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Thanks to ShopAtHome.com and Macy’s for partnering with me on today’s post about back-to-school deals. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links included.

I think one of the most exciting things I got to do all summer was to visit (and of course, shop at) the iconic Macy’s at Herald Square in NYC. You know, THE Macy’s! The flagship store. The eipcenter of the televised parade each year. Yes, that Macy’s.

Did you know they still use their original wooden escalators? They do!! Here’s a pic I took to prove it!

Thanks to the internet, though, you don’t have to take a flight over to NYC in order to enjoy the great savings Macy’s is currently offering, right in time for all those back-to-school needs (we just discovered this morning, for example, that our youngest is outgrowing her shoes and needs a new pair NOW!).

From now through the 19th of August, you can enjoy 20% off with code BTS at checkout. That same promotion is going to run again 8/23-8/25, just FYI.

Don’t forget to go through ShopatHome.com to snag an additional 5% cash back, too! I love sweetening the pot with my online shopping deals by going through this completely free website (it’s actually better than free because you earn money back when you use it!). They have a comprehensive list of sales and coupon offers, and they give you an additional percentage back on top of what you are already going to save.

That wooden elevator was pretty darn cool, but ShopatHome.com makes staying put totally worthwhile, don’t you think? 🙂

Here’s what I’ve picked out for today’s sale:

These Carter’s shoes are on sale for $25.99 and then I’ll get 20% off that, and then another 5% cash back from ShopatHome.com!

And Carter’s also has these animal print pants on sale for $8.99 (plus 20% off, but 5% back!). Can’t beat that, friends!

Check out the Macy’s sale today an see what great buys you can scoop up for the school year!

Back-to-School Savings!

Want to know a simple online shopping trick that has saved me several hundred dollars over the years and takes all of 5 seconds? Every time I shop online, prior to checking out I head over to RetailMeNot.com and see if there is a special coupon or offer for that store that I can take advantage of and save a bit of money. As back-to-school season gears up, I want you to get in the same habit I’m already in, and check out RetailMeNot before placing any more online orders!

I would say that at least 75% of the time I discover a way to knock the price down a bit, either by scoring free shipping or taking a certain dollar amount off the price. If I’m not feeling picky about the particular store I shop at, I can almost always find at least one store that is running a special offer for that type of item, as well. It is one of the easiest ways I have yet to find to save money, and it all happens at RetailMeNot, the largest digital coupon website in the United States.

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Right now at RetaillMeNot you can score coupons for everything from school uniforms, to backpacks, to books, and even for desktops and laptops.All of the coupons found on RetailMeNot are totally free. There’s nothing to buy and LOTS to save!

In particular, think about all that you can save on supplies for the classroom. For the 2013-2014 school year, schools in 35 states are operating with budgets that haven’t been this low since 2008. Budget cuts are very real and teachers are having to dig even deeper into their own pockets to help pay for supplies for their students. Be part of the solution this year by donating some supplies you can score through RetailMeNot for an amazing price!

Win a Classroom Shopping Spree!

RetailMeNot is also hosting a really fantastic contest where you can win a classroom shopping spree! Entering is really simple. All you need to do is create a video (nothing fancy necessary!) nominating your favorite teacher who could really use some extra school supplies. The teacher who wins will get a 3 minutes Costco shopping spree, all thanks to RetailMeNot! From computers, to crayons to snacks for the kids, there’s no limit to the great things that could be snagged at that store! Check out the official rules and details here, and get your nomination in by Saturday, August 10, 2013. One lucky teacher is going to win…why shouldn’t it be the one you know deserves it?

Find Even More Deals!

Back-to-school savings at RetailMeNot barely even scratch the surface of all you can find there. You can find sales (one of my favorite things to browse!), as well as deals at local ! You can even stay informed about the best deals while you are out and about. Just download the, and you can make sure you are always getting the best deal at the mall or other stores you might frequent. This was something I actually didn’t know about, but you better believe I just downloaded it, myself!

Are you ready for back-to-school shopping? Can you believe it is already time??? What’s on your list this year? Are you already a RetailMeNot fan, like me?

Thanks to RetailMeNot for sponsoring this content. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own, as always.