3 WAYS TO SAVE ON TRENDY BACK-TO-SCHOOL BUYS
SHOP ONLINE LIKE A PRO
Shopping online is tricky in the best of times, but it’s doubly trying when your kids’ opinions are involved. If back-to-school shopping is challenging in your house, try these tricks to hunt down the backpack, pencil bag, and lunchbox the kiddos are begging for without going over budget.
saving browser extension or app like Honey, which automatically checks for coupon codes and offers price comparisons. Other apps, like Flipp, let you view deals from dozens of stores in one place. Remember to see if your favorite store has its own app, too — downloading it could grant you access to exclusive deals. 3. DON’T FORGET TO FACTOR IN SHIPPING. If you shop internationally, shipping can sometimes double the cost of an order. To save money, choose domestic retailers and check each website or app for shipping specials and discounts. Many websites offer free or reduced shipping for first-time customers or orders over a certain dollar amount. If you choose to shop somewhere without such a discount, check the shipping costs and factor them into your budget before you shop to avoid nasty surprises. If your kids are old enough, consider talking them through this process as you shop. Who knows, this could be a great back-to-school lesson in budgeting!
1. OPT FOR SECONDHAND OR REFURBISHED ITEMS.
If your kid is dying to have the same Parkland Kingston Plus backpack that celebrities’ kids were flaunting last year, you might be able to snag one secondhand for half the price. The same goes for the popular PLAE Max shoes or even electronics like iPads. Check out online retailers like JemJem or Gazelle for refurbished electronics, and try the Poshmark app for bags, shoes, and clothes. If you really want to get fancy, visit TheRealReal.com for luxury-brand clothing. 2. ALWAYS CHECK DISCOUNT APPS AND WEBSITES. If you’re not at least Googling “[store name] coupon code” before checking out online, you’re probably missing out on big savings. Visit popular coupon websites like RetailMeNot and Groupon, or streamline your search by downloading a money-
Want Beautiful Skin and Hair?
SOFT WATER IS THE PLACE TO START
We don’t think about all of the ways that water impacts our lives until we see the benefits of soft, clean water. And we really do mean seeing the benefits. The quality of your tap water actually has a lot to do with the health of your skin and hair. What is hard water, exactly? Hard water has a high amount of minerals (like calcium and magnesium). Are these inherently bad? No. However, this happens as the water comes into contact with soil or rocks, and without proper filtration, these impurities make cleaning your home and yourself more difficult. From bathing to laundry, hard water carries too much to act as a solvent for your soap to clean effectively — and can even counteract the active ingredients in your cleaners.
and leaves a residue that can make it feel dry and itchy. If you still struggle with acne or dull-looking skin and hair (despite washing regularly), hard water might be the culprit. Because soft water doesn’t have the excess calcium and magnesium that hard water does, it hydrates and cleans your skin and hair far more effectively than hard water. Soft water can even be beneficial to people with eczema. When your skin becomes dry, increased oil production will try to make up for it, but these oils can lead to acne. Soft water won’t strip away your natural oils; instead, it keeps your skin hydrated, which leads to clearer skin and fewer breakouts. Soft water can also make a big difference for your hair. Shampoo isn’t as effective with hard water since it doesn’t lather or rinse out quite as well. Without soft water, shampoo buildup can leave your hair dull-looking and more difficult
to style. Dyed hair can fade faster, too. But with soft water, your hydrating and color-preserving products will work even more effectively without drying your scalp or leaving behind unwanted buildup. We’ve helped hundreds of families that felt tremendous relief in their skin and hair struggles after using our water filtration services. If you or a loved one struggles with eczema or dry hair, just give us a call and see what clean water can do for you. The WatercureUSA family is here to help!
Because of its impurities, hard water can also irritate the skin as it strips it of its natural oils
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