CheckPoints

I personally really like this week’s blog post and use the app myself quite often. CheckPoints is an app that can be downloaded for both Iphone and Android. When you go shopping open up the app and scan items for points and coins. The points can be used towards rewards and you use the coins to play games that will get you more points. They have all sorts of rewards like gift cards, air miles, a Wii system, etc. however they also have a section in which you can donate your points. They have partnered with many organizations, like Kiva, American Red Cross, The Humane Society, and Democracy Matters, and when you get enough points you can donate your points to one, or many, of the organizations that you want to support. I enjoy the app because they have things that I can scan at many of the stores I go to and even though I’m not buying the items it’s still easy to find, scan them and get more points. So this week when you are headed out to go grocery shopping, spend a minute beforehand and download the app so you can start scanning items for points! Happy scanning!

Until next time,

Annie

http://www.checkpoints.com/

Half the Sky Movement: The Game

I have a feeling many of you reading this blog have heard of the book “Half the Sky” or have watched the PBS documentary tied with the book. Well they also created a game to go along with the book and movie called “Half the Sky Movement: The Game” that can be played on Facebook. It is actually a pretty fun game to play plus while playing you are learning about how others live and the challenges they face. You complete quests, daily tasks, jobs, etc and while doing so you learn how they don’t just magically get done. You see how much stuff costs and how long it takes you to earn that money plus how many different things you have to do to be able to get the money. It’s a fun and educational game. So this week when you’re feeling like you’re bored or just have a few minutes head on over to Facebook and start playing the Half the Sky Movement Game. Happy Playing!

Until next time,

Annie

https://www.facebook.com/HalftheGame?ref=br_tf

Feed

This week’s entry does cost money however I’m doing it in honor of the United State’s birthday! Target has teamed up with Feed to sell products that will help feed people across America. The products are really cool, patriotic looking and range in price from $7 and up. There is everything from lunch bags, bike helmets, reusable bags and clothing. The Feed products in general are really cool and how awesome is it that you help feed others with your purchase. The amount of meals you donate depends on what you buy but it ranges from 10 meals donated and up. I really like their partnership with target though in part because it offers Feed products at a lower price. So this week when you are feeling like you need a little more red, white, and blue around head on over to target and check out what Feed products they have.

Until next time,

Annie

http://www.target.com/c/feed-usa/-/N-55tua#?lnk=Other_HP_063013_ESPOT-0|ESPOT-0&intc=1114083|null

http://www.feedprojects.com/