We used to have easy access to all sorts of options for shopping, but these days our list needs to be planned out and considered before we make the trek off island.
At first, it was a bit of a hardship. Lists upon lists, without really knowing what would be in stock or available during our quick turnaround trip. And then we got clever.
When you make that list, and plan that journey, you can do it so it makes better sense. Shopping smart means getting only what you need (no impulse buying here) and choosing items that provide a reward or a discount back!
We learned fairly quickly how to take advantage of rewards programs that would return a cash credit, or rewards miles to use on a day we DO want to make a non-essential purchase, and being grateful that we aren’t toting around folders of coupons clipped from the morning paper.
That’s why I am pretty excited to be joining the team at CAA in their August Spot the Partner Campaign. Not only can I plan some local CAA partners into my back to school shopping with the kids, but I can also explore the huge variety of online shops available in the program. They even have a page dedicated to the great back to school savings their partners have running!
CAA is known near and far for it’s roadside assistance program, but I want to remind you of their awesome rewards program as well this month! I am going to be sharing my explorations of the CAA partners and hopefully inspiring you to check out their program and membership.
And, just by shopping ( or staying the night in a fancy hotel, OR eating dinner out on a girls night) you can earn CAA cash back rewards, which can then be applied to future purchases!
Hmm. It’s all making sense isn’t it.
Having three kids starting school is a pretty big hit to our budget, so anything I can do to manage that cost is a priority. Not to mention being able to shop online from home, while the kids are enjoying the last few moments of summertime outside. In fact, our happiness is in synch as I beam over my savings at Payless Shoes, even as they “farm up” their current footwear!
Check out their online and in-store partners now, and then click to JOIN today and start shopping smart! And if you are already a partner visit their online contest to win yourself a snazzy new Dell Tablet for Back-To-School this year!
Not only that, if you are a twitter-tweeter like I am you can jump into the conversation Tuesday August 26th at noon EST (9amPST) to WIN some more fabulous prizes from the CAA Partners! Click to add your RSVP (to be eligible to WIN)
With school starting in JUST A WEEK now is the time to grab some early savings and get your kids (and your wallet) prepared for the year ahead!