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Back to School 2019: What to Prepare For a New School Year?

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Every year at Back to School time, students and families spend more to prepare for the new school year. But there are ways to save money when this sales time comes. Here are 5 useful tips that you can follow:

1. Sign up for savings. Many websites will send you special deals and discounts notification when you sign up for email alerts or even like their Facebook page, so don't skip this great shopping strategy.

2. Check prices online. Online shopping might be the best method of buying, depending on what you need. Try several sites for price comparisons such as Google Product Search, Amazon, PriceGrabber or retailer sites. Don’t forget to look for student discounts and coupon codes.

3. Buy in bulk and bundles. Combo deals and larger packages always bring more values to customers. In order to save in the long run, spending more upfront is sometimes the best way. And you are not the only one going back to school, doing a little math to make sure you get a bargain is necessary.

4. Shop throughout the year. Always pay attention. This is essential to shop with the best prices. While Back to School shopping is the second biggest consumer spending after the holidays, the best sales are rarely the most publicized or popular ones.

5. Look for coupon codes at coupon sites. Websites like Coupons.com, Dealspotr.com, PromoCodeWatch.com or Couponupto.com are amazing sources for users to get the best deals and promo codes that are updated on a daily basis. They collect and provide users with amazing deals when back to school seasons come.

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Back to School 2019: What to Prepare For a New School Year?

The new school year is about to begin. What have you prepared for it? Some of the following tips will hopefully help you feel more excited to start a new school year. Preparation is key to help you feel more excited to get back to school.

1. Prepare new textbooks. New books will help you feel more excited about studying. Therefore, buying new textbooks is should be the first thing to do before the new school year begins. This will take you about 2 days to prepare.

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2. Buy necessary stationery. There is small stuff to prepare for the new school year such as rulers, pens, pencils, pen boxes, school bags ... Instead of going shopping with your family, buy online to have the best prices with the cutest stuff. New stationery will bring you the excitement to go to school.

3. Plan your goals for the whole school year. Schedule an effective learning plan is essential for 12th-grade students. Make sure you know in which subjects you need to improve to prepare for this final year. It is important to spend some time reviewing the old knowledge you learned the previous years, and you will find that revision is not difficult. It is recommended that you make weekly plans and goals as well as set the requirements for yourself. Do not set far-fetched goals because you will easily get lazy and not realise them.

4. Don't focus only on studying. You should have time to relax while studying. Arrange certain times for entertainment, play the sports you love, hang out with friends and family. Allow your mind to relax to reenergize yourself and achieve better results in studying.

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Money-saving Tips With Couponing

Saving money has always been a habit of wise users. Whether you're new to couponing and starting to learn about it or you're an extreme couponer, you need strategies and tips to optimize savings. So here are the most useful money-saving tips for all shoppers.

1. Ensure You Need the Item Before You Buy

Make sure the coupons you're using truly help you get what you need with the best prices. According to Mary Potter Kenyon, the author of "Coupon Crazy: The Science, the Savings, and the Stories Behind America's Extreme Obsession," many coupons are for items that may not really be a great deal. "You will always find coupons for unhealthy frozen food products like pizza rolls and cold cereals, but sometimes it's worth the extra money and time to make your own pizza rolls or cook up a pot of oatmeal. In other words, just because you have a coupon doesn't mean you should buy the product," she says.

2. Check the Clearance Aisles and Marked-Down Carts

Kenyon says "You never know when something you have a coupon for will appear in a marked-down cart or clearance aisle and your coupon will make it free." Even if you don't have a coupon, according to Kenyon, clearance aisles and marked-down carts can be a treasure hunt for frugal shoppers.

3. Get to know the Store's Coupon Policies Before Shopping

Joy Hearn, the founder of Cards and Clips, advises that don't figure out the coupon policy on the fly or at the register. Do your homework before you shop to save a lot of time. Policies vary from store to store. While Walgreens may allow you to use four coupons per item, CVS on the other hand, depending on the region, will only allow you to use two coupons per item. She explains that stores generally always post their coupon policies on their websites. "Don't be the person who holds up the line because you tried to purchase 60 items and only found out you could get two," she advises.

4. Know the Manufacturer's Coupon Policies

In addition to a store's policies, you should understand the manufacturer's policies, too. "Many manufacturer coupons have limitations and exclusions printed on them that specify how they can be used," Hearn says.

5. Consider All of the Ways to Save

When it comes to extreme couponing, it's important to use multiple coupons for one item. For some, the dedication and energy required to get those $1 razors may not be worth it. But for shoppers looking for the greatest value proposition, If you know how to extreme coupon the right way, you can reap generous savings without wasting your time.

When it comes to extreme couponing, it's important to use multiple coupons for one item. For some, the dedication and energy required to get those $1 razors may not be worth it. But for shoppers looking for the greatest value proposition, If you know how to extreme coupon the right way, you can reap generous savings without wasting your time.

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