Posted by Jennifer Scott on September 2, 2010 in 5% Deals, Living Well
Back-to-school time can be stressful, whether you’re sending kids off for the first time, the seventh time, packing them up for college, or just feeling the end of summer drawing near. This September, PerkStreet’s month-long 5% deals are designed to help you relax, look great, and surround yourself with beauty. So take a deep breath and enjoy 5% cash back at:
- Spas. Spa Week is September 13-19, and we’re so excited about it we’ve decided to celebrate for the entire month! Pamper yourself and your wallet.
- Clothing Stores. Send your kids back to school in style, plus get extra savings at those summer sales with 5% cash back at clothing stores. Now your whole family is lookin’ gooooood!
- Florists. The leaves are turning toward fall already? We’re not quite ready either. Enjoy 5% cash back at florists, and put a little more summer in your day a little longer.
All you have to do to enjoy these extra perks is to make a non-PIN debit card purchase at a spa, clothing store, or florist. It’s that easy. Ahhhhhh, that’s better.
Details:
The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $500 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). That’s a lot of dahlias. The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited. Unless specific stores are named, qualifying purchases are determined by MCC codes. Non-PIN debit card purchases will earn 5% cash back in September in the following categories: Spas (7297, 7230, 7298), Clothing Stores (5611, 5621, 5651, 5691) and Florists (5992).
Posted by Jennifer Scott on August 27, 2010 in 5% Deals, Living Well
This Sunday is the anniversary of the passing of Pierre Lallement, inventor of the bicycle.
It’s ok, I hadn’t heard of him either until now, nor did I know the sordid history of the bicycle. Although Lallement was the first to patent the bicycle design, he sold that design to the Olivier brothers who ran with it and it’s the bicycle they created with Pierre Michaux that became famous. Lallement’s own designs never got off the ground, but continued to spark inspiration for other bike-makers. Lallement died in 1891, completely broke.
Isn’t that terrible? There’s definitely a lesson here, folks, but it’s Friday and let’s not overthink it. Instead let’s honor Monsieur Lallement’s great idea by earning 5% cash back with every non-PIN debit purchase made at a bike store on Sunday, August 29. And if you’re in the Boston area, head down to the Pierre Lallement Bike Path and have yourself a lovely ride.
Thanks to CrazyGuyOnABike.com for the info!
Details: This PerkStreet 5% cash back Daily Deal is only valid on Sunday, August 29, 2010. The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $500 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). That’s a lot of pedal power! The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited. Qualifying purchases are determined by MCC codes. Non-PIN debit card purchases will earn 5% cash back on August 29 in the following category: Bike Stores (5940).
Posted by Jennifer Scott on August 6, 2010 in 5% Deals, PerkStreet Posts
The first of our August Daily Deals is upon us, and I am personally super psyched for it.
Monday, August 9 is World Book Lovers’ Day! All day on August 9 you’ll earn 5% cash back on non-PIN debit purchases made at any Barnes & Noble, Borders, or Hudson Booksellers.
I don’t know about you, but I love to read and I love being surrounded by books. I have four bookshelves stuffed with books (none of which I am looking forward to packing and transporting in my upcoming move) and I’ve read almost all of them. Since I was a kid I’ve loved the smell of a library, the bookishness of it, the quiet respectful way we all tiptoe around the books, the muted crackle of a book cover opening.
FRUGAL TIP: Check out Book Sale Finder to find book sales near you. I hit the one at my local library a few times a year. It supports the library and feeds my addiction for way less than even the bargain book table.
Speaking of books, we’re doing something kind of cool here at PerkStreet headquarters. We’ve started a book club, where each of us reads a book and shares it with the others. Don’t worry, we’ll be sharing with you, too, with video and written blog posts. I’ve chosen The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life for my first read. I’ll pick it up on Book Lovers’ Day and let you know what I think!
What are you reading right now? Any good finance reads you want to recommend for the PerkStreet staff? Come back after Monday and let us know on which titles you earned 5% cash back!
Details:
This Deal is only valid on Monday, August 9, 2010. The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $500 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). That is seriously a lot of books. The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited.
Posted by Jennifer Scott on July 23, 2010 in 5% Deals, PerkStreet Posts
They never gave you the keys to the car when you wanted to go speeding down the highway with friends. They made you eat your vegetables so you’d grow up strong and healthy. They wouldn’t let you see that boy who was no good for you.
Thank you doesn’t seem quite enough, does it?
Celebrate Parents’ Day this Saturday with 5% cash back at florists and spas. Honor your parents, hook up a friend with a new baby, or treat yourself to an afternoon away from your little monsters lovely darlings.
While you’re waiting eagerly for the day to arrive, check out some of our favorite frugal parents:
Cool Mom Picks
Money Saving Mom
The Centsible Life
Frugal Dad
Details:
This Deal is only valid on Saturday, July 24, 2010. The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $500 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited.
Posted by Jennifer Scott on July 12, 2010 in 5% Deals
Tomorrow is Embrace Your Inner Geekness Day. A day to stand proud of your love of sci-fi, your comic book collection, and your adoration for all things slightly off-center. Of course, if you’re anything like the staff at PerkStreet, embracing your inner geek is more of a daily lifestyle than a holiday.
But because we like to celebrate as much as the next person (geek or not) we’re giving you 5% cash back at Think Geek and New Egg on July 13, 2010. Embrace away, friends!
Details:
This Deal is only valid on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $500 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). That’s more than enough geekiness for anyone. The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited.
