Stretch your dollar on the Web with these 10 frequent shopper programs

Times are tough for everyone but, let me tell you worrying does not help!  If I had to find one good thing about this recession is it has made my family extremely thrifty and we waste a whole lot less of everything!  I hope these frequent shopper programs help stretch your dollar.  ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, shares 10 frequent-shopper programs in its May 2009 issue that can save you money: AMC Theatres – AMC MovieWatcher  Perks: Earn two points for every movie ticket you buy; redeem 10 points for a small popcorn or 30 points for a free movie ticket.  How To Sign Up: Go to www.moviewatcher.com. BORDERS – Borders Rewards Perks: For every $150 you spend, you get $5 toward another purchase within a month; you also get special discounts and offers. How To Sign Up: Sign up in the store or at www.borders.com. CVS Pharmacy – ExtraCare  Perks: 2% rebate on every in-store and online purchase; $1 “Extra Buck” for every two prescriptions filled; discounts on items featured in weekly circulars. How To Sign Up: Go to www.cvs.com or ask for an application in any CVS store. Office Depot – Worklife Rewards  Perks: 10% back on ink, toner, paper, design, print, and shipping services; 1% back on all other items; rebate is redeemable for future purchases.  How To Sign Up: Ask at Office Depot or go to www.myworkliferewards.com. PETCO – PALS (Petco Animal Lovers Save)  Perks: One free bag of food for every 10 bags of natural or premium food you buy within a 12-month period; one free grooming, bath, or wash for every eight you buy within a 12-month period. How To Sign Up: Sign up at your local store. PetSmart – PetPerks  Perks: Coupons; monthly exclusive online offers; discounts on some in-store items. How To Sign Up: Go to www.petsmart.com. Regal Cinemas – Regal Crown Club Perks: Get one point for every dollar spent on tickets and extra credit for concessions; redeem 50 points for a small popcorn or 150 points for one free admission. How To Sign Up: Ask at the theater or go to www.regmovies.com. Staples – Staples Rewards  Perks: 10% back on ink, toner, paper, and copy and print services; rebate is redeemable for future purchases. How To Sign Up: Ask at Staples or go to www.staples.com. Toys “R” Us – Rewards “R” Us Perks: $5 gift certificate for every $150 spent during select promotional periods, plus discounts on diapers and other items. How To Sign Up: Go to www.toysrus.com. Walgreens – EasySaver   Perks: Rebates on featured items; you must save receipts and submit them by mail or online. How To Sign Up: Go to www.walgreens.com.