really add up when it comes to staying on budget.
Denim – Jeans are a big part of Back to School sales but they still seem to have lingering discounts to make for great October sales on designer and discount denim. Slip into your perfect pair at great prices this month!
