https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2666719#M10716 <P>Shopping at thrift stores, purchasing necessary discounted items, clearance racks, clothes swaps, book swaps, and yard sales are my ways of being frugal on my fixed income.&nbsp; I also save money by refashioning pre-owned clothing, I create unique greeting cards out of used ones, I get groceries from the food pantry, I have a vegetable garden and I do composting.&nbsp; I use my AARP membership card for discounts at restaurants, hotels, etc. I haven't won any AARP sweepstakes or contests, but I'm still trying to.&nbsp; Thank you, AARP, for making numerous helpful information and resources available.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:44:04 GMT LinaresP386424 2026-04-17T23:44:04Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2666719#M10716 <P>Shopping at thrift stores, purchasing necessary discounted items, clearance racks, clothes swaps, book swaps, and yard sales are my ways of being frugal on my fixed income.&nbsp; I also save money by refashioning pre-owned clothing, I create unique greeting cards out of used ones, I get groceries from the food pantry, I have a vegetable garden and I do composting.&nbsp; I use my AARP membership card for discounts at restaurants, hotels, etc. I haven't won any AARP sweepstakes or contests, but I'm still trying to.&nbsp; Thank you, AARP, for making numerous helpful information and resources available.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:44:04 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2666719#M10716 LinaresP386424 2026-04-17T23:44:04Z