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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Don’t Let Your Apples Go to Waste With This Handy Guide PAGE 1
Are Your Thrift Store Donations Being Thrown Away?
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Engaging Indoor Activities
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Meet the Man Who Stole the ‘Mona Lisa’
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Peach and Arugula Pasta Salad
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Shop Online for Your Kids Like a Pro
Shop Online Like a Pro 3 Ways to Save on Trendy Back-to-School Buys
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.
RetailMeNot and Groupon, or streamline your search by downloading a money-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!
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.
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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
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