Experience Samsung's New Flagship: Samsung 837!

POSTED 4/3/16 @ 1:18 PM PST

"Social Galaxy," an installation by Black Egg, is currently featured in Samsung 837's gallery. Kristina Monllos

You might remember the good old days of the Samsung Galaxy Studio popup turned retail store that recently closed - read my post here and see all the related events and happenings that have occurred in the space.

As we mourn the lost of one of our favorite spots in SoHo, get excited for the recently opened Samsung 837, the flagship located in the Meatpacking District.

There are a lot of exciting interactives including a virtual reality tunnel, "Social Galaxy" installation by Black Egg, a cool pic collage, performances and events!

You will leave with a great experience, lots of instagramables! 
It definitely does not feel like just a store.

Come and check it out at:


Samsung 837
837 Washington Street
New York, NY

Hours:
Monday – Friday 11am – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 10pm
Sunday 10am – 8pm

What’s the story?
We’re Samsung 837, and we’re open for everything. For art, for music, for sport—and for the magic that happens when culture and technology come together under the same roof.
Our most innovative devices are only part of the story. We’re here to show off the experiences they unlock, and the people and places they connect us to.

What's Inside
Doing things differently is our thing, which is why we’re not calling ourselves a “store” or a “showroom.”

The Highlights
Walk in. Look up. Our larger-than-life screen (like, three stories larger-than-life) is surrounded by stadium seating—and it’s where we’ll host screenings, demo products and live-stream cultural events.


Events 
From album launch parties to runners’ clubs to meet-and-greets. Check back often for details on upcoming and recent events.

Workshops
We will break down our connected devices in non-boring ways, with workshops that feel less like school and more like a bunch of people hanging out.

Service
We have a support station full of experts that will help you get the most out of your Samsung devices, whether your screen is cracked, you are setting up a new phone, or are looking for one on one instruction on cool new features.

More Info Here!

Have a blast at Samsung 837! And tell me what you think in the comments section below.
Terresa =)

POSTED: 6/13/16 at 1:18PM PST

The Olympics are here! Samsung 837 is streaming the games live on 3 floor tall screens - come enjoy the excitement while you experience all that Samsung has to offer.

You can also use virtual reality (VR) at Samsung 837 to view 360 views of the Olympic games in action!

And two simulations using VR - including a roller coaster ride (it feels so real!) and a surfing experience on a surf board!

RELATED POSTS:

Terresa's Steals and Deals! =): Ends 3/31 - MUST SEE! -Experience the Samsung Galaxy Studio popup with free customizable swag, giveaways and more! 

Terresa's Steals and Deals! =): News about the Samsung Galaxy Studio Retail Store

Ends 5/2 - FREE 1-Year Starbucks Gold Status Upgrade By Doing This!

The Perks of Starbucks GOLD STATUS!
-Order ahead & jump the line
-Free Brewed Coffee & Tea Refills while you chill
-Collect stars for Free Food & Drinks
-Pay with your phone
-Birthday Drink on the House
-Member-only Happy Hours
-Double-Star Days

This April - Get Automatic GOLD STATUS
Join the NEW STARBUCKS REWARDS
Join through our app & make a purchase
You're golden.

*Purchase must be made with a registered Starbucks Card on app.
You will be notified within 48 hours.
Offer valid 4/12/16 - 5/2/16.

Starbucks.com is offering Starbucks Members: 1-Year Gold Status Upgrade for Free with Online or In-Store Purchase when you pay with your Free Starbucks App (Google Play oriOS) or Registered Starbucks Rewards Card (free to join) thru May 2. 

CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS ABOUT THE NEW STARBUCKS REWARDS PROGRAM!


Gold Status Perks Include:

• Monthly Double-Star Days
• Personalized Gold Card
• Star Reward Every 125 Stars

GOLD STATUS OFFER DETAILS
For new and current Green members:

• You’ll receive Gold Status for one year.
• Your status will be updated within 48 hours of purchase.
• Any Stars you accumulated at Green level will reset to zero when you receive Gold Status.
• You’ll need to collect 125 Stars to earn your first Star Reward.

For existing Gold members:

• You’ll receive an additional year of Gold Status.
• Your status will be updated after the promotion ends. Check your account history in the Starbucks® App to see your new extended date.
• Offer applies to members with Gold Status as of 4/11/16.

Eligible transactions are those that earn Stars—any purchase made with your Starbucks® App or registered Card at Starbucks®, Teavana® or Evolution Fresh™. Taxes, tips, fees, alcohol, donations or any card-to-card transactions may be excluded. Entering a Star Code from a grocery purchase is also considered an eligible transaction.

Enjoy,

Terresa =)

4/19 - The Great Recycle NYC!

Sunday, April 19th, 2015, 12 noon to 7PM

Come visit the Great Recycle in Union Square to earn cool rewards for recycling empty beverage containers--just look for the giant 12 foot tall blue recycling bin! The event is free!

Empty beverage containers such as bottles and cans will act as currency redeemable for gift certificates, yoga mats, skateboards, snacks, apparel, and more (*all items subject to availability, while supplies last; one item redeemed per person per day).

1,000 containers — iPad Mini
750 — GoPro Camera
500 — Bicycle
350 — Honest Tea Longboard
100 — $25 Duane Reade Gift Card
25 —Honest Tea T-Shirt 
5 — Honest Tea Sunglasses, Honest Tea Reusable Bag or Plant A Tree
3 — Pura Vida Bracelet
2 — Bottle of Honest Tea or Bottle of Illy Issimo
1 — Honest Tea Bracelet

All bottles and cans made of glass, plastic, and aluminum, as well as kids pouches, will be accepted.

(*all items subject to availability, while supplies last; one item redeemed per person per day).

A huge thanks to our partners:
Angie's Popcorn- https://www.boomchickapop.com/
Annie's Snacks- http://www.annies.com/
Cocomels- http://jjssweets.com/
Duane Reade- http://www.duanereade.com/
Good Paper Greeting Cards- http://www.goodpaper.com/
Hero Nutritionals- http://heronutritionals.com/
Illy Issimo - http://shop.illy.com/
Justin's Nut Butter- http://justins.com/
Mamma Chia- http://www.mammachia.com/
Mary’s Gone Crackers- http://www.marysgonecrackers.com/
Oatmega Bars- http://givebar.com/
Paqui Tortilla Chips- http://paqui.com/
Popchips- http://www.popchips.com/
Prana- http://www.prana.com/ (Use the code "GreatRecycleS15" to receive 15% off at prAna.com. Valid now through April 30)
Rhythm Superfoods- http://rhythmsuperfoods.com/
Seventh Generation- http://www.seventhgeneration.com/
The Mood Factory- http://themoodfactory.com/
Trees for the Future - http://www.treesforthefuture.org/
YumEarth- http://www.yummyearth.com/

Happy Great Recycle!
Terresa =)

Ends 6/16 - Grand Central Rewards - Limited Edition Gifts!

Photo Credit: MTA

Summer is the perfect season for families to spend time together— the kids are home from school, and high school grads are preparing to begin their college experiences. Here are three ideas to help families prepare for a day with the youngsters, a birthday for the teen and a celebration for the grad while taking advantage of the Grand Central Rewards.

If you're planning to do some shopping for Father's Day or the like, why not get some extra free goodies with the purchase?

NOTE:  In addition to Grand Central Rewards, the Terminal also has a special offers book available for shoppers, which can be picked up at the Station Master’s Office, Tourism Booth or the Information Booth in the Main Concourse. You can find the list of special offers here

 Shopper Loyalty Program. Shoppers who purchase at least $50 worth of goods in all four zones of the Terminal before June 16 can receive limited edition Grand Central Terminal-branded, summer-themed gifts while supplies last.

·         Summer fun with the little one: Parents and kids can kick off the summer season with some putt-putt golf in their backyard or on the sidewalk. Visitors can purchase a set from Kidding Around Toys ($19.99) and show off their swing. When the kids work up an appetite, take them to Two Boots Pizza for their acclaimed pizza or spaghetti and meatballs ($10.95/person) followed by Li-Lac Chocolates for Kiddie Pops (65 cents each). Those who are looking for a quiet evening can make summer reading more exciting with Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo from Posman Books ($17.99). By spending a minimum of $50, shoppers can receive the Grand Central Reward of two GCT-branded pint glasses.

·         For the teen or tween with a summer birthday: For the teen turning a year older, families can try a new theme party, like a tennis party. The Vanderbilt Tennis Club offers private and semi-private lessons (please call for prices). Parents can buy the birthday boy a gift card to the Apple Store ($15-$100) or the birthday girl some bright summery jewelry from Tia’s Place ($10-$15). For food, a stop at Eli Zabar’s Bread & Pastry for chocolate babka ($18), or a visit to Shake Shack ($4.75) can quell any teenager’s hunger.Spending a minimum of $100 to prep for a birthday will earn shoppers a limited-edition beach towel—also a great birthday gift for the summer.

·         Congrats, grads! Older kids are out of school, too!  Families can find the perfect graduation celebration at Grand Central Terminal. If the grad hasn’t turned the tassel yet, a gift set from Aveda can prepare them for the big day ($20-$50). For families who are already celebrating, a semi-private or private dining room can be reserved at Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. to enjoy the “cut of the night” steak ($30). Party planning is easier with Zaro’s Bakery, where they can customize a cake with the grad’s favorite frosting and filling (from $19.95). And of course, what’s graduation without flowers? A surprise bouquet from Dahlia ($15) is always a welcomed gift. Spending a minimum of $150 to prep for a graduation celebration will earn shoppers a free insulated tote bag.

Grand Central Rewards is available through June 16. To earn the pint glasses, beach towel and insulated tote bag, shoppers must spend a minimum of $50 and buy at least one item in each of four Terminal shopping zones. Shoppers who spend a minimum of $250 can earn all three rewards. To pick up the limited-edition items, shoppers must redeem their receipts at the Biltmore Room on select dates. To view these dates, please visit www.grandcentralterminal.com/grandcentralrewards

Shoppers can redeem their prizes in the Biltmore Room (across from Track 42) on June 16th.  If someone shops after June 16th, they can email info@grandcentralterminal.com to schedule a time to redeem their prize, but it must be redeemed by June 20th at 2PM.

Happy Father's Day Weekend and happy shopping at Grand Central Terminal!
Terresa =)

Godiva's Monthly Free Chocolate - An Update!

Ahem, that is not the reflection of my clothes in the back...

Just an FYI if you don't already know.
As a Godiva Rewards member, one used to be able to get a monthly piece of chocolate for free, without purchase.

Now, we have an update.  Starting April 2014, in order to be eligible for the free piece of chocolate, you must have spent at least $10 within the last year.

That might still be a deal, considering each free piece is worth about $2.50 *12 = $30 worth of chocolate 

However, it might also be a good hindrance if you really don't need those extra calories and sugar. 

I guess your birthday might be the exception, when Godiva Rewards members get a $10 gift certificate...

Three things you've been doing for FREE, but should have been PAID to do - Get Gift Cards and Cash!

How often do you "Google" things, unlock your phone or just watch TV?  Well, if you've been doing all that already, you might as well get rewarded with gift cards and cash! Or if you'd like, donate it to one of your favorite charities.

Today, I share 3 things you've been doing for FREE, when you should have been paid to do it!  

Long story, short. 
Get rewarded by using the following: (Click through the links.)
1. Bing your way to some cha-chinga!
2. Locket in - swipe, swipe, swipe away!
3. Do the viggle - and VIGGLE it!

Long story, long, with details and lovely graphics:

Check out Bing Rewards here. Bing your way to some cha-chinga!

1. Instead of googling, try Bing's search engine.  Accumulate points for every search and redeem for gift cards like Starbucks, Sephora, Groupon or Amazon, get redbox credits to a free movie rental, enter to win a sweepstakes or donate to one of the listed charities, including "The Boys and Girls Club of America" and "Teach for America."  

One of my fav gift cards redeemable is the Tango Card! "What is that?" you say. The exact thought when I first heard of it.  Known as the "get exactly what you want" card, you have 3 options after ordering this card: 1. Pick from more choices of gift cards such as Target, Fandango or iTunes. 2. Donate to any of their listed charities or 3. Get a check - (Not sure if this is still an option, but worth checking out.)  Join @BingRewards!        
--> Check out Bing Rewards here. Bing your way to some cha-chinga!

Swipe some spare change into your pocket - swipe, swipe, swipe away! Locket in!

2.  Hmm...how many times a day would you say you unlock your phone? Well, if you have to do it anyway, let's swipe some change into your pocket.  Locket's the name of the Android app that pays you for unlocking your phone.  By downloading the app, you basically rent out your lock screen to brands.  With one swipe, you can either open the ad, or unlock your phone the way you always do.

Currently, they're having a Locket Swipestakes with a $300 daily prize - share this with friends - if they win, you win too!! =)    

Get money for doing pretty much nothing!

-->Swipe some spare change into your pocket - swipe, swipe, swipe away! Locket in!





If you like to watch TV, do the Viggle - I mean Viggle It! (Available for both iPhones and Androids)

3.  Are you starting to see the pattern here? When you watch television, simply open the Viggle app and let it listen to the show you're watching.  Once you're checked in, the app keeps track and rewards you points for watching.

There's also other fun interactive ways to earn points such as correctly answering trivia questions during the show, or selecting a basketball player that scores well throughout the game through MYGUY.

Rack up enough points? Then it's time to redeem it for a plethora of things, ranging from deals, sweepstakes, gift cards, viggle swiggle/swaggle (just  made that up! - can't believe these are actual words in the Urban dictionary.) giving back to charities to Kindles and even a boat cruise (At the rate I'm earning points, I probably won't be able to redeem that, until my kid is like 16 years old, assuming I had one today...) 

But have no fear, your first redemption won't take years.  In fact, my first took only about 2 months and I got a $25 Best Buy gift card! 
-->If you like to watch TV, do the Viggle - I mean Viggle It! (Available for both iPhones and Androids)

Sharing is caring! And don't forget to...
1. Bing your way to some cha-chinga!
2. Locket in - swipe, swipe, swipe away!
3. Do the viggle - and VIGGLE it!

Come back next time for more cool app recommendations! =)

Terresa =)

@terresaling