Back-to-School Shopping: Four Things Smart Shoppers Need to Know

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown to the 2016-2017 school year has started, which means too much back-to-school gear to buy and too little time to accomplish it all. In fact, the National Retail Federation predicts parents will spend an average of $673.57 per family on apparel, electronics, school supplies and more before the bell rings – up 9.6 percent from 2015 spending.

ShopAtHome.com, a leading online savings community and Cash Back loyalty platform, believes that back-to-school shopping should come with its own reward. Whether it's time saved, money saved or Cash Back made, check out these four key tips to get everything your kids need for back-to-school, while finding joy in doing it more efficiently.

1: Get the best deal by monitoring favorite stores – With hundreds of stores competing for your attention –and dollars – back-to-school shopping can be a hectic experience, especially when the effort doesn't match the savings. Bookmark your favorite stores or add favorite products to your list and check back regularly so that when you find a deal you want, you can purchase with ease. While back-to-school apparel is likely on sale now, wait until August to save on big ticket items like laptops and other electronics.

2: Inventory what you have and stick to a list – Believe it or not, a portion of your back-to-school shopping might be able to take place in the comfort of your own home! Do a quick inventory at home to ensure you're not doubling-up on things like pens and pencils that you have from last year. After that, set your list and stick to a budget. Places like ShopAtHome.com can help you maximize your savings!

3: Wait to buy non-essential back-to-school gear – Whether it's a must-have lunchbox, the latest technology or the last few school supplies hold off on buying non-essential items until after the school year starts. In fact, many products will be on sale for 50%-75% off retail prices. It feels good to be a smart shopper, doesn't it?

4: Visit ShopAtHome.com for back-to-school savings, plus Cash Back, all in one place – You can save time, save money and get Cash Back on your back-to-school needs while enjoying the feeling of accomplishment that comes with scoring a great deal. Browse, choose and use back-to-school deals from your favorite stores and make back-to-school shopping a breeze.

To make back-to-school shopping even more rewarding, new ShopAtHome.com members will receive 3X Cash Back for their first 30 days on $500 in total combined purchases. Visit ShopAtHome.com for complete promotion details.

"Considering all the stress associated with back-to-school shopping, it's not surprising that many families feel overwhelmed," said Marc Braunstein, President and Founder, ShopAtHome.com. "To help relieve that pressure, families can count on partners like ShopAtHome.com to deliver big back-to-school deals so they can save on what the kids need and get rewarded with Cash Back for that next special purchase."

About ShopAtHome.com
ShopAtHome.com is a leading online savings community and Cash Back loyalty platform. With thousands of trusted retail partners, ShopAtHome.com lets members stack their savings – in the form of coupons, discounts or deals – with Cash Back, a commission made on everyday purchases. Founded in 1986 as the "Catalog of Catalogs," ShopAtHome.com has helped shoppers get more than $50 million in Cash Back. To learn more, visit ShopAtHome.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Also visit Blog.ShopAtHome.com for the latest shopping tips and fashion and beauty trends.

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