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#ICYMI: Our Top February Blog Posts

In Case You Missed It

February was a blast this year, with that one extra day and all! Over the month at The Smart Shopper, we tried out Sephora’s new Virtual Artist app, shared cute umbrellas and gave tips on budget apartment decorating. But “In Case You Missed It,” here are some of our top February blog posts featuring top stores, hot deals and Cash Back at Ebates.

17 Things That Happen When You Get Paid to ShopWoman Umbrella Raining Money

Have you gotten your Big Fat Check from Ebates yet? Here’s a little preview of what will happen when you shop and get Cash Back.

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Where to Score the Best Birthday FreebiesBirthday Cupcakes

These Cash Back stores want to help you celebrate another year wiser with some free gifts and discounts. Find out how to get birthday freebies here!

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These Soy Candles Smell Like Disney MagicEtsy Disney Candles

Fill your home with the tantalizing scents of Disneyland yumminess and capture the essence of Disney characters with these amazing candles, only at Etsy.

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7 Super Cool Hobbies That Require Zero SkillsColoring Pencils and Book

Mix things up and broaden your horizons with a new way to pass the time. These seven cool hobbies are perfect for any skill level.

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How to Save on Entertainment and Event TicketsAfrican American Woman at Concert

Catch a movie or a show, or just explore your city for less with these tips on how to score big savings on event tickets and more.

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Be sure to stay tuned for more to come in March. We’re always discovering new trends, adding new stores and coupons, and rounding up more ways to get paid to shop for the things you love. Whether you’re into fashion, tech, home and garden, travel or sports, we have the inside scoop on the best products and deals online and in-store. If you’re not an Ebates member, join today to free!

 

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Where to Score the Best Birthday Freebies

Birthday CupcakesIt’s a pretty simple concept. You worked hard to make your way into the world and then you actually survived for this long. So while you celebrate with some balloons and a piñata, you should totally get some free stuff on your birthday as well. And why not for other than the fact that you are awesome? We want to make sure you are cashing in as much as possible on free birthday stuff from top online stores, which also just happen to offer Cash Back at Ebates. From a discount promo code to actual free (and customized!) gifts, you can have your birthday cake and eat it too with this list of sweet birthday freebies and where to get them.

Famous Footwear, 4% Cash Back

Get a free birthday gift with a Famous Footwear Rewards Membership.

Sephora, 4% Cash Back

Become a Beauty Insider and get a free gift on your birthday.

Smashbox, 4% Cash Back

Sign up for Pretty Points and get a free gift with a $35 purchase during your birthday month.

Starbucks Store, 2.5% Cash Back

My Starbucks Rewards members get a 15% off promo code for an online purchase at Starbucks Store on their birthday.

ULTA Beauty, 3% Cash Back

Sign up for Ultamate Rewards at ULTA Beauty and you not only get a coupon for a free birthday gift, you will also earn 2x Bonus Points for your entire birthday month.

Cost Plus World Market, 4% Cash Back

World Market Explorer Rewards members get a surprise birthday gift every year.

ACE Hardware, 3% Cash Back

ACE Rewards members get a $5 off coupon on their birthday.

bareMinerals, 4% Cash Back

Friend and Benefits members will receive a gift customized to their personal profile on their birthday. 

American Eagle, 2% Cash Back

Get a 15% off coupon (to spend at AEO or Aerie) during your birthday month when you sign up for AEO Rewards.

Old Navy, 4% Cash Back

Subscribe to Old Navy emails and get a free birthday gift every year.

Victoria’s Secret, 1% Cash Back

Get a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $10 or more on your birthday when you sign up for Victoria’s Secret emails. 

Ebates Double Cash Back

Ebates Tell-A-Friend

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Sweet 16 Celebration Winners

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We just wrapped up our week-long Sweet 16 Celebration for the 16th anniversary of Ebates! It was such a blast, complete with fantasy party Pinterest boards, a Twitter party, amazing throwback photos and, of course, cake. (Well…we had cake at the Ebates headquarters, but we would have gladly shared it with you!) We gave away over $400 in prizes to our amazing members. Here’s a recap of how we celebrated.

To kick off our celebration week, we took to Pinterest to get creative. We asked members to make a board on Pinterest called “Sweet 16 Dreams” and create their fantasy Sweet 16 party. We saw so many inspired entries featuring outfits, decorations, food, invitations and more. Picking the best two boards was NOT easy! Our first place winner won a $100 Amazon Gift Card by choosing to follow her roots with a Native American theme and our second place winner won a $50 Amazon Gift Card by rocking the red carpet with a Hollywood theme. Thank you to everyone who participated! It was wonderful to see all your gorgeous themes and unique ideas.

Winners: Lynn M. and Jennifer M.

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On Wednesday, we threw a party on Twitter! It was definitely a fun way to get to know our members and relive some amazing memories (with a few fashion disasters and celeb crushes thrown in). We asked our followers questions and were rolling on the floor over some of the hilarious answers while getting misty-eyed over the ones that made us yearn for our youth.

Ten of those who participated were randomly selected as winners and each received a $20 Starbucks Gift Card. We want to thank everyone who participated. We had a ton of fun learning more about our awesome Ebates members!

Winners:  Lori C., Malika E., Rita F., Gina G., Anne-Marie L., Dana M., Iram M., Randy P., Lis R. and Taara S.

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Thursday rolled around and we obviously felt it necessary to have a #ThrowbackThursday Instagram contest. We asked members to post a photo of themselves at 16 for the chance to win a $50 Ebates bonus! Above, you’ll see the delightful 16-year-old faces of the three beautiful employees that help run the blog. Aren’t we just precious?

Winner: Kristina W.

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As one last special treat, we took to Facebook to surprise our members with one last giveaway opportunity! Over 1,400 entries poured in but only one could win a $50 Sephora Gift Card. We appreciate every single participant who made our celebration a blast!

Winner: Christine S.

 

 

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