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We enjoyed a family Getaway with #FuelFamilyFun and #MC this summer ~ You can save too!

August 13, 2013 By Melanie Roberts 36 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric community.  I have been compensated to share my experience with you by Collective Bias and their client, MasterCard.

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At the beginning of the summer I introduced you to this wonderful savings program for Gas Rewards and Grocery Rewards. Our goal at the time was to save a little bit of money to take a few day trips maybe to Orlando and hopefully kick start our Germany fund for the Summer of 2014.

I truly loved that MasterCard is one of the many sponsors for the Fuel Rewards Network program and no matter what I purchase from Groceries at Winn Dixie to special MasterCard only deals, I can save on gas anywhere from 5 cents to an unlimited $$$ amount upwards. I just have to use my MasterCard when I check out at Winn Dixie and if I spend over $100 in Groceries I get extra savings on top of the Fuel Perks for the groceries(that may be a special promotion right now).

Fuel Rewards Network has changed our way of getting gas; the mobile App is amazing, showing me the nearest gas station and even how much savings I have accumulated in my account thanks to MasterCard and many of the other sponsors like using Home Depot online or even using my enrolled MasterCard at over 10,000 participant restaurants to dine and start racking in the gas savings.

It really can’t get any easier than that and since I know we love the Fuel Rewards Network program I truly enjoy giving you updates along the way to keep you posted on our current goals. Over the Summer one of our goals was to take a few small trips to Orlando with the family, now granted, Orlando is only 45 minutes away, but gas is expensive and extra trips like that aren’t always in the budget. Thanks to the amazing Fuel Rewards Network program and the amazing sponsors I was able to save on gas.

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We ended up saving just for our Orlando getaway a good $55 in Fuel Rewards. That was AMAZING! I had no idea that it would end up that much in Fuel Perks when I started this program at the end of May by just purchasing groceries that give me Fuel Perks at Winn Dixie.

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I’m excited to announce that thanks to the Fuel Rewards Network my Family traveled to Orlando and had an amazing time at the Hotel and we didn’t have to worry about the extra gas money that we usually worry about. We had a wonderful Family trip, all 5 of us and made memories that will last a lifetime.

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Our next Goal is a bit bigger; we are putting all our Fuel Rewards Network savings towards our trip to Germany in the summer of 2014. I can’t wait to save the money so we can go and visit my Family again; the main thing I will actually use the money for is to travel to the airport in Miami, which is a 4 hour drive. The Fuel Rewards will hopefully give me enough gas to get to Miami and back and I will only have minimal, if anything at all out of pocket for gas. I hope I can make my goal. We have 9 months to go, but looking at how much we were able to save just since May, I think we will even be able to put some of the savings towards the gas money for the rental car in Germany. That would be so sweet!

Yes, we have dreams and we do dream big, but with a lot of will power, savings and FRN we can achieve our goals to save enough for gas to get us to the Airport and travel around Germany, I know we can and I know we will stick to our goal, will you?

Would love to hear what your family would do with the money you save by using the Fuel Rewards Network program for groceries, dining out and any other sponsors that support this program? Go ahead, dream big… dreams do come true, you may have to work a bit harder, but in the end they come true and you will love it.

For more information, be sure to visit Fuel Rewards online and you can also follow on Facebook or Twitter to keep up with your rewards or any special promotions they may have, like the MasterCard promotion that is currently going on and will save you even more money by just using your MasterCard instead of any other credit card. For more information about MasterCard and the amazing promotions they have going like them on Facebook or tweet along on Twitter. Also, check out my Google Plus Story, I will show you how simple signup is and how easy you can earn rewards; you don’t want to miss it!

hoping to save enough with #FuelRewards #MC to take a trip home to germany

Happy Travels ….

Filed Under: Collective Bias, Savings Tips Tagged With: Fuel Family Fun, Fuel Rewards, Gas Rewards, Grocery Rewards, MasterCard

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Comments

  1. Brett says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:14 am

    i hope you get enough to visit germany soon!! i’m sure you will have a big amount savedwith this program by next summer —
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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks Brett… so glad you came to check this out 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I use my MC all the time, too! Love saving up the points! This post is making me want to plan a vacation, too. Germany looks magical!!
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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      Vacation is a good thing Jennifer.. keep on saving those points and who knows, you may end up in Germany with us 🙂

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  3. Barb W. says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:27 am

    Looks like you all had a lot of fun! We generally use our MC too when traveling. Love the pictures of Germany! Would so love to join you on your trip there!
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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      Would sooo love to have you come along, that’s for sure Ms. Barb

      Reply
  4. Daisy says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:34 am

    I love fuel rewards programs like this. You would think that gas would be cheaper in Texas with all of the big oil companies, but it’s still expensive. This sounds like a great way to save.

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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      Wow.. I really thought it may be cheaper in TX, but I guess they charge a lot anywhere you go…. yup.. start saving some perks towards your gas… will go a long way

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  5. Angela says

    August 13, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Every little bit of savings sure helps! I’m glad it helped you do some of your travel this summer.
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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      That’s true Angela, every little bit helps

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  6. Kristyn says

    August 13, 2013 at 11:09 am

    Fuel rewards are awesome! They really help save money!!!

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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      They sure are Awesome Ms. Kristyn, glad you like them as much as we do

      Reply
  7. Christine Luken says

    August 13, 2013 at 11:50 am

    LOVE getting fuel rewards, especially with gas prices being so high!
    Christine Luken recently posted..How to Score A+ Savings on Back to School SuppliesMy Profile

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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      I know.. every little bit helps the way the gas prices keep climbing… thanks for the visit

      Reply
  8. Debi says

    August 13, 2013 at 11:57 am

    My family and I love to travel but it gets to expensive I have to try this
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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 13, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      I know travels get expensive, def. check this program out, every little bit helps.. thanks for coming over to visit this post…

      Reply
  9. Janel C says

    August 13, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Wow, I can’t believe it saved you $55!! That’s a LOT!
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  10. Joanne says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    That’s awesome! I love that you used your savings towards a specific goal. Glad you had fun!
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  11. Sandy VanHoey says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    I use the fuel rewards from Kroger to get my gas Wish I still had Winn Dixie near me. I use to work there and loved that store. Y’all saved quite a bit with that trip, that is wonderful

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  12. Andrea says

    August 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    We have a grocery store that has fuel rewards and I love saving money on my gas just for buying groceries. What a savings ya’ll had to be able to take a trip to Orlando! I’m glad you had a nice time.
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  13. Marina says

    August 13, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    We’d love to do Israel. I LOVE fuel rewards programs…every penny saved adds up!
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  14. Alicia Taylor says

    August 13, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Good luck on saving for your trip to Germany!
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  15. Beth says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Looks like your family has a ton offun together!

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  16. Carlee C. says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    $55 in Fuel Rewards is awesome! Good luck to you on saving for your next trip.
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  17. Liz says

    August 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Now that is something worth working towards – Germany! Fantastic!
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  18. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    August 13, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    It’s always great to get rewards on the expenses that you always have anyway. I love that you guys enjoyed some family time with the rewards.
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  19. Taylor says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Lots of great ways to save! I have the Fuel Rewards and love it! I’ve saved a lot of money on my gas already with it.
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  20. Healy Harpster says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Gas prices are really going crazy! I will surely check this Fuel Rewards thing. We need to save some money too!
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  21. Kristyn says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:45 am

    what a fun family getaway!
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  22. Stefani says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I love programs that let you earn gas rewards. From your pictures, looks like your family had a great time!
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  23. Dawn Lopez says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Ooh that sounds like such a wonderful getaway! What an awesome family pic! I love getting rewarded for fuel purchases.. it’s especially awesome when your going on a road trip!
    Dawn Lopez recently posted..48 Hours of Fun in Mount Washington Valley, New HampshireMy Profile

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  24. Danielle says

    August 14, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Oh wow! Germany! I bet you’ll get enough saved up, it sounds like a fantastic program… glad that you got to get away to Olando!
    Danielle recently posted..Keep the Kids Entertained without Breaking the BudgetMy Profile

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  25. Sara says

    August 15, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    What a great looking family, it looks like you had a lot of fun in Orlando! I have been trying to rack up more savings with my FRN by shopping online and dining out. Of course dining out with MasterCard also means more money for Stand up to Cancer. Win win!
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  26. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    What a beautiful family and what a fun trip you had! I’m excited to be going on our first family vacation soon. Can’t wait!
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  27. Kristin Wheeler ( says

    October 11, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    I love this! Thank for your participation in this campaign! #client
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    • Melanie Roberts says

      October 12, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Glad you had a minute to check it out Kristin.. always love when I see you here… 🙂

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