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ShopToEarn Moves to The Next Step, Last Post!

2010-01-28T15:19:00.004-05:00

This is the official last post of this ShopToEarn blog. If you are looking to follow official news on the ShopToEarth brand, subscribe to the official ShopToEarth blog at

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See you online!

ShopToEarth Social Media in 2010: January 12 @ 9 pm ET

2010-01-11T08:58:00.020-05:00

Social Media Happy Hour Training hosted by @lisabuyer and @stacykinney with special guests Mike Morisi on Tuesday, January 12 @ 9 pm ET Register now, space is limited!

2010 is the year to get serious about social media. ShopToEarth’s social media networks continue to expand in this new decade. If you discovered social media last year and decided to explore what social media can do for your ShopToEarth business then this is the to buckle down and really get serious with social media. The ShopToEarth social media team is here to help, each month we offer social media training designed specifically to help grow the ShopToEarth business, share, interactive and communicate with us!

Here’s what to expect:
• 2010 ShopToEarth Social Media Review
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Blogs
• LinkedIN
• YouTube
• Social Media Dos and Don’ts
• Mike Morisi shares how he uses Social Media for the ShopToEarth business–
• Social Media Profiles to Avoid – don’t get labeled as a whiner, complainer, gossiper or spammer
• Essential Twitter tips
• How to make Friends on Facebook
• Socialize your STE Business and your Life
• How to report ShopToEarth abuse and violations on social media
• Why Social Media and ShopToEarth?
• 10 takeaways to help you rock your ShopToEarth business

This business building webinar has something for social media users of all experience levels so mark the date and join us. Space is Limited : Reserve your Social Media Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/221810371">https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/221810371"

ShopToEarth Enviro PRO-file: Ed Begley

2010-01-06T11:39:00.005-05:00

Emmy Nominated Actor, Friend of the Planet, ShopToEarth Next Step Speaker

ShopToEarth likes good company and “Mr. Eco” himself, Ed Begley, will be joining STE during their annual Next Step Event, January 2010. Best known as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the hit television show St. Elsewhere, Begley’s long career as an environmental activist threatens to outshine his onscreen accomplishments.

Since 1970, Ed Begley has been striving to live harmoniously with the Earth. At that time, he became a vegan, recycled and got his first electric car - a Taylor-Dunn golf cart. Today, Begley owns a home powered entirely by solar and wind, rides a bicycle or bus rather than drive his current electric car – a Toyota RAV4 EV- and has his own line of eco-friendly household cleaners.

Begley’s commitment to saving the planet has no boundaries. In November of 2008, he gave Thanksgiving with his family to participate in a promotion backed by the Hunter Fan Company which required him to travel to five cities in five days to generate awareness about saving money on energy bills. He and his wife, Rachelle Carson, currently have their own hit reality show on HGTV called ‘Living with Ed’ which gives viewers an inside look at the challenges of living an eco-friendly life.

Considered an environmental leader in Hollywood, Ed Begley has served on the boards of several associations and foundations dedicated to environmental education and implementation of solutions that help the planet. The list includes the Environmental Media Association, the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy, The American Oceans Campaign and Tree People.

His work in the environmental community has earned him a number of awards from such noteworthy eco-groups as the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council and The Coalition for Clean Air. Ed Begley is also a member of several worthwhile organizations such as the Friends of the Earth, Thoreau Institute and the Earth Communications Office.

ShopToEarth is honored to have Ed Begley speaking at The Next Step Conference January 29-31^st in Orlando, Florida. Ed will be educating ShopToEarn Representatives about the environmental challenges facing us today and what we can do to be a part of the solution.

If you haven’t already done so, visit your Virtual Office to register for The Next Step. You can also tune into the ShopToEarth Twitter or Facebook account for live updates on what’s happening at the conference. However, we much prefer you be there in person to experience this phenomenal event firsthand.

ShopToEarth Asks: Are Your Clicks Chic?

2009-12-22T11:44:00.007-05:00

Poll Shows How Women Shop Online

Chic clicks are turning women into digital fashionistas who hunt down deals shopping online rather than wearing themselves out driving from store to store. A poll of 1000 of these smart shoppers revealed ten tidbits of information that every ShopToEarth online shopping business can use to position their business for success.

1. A whopping 87% of women used coupons at least some of the time

2. 63% say they wait until they get a coupon or the item goes on sale before making a purchase

3. 79% of women use the internet to get items they can’t find in their local stores

4. Before making a purchase 83% look for feedback about an item and 78% read user reviews

5. 14% of shoppers 18-34 tap their social networks for advice by posting pictures of products on social media outlets

6. 1 in 10 women used their cell phones to find information about a product while in the store

7. 29% splurged and made a purchase online to cheer up about the recession

8. Favorite things to buy online: 41% clothes, 31% books, 18% household items and 16% electronics

9. Women won’t buy just anything: 25% said they would not purchase food or groceries, 16% declined to buy clothes, 14% refused to buy shoes and 13% turned their nose up at buy appliances online

10. 37% of women shopped online in the last year had a bad experience

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ShopToEarth’s Spirit of Green Living: Ana Rust – Fan of the Week

2009-12-17T03:55:00.003-05:00

If there is one person who embodies the spirit of green living, it is Ana Rust. Join us in congratulating Ana Rust for earning the title of ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth Facebook Fan of the Week. Born in the economic, industrial and cultural center of Mexico, the capital Mexico City, Ana now lives in Doral, Florida with her husband where she takes care of the accounting and financial responsibilities of their professional audio business. Since they always have a need for electronic components, Ana has found their ShopToEarn business to be an invaluable resource for saving time and money.
A motivated mom of two girls that live and breathe dancing, Ana has always had a love and concern about the planet.
“I spent countless summers in our family ranch in contact with animals, nature and natural products so I know the importance of doing my part for our precious Earth,” reports Ana.

Favorite Shop To Earth Items:
It was difficult to choose but at the top of Ana’s list are the Yerba Prima Colon Care caps, Ecover Laundry Softener, Biokleen Bleach Free Laundry Powder, True Green All Purpose Cleaner and Yute shopping bags.

Favorite Thing About ShopToEarn:
Ana loves being able to save money on the things she buys everyday and appreciates the ease and convenience of shopping online.
“My family comes often to visit and of course to shop. But now we order items before they arrive in Miami and we spend time at home instead of in the malls.”

Favorite Tip for New ShopToEarn Members: “Think outside the box! Most of the items you need on a monthly basis can be shipped to your door for less than what you pay in stores. Take the time to visit 2 retailers you don't know from the list a day and see what products they sell. You will be surprised!”

Favorite Shop To Earn Business Advice: “This is a long term business, you have to know your website and use it in order to be able to understand the savings and share it with others. Helping your team save will help you grow your business together.”

Favorite Eco Tip:
“Let's help reduce pollutants in the water system by using biodegradable soaps, shampoos, conditioners, softeners cleaners and detergents. If we all do our part we can do a lot for our planet.”

ShopToEarth Likes This! Green Monday to Break Online Shopping Records

2009-12-14T14:48:00.003-05:00

According to comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni, Green Monday, one of the heaviest online shopping days of the holiday season, holds the potential to produce the first recorded $900 million in online sales in holiday shopping history.

“Although this most recent week of holiday shopping did not produce the first $900 million spending day, we saw above average growth rates including a strong end to the week,” said comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni. “Monday, December 14 – otherwise known as Green Monday – is likely to produce our heaviest online spending total for the season and represents our best opportunity to finally surpass that elusive $900 million spending threshold.”

Gian goes on to say that shoppers will continue to hit the virtual malls all this week before returning to the brick and mortar stores for last minute items.

“For ShopToEarn ecommerce business owners, this means now is the best time to share your online shopping business to friends and family members,” states Dan Swiniarski, ShopToEarth President.

comScore, who has been measuring online shopping since 2001 also shared the good news that online spending has increased 3% over last year. Currently, Cyber Monday – the Monday after Black Friday – holds the record high this year at $887 million in online sales. Now that’s a lot of socks.

2009-12-04T09:10:00.006-05:00

We’re mixing it up this month for the Social Media Happy Hour with Facebook! ShopToEarn has served Twitter on tap during the recent Social Media Happy Hours, this month, the social savvy focus is shifting to friends and fans of Facebook.

Tuesday, December 8th @ pm ET

There are now more than 350 million people on Facebook, and your Social Media hosts Lisa Buyer and Stacy Kinney are going to share everything you need to know to kick-start your Shop To Earn e-commerce business network through Facebook.

In addition to making Facebook the focal point, Lisa will report live from the Search Engine Strategies Conference in Chicago, where she will be speaking and gathering first-hand Facebook tips and trends from Internet Marketing professionals from around the world.

Join Lisa and Stacy, with special guests Rich and Julie Soviero, as they take you through the steps of setting up a profile, interacting and using Facebook for business, and using the ShopToEarth Facebook Fan Page! Get tips, hear Do's and Don'ts, see real-life examples, and study success stories you can model your own efforts after from professionals who work with Facebook everyday.

Whether you’re new to social media or already have some experience, this ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour has something for all skill levels. Space is limited, so reserve your Happy Hour seat today at
Register for ShopToEarn social media happy hour training

New Microsoft Search Tool Coming to ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth

2009-11-22T23:40:00.005-05:00

If you like searching on Bing, you’ll love the new search technology coming to your ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth portal, designed to help shoppers make fast and informed decisions. Using the latest Microsoft technology, the ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth shopping community will soon be powered by a search engine allowing Live Search for a better and more efficient shopping experience!

ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth plans to unveil its new search tool at The Next Step 2010 January 29-30 in Orlando, Florida.

What to expect from ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth’s enhanced search technology?
• Extensive categorization of merchandise for ease of shopping
• Browse/search by retailer or vendor
• Search by free shipping
• Comparison by prices and brands
• Customer ratings/reviews
• Search of featured items, retailers and vendors
• Tell-a-friend technology
• Related content for search queries, such as images, news, and other web results
• Additional data types including related search results and Encarta instant answers, added to previously supported data types of web, image, news, spelling, and phonebook queries.

"Through this new search engine technology we will create more innovation in the ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth search, better value for shoppers and retailers, and real consumer choice in a challenging economic market " said ShopToEarn President Dan Swiniarski. "Success in search requires both innovation and scale. With our new Microsoft search engine technology we've created breakthrough innovation and features for socially conscious consumers looking to shop, save and earn.”

See you online.

ShopToEarth Fan of the Week: Gary Kaufman Walks the Talk

2009-11-20T10:11:00.005-05:00

Success takes passion and Shop To Earn/Shop To Earth’s Fan of the Week, Gary Kaufman, has an abundance of it. A senior recruiting manager for a Fortune 200 retailer, the New Jersey native moved to Florida in 1999 where he lives with his wife and three girls who serve as his source of inspiration. His passion for helping people live healthier lives and reach their financial goals drives him to set up live overview events in his area, volunteer at Shortcut to Success seminars, participate in the Facebook fan page and promote ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth every chance he gets.

“I strongly believe in our mission of helping people become healthier and wealthier. I enjoy showing others all the ways Shop To Earn can be a solution to their problems and I seek opportunities to promote what we do. I walk the talk by shopping through my site more and more.”

Favorite Shop To Earth Items:

The Kaufman family loves to sample new products every month and have tried something from just about every category including candles, CDs and laundry care. Gary’s wife raves about the Avalon Organics CoQ10 Facial Cleansing Milk. Gary faves Clif Bars, Tigers Milk bars, ToGo brand tea and the Avalon Organics – Tea Tree Mint Treatment Shampoo.

Favorite Thing About Shop To Earn:

The system. Gary likes how ShopToEarn helps members reach their goals. He especially likes how Shop To Earn focuses on educating customers and that customers are not required to deviate from their normal shopping habits to take full advantage of the benefits.

Best Business Advice About Shop To Earn:

“Become the best inviter. Stay plugged in by getting on as many calls as possible. Get trained and follow the system. It works!”

Favorite Piece of Advice for New ShopToEarners:

“I can only tell them what I have been told which is to follow the system. I went about it all wrong at the beginning. I sent the mass emails. I put flyers out. I blasted it all over the place. The result? Almost nothing! The system works.”

Favorite Eco Tip:

“Just like with national brands, try out the green products and find those you like.

ShopToEarn “Takin’ Care of Business” with The Home Depot

2009-11-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

One Step Closer to Becoming the Largest Shopping Portal on the Planet says Dan Swiniarski

“More Saving. More Doing.” is the latest motto of The Home Depot, and the home improvement giant has recognized ShopToEarn as one of its Top 20 Affiliate Partners of 2009.

“Shop To Earn has demonstrated itself as a true business partner and has continuously worked to strengthen the relationship with The Home Depot,” Joshua Inglis, Home Depot’s Interactive Marketing Manager stated in a letter to ShopToEarn President Dan Swinarski. “The dedication and open communication provided by Shop To Earn has resulted in outstanding performance throughout the year.”

ShopToEarn would like to extend both congratulations and gratitude to the ShopToEarn representatives who help achieve this prestigious award with one of the nation’s top retailers.

“This is just proof that we are one step closer to ShopToEarn’s goal of becoming the largest shopping portal on the planet,” says Swiniarski. “It’s clear where we are headed and look forward to the continued success of our partnership with The Home Depot and the rest of the ShopToEarn retailers ”

Share a Cookie, Feed a Family Benefits ShopToEarth Foundation

2009-11-09T07:18:00.005-05:00

ShopToEarn Retail Partner Gimmee Jimmie Gives Green Dough

ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth and the Shop To Earth Foundation (STEF) makes it easy for everyone to give from the bottom of their green heart. ShopToEarn retail partner Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies unites with the STEFoundation to donate $3.00 to $5.00 of each cookie box purchased between now and November 17, 2009 to the STEF.

ShopToEarth Foundation will donate 100% of these funds to God's Little Acres, a South Florida non-profit offering recreational opportunities to special needs children, and providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This is a very special way to give green and feed some families in need for the holidays.

In case you missed the moving moments of last year’s Next Step when ShopToEarth and their sale representatives made Thanksgiving possible for disabled children and their families via God’s Little Acres ., this is a great opportunity to join us in 2009.

Check out the story about God’s Little Acres and how ShopToEarn made such a difference in the lives of so many families.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6oTk2j_VvA.

The giving doesn’t stop there! Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies offers 10% cash back and if you buy now you can specify a holiday ship date. Order, save, ship, give.

ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour: It’s Vegas, baby!

2009-11-07T08:05:00.005-05:00

All bets are on the next Social Media Happy Hour broadcasting live from Las Vegas where the industry’s leading Social Media and Internet Marketing conference, PubCon, is the backdrop. With the e-commerce powerhouse CEO of Zappos, Tony Heish, jumpstarting PubCon Vegas as the keynote speaker, ShopToEarn’s social media and executive team will also be center stage speaking, moderating and sharing knowledge with peers.

Join ShopToEarn on Tuesday, November 10 @ 9 pm EST as social media and Internet marketing experts Lisa Buyer and Joe Laratro report the very latest social media tips and strategies for playing your cards right and becoming a big winner through social media in the ShopToEarn business.

Lisa and Joe will cover the ins and outs of social networking sites like Twitter, while also sharing trending topics gleaned from one of the largest interactive marketing conferences in the world.

Also attending PubCon and joining the Social Media Happy Training is ShopToEarn President and CEO Dan Swiniarski, who will share his experiences as a CEO on Twitter and discuss ShopToEarn’s e-commerce, social media and business strategies.

So no matter your skill level or experience with social networking, this sinfully good Social Media Happy Hour is one you can’t afford to miss.

Space is limited: Ante up and reserve your FREE Social Media Webinar seat now.

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ShopToEarn Says ‘Tis the Season for Online Shopping - 52 Days 'til Christmas

2009-11-02T06:05:00.004-05:00

Posted on 02 November 2009

Shoppers Get Deals, Save More with Free Shipping, Early Promos

Online shopping is going to remain a bright spot in retail this holiday season, according to the 2009 eHoliday Study by shop.org.

Over 80% of online retailers are expecting their sales to increase over last year’s total, and more than one-fourth of online shoppers plan to spend a larger portion of their holiday budget online this year.

“In a year where every penny counts, many people will start their holiday shopping online to find deals, search customer reviews to select products, and get gift ideas,” said Phil Rist, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, BIGresearch. “The benefits of online shopping far outweigh the drawbacks, as far as most shoppers are concerned.”

Check out the entire article below for some interesting statistics and analysis on online retail during this Holiday Season.

Online Retailers to Emphasize Free Shipping, Social Media this Holiday Season
–Companies Try to Entice Shoppers with Earlier Promotions–

10/2009The economy is not only impacting shoppers, it’s affecting online retailers, too. According to results of Shop.org’s eHoliday Study, conducted by BIGresearch, shoppers will see changes in retail marketing and promotions this holiday season in response to economic uncertainty.

With an understanding that many of today’s shoppers use Facebook and Twitter regularly, and because these tools are more cost-effective than traditional advertising, 47.1 percent of retailers surveyed will be increasing their use of social media this holiday season. More than half of retailers said they have added or improved their Facebook page (60.3%) and Twitter pages (58.7%) this year, while two-thirds (65.6%) have added or enhanced blogs and RSS feeds. In addition, to provide consumers with an extra incentive to start shopping, one-third of retailers (34.3%) say they will offer holiday deals earlier this year.

As another sign of the times, free shipping offers will abound this holiday season. Four out of five online retailers (79.4%) will offer free shipping with conditions* at some point during the holiday season, while more than half (57.4%) also plan to offer free shipping without conditions. More than one-third (35.7%) said their budgets for free shipping are higher than last year, and nearly as many (30.0%) said free shipping offers will start earlier than a year ago.

“Retailers know that times are tough so they have created promotions and incentives to help Americans save money this holiday season,” said Scott Silverman, Executive Director of Shop.org. “From free shipping to Facebook, online retailers are combining new initiatives with tried-and-true tactics to make their companies stand out.”

Online retailers are also compensating for the economy by making operational changes to help them protect their profits. According to the survey, 41.4 percent of retailers have scaled back on inventory levels and 22.9 percent have hired fewer people in their stores.

While online growth is expected to slow this holiday season, it remains a bright spot in retail. According to the survey, 45.8 percent of online retailers expect their holiday sales to increase at least 15 percent over last year, while one-third (33.9%) expect sales to grow up to 14 percent. As a testament to the economy and the maturity of online retail, just one in five online retailers (20.3%) expects sales to be flat or decline.

In addition to a strong focus on sales and free shipping, many online retailers have revamped their websites this holiday season to make it easier for people to shop. According to the survey, many retailers have added or revamped their sites’ shopping cart (45.2%), search capabilities (44.3%), suggested items (42.9%), customer ratings and reviews (40.6%), and featured sale pages (37.1%).

Largely due to the convenience of the web, more than one-fourth of online shoppers (26.7%) said they plan to spend a larger portion of their holiday budget online this year. Reasons behind why people will spend more online range from the ability to shop at all hours of the day (41.9%) to shoppers feeling it is easier to compare prices (34.0%) to Americans’ insatiable appetite for free shipping (33.1%). Others said they will spend more online because it’s simply more convenient for them (32.4%), they don’t want to fight crowds in stores (24.9%) or because it’s easier to find items (16.7%).

The small percentage of people (5.7%) who plan to spend less of their holiday budget online said that they’ll pull back due to expensive shipping charges (22.8%), because they like to see or handle items before they buy (12.5%) or because they prefer a store experience (10.8%). A fraction of shoppers said they hesitated to shop online due to concerns about security (1.1%), credit card theft (0.6%), privacy (0.1%) or concerns about retailers tracking online activity (0.1%).

With online retailers diversifying payment options, customers have more ways than ever to pay for holiday gifts. According to the survey, two-thirds of shoppers (67.3%) will use a credit card for some online purchases this holiday season, though one-third will also use a debit card (35.6%) and PayPal (33.9%) for purchases. In addition, 11.5 percent of shoppers plan to use a gift card or gift certificate to pay for holiday items online this year.

About the Study
The eHoliday Study, now in its eighth year, provides an authoritative snapshot of the holiday activities of both large and small online retailers, many of which have been in business for at least ten years, and also includes the sentiments of online holiday shoppers. The Study, conducted by BIGresearch for Shop.org, surveyed 2,623 consumers from September 23 - October 6, 2009 and 70 online retailers from September 14 - October 6, 2009.

Is 50 the new 30? Skin Care Expert is Special Guest on Shopping Webinar - Wednesday

2009-10-28T08:52:00.004-04:00

You can look your best, feel your best, and enjoy beautiful skin and optimal health every day of your life. Tune in this Wednesday, as ShopToEarth launches an exclusive new skin care line, Key Natural, live on tonight’s weekly Shopping Webinar.

In addition to money saving tips and tricks for shopping online, the Shopping Webinar will feature special guest and ShopToEarn consultant Tammy Claussen, who will describe how Key Natural will deliver powerful results to your skin and bring back that youthful radiance everyone is after.

Tammy has worked directly with Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a board certified clinical and research dermatologist, and CEO of NV Perricone MD, Ltd, a leading manufacturer and retailer of skin care products and supplements. She also built a successful network of over 5,000 people and generated $250,000 in sales revenue per month as National Vice President of Arbonne.

So make sure you are on the call this Wednesday, October 28, as Special Guest Tammy Claussen shares how you can live and look your best through Key Natural and enjoy beautiful skin and optimal health every day of your life.

Learn how to shop, save, your best and share your ShopToEarn-ShopToEarth website from our resident shopping experts. Space is limited! Reserve a seat now

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/883395067

ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth Dawn Connelly Wins Facebook Fan of the Week

2009-10-24T08:20:00.004-04:00

Because it’s all about the attitude! ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth congratulates Dawn Connelly for having the right attitude and winning the Facebook Fan of the Week. After eight years as a trial lawyer, Dawn decided it was time to dance to the beat of her own drum. In fall of 2006, Dawn and her family moved to South Florida where she transitioned into real estate investing and joined ShopToEarth. On top of being mom to three beautiful kids, Dawn is a member of the ShopToEarth Advisory Board and heads up live national tour calls and weekly overviews for ShoptoEarn. In addition, she provides legal and marketing help to her husband in his paper shredding business, All Points Mobile Shredding.

So how does this busy mom manage to do it all and stay sane? Her unwavering positive and optimistic attitude.

“I believe that we bring about what we think about,” says Dawn. “A positive mindset is so important and I try to keep one every day.”

Favorite ShopToEarth Item: Emugenix Emu Eeze – Dawn’s husband Brian Connelly and his mother have found relief from back pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (respectively) using this all natural cream.

Favorite thing about Shop To Earn: The Mission and the People – Dawn loves being able to network with likeminded people who are striving for the same things she is: financial independence, freedom and a healthier life.

Favorite Piece of Advice for Other Shop To Earners: “Don’t give up. We all have down days so expect them. This is a 10 year plan. The only way you can fail is if you quit.”

Favorite Shop To Earth Tip: Switch what you buy starting now. Instead of buying Tide, start buying Tru Green Laundry detergent. Swap Windex for Sun&Earth Glass Cleaner.

Favorite Eco Tip: “We can all make a difference. Teach your children the importance of living green and preserving the Earth and you'll be making a huge contribution towards the future.”

Kim Boucher Shop To Earn Online Shopping Challenge: Week 4

2009-10-16T10:10:00.009-04:00

We have completed the final and fourth week of Kym Boucher’s Shop To Earn shopping challenge and what a great month it has been. Filled with fun purchases and necessities for the family, Kym has saved a tremendous amount by shopping through her Shop To Earn mall.

If you’re just plugging in today to the challenge, here is the story in brief: Kym has been challenged to shop exclusively through Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth for the last 30 days with the exception of one trip to the grocery store per week. So far, Kym saved/earned $81.46 + 33 points the first week, $238.04 + 38 points the second week, and $189.16 the third week. See below for this week’s savings and the total savings for the month. Get ready to be impressed!

Omaha Steaks – food for the family
Retail Price: $230.99
Internet Price: $97.98
Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 7 points and FREE Shipping!

Priceline.com – airfare
Retail Price: $163.00
Internet Price: $163.00
Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 12 points and no need for shipping!

Marriott.com – hotel room
Retail Price: $179.67
Internet Price: $179.67
Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 11 points and no need for shipping!

Marriott.com – hotel room
Retail Price: $179.67
Internet Price: FREE
Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: No need for cash back or points when you get a free hotel room with purchase

Drugstore.com – needs for the family
Retail Price: $63.80
Internet Price: 59.18
Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 10% + 6 points and Free shipping!

Week Four Total Shop To Earn Savings: $254.64 + $35.30 = $289.94 + 36 Points!

The Grand Total of ShopToEarn monthly shopping savings is: $ 828.45 + 128 Points!

The benefits of Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth speak in volumes when it comes to savings. What are you experiencing with Shop To Earn? Feel free to leave comments about your savings and shopping tips below.

Also, to keep up with Kym and her upcoming Shop To Earn spending/savings, follow her on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB

Interested in learning more? Visit the ShopToEarn Facebook fan page and if you like what you see become a fan for weekly updates: www.Facebook.com/shoptoearth.

Job Loss? ShopToEarn Says Fight For Financial Freedom!

2009-10-15T10:05:00.004-04:00

Geography of job loss graph can be viewed as the glass half-full or half-empty. The economy shake down is dished out to all, but it’s how you handle it and what you do to reinvent yourself that is the key, says ShopToEarn’s President Dan Swiniarski.

Check out this eye-opening graph illustrating the history of job loss. Take a stand for opportunity. http://tipstrategies.com/posts/notebook/

Be your own boss, be in charge of your life and make a difference.
www.shoptoearth.net

Twitter On Tap: ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour

2009-10-13T14:24:00.003-04:00

Who knew being socially savvy online could make you money? The key is knowing how to turn buzz into @ShopToEarn business.

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 9:00pm EST for the ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour webinar hosted by social media expert Lisa Buyer and social media coordinator Stacy Kinney. We will show you how to use popular social networking tools to build a successful business. Special guests Rich and Julie Soviero share how they make social media work for their business.

In one hour, you will learn the ins and outs of social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube and see how these sites can work for you to build your business and communicate with your network.

Whether you’re new to social media or already have some experience, the Social Media Happy Hour will have tips and tricks for all skill levels. Space is limited, so reserve your seat now through… Space is Limited : Reserve your Social Media Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/568889691

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Shop To Earth Online Shopping Challenge: Week 3

2009-10-09T12:11:00.001-04:00

ShopToEarn’s network of Internet-savvy shoppers have a long list of eco-friendly and traditional shopping retailers at their fingertips. Not only is the accessibility a great benefit, but when fully taken advantage of, the savings available to Shop To Earn reps is out of this world. Kym Boucher is ShopToEarn’s resident shopping saver who is three weeks into her ShopToEarn shopping challenge. This challenge has Kym shopping only through her ShopToEarn and ShopToEarn web sites and allows for one trip to the grocery story per week. See below for the third week of Kym’s savings.

• Home Depot - gas fireplace log set
• Retail Price: $299.99
• Internet Price: $299.99
• Shop To Earn Cash Back: 5%

• GiftCertificates.com – gift cards for my daughter at school
• Retail Price: $50.00
• Internet Price: $50.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back: 3%

• Gap.com - clothes for family
• Retail Price: $362.00
• Internet Price: $202.42 additional promo: ($36.58)
• Shop To Earn Cash Back: 4%

Week Three Total Shop To Earn Savings: $189.16!

So week three continues to show success! Kym only made three purchases during the week and saved close to $200 dollars. Considering it’s ‘back to school’ time, the average family makes at least a couple clothing purchases for the family and usually has a few other odds-and-ends to buy as well. With an opportunity like Shop To Earn the savings are incredible – and it’s all off purchases you were already going to make! For real time shopping updates from Kym, follow her on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB

Interested in learning more? Visit the ShopToEarn Facebook fan page and if you like what you see, become a fan for weekly updates: www.Facebook.com/shoptoearth.

Shop To Earn Online Shopping Challenge: Week 2

2009-10-01T12:03:00.002-04:00

If you are just tuning in we are two weeks into Kym Boucher’s Shop To Earn Savings Challenge. Last week Kym saved $81.46 by shopping strictly through her online Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth shopping mall. Outside of one trip to the grocery store a week, Kym must shop exclusively online through ShopToEarn. See below for a recap of this week’s purchases and amazing savings.

• Drugstore.com - College daughter ordered her necessities and had it shipped right to campus!
• Retail Price: $34.76
• Internet Price: $34.76
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 10% + 4 points

• Restaurant.com - gift certificates to local restaurants that we frequent
• Retail Price: $200.00
• Internet Price: $8.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 15% + 1 point

• BestBuy.com - digital camera (old 35mm finally broke!)
• Retail Price: $158.99
• Internet Price: $149.99
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 3% + 9 points

• Priceline.com - flights for my daughter to come home from college for fall break
• Retail Price: $177.70
• Internet Price: $177.70
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 13 points

• ShopToEarth - goodies for home and my classroom
• Retail Price: $100.93
• Internet Price: $100.93
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 15% + 15 points

Week Two Total Shop To Earn Savings: $238.04 + 38 points!

Let this be inspiration for those of you who are already involved with ShopToEarn. The goal of this company is better health and increased wealth and we want to see you succeed! Shop To Earn encourages you to advantage of these amazing savings and use your site for the reason it was put there! Shop, Save, Score!

For those that are not familiar with ShopToEarn we encourage you to check out the fan page on Facebook and if you like what you see, Become a fan of ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth. Also, for daily updates on Kym’s shopping and savings follow her on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB

Shop To Earn Challenge – Save Money Shopping Online: Week 1

2009-09-25T12:58:00.003-04:00

Ready, set, round two!

The Shop To Earn Shopping Challenge is back for your shopping, spending, and saving supervision. Follow Kym Boucher’s savings for the next 30 days as she only shops through her ShopToEarn mall. The rules for the challenge are simple, Kym is allowed to shop at a grocery store once a week but the rest of her shopping for the month have to be through ShopToEarn or ShopToEarth.

First, here’s a little background on Kym. She lives in Easton, PA with her husband, Jimmy B. They have three children, a college-aged daughter, another daughter in high school, and a son in middle school. They joined Shop To Earn in March 2008 when Rick Clark introduced them to the company.

Why Kym Loves Shop To Earn?
“I sit at my computer, place my order, go about my business, and within a couple days, the "present man" arrives at my door (or my daughter's college dorm!) with ANYTHING we might need! Today, for example, I opened up my Shop To Earth box and got the Yummy Earth lollipops I keep on hand for my students in school, as well as my favorite dips from Simply Organic for the tailgating parties we go to throughout the fall. I love having so much selection at my fingertips AND I save money while doing it! I am a firm believer in saving my money and, mostly, my time but I also appreciate ShopToEarth's message of making a difference in our world. Being a part of this company just makes $en$e! Shop on!” Kym Boucher @ShoppingDivaKB

See below for Kym’s list and notes from the ShopToEarn shopping challenge. She has been exclusively shopping through her ShopToEarn/Earth web site for a week.

Shop To Earn Shopping Challenge Week One
• Shoes.com - school shoes for my son, daughter and myself
• Retail Price: $109.98
• Internet Price: $74.18
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 13% + 20% promotion + 10 points

• Drugstore.com - necessities for the family
• Retail Price: $55.51
• Internet Price: $55.51
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 10% + 6 points

• 1-2-3inkjets - printer cartridge for my printer at home
• Retail Price: $34.99
• Internet Price: $21.14
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 28% + 5 points

• Target.com - baby shower gift
• Retail Price: $74.99
• Internet Price: $74.99
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 6 points

• Nike.com - sneakers for my son
• Retail Price: $70.00
• Internet Price: $70.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 8% + 6 points

Week One Total Shop To Earn Savings: $81.46 + 33 points. Amazing!

Kym is one of almost 100,000 Shop To Earn representatives saving money on her daily purchases. Keep following the blog for weekly updates on Kym’s savings and stay tuned for the grand total savings by strictly shopping through ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth. Also for daily shopping updates, follow Kym on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB.

Like what you see? Visit the ShopToEarn Facebook fan page and become a fan: www.Facebook.com/shoptoearth.

Shop To Earth Featured Product: Green Goods WaterWeek Water Bottles

2009-09-22T15:47:00.004-04:00

Did you know that every day more than 25 million plastic bottles find their way into landfills and incinerators? As you know, it is very important to stay hydrated while on the go, unfortunately, those convenient plastic bottles are clogging up our waterways and polluting the ocean.

One ShopToEarth vendor, Green Good and WaterWeek water bottles, are making it easy for people to reduce the number of water bottles they throw out each year. WaterWeek is a necessary staple in every green household. The set includes five reusable water bottles that you can fill with your beverage of choice and chill in your refrigerator.

Made from durable, BPA free plastic, these water bottles are designed to go wherever you are; whether that is in the car, at the office or in the gym. Safe for the dishwasher and freezer, they even come in a 10oz size, which is perfect for your children's lunch box.

WaterWeek water bottles are available in a variety of fun colors and designs so you are sure to find something that matches your kitchen decor. They also come with a plastic tray that holds the bottles securely in your refrigerator so you can just grab and go.

In addition to being kind to the planet and saving up to $500 a year by using these water bottles instead of purchasing bottled water from the grocery store, you will earn $1.00 cash back on every purchase. As a bonus, $1.00 will be donated to the Shop To Earth Foundation.

Green Good WaterWeek water bottles can be found on the home page of Shop To Earth as a featured product.

Save green and live green by buying green.

Tweet Up! With ShopToEarn

2009-09-14T17:00:00.007-04:00

ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour
hosted by Lisa Buyer and Stacy Kinney with special guests Julie and Rich Soviero

Social Networking is a hot topic. Knowing how to generate buzz about your business is essential if you want to experience mega success online.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 9:00pm EST for the Shop To Earn Social Media Happy Hour webinar hosted by social media expert Lisa Buyer and ShopToEarn social media coordinator Stacy Kinney; showing you how to use popular social networking tools to build a successful business.

At the Shop To Earn Social Media Happy Hour you’ll learn how to attract and communicate with your Shop To Earn business using social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr. As a bonus, special guests Julie and Rich Soviero will share a some of their best bets and inside tips for spreading the word around the social sphere about Shop To Earn.

This business building webinar has something for social media users of all experience levels so mark the date and join us. Space is Limited : Reserve your Social Media Webinar seat now at:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/139988067 \

National Teen Magazine Looking for Green Prom Story

2009-09-04T15:31:00.003-04:00

Calling all ShopToEarth representatives! Does your teenager have a Green Prom story they want to share with a national teen magazine? A reporter is looking for real teens who helped make their 2009 Prom Green.

Maybe they used a hybrid car instead of a limo? Or girls decided to swap dresses instead buying new ones. Or maybe the decorations were all eco-friendly. If you have any eco-friendly prom story, let’s tell it! If your story is chosen, the magazine may also  include photos submitted by the teens as well as, green companies, and tips for future green proms, etc..

Email stories to Judie Hurtado @ judie.hurtado@gmail.com

Shop To Earn Announcements: State of the Union Recap

2009-09-01T16:02:00.005-04:00

Check out the Shop To Earn checklist below from the State of the Union Webcast. Shop To Earn’s Founder, Pat Welsh, discussed the most recent updates and announcements happening in the company. If you missed the webcast, login to your Virtual Office > Training Center > Company News for the link to the replay.

Your ShopToEarn To Do Checklist

Retain Your Points! - Be sure to purchase your monthly volume on ShopToEarth and hold on to your points!
Utilize the Training Center - The Company News section of the Training Center in your Virtual Office is the place where you’ll find the latest updates about Shop To Earn. The Training Center also has Downloads for company forms and marketing e-flyers.
Go Green! – With Shop To Earth’s Media Library, located on the ShopToEarth Home Page in the left-hand column under Green Market, you can educate yourself on green living and get inspired!
New Emails Coming at You - Shop To Earn is rolling out a NEW look for company emails. Emails will be sent out on Mondays and Thursdays with “In This Issue” links, as well as direct links to your Virtual Office, Conference Calls, Seminars and ShopToEarth Media Library.
Check out the NEW ShopToEarn Vendors – There have been 50+ new Shop To Earn retailers added to the site. Time to get shopping!
ShopToEarth Shopping! – Now is the time to check out the new retailers in Green Market and Green Exchange. Retain those points and try the new, eco-friendly products available on your site! ShopToEarth Green Horizon is now also offering $19.99 flat rate shipping to Puerto Rico. Shop Green. Save Green.
Refer, Refer, Refer! – ShopToEarn is coming to a town near you! There are several locations on the East and West coast where Shop To Earn Leaders will be conducting Company Overviews and Shortcut to Success seminars.

To learn more about the items on the above ShopToEarn checklist visit the State of the Union Webcast Summary item in Company News.