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Getting the most out of your Tropicana Juicy Rewards

Like any rewards plan, whether it’s for airline frequent flier miles or a punch card at your favorite coffee place, you need to make sure that you’re taking advantage of everything the program has to offer. Here are some tips for making the most of your rewards points:

Tropicana Juicy Rewards Email offers

Pay attention to your Tropicana Juicy Rewards e-newsletters. Last week, I was notified that I could get $15 off a purchase of $49.95 or moreat 1-800-FLOWERS.COM®. However, I had to use it by May 10, 2010 or the offer would expire.

There have been offers that have even more limited time frames like the “Buy One Get One Free” coupon for Tropicana juice that was offered about a month back. I wish I paid closer attention and used my reward points then to print out a coupon. (I thought I could go back later – nope!)

A couple of weeks ago, a “Buy One Get One Free” movie ticket offer at Fandango was emailed to us. Unfortunately I was out of town, because I would have used it. Oh well, what can you do?

Earn extra Tropicana Juicy Rewards points

If you get the Sunday paper, look in the coupon flier for Tropicana coupons. Last week’s paper not only had a coupon, but it came with a reward point. Sweet!

If your mom or a friend drinks Tropicana, but isn’t participating in the Juicy Rewards program, get her to send you the codes. She can call or email you them as well. Then make sure to use your points to get her a little something, too!

And of course, don’t forget to enter your codes! I like to do it when I bring the new carton of juice home.

How are you making sure you get the most out of the Tropicana Juicy Rewards program?

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Disclosure: I wrote this post while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.

Mother's Day indulgences: Mrs. Prindable's Handmade Confections gourmet caramel apples

If you want to get your mom or grandmother something a different this year for Mother’s Day, why not get her something sweet and special like her – Mrs. Prindable's Handmade Confections gourmet caramel apples.

I recently received a Triple Chocolate Jumbo Caramel Apple from the company to review. I love caramel apples and fondly remember my dad buying me one on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ when I was a kid. He was a health food nut but let me have one since apples are good for you. At least that was his excuse. Frankly, he had a sweet tooth and loved a good treat.

Mrs. Prindable’s caramel apple review

My family and I split the jumbo apple four ways. (One jumbo can supposedly feed 8 to 10 people, though I recommend it for a smaller group so you can indulge in a few more pieces.)

The Triple Chocolate Jumbo Caramel Apple was:

• amazingly delicious
• decadent but wholesome
• gooey but crunchy
• sweet but tart

My husband and I agreed that the caramel contrasting with the chocolate and the tartness of the Granny Smith apple was what turned this into a fantastic dessert. The kids just wanted more!

Cost and shipping

From now on I’m a dedicated Mrs. Prindable’s jumbo caramel apple fan. However, like all good things, it comes with a price. No, not just the calories (totally worth it), but the actual price tag. One jumbo apple costs $22.95 plus shipping, which is around $22-23 for premium and $11-12 for economy from Niles, Illinois to Colorado. (Shipment to your area could be different.)

If you live near Niles, you can forego shipping and pick it up at the factory. You can also buy the apples at high-end departments stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Lord & Taylor during certain holidays.

Since Mrs. Prindable’s apples make a lasting impression, you may want to serve them at special events like when the boss comes to dinner, or at a baby or wedding shower. For these type of occasions, Mrs. Prindable’s carries Triple Chocolate Petite Apple Favors or Bride & Groom Petite Apples (12 smaller apples for $89.95). Again, hardly inexpensive, but an incredibly unique dessert your guests will appreciate and remember.

Mrs. Prindable’s also carries gift baskets and pretzel and caramel confection gifts for every occasion, including corporate gifts.

Special offer code for Mother’s Day

Mrs. Prindable’s has given me a special offer code for Mother’s Day! Just use code MOM52010 to receive $10 off an order of $30 or more. This code is valid through Mother’s Day. (Note that Wednesday will be the last day to order for Mother’s Day and ship via standard two day air shipping.)

Win a Mrs. Prindable’s apple on Facebook

Mrs. Pridable’s is holding apple giveaways on their Facebook page! Every two weeks, they are posing a question to their fans and asking them to reply. They will then select a random winner, and contact them to receive their free apple.

You can also find Mrs. Prindable’s on Twitter.
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Disclosure: I received one jumbo apple from the company to review. The opinions are entirely my own.

Use your Tropicana Juicy Rewards for Mother’s Day

For just three Tropicana Juicy Rewards points you can get $15 off a purchase of $49.95 or more (excluding shipping and handling) at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM^®. 

If this isn’t an incentive for you to send flowers to your mom, your mother-in-law or to yourself from your husband and kids, I don’t what is.

(Admin Professionals day is tomorrow, so if you have an assistant or your spouse does, you can use your points to send him or her something special, too!)

This offer must be used before May 10, 2010.

Some recommendations

I splurged and got my mom a Martha Stewart Coral Azalea Topiary since she lives in Southern California and loves to garden. The $15 off basically paid for shipping. While I love giving and receiving flowers, I think plants are the better way to go since they last.

If you’re not a flower or plant person, try the Cheryl&Co.® Spring Tin & Assorted Cookies or the Cheryl&Co® Springtime Favorites Gift Tower. Both are $34.99, so get two to take advantage of the $15 off offer – one for your mom and one for your mother-in-law. Or get two for you, I won’t tell. Cheryl&Co. cookies are delicious, but do contain high fructose corn syrup. Just think of it as a Mother’s Day treat and go back to your healthy eating after the holiday.

More about being a Juicy Rewards Insider:

• I'm a Tropicana Juicy Rewards Insider
• Redeeming my Tropicana Juicy Rewards program points

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Disclosure: I wrote this post while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.