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AARPTeri
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February 25, 2021

What would you do with a day off and $200? Tell us for a chance to win!

  • February 25, 2021
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The pandemic has blurred the lines between work and home making it even hard to disconnect.  But disconnecting from it all is an antidote to stress, even if just for a day. 

 

We would love to hear what you would do with a day off and $200.  Ten of the of the respondents will receive 50 AARP Rewards Points!

 

Post your day off idea here between March 1 and March 31, 2021 and you will be entered for a chance to win a 50 AARP Rewards points! 

 

Have you enter the AARP Rewards Take a Day Sweeps?  If not be sure to visit and enter here:  https://www.aarp.org/getrewards/campaigns/2021tad/

 

 

* No purchase necessary. Legal Residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) Ends 3/31/2021. See Rules  including odds, and prize description. Void where prohibited.

 

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    LindaB671
    LindaB671
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    March 1, 2021

    @AARPTeri  OK...I’ll go first! In the morning I would get up with my youngest son, who is a senior in high school, and make him his favorite breakfast of eggs, sausage and toast; before he heads off to school or Zoom. He usually just grabs a granola bar. Secondly, I would head north to my daughter’s college, pick her up; and take her to her favorite nearby sub shop for lunch. Finally, I would invite my oldest son (who just got his own apartment) out to have dinner with us. My husband would light up the grill for chicken and we’d have chicken/shrimp fettuccine Alfredo...one of their favorites. The $200 would more than cover the cost of the meals and I would get to spend time with my four favorite people!

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      RobertaT702
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      March 27, 2021

      One great thing is being at the beach and looking at the water and enjoying all the people and site seeing the lake and riding on the yacht. I find that awesome. This would make up for the times I was unable to go to the beach with this panic.

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      ChristinaC610998
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      March 4, 2021

      I would take my husband out shopping and get some lunch at a nice restaurant.

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        MichelleS389475
        Contributor ⭐
        March 9, 2021

        If I won $200 I would go get a medi pedi and take out dinner and relax at home

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          w578864m
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          March 16, 2021

          I would spend the day with my husband. We'd go out of town for a local lunch and dinner and explore Louisville all day.

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          postman29
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          March 4, 2021

          I would take my wife for a scenic ride along the NH coast and stop at our favorite seafood restaurant for lobster rolls! We would stay in the car and watch the waves while enjoying our meal and spending time away from our home. A pandemic freedom day!

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            plestepp
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            March 20, 2021

            Postman I like UR idea that is what I would do too. with my friend.

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            medinbu
            Contributor ⭐
            March 4, 2021

            If I received a windfall of $200 and had a day off, I would go to the fabric store.  I would purchase bolts of fleece fabric in 4 colors Yellow, Maroon, Royal Blue, and a color appropriate for a man. As founder of The Yellow Rose-Strong Oak Society, LLC (a nonprofit), I would then cut the fabric in 1 1/4 yard pieces and take 1/2 of it to have it fabric embroidered appropriately:  Yellow - Yellow Rose (Women 85+); Blue - Blue Diamond Society (Men & Women 80-84); Maroon - Antioch Baptist Church North (members on the sick list); and Appropriate color for men 85+ Strong Oak Society. Finally, I would tie two matching pieces of fabric together to make blankets for these designated groups.

             

             

             

             

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              FranklinM851159
              Contributor ⭐
              March 5, 2021

              I would take the day and go somewhere with my family. Make a new happy memory with them with a active outing outside the isolation and stress from the restrictions we all live in now.

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                buppiesx2
                Contributor ⭐
                March 5, 2021

                $200? I would make it a day for a road trip that would entail shopping at local family owned businesses. Discovering new places, whether it's a small retailer or eatery. Giving back to those trying to make it in this pandemic world we're living in. 

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                  SalomeN235705
                  Contributor ⭐
                  March 19, 2021

                  I would order favorite lunches for my daughter, my two grandchildren, and me for a nice picnic at the botanical garden. And with the rest of the money, I would get myself a pair of good walking shoes.

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                  sunshinetwo
                  Contributor ⭐
                  March 5, 2021

                  I would take my sister to get her hair done and take her out to lunch. Since the pandemic, she hasn't gotten her hair done and she needs to get out and get some pampering!

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                    doodlebug333
                    Contributor ⭐
                    March 5, 2021

                    Spa day!  Haircut, mani, pedi - and give some good tips to those making me pretty!  If there is anything left - I shall have an adult beverage!  

                      aewinsor
                      aewinsor
                      Contributor ⭐
                      March 5, 2021

                      Since my husband of nearly 52 years passed away in November 2019, every day has been a "ME" day in as much as I can do whatever I please.

                      I would take myself and the $200 to Athens, TX  to the Henderson County Foodbank and see if they could use my help for the day. I know they can use the money!

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                        okath1955
                        Contributor ⭐
                        March 5, 2021

                        I am having to move out of my apartment this month because the rent has gone up $251 in 3 years. I would take the day and the $200 to spend a much needed day exploring areas and less expensive places to live. With $200 I would have enough for travel expenses to be able to drive to an area that would be much more affordable.

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