U.S. Cellular Rewards Program

The U.S. Cellular Rewards Program is a fantastic way to get accessories, upgrade your plan faster and even earn a Galaxy S4.

Whether you are new to U.S. Cellular or a long time customer, signing up for a rewards-eligible plan means you can start earning points toward faster phone upgrades (great since everyone loves a new phone).  It's so easy to earn points.  From daily perks apps to birthday points, you are on your way to a great reward in no time.

U.S. Cellular offers a valuable rewards program that recognizes loyalty.  Being a long time customer like me, means points every six months for just staying on your plan and even more after 3 years.  Registering is easy and you will start to earn points quickly every month to use for a variety of rewards.  Check out how many points you can earn by viewing the plans page.

You can redeem points in store, online, or by calling Customer Service and managing your points is a snap using "My Account".  Here are some really cool things to use your points on:

Ringling Bros Circus tickets (who knew?), accessories like carrying cases, headsets, earphones and speakers.  What about a new ringtone?  If you are tired of the same old ringtone and want to add some fun, Tone Room Deluxe at U.S. Cellular gives you loads of choices.  I found some fun tones I want to add to my phone.  That and they also have a hard shell case I plan on getting.  Who hasn't dropped their phone before?

In addition to earning points by simply being a U.S. Cellular customer on a rewards-eligible plan, you can also earn points by referring a friend.  Referring a friend earns a whopping 4000 points and your friend gets 4000 points too.  That is a great perk.

A previous post of mine introduced you to device workshops held at your local U.S. Cellular store.  You can earn points by attending one.  U.S. Cellular treats their customers like neighbors, not numbers.

How do you plan on using your rewards?  Let me know in the comment section below.

Disclosure: I was provided this information from U.S. Cellular.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I receive compensation from U.S. Cellular for my post.

U.S. Cellular Better Moments

U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S 4/Galaxy Tab 10.1 makes it easier to share Better Moments with friends and family and stay connected to those most important to you.

U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S 4/Galaxy Tab 10.1 not only saves you time, but can make your life easier.

Life's best moments sometimes happen when least expected and wireless technology can help make them better and more frequent for families and friends.  It's so nice to be able to connect wirelessly to the internet anywhere in my home or outside.  It lets family members be able to share things like photos on Facebook, and I can see what they are up to no matter how far away they are from me.

Whether at home or on the go, U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S 4/Galaxy Tab 10.1 provides the tools needed to help you create, discover, enhance and share life's Better Moments with your family.

Find your perfect tablet at U.S. Cellular.  As part of the U.S. Cellular Blogger Brigade, I received a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1  I've had a little time to play with it this summer and here are some of my favorite things to do with it.

Samsung has some great apps.  They have a game to play and you can win a $5 gift card to use on more apps, and then easily set up an account. Cool, I just won it.  Now to look at the tons of apps to pick from.

I love the camera program.  We have been having fun using the cartoon mode.  Snap a picture and you have been made into a cartoon.  I actually did that and took a picture of myself for a twitter sweeps to win tickets to our Wisconsin State Fair and Brewer game, wearing state fair and brewers gear.  Yes, I won.  Yeah for me!  Photoshop Touch is preloaded on this as well.

The other program I have been using is Polaris Office.  I was having problems with my home computer and was frustrated by it and downloading documents attached in emails.  I logged into my email on my tablet and bingo, no problems downloading my documents with updates on my son's football games.  I can quickly refer to the schedule on the go.  They had changes in scrimmage dates and times, so it really helped me to have the tablet this summ

One of my print magazine subscriptions allows you to access it via tablet.  That's just one of the things I like about my tablet.

Another thing I like to do is check out savings be it deals or coupons.  There are so many coupon apps like ibotta.

As its back to school time, the S Planner has kept me on track of appointments and school registration days. It's easy to add a task and use the tool.

Let me know in the comment section how you use your Tablet to keep all your priorities in order, with the first being enjoying Better Moments with your family and friends.

Disclosure:  U.S. Cellular provided me a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and all opinions expressed are my own.

Court Yard Hounds has a new CD out entitled "Amelita".  

Amelita Track Listing:

1. Sunshine
2. Amelita
3. The World Smiles
4. Aimless Upward
5. Guy Like You
6. Rock All Night
7. Phoebe
8. Divided
9. Gets You Down
10. Watch Your Step
11. The Road You Take

My favorite track is "Gets You Down".  I also enjoyed listening to "Sunshine".  They certainly have evolved in their musical career and it's fun to listen to their new sound.  Lyrics that are meaningful and tell a story through beautiful voices can be found by the Court Yard Hounds.

• “We’re a band, not a side project. We like our sound, and we’re going to continue to do this, and share something new this time around.” Emily Robison couldn't be more clear about the game plan for the Court Yard Hounds, the group she and sister Martie Maguire head up, as they get ready to release their second album, Amelita.
• After a few years away from the limelight and the Dixie Chicks, the two sisters were ready to get back into the studio with the creation of Court Yard Hounds. Amelita, out now, marks the Court Yard Hounds' second album.

Amelita can be purchased on iTunes as well as Amazon

• Disclosure:  I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

AMF Bowling Summer Unplugged

AMF Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long & Summer Pass

AMF has a summer long program to get your kids off the couch.  AMF Summer Unplugged provides your child, age 15 and under, after registering in the program (shoe rental not included), 2 free games of bowling a day, all summer long!!  You can register up to 6 kids in the program.

Summer Pass allows adults to buy an AMF Summer Pass for just $34.95 and includes 2 games of bowling per day for purchaser and up to 3 guests, age 16 and up. 

These programs run through September 2, 2013. 

All you need to do is show your membership pass provided during your first visit.  No coupons needed.

Click here to find your local AMF bowling center from over 250 locations.

What are some of your favorite family activities?  Do you have any funny bowling stories to share?  Please let me know if the comment section below.


Disclosure:  All opinions expressed are my own.  I participated in this campaign as a member of One2OneNetwork and am eligible for a prize drawing.

U.S. Cellular Better Moments

As a U.S. Cellular Blogger Brigade member, I have some exciting things to share with you from U.S. Cellular this month.

U.S. Cellular is holding Device Workshops at stores nationwide.  The link will lead you to local workshops focusing on helping families with decisions to be made when their children are ready to get their first cellphone.  U.S. Cellular can also make suggestions on how mobile phones can help you stay connected and strengthen the family relationship. 

Here is Southeastern Wisconsin, my local store event is scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd at 8am cst.  Check out http://goo.gl/4487x or call your local store for details.

Where to find help deciding when a child should get their first cellphone and how to ensure the kids will use it responsibly, safely and courteously?  U.S. Cellular held a Better Moments online survey which showed 50% of U.S. Cellular customers' children have mobile phones. 91% of the parents polled set guidelines on phone usage for their child, while 63% indicated it would be helpful to have an agreement in place to manage the children's mobile device usage.

U.S. Cellular has developed a Parent/Child Agreement that can provide such a guideline for parents, and it is truly customizable for your specific needs.  The agreement contains suggestions on safety and phone etiquette, so the agreement can work for each individual family.  Some examples are watching videos together on YouTube or sending a message to each other if one is away from home.  This agreement can guide conversations you need to have with your child when they receive their first cellphone.  When my son received his first cellphone, we had a conversation on usage, stressing safety and responsibility.  Visit www.childphoneagreement.com to download a copy of your customizable Parent/Child Agreement.

In the comments section below, please let me know if you have or would ever use this tool for your children.  I will pass your comments on to U.S. Cellular.


Disclosure:  I was provided this information from U.S. Cellular.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I receive compensation from U.S. Cellular for my post.