AARP Rewards Connect

Is there a small business in your community that you absolutely love?  Share with our community by replying to this post, what makes this business so amazing for a chance to win $50 gift card and 50 Rewards Points!   We know it has been hard for small businesses in 2020 and we want to celebrate them with you!   Official Rules can be found here:  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Community-Contest-Share-Your-Favorite-Local/m-p/2342392#M432    Contest dates run from Monday, November 16, 2020 - Friday, December 4, 2020.

As much as we love the holiday season, it also means the roads may be icier, the traffic can be heavier, and the visibility can look like a snow globe.   Gain confidence before you hit the road. Check out the AARP Rewards Connect page for 3 Tips to Stay Safer on the Winter Roads -  https://www.aarp.org/rewards/connect/   Test out your knowledge while earning up to 450 points when you take the Learn How to Stay Safe on the Road This Holiday Season quiz - https://www.aarp.org/brandamp/info-2020/allstate-stay-safe-holiday-season.html#quest1

Ask The Expert: Saving During the Holidays, November 2- November 13, 2020.   Do you want to get great advice on how to control your budget during the holidays?     Our expert, Martin Booker will be here answering your questions and showing you how to save during the holidays including how to find small ways to save and why saving is important!   Martin will be answering your questions from Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 13, 2020 here.  Feel free to post your questions early!   Martin Booker is a member of AARP’s financial resilience team, leading financial education initiatives focused on social security, budgeting and investing. Before joining AARP, Martin worked in the non-profit sector where he developed a passion for helping people improve their money habits. He has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Connecticut and earned a Certificate in Financial Planning at Georgetown University.    

If you aren’t used to the idea of devices that share information, that can all seem a bit intimidating to you. I assure you that it’s not, and it isn’t even that hard. Each of the fitness tracker devices that do more than track only steps offers a way to “sync up” the information from your wrist to your profile in their proprietary software.   For instance, the Apple Watch feeds into the Apple Health app, which is what the AARP NOW app connects to.   In the current version of the AARP NOW app on your iPhone, go to the "ACCOUNT" tab in the bottom navigation to opt-in to AARP Rewards. After opting in, select "Sync a fitness tracker." From here, you can sync Apple's Health app (or other fitness apps) by selecting it and giving permission to sync your health data.   Your Apple Watch should already be linked to your Apple Health app. If not, here is Apple's help document on that topic:   Manage Health data on your iPhone, iPod touch, or Apple Watch -- Add information fro

  The rewards catalog has been updated with new tile labeling that has been designed to help everyone quickly and easily identify offers as you navigate the site.   Labels are located at the top of the catalog tiles when applicable:   New: This item is brand new and was added to the catalog within the last 7 days Low Inventory: This item is very close to selling out. Act fast and grab this deal quickly before it’s gone! Just Missed: Sorry, you just missed out on this offer! It’s now out of stock. Instant Win: Instant Win tiles are now clearly labeled to minimize confusion with other similar tile offers. Extra Credit: Extra Credit discounted items have been updated and are now labeled with a gold star in the upper right hand corner. Remember these are available while supplies last!   Also, look out for new cart check-out messaging that helps you manage your monthly redemption for purchase limits. Clearly see how many items are available for you to purchase throughout

September is National Preparedness month. Created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2004, it serves as a reminder that we all must take an active role to prepare for the types of disasters and emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and visit.  Our Rewards Connect page (https://www.aarp.org/rewards/connect/) has some great Q&A with a FEMA expert.   Do you have a plan in place? Have you a ready-packed “go-bag” or emergency kit? What’s your communication plan? Share your tips or ask questions of others here!   Here is an additional great article on how to prepare for fire, hurricanes and other emergencies.   Not sure where to start when packing an emergency kit? Check out this list of essential items in the time of Covid-19.

Do you wish your community was more livable, beautiful, vibrant, fun, safe, connected? Small community projects have the power to spark big changes.   Tell us what your community is doing to make it more livable and share a picture here to inspire others to take action. You can also find tips and resources to get started with AARP Livable Communities.   There are some really creative Free Libraries happening like these:   Have you seen any kindness rocks pop up in your neighborhood? Paint rocks with cheery designs and messages and leave them around your community to brighten someone’s day!                   Do you have any of these cool things happening in your neighborhood?  Have ideas of your own?  Share them here!

Use these tips to score points for completely crosswords daily!   Make sure you click the “Submit Score” button and get to the game end screen in order to receive your points!  (Note:  the “submit score” button does not show until the puzzle is filled in 100% and with no errors. If the puzzle is fully filled in and the “submit score” button does not appear, that mean there is an error(s) somewhere in the puzzle. Users can either review the puzzle to try and find the error(s) or they can toggle on the “show errors” option in the menu. If it’s just one or two errors, using “show errors” it should not affect the score enough to not meet the minimum threshold to get rewards points.) Remember - You can only earn points once for each game per day You can use the “Reveal” function to help with a letter or a word when you’re stuck… but use it sparingly! This feature will also knock off game points, which may affect you earning Reward points for that puzzle. Likewise, if y

GUT CHECK: Eat probiotic-rich foods three days this week June 1-7, 2020.   A majority of the body's immune system is located in the gut. Deficiencies in good bacteria can inhibit the immune system from working at its best. The fix? Include probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha, pickles and olives in your diet three days per week.   Share your experience and a photo here for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

Week 4:  SCRAP THIS FOR THAT: Try regrowing one food from your scraps this week (June 22-30, 2020).   Some foods can be regrown in simply water and with exposure to sunlight. Try regrowing celery with the following easy steps: Cut off the end. Slice about 2 inches off the root end of a bunch of celery.  Place the celery in a shallow glass bowl or jar of water. Watch it grow. After a few days, you should start to see small leaves emerging from the very center of the top. Replant in soil.   Share your experience and a photo here for a chance to win a $100 gift card!   Official Rules: https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Healthy-Eating-Contest-Rules-June-2020/m-p/2261122  

Recently I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. To satisfy my sweet tooth I started making these low Pineapple-Cheese Cake bars. Only 1/4 cup sugar Skinny Pineapple Cheesecake bars

  Thank you to all who participated in our June contest!  We have chosen the weekly and overall winners and here they are!!   Week 1:  Whardman - https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-1-Healthy-Eating-Contest-2020-Gut-Check/m-p/2266391#M61   Week 2:  AndrewZ479660  -  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-2-Healthy-Eating-Contest-Mood-Food/m-p/2269851#M137   Week 3:  MyDogCash  -  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-3-Healthy-Eating-Contest-D-is-for-Delicious/m-p/2274464#M247   Week 4:  ChefShari  -  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-4-Healthy-Eating-Contest-Scrap-This-For-That/m-p/2278332#M318   Overall Winner:  Veeks  -  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-2-Healthy-Eating-Contest-Mood-Food/m-p/2272146#M201

Week 2: MOOD FOOD: Include one omega-3-rich food in your diet every day this week, June 8-14, 2020.   Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the structure and function of the nervous system. Deficiencies in omega-3s are connected to cognitive and mood disorders. Include omega-3-rich foods such as mackerel, salmon, herring, oysters, anchovies, flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts in your diet every day to give your brain a boost.   Share your experience and a photo here for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

‘D’ IS FOR DELICIOUS: Include one vitamin D-rich food in your diet every day this week (June 15-21, 2020).   The challenges of the last few months have dramatically changed how we shop for, prepare and consume food. But now is not the time to back off the good nutritional values you have learned and been practicing. Help support your immune system by adding vitamin D-rich foods such as salmon, herring, sardines, tuna, egg yolks and mushrooms to your diet every day.   Share your experience and a photo here for a chance to win a $100 gift card! (See Official Rules.)

Are you having a hard time finding the promo code box when using your mobile device?  You will need to go to the top of the Rewards page (https://www.aarp.org/rewards/discover/) and scroll across the top bar to the left until you find the Promo Code box and then input your code!

You can now earn points by answering questions at the end of some AARP articles. Be sure to look for the AARP Rewards badge for eligible articles.   Interactive Learning will help you score up to 75 points each!   Visit the AARP Rewards Earn Page for a complete list of all activities including the new Interactive Learning opportunities at https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/   Keep earning and learning!  

Mood Food Every day I take in Hemp Hearts, Flaxseed and Chia seed as part of my smoothie. 

Living through these unprecedented times is strange, stressful, anxiety-inducing, scary and sad.    Clinical psychologists Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer will answer your questions on how to cope with the major life change, anxiety and sadness we are all facing these days.    What questions would you like them to answer? What advice do you need to better manage your stress and anxiety?    We will answer your questions on the AARP Rewards Connect page later this month and during live Q&A sessions on May 20, 3 to 5 p.m., and May 27, 3 to 5 p.m

Did you know you can now sort the AARP Rewards Earn List by frequency?   Click on the red “Filter By” box at the top of the Earn Page (https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/) Sort by: Recommended, Point Value and now Earn Frequency You can also add additional filters like Quizzes, Videos, etc. to find your favorite activities faster Once your options are chosen “Click Apply”   Visit the AARP Rewards Earn Page for a complete list of all activities at https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/

AARP Rewards Healthy Eating Contest 2020 Official Rules   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. BRIEF OVERVIEW:  The AARP Rewards Healthy Eating Contest 2020 (“Contest”) takes place between June 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) and all entries must be received no later than June 30, 2020 at 12 PM ET (“Promotion Period”).  More specific details are stated below.   ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open to all legal residents of  the fifty (50) United States/District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry, except officers, directors, and employees (and members of their household and immediate families, i.e.,parents, children, spouse, siblings) of  AARP (also referred to as “Sponsor”), its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising/promotion agencies, and/or their affiliates, assigns or representatives (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Sponsor &

Step Up to the Plate Healthy Eating Contest, June 2020.   Each week in June, take on a new healthy eating goal, guided by a nutritionist’s top-notch tips. Share how you tackled each goal and a photo of your top meal in the AARP Rewards online community, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card each week this month.   Week 1:  GUT CHECK: Eat probiotic-rich foods three days this week, June 1-7, 2020.   Share your experience and a photo for a chance to win a $100 gift card - https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-1-Healthy-Eating-Contest-2020-Gut-Check/m-p/2264889   ______________   Week 2: MOOD FOOD: Include one omega-3-rich food in your diet every day this week (June 8-14)   Share your experience and a photo for a chance to win a $100 gift card - https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Week-2-Healthy-Eating-Contest-Mood-Food/m-p/2264893   ______________________   Week 3:  ‘D’ I

AARP Rewards Tip – Save Your Earn Activity Filters   Did you know you can now save your favorite filters on the Earn List?   Click on the red “Filter By” box at the top of the Earn Page (https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/). Filter by themes, earn type, and/or point value. Once your filters are chosen click “Apply”. When you return the Earn Page the filters you chose are now saved. You always have the option to change or clear all saved filters   Insider Tip: As long as your cookies and cache aren’t cleared your earn filters will be saved during your entire session on the site.   Check out all the ways to Learn and Earn on the  AARP Rewards Earn Page - https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/

You can now receive 150 points for reaching 5,000 steps in a day with your fitness tracker!   Earn points for all of these fitness milestones daily, weekly and monthly:   Walk/run 5,000 steps in a day Earn Daily – 150 points   Walk/run 10,000 steps in a day Earn Daily – 150 points   Walk/run 30 miles in a week Earn Weekly – 150 points   Walk/run 120 miles in a month Earn Monthly – 1,500 points   Bike 5 miles in a day Earn Daily – 150 points   Bike 25 miles in a week Earn Weekly – 150 points   Bike 250 miles in a month Earn Monthly – 1,500 points   Swim 500 meters in a day Earn Daily – 150 points   Swim 1,500 meters/1,640 yards in a week Earn Weekly – 150 points   Swim 6,000 meters in a month Earn Monthly – 1,500 points

Extra Credit is bundled lessons in groups of three or more activities that unlock access to a special set of rewards in the catalog. Each month will feature a new set of lessons for you to a gain a deeper understanding on how to help you get ahead of whatever’s ahead.  From learning new fitness moves at home to better understand the value of your membership, we want to ensure you’re armed with the essentials to navigate through life with confidence.  Then score access to special points-only deals and discounted gift-cards! New lessons and saving opportunities every month!   Get started with Extra Credit   (https://www.aarp.org/rewards/redeem/extracredit)

AARP Rewards team posts every week links to any new opportunities for earning points that have gone live!  You can subscribe to this forum and be notified of the latest updates:   https://community.aarp.org/t5/Earn-Activities/bd-p/Earn-Activities.   How to do I subscribe?   Head over to our help area for more information:  https://community.aarp.org/t5/help/faqpage/faq-category-id/advanced#advanced