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We can’t even begin to tell you how excited we are to add TOMS Shoes to our list of KickItBack retailers! You may recognize TOMS as those simple-looking slip-ons that all the cool kids are wearing. What you may not know is that TOMS does more than just make a great pair of shoes; they also give back to those in need.
For every pair of TOMS Shoes sold, one child receives a pair in return. As of September 2010, TOMS has given over 1 million pairs of shoes to children around the globe. That’s a lot of shoes!
Supporting TOMS is a great way to help the needy, and now you can earn an extra 3.5% cash-back bonus when you shop for TOMS using KickItBack!
The Story
For those unfamiliar, TOMS Shoes started in 2006 after Tom Mycoskie befriended some children while traveling in Argentina. He noticed that they had no shoes to protect their feet from cuts and injury, or the deadly diseases that can penetrate bare skin. He decided to center his company’s mission around the idea of One for One.
For each pair of TOMS Shoes purchased, one pair is given to a child in need. Within the first year, Tom was able to return to Argentina with 10,000 shoes to give away.
Why Shoes?
According to the TOMS website, the reason they chose to give shoes is because footwear is a “fundamental resource for protecting children’s health and providing them with opportunity.” In developing nations, many children have to walk several miles of unpaved, undeveloped roads to get to school, or to find food and drinkable water. These journeys can be rough on a child’s feet.
TOMS Shoes are given to children in need all over the world, from the United States, to Central and South America, Africa and Eastern Asia. It’s a great cause, and with cash-back rewards from KickItBack, now is a great time to give…and receive!
The Shoes
TOMS Shoes largely have the same basic style; that is, they’re very simple and clean. Most of the styles are slip-ons, with the exception of the Botas, a mid-top boot, and the women’s wedges and wrap boots. TOMS uses a great variety of textiles for their shoes, from corduroy and canvas, to wool, flannel and even synthetic vegan materials.
Classics
Botas
Wedges
Seasonal
Wedding
Sunglasses and More
TOMS doesn’t just sell shoes; you’ll find some other great products like hats, beanies, hoodies and T-Shirts to choose from. Perhaps the most intriguing accessories are their sunglasses. TOMS offers a great selection of men’s and women’s sunglasses that feature classic shapes and sleek lines for ultimate style and comfort.
Continuing their tradition of One for One, TOMS provides medical treatment, prescription glasses, or sight-saving surgery for each pair sold.
Help the cause by picking up some TOMS! When shopping with KickItBack it’s a win-win-win: You get a pair of great shoes, you get 3.5% cash back, and a child in need gets a pair of shoes as well! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates and hot deals!
Check out a couple of great videos about TOMS Shoes after the break! (more…)
October 4, 2011
A couple of months back, we introduced Your Favorite Retailers, a feature that allows you to choose your favorite KickItBack retailers, and easily find deals and offers without having to sort through hundreds of other stores.
You probably thought to yourself, “There’s no way this feature could get any better!” Well folks, you were wrong!
We’ve tailored your Coupons page to fit your interests. Now you can easily view current coupons and promo codes offered by only your favorite retailers! This cuts down on the time you spend sifting through pages upon pages of coupons from retailers that may not interest you.
It’s extremely easy to use, especially if you’ve already chosen Your Favorite Retailers. Simply log in to your KickItBack account, and click on the Coupons link at the top of the page. Listed on the page will be your favorites, and three coupons from each retailer. Underneath each listing, you’ll find a link that will allow you to see all of the coupons available from each particular retailer.
You can also filter the coupons by Most Popular, Newest and by Expiration Date.
If you haven’t chosen Your Favorite Retailers yet, follow these easy steps:
- Log in to your KickItBack account (or create an account if you haven’t already)
- Click on the Retailers link at the top of the page
- Browse through our list of retailers
- Select the Star next to your favorite online retailers
All you’ve got to do now is click on the Coupons link at the top of the page and browse through your personalized list of coupons and promo codes!
Now just because you’ve selected Your Favorite Retailers doesn’t mean you can’t view coupon codes offered by other stores. In the top right corner of the Retailers page, you’ll see the option to view All or Favorites. Click on the All link to view every coupon and promo code available.
The new Coupons page is the latest KickItBack feature that will save you time and money! Keep up with future improvements and new features, as well as daily updates and hot deals by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
September 13, 2011
KickItBack recently launched a new feature: Products — a search tool that allows you to search for general product types or specific items, and compare the savings, offers and cash-back rewards from multiple retailers. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the Products tool, how to use it, and its many benefits.
About
You know what you want. You know how to find it. But it’s such a pain to find the absolute best offer on that specific item. You can open up multiple tabs and perform endless Google searches in your quest for the lowest price or best cash-back reward, but that can take up a huge portion of your day and can oftentimes leave you right back where you started.
Comparison shopping is the basis for the new Products search feature at KickItBack. It allows you to search for general product types like “digital camera” or “running shoes,“ or specific items like “Canon Powershot” or “Reebok ZigFly.“ Your search return will give you every retailer that carries the item you’re looking for, and lists the price, retailer and their associated cash-back reward.
You can search using a Keyword or Exact Match to tailor your returns.
Example:
When I searched for “Converse,” KickItBack found 400 pages worth of retailers that carry Converse shoes and clothing, from Macy’s and FootLocker to Buy.com and Bloomingdale’s. The prices and cash-back rewards varied, and I was able to find the exact pair I wanted for $35 with 1.5% cash back!
How To Use Products
Using the Products search feature is as simple as any search function on KickItBack or any other Web site. All you have to do is type the item you’re looking for into the Search Box, choose the Keyword or Exact Match option, and hit the Search button.
Your search return will provide you with a picture of the item, a description and the price. Underneath each listing, you’ll find the retailer and their cash-back reward. Click on the item listing and continue shopping as normal.
Benefits
Sometimes it’s nice to just window shop, to just browse the Internet shopping for anything that catches your eye. But when you know exactly what you want, it can be pretty overwhelming to find the best deal on the entire Internet!
The Products search allows you to narrow your search as much as you want so that you can easily browse through the retailers that carry exactly what you’re looking for.
Products search makes it easier to:
- Narrow your search to show only the retailers that carry the item you’re looking for
- Compare prices, offers, discounts and cash-back rewards from numerous retailers
- Save time and money with your online shopping
Head over the KickItBack to try out the Products search tool for yourself, and make sure to leave any Feedback you may have by clicking the bubble at the bottom right corner of the page!
Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow our Twitter feed for daily updates and great last-minute deals!
August 18, 2011
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