Apr
07
2010
0

A Reward for OJ

Tropicana A Reward for OJIf you’ve followed FatHeadDog.com for the year we’ve been around, you’ll know FatHeadDog (FHD) is a fan of consumer loyalty programs. From a marketing standpoint, they’re fantastic ways to ensure brand loyalty. From a consumer’s standpoint, they’re the best way to get rewarded for purchases you already make.

Tropicana recently launched its Juicy Rewards program to thank their customers for choosing great taste and value. Specially marked packages of Tropicana Orange Juice contain a code for points that you can enter when you log onto Tropicana.com to redeem for discounts. You can also register for the chance to win the national sweepstakes for a Yosemite Adventure.

You can use your points for discounts on purchases with Tropicana’s national partners such as Adidas, Coleman, and EA Sports, or for cool local activities such as a visit to the zoo or a trip to the spa. Each carton of Tropicana Orange Juice is worth up to $15 in savings. In addition to providing great tasting and nutritional juice for our families, Juicy Rewards gives Moms a chance to save in all areas of our purchasing.

To create your own Tropicana Juicy Rewards account, follow the steps below.  It will only take a minute
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Jan
30
2010
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Gods of car care… I get the hint.

04733 MOM logo2 right1 Gods of car care... I get the hint.For as much as I love cars, I’m shamefully bad about getting my oil changed on a regular basis. About 2,000 miles past due for my oil change, I recently glanced at that auto shop reminder sticker with guilt–I know I need to do it. I know it can’t be good for the car. But I procrastinate, figuring I’ll get to it soon.

Like a beacon in my mail box, the nice folks at MyBlogSpark invited me to visit www.motoroilmatters.com, sponsored by Shell Lubricants, and learn more about why frequent oil changes are so important. In return, Penzoil through MyBlogSpark offered FatHeadDog a gift certificate to have my oil changed and report on the experience.

Ok!  Gods of car care.. I’ll learn more about the importance of good oil and take my car in for heaven’s sake. I take the hint! Like they asked, I visited Motor Oil Matters, where I learned what the various oil weights, like 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40, mean. And what does the ‘W’ mean? According to the site, not weight, but winter. (Really!?)  See, I did learn something.. how’s that for fun cocktail party trivia?

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Dec
01
2009
2

Review: E-Rewards

erewards Review: E RewardsE-Rewards Market Research is a great paid survey site–if you sign up through a good referral or sponsor link. Sponsors include Macy’s, Priority Club, Blockbuster, Borders and UPromise. You can seek these referral links through these sponsors.

Pros: The frequency of surveys is great, which means you’ll have lots of opportunities to earn rewards.

  • Every survey is worth points, even if you disqualify. And the points–in this case, dollars, are generous amounts.
  • Redeeming rewards is fast and easy. Whenever I redeem $40 E-Rewards dollars for a $25 Macy’s gift certificate, the transaction is fast and accurate.
  • Good site for those who have frequent flyer or frequent hotel stay memberships. These rewards include Priority Club points, NorthWest Airlines miles, Airtran, Continental Airlines, Delta, Hilton Honors and Frontier Early Returns. 

Cons: E-Rewards places restrictions on how often you may redeem certain rewards within 90 days.

  • I’ve read some complaints that the survey questions lately have become very personal–asking about health conditions and how much you have invested in various mutual funds, retirement and CDs.
  • Your reward dollars can expire after one year but E-Rewards has introduced a new VIP (not sure the name) status that exempts members from their dollars expiring.
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Sep
16
2009
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Wanchai Ferry gods, are you listening?

Wanchai Ferry orange chickenSo embarrassed. Weeks and weeks ago, I fantastic package arrived at my door. A Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken dinner kit, courtesy of MyBlogSpark. They’d asked me to try it with my family, offer my opinion and then host a giveaway for a fab Chinese dinner prize pack with authentic bowls, bamboo placemats, chopsticks and a coupon for a FREE Wanchai Ferry dinner kit of your choice. (click here to win the FatHeadDog giveaway)

Days and weeks went by.. never a good night to cook a home-cooked, albeit quick and tasty, meal for my family. Finally the night came–tonight–and my husband cooked it! Oh, the motherly shame. But as the designated eater, I say Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken was mighty tasty. Fresh crunchy vegetables and perfect orange-glazed chicken over quick steam rice. Really fast and really good. I will say this, if the Wanchai Ferry gods are listening, the directions were a little complicated for someone who just got off work. And the steamed rice portion was a little small for the meal. But that’s all, so Mr. W. Ferry, don’t hold it against me.

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Sep
11
2009
0

Review: Insight Exchange Team

Insight ExchangeLately I’ve been exploring paid and reward market research survey sites, and came across Insight Exchange Team by recommendation. I don’t post negative reviews that often, but Insight Exchange certainly disappointed.

Overview:
Receive 1 to10 points for every completed survey.
You can redeem 10 points to Plant a Tree or 65 points for a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate.

My first red flag was the lack of compelling prizes. Planting a tree is a unique prize, but I was disappointed to see the only other prize was a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate. Looks good on paper, but you’ll learn that restaurant.com is more like a coupon than a gift card. You have to purchase a minimum amount to use the certificate–for example, you can take $25 off a $50 meal. If you’re a frequent diner, that’s a great 50% off, but its not a good fit for my family.

My second and final red flag: I went to redeem my Plant a Tree certificate today and (insert Price is Right lose theme) it had already been redeemed by another user. That’s it; I’m out!

If you’ve had a similar experience, or if you’ve had a GREAT experience with Insight, I’d love to hear about it!

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Sep
03
2009
1

Review: Shortcuts.com

The more I think about it, the more I’d love to see Shortcuts.com become the future of coupons. I mean, think about it–paperless coupons that are loaded onto your various shopper’s cards. No more coupon organizers, no more clipping. I’d love it.

956 Review: Shortcuts.com If you’re new to Shortcuts.com, here’s a primer.

With Shortcuts.com from AOL, you register your store savings card to receive electronic coupons directly transferred to your card.You don’t have to have an AOL account to participate, and like paper coupons, Shortcuts.com coupons double according to your favorite store’s double coupon policies. Participating stores include Kroger, Tom Thumb/Randalls, Safeway, Fry’s food stores and other regional supermarket chains.

Pros: Simply select your coupons online and they’ll be automatically deducted at checkout. In some cases, you can use both a Shortcuts.com coupon and a paper coupon, although store policies may vary.

  • SO MUCH more convenient than printing coupons online, in which you have to download the coupon printer application (and if you’re a frequent FatHeadDog.com reader, you’ll know I hate printing coupons online.)
  • Shortcuts.com now offers mobile access, where you can select coupons from your cell phone and load them onto your shopper’s card on the go.
  • The site offers frequent Huggies diapers coupons for $1.50 off and other great coupons

Cons: The limit for active coupons on your card at one time is 25, and you can’t delete ones to make room for others. So, don’t add the coupons you don’t think you’ll use.

  • Shortcuts.com’s small list of participating stores still don’t cover every corner of the nation, so participation is limited by your geographic region.
  • No shopper’s card; no Shortcuts.com coupons so don’t forget that plastic little keyring card!
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Aug
27
2009
0

New Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

Pampers diapers1 150x87 New Pampers Gifts to Grow CodeGreetings from FatHeadDog headquarters! For those with Pups (or human children), here is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code, worth 1 point and expires Sept. 6, 2009:

FREECODE0906EXP

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Aug
25
2009
1

Review: Vocalpoint

If you’re brand nerd like me, consider joining Vocalpoint, a community for women that provides valuable and interesting insights about new products, surveys, daily tips, articles, and coupons/samples–sponsored by Proctor & Gamble.

bckgnd1 Review: VocalpointI’ve been a member since Sept 2008 and I’ve received some very cool envelopes of goodies from them, including Starkist tuna, Crest toothpaste, Kashi whole-grain waffles, Rice Crispies and Kashi cereal–which included a free sample, a coupon for a free box of Kashi cereal, and five $2 off coupons to share with friends. The other day, I received a bifold postcard about Bounce Dryer Bars, which included a coupon for $2.50 off (which I think makes it free) and three $1.50 off coupons to share with friends.

The Vocalpoint panel is easy to join–they’re looking for active moms that talk often to their friends about products. When they send you free items, their hope is that you’ll try it, you’ll like it and you’ll tell your friends.  I’m constantly amazed how generous Vocalpoint is with their samples and coupons. Seriously, stuff comes like every month.. its made my trip to the mailbox so exciting!

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