AARP Rewards Holiday Savings & Budget Contest 2023

I have a list and keep an eye out for items all year long.  Vacations are great times to find things that are a little different and special.   I have a big plastic box in the bottom of my closet and keep a running list in my pocketbook.  I worked retail as a teenager and would NEVER be one of those panicked people knocking on the door as they're locking up Christmas Eve.  That's too stressful for everyone.

I recently got back into taking advantage of AARP’s rewards program and have gotten my husband and sister interested also. We all are saving with the gift cards. This holiday season AARP will allow us to eat out more while shopping. Shopping will be a lot more fun knowing I’ve already saved up to 30%. With today’s inflation that helps tremendously. I also take advantage of grocery store gift cards as I am usually the host of our family Thanksgiving day dinner. Hey with all this eating, there are several daily exercise videos to help keep the pounds off while earning points. It’s a win win!

 I appreciate that the AARP articles on budgeting encourage mindfulness in our spending habits. The survey games and points give an additional incentive to keep learning and exploring cost saving options. This year I ventured into a homemade gifts for all the family by making vanilla with Madagascar beans and Shefield (think Chicago) vodka. It is a kitchen staple and brings a "Cubs" memory into the gift. Gift cards will accompany the homemade bottles.

I make some handmade gifts each year for a personalized gift. 

 I use some of the gift cards to shop for items for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox items. My husband and I also ordered a very neat toolkit that AARP had on-line to include for older boys--for the shoebox program. I had used "Gap" and "Eddie Bauer" gift cards to order clothing to include, too. Thank you, AARP, for allowing me to shop and include more items to pack for those in dire need. 

Love using the gift cards for family and friends. Truly helps to keep my budget and offers a variety of ideas and options to choose from.

Everyone loves holiday cookies, but no one seems to have time to bake them anymore. Using the AARP Rewards, I am looking forward to buying the most delicious cookie supplies to bake and gift to everyone on my NICE LIST.

We love to travel. One hotel reservation around the holidays already saved us more than the five year AARP membership cost!

This is my first year with our AARP membership and it has already save us so much money. We use AARP rewards to buy gift cards for presents and for personal use. I think they have a good variety. The videos topics and quizzes have useful information. 

 I enjoy being a member of the AARP because your company is so generous and compassionate.

I'm so thankful for the gift cards you offer which help me save money when I take my family out for a nice meal and buying gifts for them during the holidays.  Your resources are informative and have also help me donate and find ways to volunteer.  I deeply appreciate you.  You're the Best!