Share the Joy of Savings! AARP Rewards Community Contest 2025

AARP rewards are a great way to save money when purchasing gift cards. It helps reduce the financial stress of buying gifts for family and friends.

I use my points to try to win gift cards, sweeps and diner discounts. Most aren't available in our area as with most discounts. 

I do use for hotel stays a meals were they due ex ept aarp. But it is few and far between in the mid west. 

Gift card savings.

rewards are a great way to cut the cost of going out on special occasions.

I get gift certificates during the year and use them as stocking stuffers for family and friends. They let me save money and add to my charity donations. I can't shop in person unless someone drives me (due to my brain tumor) and I hate having to rely on someone for a last minute run for gift cards.

 I try to snag Amazon and Walmart gift cards when they are available. Haven’t done very well this year. I think I’ve only been able to get two $5 Walmart gift cards. Holidays will be meager. I’m currently staying with my daughter while I recover from a heart attack. Love to watch videos and answer quizzes while earning points I can redeem for gift cards. Maybe I’ll get lucky and win a sweepstakes or instant win!

I use my AARP Rewards points for Magazine subscriptions. I get the joy of finding something in my mailbox, read the articles, and pass it on to my neighbor, who works at the Cancer Center, so her patients have something to read during their treatments.

Just returned from visiting my 20 something daughter across the country.  There was literally nothing in her freezer but an ice pack.  Love taking AARP quizzes and watching videos. Really do learn some good stuff and earn points. You’d be surprised at how fast you can rack up points.  Already cashed in points for Omaha Steaks $10 giftcard. Gonna load up her freezer with some burgers!

 I also check the daily deal which saves you $5 on a $25 giftcard.  If there is a merchant I use regularly, it’s a savings of 20%.    Makes sense. Happy Holidays!

Learning while earning is an added benefit; rewards and discounts for gift cards saved for the holidays make a great surprise (usually for my spendthrift daughter).  

An important part of the holidays for me is the general excitement, fun, and opportunities for joy and connection.  I love entering the AARP sweepstakes, because I sometimes win, and that helps us have special treats on a tight budget... BUT also, even when I don't win, I love the good feeling that comes from dreaming I will!!