Keeping it Simple with Softcard

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Krissyar

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If you are like me you do your best to save s much money as possible on all your purchases – which anymore means you’re carrying around a wallet full of loyalty cards to every store that you’ve ever shopped at! In fact, before I found out about Softcard I carried a separate wallet just for loyalty cards & credit cards.

Softcard is a free app that lets you pay using your phone. You upload your loyalty/rewards card info, credit card info  and you can receive special offers that are only accessible via the app. (and don’t worry, Softcard uses state of the art technology and layers of technology to protect your personal information so your information is always safe.).

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There are more than  275,000 participating retailers that accept Softcard, and more growing each day. The ease and convenience alone make this app worth downloading, and the special offers are just icing on the cake.

The app is simple to use, download, register, set a pin, and start adding cards! Softcard can be downloaded on Android and Window devices with AT&T , T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless service providers.

Recently on a trip to the mall I decided to give Softcard  a try. What I loved is I left my purse and wallet in the car, and just carried my phone. It made it a lot easier to shop, and of course a lot easier to carry all those bags around!
It’s easy to pay using your Softcard (or even rack up those reward points) you just hold the back of your phone to the payment terminal – and that’s it! Simple!

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Not only can you get some great savings on holiday purchases, but Softcard rewards you for everyday purchases as well. My favorite so far? $1 credit for every McCafe drink I’ve bought at McDonalds.  I absolutely love my iced coffees, and it’s fun to scan my app knowing I’m saving money!

If you still aren’t sure, or you have more questions about how Softcard works, check out their new mascot Tappy. Tappy is there to help you learn more about Softcard’s capabilities, as well as the many benefits to downloading the app. Check out the video of Tappy below!

Have you downloaded the Softcard App yet?

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Learning & Fun with Mickey’s Magical Math World App

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Krissyar

Let’s face it  – nowadays it’s nearly impossible to keep your kids off electronics. They love to play games, watch videos, or even videos that show you how to play the games. Though I limit the amount of time my kids spend on their tablets and on the computer, I always love it when I can incorporate their play time with something educational.

Mickey’s Magical Math World gives kids the chance to join Mickey and the gang on an adventure through space to explore match concepts in a magical setting. Targeted for kids ages 3-8, the app helps kids explore, recognize, and identify shapes on Mickey’s Rocket. They can play with numbers and patterns in Minnie’s Robot Playground, learn early number concepts with Donald’s Aliens Number and, explore counting and learn problem solving with Donald’s Sleepwalking Aliens and play with shapes and patterns and learn sorting skills with Goofy.

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What’s different about Mickey’s Magical Math World and other educational apps, Disney introduces your child to the fundamentals through an interconnected system of apps that build upon each other to reinforce the learning in playful ways.

My son was excited that I wanted him to try out Mickey’s Magical Math World and tell me what he thought (he loves it. It’s as much fun as it is learning, and he said he didn’t even get bored!)

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In addition to the fun digital app for kids, parents can engage with Disney and keep an eye on their children’s progress.  The parents app, Disney Imagicademy  has a free community parent portal, free Disney Store events, books, magazines, and hands on learning tools to help progress your  childs knowledge. Just like the Mickey’s Magical Math World, the Disney Imagicademy app is available exclusively for iPad and can be found in the the app store under Kids, Education and Entertainment category.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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How to Make Money On Social Media

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of IZEA for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

People ask me all the time how they can make extra money on their own schedule from home. Without supervisors looking over their shoulders, where they could work while their children nap, or while they are at school. For a long time I was wondering if it even existed myself, that is, until I found out about IZEA.

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Nearly 2 years ago a friend told me about IZEA when I first started blogging. Though I hadn’t received a lot of attention on my blog as of yet, I did have a high social media following on Twitter and quite a bit on Facebook as well. As soon as I signed up I started receiving campaigns – offering me money for a Tweet or a Facebook post. I had the option to accept or decline without ramifications, depending on how busy I was or how I felt about the company I was asked to work for. I was told a time frame that I needed to submit my postings, offered helpful hints and tips – and viola that was it! A simple way to make money doing what I love!
The best part about IZEA – the thing that sets them apart from all the other companies I’ve worked with – is the account managers! I have never worked with as kind, helpful and understanding campaign managers than I have with IZEA. They are always available (even on the weekends, or late at night), and are willing and ready to help you become a successful creator. Your success is their success.

The thing about IZEA is that you don’t have to be a blogger (though you can get more opportunites if you are). If you have a lot of followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, you can make extra money advertising for some great companies. How many of us re-tweet or share from companies social media pages now for free?? With IZEA you can make money doing it!

Be sure to sign up with IZEA and check out what opportunities can come your way!

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UPS #WishesDelivered

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPS for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Every year we depend on UPS to deliver our holiday wishes. The folks at UPS work hard to make sure that happens not on during the holidays, but all year long. This year UPS wants you to help spread holiday cheer by making a wish and help raise money for charity!

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This year for every wish submitted with #WishesDelivered UPS will donate $1 towards of of their charity partners such as Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club and Toys for Tots up to $100,000!

They would love if you could submit your unselfish holiday wish for someone you know with the hashtag #WishesDelivered. Post your wish on Twitter or Instagram with hashtag and it’s automatically submitted. You can also enter directly on the #WishesDelivered site and manually submit an entry there – and boom! $1 goes towards a charity that needs our help!!

Be sure that your tweets include your wish, and tag @UPS and use the hashtag #WishesDelivered

If you submit via Instagram your photo can potray your wish, or you can simply post a photo of you smiling and holding a sign that says “WishesDelivered” and make sure your wish is in the caption along with @UPS and #WishesDelivered

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I know so many people who could use a holiday wish – like a friend of mine who wasn’t able to make it home for the holidays this year because of finances. I’m sure he would love to be able to spend it with his family!

Or a special little girl who wants to go to the North Pole and ride the Polar Express to get there (have you seen those train rides? Absolutely awesome!)

Check out some of these #WishesDelivered by UPS:

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Whether it’s big or small, submit your heart-felt wish for #WishesDelivered and support a great charity!

 

What holiday wish do you wish would come true for someone who needs it???

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The Perfect Holiday Gifts at Best Buy

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Krissyar

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It seems like all of us have at least one person on our gift list that is hard to shop for – either they have it all or are super picky, or you just can’t come up with an idea for that perfect gift. Well look no further! I’ve created a list of some great gift ideas for that hard-to-shop-for family member or friend. You are bound to knock their socks off (or at least put a smile on their face)!

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For any gamer in your life – whether young or old – will love the latest gaming technology offered by Microsoft. The Xbox One is the latest console that takes gaming to a whole new level – in addition to being a gaming console, Xbox One connects you like no other device. Xbox One gives you access to the latest TV shows and movies through your apps! You can have all your media and fun at your fingertips whenever you want. Right now you can save $50 on an Xbox One Console!

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For the music lover on your list check out all the great JBL products Best Buy is carrying this holiday season. The BL2 Charge is an amplified blue tooth speaker that can connect with almost any device. You can use it for a hands-free speakerphone, and an awesome way to share your playlist. The JBL Reflect Earbud Headphones have a sweat proof design with a 5 hour rechargeable battery and reaches about 40 feet. The best part about these earbuds are the built in magnets to keep your buds on standby without loose cables.

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Have a new driver on your gift list? Someone who travels a lot? Or maybe someone like me that  can’t seem to find their way out of a mall parking lot? Check out all the different GPS varieties offered at Best Buy this holiday season.
With so many options to choose from it’s hard to pick just one. The Garmin 2LM offers a large 5″ display, maps of 49 states and lifetime map updates (which is  worth every extra penny) along with displayed speed limit and  arrival times,easy to find addresses and my favorite, points of interest the Garmin 52LM makes a great gift.
The TomTom Go 50s offers some great benefits as well such as lifetime TomTom Traffic updates, lifetime maps through U.S., Canada and Mexico as well as 3D maps and landmarks. The TomTom 50s has a 5′ touchscreen with advanced lane guidance for  safer travels.

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Whatever you might be looking for, Best Buy probably has it! With Free 2 Day shipping on over thousands of items through December 22nd and in store pick-up through 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve Best Buy is here to make your holiday shopping a breeze – and your gift receivers smile!

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