There is actually a rewards program called Coke Rewards where you earn points by redeeming codes printed on Coke products. The codes are located under caps, inside the 12 pack cartons, and on multi-pack wraps. An example of point values are: 1. 3 points for a 20 ounce bottle 2. 12 points for a 12…
Earn American Airlines miles with Red Cross Oklahoma donation
Members of AAdvantage can earn 250 AAdvantage miles for a minimum donation of $50 or 500 AAdvantage miles for a minimum donation of $100. The donation is for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. The bonus can be earned only one time through June 30, 2013. Here is the link to donate.
Free one year membership or extension of Shoprunner with American Express card
What is Shoprunner? Shoprunner is a shipping service similar to Amazon Prime where you receive free 2 day shipping and free returns from participating retailers. The 1 year service usually costs $79 a year. American Express is offering a free one year membership or extension with an eligible American Express card. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wLT7lEAAKA How to get…
The upside down card reader
On the highways of Utah, there is a billboard from Complete Merchant Solutions that drives me crazy. I’ve seen it enough times that it’s been really bugging me. The billboard states “Yeah, we do that too.” while demonstrating a credit card swiper through a mobile phone. It’s as if they’re stating that it’s nice that…
Spending Mother’s Day with my wife at the airport
I just got done attending the Boarding Area conference BAcon. I have never attended any frequent flier type event and it was a bit surreal to finally meet other bloggers that I’ve admired. There was a lot of good information and a lot of good suggestions made along with a chance to build some relationships…
Free Hilton Gold Status offer expires at the end of this month
As a reminder, the Free Hilton Gold Status that I shared in April is still going according to the 122 comments on that post, some having success as recently as yesterday. The offer ends May 31st, so be sure to do it sooner than later if you’re interested. The benefits of Gold status are: Earn…
Thank you for smoking
I recently took a flight from Nigeria to Kenya on Kenya Airways. It’s an older plane and I was surprised to see an actual ashtray to put your cigarettes in. There are signs, of course, that say no smoking but still a bit amusing.
Not the look Holiday Inn was going for
Each day I do my daily check-in via Foursquare at a Holiday Inn in order to earn 50 points since it was first announced back in June 2010. Sometimes I forget, but for the most part I establish it as a part of my daily routine. It’s worth it to me to spend 10 seconds…
500 free Starpoints for opting in to emails (targeted)
Starwood is offering 500 free Starpoints for opting in to email communications. Step 1 – Go to www.spg.com/optin Step 2– login to your Starwood account Step 3 – give them your email address (I set up a spam one I never check) and opt in to some newsletters You’re close to becoming an SPG insider…
The airport train that a lot of people won’t be able to use
When Salt Lake City was chosen to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, one of the exciting aspects was the upgrade to Utah’s transportation system. There were new highways and a light rail system called TRAX. Since the Olympics, lots of money has been poured into the extension of TRAX and the creation of a commuter…
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