“This blog post comes by way of the good folks at RetailMeNot, who contacted me with an opportunity to get to know their site and app.”
With all of the back-to-school posts I’ve completed over the past couple of weeks, I think it’s pretty clear that I want to tackle this year with simplicity and style. I have touched on bargain hunting a little, but I’ve got some new information to help you save even more. This time of year could really break the bank if you let it, but let’s not allow that to happen. After all, we’ve got the holidays coming up; and with the back-to-school season as the second biggest seasonal-shopping period of the year, we need to pace ourselves. Allow me to show you how to find back-to-school deals for all the items on your shopping list.
Most of us have already purchased the items from the supply list that teachers sent home. But what about the must-have items not on the list? For my family, we take this time to stock up on things we need at home such as pencils and erasers for homework, after-school snacks, cereal for rushed mornings, craft supplies for upcoming art projects and homework stations and trays to hold each child’s assignments.
These are just a few of the items that I’ve found myself scrambling for even since school began. So where do I turn to make sure I get the best deals possible on these last-minute buys? I downloaded the RetailMeNot app, and you should, too! If you’ve ever found yourself doing an online search for a coupon or promo code, you’ve likely encountered RetailMeNot. It’s frequently one of the first sites to pop up in search results and has the most deals to offer. Since downloading the app, my life is so much easier!
Here is how I use the app to hunt for a good deal:
Once you download the app, input your zip code to find deals near you or search by store. For those craft supplies needed for my first-grader’s upcoming projects, I search the RetailMeNot app for a Michaels coupon, and all available coupons for that store pop up.
You can search by all offers, in-store offers or online offers. No matter how you like to shop, RetailMeNot has you covered. If Michaels has what I need for homework stations and trays, I’m good to go. If not, I search the app for office-supply coupons. Perhaps, I give Staples a try or Office Depot. Sometimes, I will go to whichever store has the highest-value coupon. I like to shop where the deals are.
You can also set some stores as your “favorites,” so you will be notified when a new coupon for that store becomes available. How cool is that?
If you don’t have particular items you need but are in the shopping mood and have a tight budget, there’s something for you, too! For example, today I opened my app, and on the main screen, the best deals available through RetailMeNot were highlighted. Right at the top was a coupon for Arby’s, so now I can save on lunch and shopping! You’ll find sales on flights, retail therapy, crafts, home improvement and so much more. You can even find deals like a free Amazon Prime Trial—sign me up for that!
Go ahead and give RetailMeNot a try. Download the app and compare stores for the best offers, and get the best back-to-school deals available. Happy shopping!
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