🤔 What "points only" AARP Reward eGiftcards are you HOPING to "snag"?

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WE can sometimes "predict" WHEN certain cards will be posted EACH MONTH = so we WAIT. 👍

Then we have cards that are posted ONLY "once" for EACH MONTH.

Add the VERY POPULAR & sometimes hard to get Walmart & Amazon cards.

Lol, of course like with life - nothing is guaranteed!!! 😂

(1) What are YOUR PLANS for the cards you want? Maybe a vacation? Or a night out? Or just regular grocery shopping?

(2) Stop by when you can to SHARE with us & READ what OTHER members have posted.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE,

Nicole 🤗💛

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SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Wednesday 10/7/26 5am ET]

Hi Lucy @rednexsrus , lol - got "lucky" and won my 1st "Instant Win" for 2026 (Staples) on 9/4. I redeem for the two "points only" Staples they post EVERY MONTH. I "print" at library, so I consolidate trips to save on the TOO HIGH gas of late. Then stop by Staples once in a while. Not often.

Take care my friend,

Nicole 🤗💛

➡️[***LUCY POSTED - How you get 8 staples ?

lucyp061351

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rednexsrus

Conversationalist ⭐⭐

@SummerOnTheWay1

OK GOOD FOR YOU, You are one of the lucky ones that picks a reward that is NOT tagged to “”PURCHASES ARE LIMITED TO ONLY ONE””

MOST ALL THE REWARDS IN THE CATALOG ( IN MY CASE) I can no longer redeem for almost a year because AARP has tagged them as such. 😫 😤 😡 NOT FAIR

lucyp061351

SummerOnTheWay1Author

Lucy @rednexsrus , I am probably wrong as usual, but I believe that "decision" was made by the VENDORS who send AARP the "free" points only cards EACH MONTH. I have NEVER used "money" for them & will NEVER. Are the "restrictions" for ALL cards (money & points)? I would think the VENDOR would NOT "limit" money cards. But I am guessing AARP "purchases" them for a DISCOUNT & shares part of the discount with members who BUY them. Take care my friend, Nicole 🤗💛

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Wednesday 10/7/26 2:29am ET]

(1) Anyone won the Ace Hardware "Instant Win" for THIS WEEK? 🤔

(2) How about ANY "Instant Wins"?

(3) I keep hoping I will win an Ace one as it is one of the LESS POPULAR ones, only 75 points.

Decided THIS WEEK to take a "vacation" from MAXING OUT on "earning" points. Lol, was feeling resentful = all this work & ZERO wins. Feels good being on a break. 🙃

GOOD LUCK All,

Nicole 🤞

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Friday 10/2/26 12:30am ET]

Renate @RenateW69623 , they should be "posting" more & hope you get them!!! 🤞🤞

Take care my friend,

Nicole 💛🤗

➡️[*** RENATE POSTED - Actually didn’t get any yet. I was watching baseball playoff game last night and lost track of time, so didn’t check right away. When I checked at 12am CT, of course the leftover walmart and amazon were sold out and none of the new extra credit gift cards were ones at the top of my list. So I’ll wait and see if they offer new walmart/amazon and will get those if I can before they sell out.

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Thursday 10/1/26 5:15pm ET]

(1) Did you get your THREE "redemptions" for THIS MONTH?

➡️[*** Me, nope - just TWO for Staples points only. I am "technically" doing just Staples for now with GAS WAY TOO HIGH here in Virginia. Lol, the $5 coupon barely covers gas these days. I "predict" it will be at least $5 here THIS MONTH. 😭

(2) Printed ALL eight Staples eGiftcards at library down my hill this morning. Had been waiting to get some "maintenance" done on the OTHER old lady (2006 Honda CR-V) as I need my ride. She comes 1st after my bills. She is now all set for this year 2026. 🎉👍💃🙃 Lol, NOT even "thinking" about NEXT YEAR'S STATE INSPECTION. 😉

(3) Planning to stop by Staples NEXT WEEK. Luv my store & just down my hill between my Studio Apt and Kroger where I get gas & groceries. Then stay home after that except for my Yearly Medicare Eye Exam. Skipped getting glasses LAST YEAR 2025 with having to "replace" my previous old lady (2006 Hyundai Elantra,Head Gasket,was in tears - miss her).

Anyway, have a GREAT DAY All!!!

Nicole 🤗💛

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

R

RenateW69623

Conversationalist ⭐

Actually didn’t get any yet. I was watching baseball playoff game last night and lost track of time, so didn’t check right away. When I checked at 12am CT, of course the leftover walmart and amazon were sold out and none of the new extra credit gift cards were ones at the top of my list. So I’ll wait and see if they offer new walmart/amazon and will get those if I can before they sell out.

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Saturday 9/26/26 2:24am ET]

(1) Anyone "win" any Instant Wins YESTERDAY OR TODAY? Me, nope! 🙄

(2) What Instants & Sweepstakes are you entering? 🤔

(2) Still doing my 10 entries for the Staples Sweepstakes daily. And just played the Barnes & Noble and Staples Instant Wins. Lol, HOPING to win my 1st Sweepstake ever since joining the AARP Rewards Program May 2025 & my 2nd Instant for 2026. 🤞 Won a Staples Instant on 9/4/26. Won two Instants in 2025, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Good Luck Everyone!!!

Nicole 🙃

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Friday 9/25/26 6:20am ET]

(1) What is your FAV way to EARN POINTS? 🤔

(2) Anyone "win" any Instant Wins YESTERDAY OR TODAY? Me, nope! 🙄

Lol, getting to the END of my "short" videos (less than 3 minutes) & already completed ALL "quizzes" = now to deal with those 10-minute videos. 😞 So glad we have ONLY 5 more days before AARP "resets" these.

HAPPY FRIDAY All,

Nicole 💛🤗

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Thursday 9/24/26 12:05am]

Anyone win one of the Barnes & Noble Instant Wins that is on the Reward site at the moment? 🤔 Geez, I have been trying. NO luck!!! 😞

GOOD luck with getting what you want all. 🤞

Take care,

Nicole 🤗💛

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Wednesday 9/23/26 2:30am ET]

7 MORE DAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 1st!!! A chance to "snag" MORE Staples eGiftcard. Thank you AARP. 🙃

October 14th is the day this month's Sweepstakes Winners will be "notified". Geez, hope I am one.

(1) DID ANYONE WIN ANY SWEEPSTAKES for last month (August)? Me, nope! 😞

(2) What Sweepstakes are you "entering" this month (September)? 🤔

Me, just Staples. Lol, figured NOT many members are "interested". Just maybe I will be a winner. 🤞

Now in order to get rid of some EXPIRING POINTS before I "lose" them, I just did 10 Entries for Walmart & Amazon. Doubt I will win, but better than giving AARP back my hard-earned points. 😉

GOOD luck all,

Nicole!

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Tuesday 9/22/26 5:20pm ET]

Anyone win any "Instant Wins" yesterday or today? 🤔

Geez, finally MAXED OUT on earning points just now. Took forever!!! Now to HOPE I "win" something tonight after 12am ET. Still stuck at one Staples Instant (only win this year 2026). 😞

Good Luck All 👍

Nicole!

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Sunday 9/20/26 12:55pm ET]

Anyone won any Instant Wins yesterday & today? Me, nope!!! 😞

Keeping my fingers crossed the new Staples point only card will be still be there October 1st. They usually do two each month & so far I have been able to get them BOTH on the 1st. 👍

Lol, NOT holding my breath on winning the Staples Sweepstake for THIS MONTH. But hey, the Merkle AI may feel sorry for me and send one my way. Could use that $100 at the Staples down my hill here in Virginia. 🤞

HAPPY SUNDAY ALL,

Nicole 🙃

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!

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