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		<title>The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Teachers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cyber Monday is almost here. Discover some of the best Cyber Monday deals for teachers.</p>
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<p>As teachers, we have to find as many ways to save money as possible. Cyber Monday is the perfect time to stock up on items for the holidays, for ourselves, and for our classrooms. Here are some of the best Cyber Monday deals for teachers.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Cyber Monday Deals for Teachers</h2>



<p style="text-align: center;"><em>**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I only recommend products that I use and love.</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left">#1 &#8211; Holiday Gifts for Teammates</h3>



<p>If you exchange gifts with your teammates at school, Cyber Monday is the perfect time to shop for them. Picking the perfect gifts can be a challenge, though. Here are some ideas to help you get started.</p>



<p>If your teammates always come to school with coffee or tea in the morning, help them stock up on their favorite warm beverages for the winter. </p>



<p>This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081LMGD1L?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&amp;campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1CB07MYB3RYAX&amp;linkCode=tr1&amp;tag=teachwithoutt-20&amp;linkId=amzn1.campaign.1CB07MYB3RYAX_1700234091300">Stash Tea Sampler</a> comes with 50 different flavors.There is even a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MN2R1HX?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&amp;campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1CB07MYB3RYAX&amp;linkCode=tr1&amp;tag=teachwithoutt-20&amp;linkId=amzn1.campaign.1CB07MYB3RYAX_1700234860101">holiday collection</a> that features special flavors, like Christmas in Paris and Holiday Chai.   </p>



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    <a data-amazonimages="" target="_blank" title="Stash Tea Sampler - Herbal and Caffeinated - Assorted Variety Pack Gift Set - 50 Teabags, 50 Different Flavors in Cotton Pouch" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081LMGD1L/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dq9rM-k1L._SL160_.jpg" alt="Stash Tea Sampler - Herbal and Caffeinated - Assorted Variety Pack Gift Set - 50 Teabags, 50 Different Flavors in Cotton Pouch" title="Stash Tea Sampler - Herbal and Caffeinated - Assorted Variety Pack Gift Set - 50 Teabags, 50 Different Flavors in Cotton Pouch"></a>
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<p>If your teammates are coffee drinkers, they might prefer the <a href="https://amzn.to/3QHq5TP">12 Gourmet Coffees of Christmas Gift Set</a>. They can try a different flavor each day over holiday break. </p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="12 Gourmet Coffees of Christmas Holiday Gift Set" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01771H3TA/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="12 Gourmet Coffees of Christmas Holiday Gift Set" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UFb7j35FL._SL160_.jpg" alt="12 Gourmet Coffees of Christmas Holiday Gift Set"></a> </p>



<p>If your co-workers love staying organized, this <a href="https://amzn.to/40NWq08">clipboard folio</a> would be a great gift! The clipboard on the front will hold important papers they need, they can write important information on the notebook inside, and there&#8217;s even a folder for extra papers. There are also lots of cute designs to choose from, so you can find a different pattern for each of your teammates.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="French KOKO Hardcover Spiral Clipboard Folio with Refillable Lined Notepad Interior Storage&nbsp;Clip Board&nbsp;Paper Notepad Folio Women Clipboard Pocket Folder Office Supplies Binder Notebook Combo Padfolio" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C259N3X6/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="French KOKO Hardcover Spiral Clipboard Folio with Refillable Lined Notepad Interior Storage&nbsp;Clip Board&nbsp;Paper Notepad Folio Women Clipboard Pocket Folder Office Supplies Binder Notebook Combo Padfolio" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519SmTOJ21L._SL160_.jpg" alt="French KOKO Hardcover Spiral Clipboard Folio with Refillable Lined Notepad Interior Storage&nbsp;Clip Board&nbsp;Paper Notepad Folio Women Clipboard Pocket Folder Office Supplies Binder Notebook Combo Padfolio"></a> </p>



<p>The holiday season is always stressful with all the activities at school and holiday prep at home. Help your teammates destress with this <a href="https://amzn.to/46veFsf">Spa Day Skincare Beauty Kit</a>. </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="Skincare Beauty Kit | Korean Beauty | 6 Items Included | Gift set for women, Spa Gift for women Thanksgiving Gift Stocking Stuffer (Spa Day Kit)" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GTND8MH/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="Skincare Beauty Kit | Korean Beauty | 6 Items Included | Gift set for women, Spa Gift for women Thanksgiving Gift Stocking Stuffer (Spa Day Kit)" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CrS0O0osL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Skincare Beauty Kit | Korean Beauty | 6 Items Included | Gift set for women, Spa Gift for women Thanksgiving Gift Stocking Stuffer (Spa Day Kit)"></a> </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left">#2 &#8211; Gifts for Your Students</h3>



<p>You can also find some great deals on holiday gifts for your students. If you like to give your students a special treat before holiday break or you need a prize for your <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Save-Christmas-Escape-Room-and-Breakout-Box-Teambuilding-Activity-4222587">Christmas Unlock the Box Mystery</a>, look no further! There are lots of great Cyber Monday deals!</p>
<p>Your students will love these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SMBJKWZ?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&amp;campaignId=amzn1.campaign.PLN13D24R244&amp;linkCode=tr1&amp;tag=teachwithoutt-20&amp;linkId=amzn1.campaign.PLN13D24R244_1700235905645">stretchy lizards</a>! They come in 12 different colors, and they stick to walls, chairs, and lots of other fun places.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="UpBrands Super Stretchy Lizard Toys 3&quot; Bulk Set, 12 Colors, Kit for Birthday Party Favors for Kids, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Filler, Students Rewards (24 Pack)" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SMBJKWZ/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="UpBrands Super Stretchy Lizard Toys 3&quot; Bulk Set, 12 Colors, Kit for Birthday Party Favors for Kids, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Filler, Students Rewards (24 Pack)" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i4tCvGfQL._SL160_.jpg" alt="UpBrands Super Stretchy Lizard Toys 3&quot; Bulk Set, 12 Colors, Kit for Birthday Party Favors for Kids, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Filler, Students Rewards (24 Pack)"></a> </p>



<p>These <a href="https://amzn.to/47BB34c">invisible ink pens</a> will be a hit with your students! They can write secret messages to their friends and use the light on the back of the pen to read the messages they receive.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="VOVRU Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RPHCLPY/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="VOVRU Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gz91P7hNL._SL160_.jpg" alt="VOVRU Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift"></a> </p>



<p>If your students love desk pets, these <a href="https://amzn.to/3QJyMNr">animal erasers</a> would be the perfect gift! You could even give them supplies to create houses for their new pets. </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Puzzle Erasers Toys Gifts for Classroom Prizes,Game Reward,Treasure Box,Easter Egg Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Party Favors" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H36XSVT/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Puzzle Erasers Toys Gifts for Classroom Prizes,Game Reward,Treasure Box,Easter Egg Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Party Favors" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PF9tExoUL._SL160_.jpg" alt="URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Puzzle Erasers Toys Gifts for Classroom Prizes,Game Reward,Treasure Box,Easter Egg Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Party Favors"></a> </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">#3 &#8211; Things for Your Classroom</h3>



<p>If you don&#8217;t have a small dry erase whiteboard in your classroom, I highly recommend grabbing one during the Cyber Monday sale. You&#8217;ll love how easy it is to carry this small whiteboard from one place in your classroom to another. Plus, it&#8217;s the perfect place to model problems during your small group math lessons. This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4C8FJ6Y?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&amp;campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1RY3513AF4IJJ&amp;linkCode=tr1&amp;tag=teachwithoutt-20&amp;linkId=amzn1.campaign.1RY3513AF4IJJ_1700236194348">AWELUX Dry Erase White Board</a> is my favorite. </p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="AWELUX Dry Erase White Board,9&quot; x 12&quot; Portable Double-Sided Small White Board with Stand, 12 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Mini Dry Erase Board for Kids(Aged 3+) Teachers Desk Offices Home" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4NB7GJZ/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="AWELUX Dry Erase White Board,9&quot; x 12&quot; Portable Double-Sided Small White Board with Stand, 12 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Mini Dry Erase Board for Kids(Aged 3+) Teachers Desk Offices Home" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wHeQldTTL._SL160_.jpg" alt="AWELUX Dry Erase White Board,9&quot; x 12&quot; Portable Double-Sided Small White Board with Stand, 12 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Mini Dry Erase Board for Kids(Aged 3+) Teachers Desk Offices Home"></a> </p>



<p><a href="https://amzn.to/47bIfEl">Mr. Sketch Scented Markers</a> are perfect for creating beautiful anchor charts. Cyber Monday is a great time to stock up on them! </p>



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    <a data-amazonimages="" target="_blank" title="Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 22 Assorted Scented Markers" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GSZM4YM/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518MsxLkiWL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 22 Assorted Scented Markers" title="Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 22 Assorted Scented Markers"></a>
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<p>Stay organized with this <a href="https://amzn.to/46mDTJ6">3 tier rolling cart</a>. There&#8217;s plenty of space for all your teaching supplies. Plus, you can take it with you everywhere you go &#8211; from your whole group mini lesson on the carpet to your small group table for reading groups. </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="Pipishell 3 Tier Rolling Cart with Table Top, Utility Cart with Wheels &amp; 4 Hooks, Rolling Storage Cart for Home Storage and Organization, White, PIUC09W" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP6YSVZH/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="Pipishell 3 Tier Rolling Cart with Table Top, Utility Cart with Wheels &amp; 4 Hooks, Rolling Storage Cart for Home Storage and Organization, White, PIUC09W" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZHiP1sHnL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Pipishell 3 Tier Rolling Cart with Table Top, Utility Cart with Wheels &amp; 4 Hooks, Rolling Storage Cart for Home Storage and Organization, White, PIUC09W"></a> </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">#4 &#8211; Gifts for You</h3>



<p>Ok, so it&#8217;s close to the holidays, and we&#8217;re supposed to be shopping for others, but you can&#8217;t shop on Cyber Monday without buying yourself a few things. </p>



<p>Block out all the sounds around you and listen to some relaxing music with these <a href="https://amzn.to/40Mz0bf">wireless ear buds</a>. After a long day of teaching (or even during your planning time), these can help you take a break and forget about everything else for a little while.</p>



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    <a data-amazonimages="" target="_blank" title="Ear buds Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds 2023 Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Deep Bass Earphones 100H Playtime in-Ear Earbud with LED Power Display Bluetooth Earbud IP7 Waterproof Earphones Sport Headset for iOS" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK1F7BSQ/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z1e4Fig+L._SL160_.jpg" alt="Ear buds Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds 2023 Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Deep Bass Earphones 100H Playtime in-Ear Earbud with LED Power Display Bluetooth Earbud IP7 Waterproof Earphones Sport Headset for iOS" title="Ear buds Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds 2023 Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Deep Bass Earphones 100H Playtime in-Ear Earbud with LED Power Display Bluetooth Earbud IP7 Waterproof Earphones Sport Headset for iOS"></a>
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<p>If you need your caffeine fix to get through the morning, this <a href="https://amzn.to/47w5B7s">Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker</a> is perfect for you! You can even keep it in your classroom to brew yourself a pick-me-up any time you need it.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">     <a data-amazonimages="" title="Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GV2S1GS/?tag=teachwithoutt-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" title="Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black" class="size-medium aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jy5fSzyRL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black"></a> </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">#5 &#8211; TPT</h3>



<p>Don&#8217;t forget about the TPT Cyber Sale! </p>



<p>Everything in the Teach Without Tears store will be 25% off. Stock up on holiday items now!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/December-Early-Finisher-Activities-4215154?aref=vsnok97o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">December Early Finisher Activities</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/December-Snowman-Decorating-Reading-Challenge-to-Improve-Comprehension-8705781">Reading Is Snow Much Fun December Reading Challenge</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Unlock-the-Box-Mystery-4222587?aref=bn57qetq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Christmas Unlock the Box Mystery (opens in a new tab)">Christmas Unlock the Box Mystery</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Activities-Pack-4234123" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Christmas Activities Pack (opens in a new tab)">Christmas Activities Pack</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Happy Shopping!</h2>



<p>I like to get as much shopping done on Cyber Monday as possible. That way, I have plenty of time for everything to be delivered and wrapped. </p>



<p>I hope you get lots of the items on your shopping list checked off!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Want More Great Deals?</h2>



<p>Find some <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/5-fun-christmas-activities-for-your-classroom/">fun holiday activities</a> to do with your students. </p>
<p>Discover my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/teachwithouttears">favorite teaching resources on Amazon</a>.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">You&#8217;re Invited!</h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Do You Think?</h2>



<p>What are your favorite things to buy on Cyber Monday? </p>



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		<title>How to Save Money After You Shop</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You can save money even after you've finished shopping. Try these 5 apps that will save you hundreds of dollars.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re like me you love shopping. However, as a teacher, you have to watch how much you spend. I&#8217;m always looking for new ways to save money. We already talked about how to <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/grocery-store-mistakes-that-are-wasting-your-money/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save money at the grocery store</a>. Today I&#8217;m going to give you some tools to help you save money after you shop.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-1549 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/save-money-after-you-shop.png" alt="You can save money even after you've finished shopping. Try these 5 apps that will save you hundreds of dollars." width="299" height="407" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/save-money-after-you-shop.png 735w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/save-money-after-you-shop-221x300.png 221w" sizes="(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Save Money After You Shop</h2>
<p>You get home from the store and empty all your bags. Put everything away where it goes, but don&#8217;t throw away your receipts. They can help you save even more money on the items you just purchased. There are several different apps that allow you to scan your receipt to get cash back if you bought certain products. These are some of my favorites.</p>
<h3>1. Rakuten</h3>
<p><strong>What I Love About Rakuten:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You get money back on things you&#8217;re already buying.</li>
<li>You just click a button, and Rakuten does the rest.</li>
<li>After you make a qualifying purchase, the money is added to your account. You will receive a check in the mail the following month.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How It Works &#8211;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Use my affiliate link to go to the <a href="http://www.rakuten.com/r/TARADU104?eeid=28187" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rakuten website</a> and create an account.</li>
<li>When you&#8217;re shopping online, click on the Rakuten button.</li>
<li>Shop as you normally would.</li>
<li>Rakuten will add money to your account.</li>
</ol>
<h3>2. Ibotta</h3>
<p><strong>What I Love About Ibotta:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>They work with hundreds of grocery stores across the country.</li>
<li>You can get money back on groceries or online purchases at hundreds of other retailers.</li>
<li>There are special bonuses if you redeem a certain number of offers.</li>
<li>It is really easy to withdraw your money. You can send it directly to Paypal or get gift cards for popular stores. I&#8217;ve already made over $100 with Ibotta.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How It Works &#8211;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Go to the <a href="https://ibotta.com/r/eepppjy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ibotta website</a> and create an account. You will get $20 free just for signing up.</li>
<li>Download the Ibotta app on your phone. I would love it if you would use my referral code: eepppjy.</li>
<li>Go to &#8220;Find Offers,&#8221; choose your store, and select the items you bought.</li>
<li>Go to &#8220;Redeem&#8221; and take pictures of your receipt.</li>
<li>You will receive an email when the money is added to your account.</li>
</ol>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1550 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ibotta.png" alt="save money after you shop with Ibotta" width="179" height="320" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ibotta.png 179w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ibotta-168x300.png 168w" sizes="(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px" /></p>
<h3>3. Checkout 51</h3>
<p><strong>What I Love About Checkout 51:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You don&#8217;t have to choose a store. Any receipt will work.</li>
<li>There are offers for lots of popular brands.</li>
<li>You can get the money you earn through PayPal or a check mailed to your house.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How It Works &#8211;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Go to the <a href="https://checkout51.app.link/M8KdTDQumU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Checkout 51</a> website and create an account.</li>
<li>Download the Checkout 51 app on your phone.</li>
<li>Press the plus sign for all the items you purchased.</li>
<li>Go to &#8220;Redeem&#8221; and take pictures of your receipt.</li>
<li>You will receive an email when the money is added to your account.</li>
</ol>
<h3>4. SavingStar</h3>
<p><strong>What I Love About SavingStar:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can add your grocery store card number into the SavingStar app. If that works for your grocery store, you don&#8217;t have to scan any receipts.</li>
<li>You will get an email telling you when rebates have been added to your account.</li>
<li>You can get the money you earn through a bank account deposit, PayPal, or a Starbucks, iTunes, or AMC Theaters eGift Card.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How It Works &#8211;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Download the SavingStar app on your phone and set up an account.</li>
<li>Click on any rebate offers you might buy. You have to do this before you go to the grocery store if you loaded your grocery store card number into the app.</li>
<li>You will get an email when savings have been added to your account.</li>
</ol>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1551 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/savingstar.png" alt="save money after you shop with SavingStar" width="179" height="320" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/savingstar.png 179w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/savingstar-168x300.png 168w" sizes="(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px" /></p>
<h3>5. Fetch Rewards</h3>
<p><strong>What I Love About Fetch Rewards:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>I just started using Fetch Rewards, but I already love that I don&#8217;t have to choose offers. Just take pictures of your receipt, and the app checks for any available offers.</li>
<li>You cash out your rewards for gift cards from lots of popular stores.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How It Works &#8211;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Download the Fetch Rewards app on your phone and set up an account. Enter my referral code, J2VAB, to get 2,000 points.</li>
<li>Take pictures of your receipts. Points will be added to your account for any available offers.</li>
</ol>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1552 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fetch-rewards.png" alt="save money after you shop with Fetch Rewards" width="179" height="320" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fetch-rewards.png 179w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fetch-rewards-168x300.png 168w" sizes="(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Helpful Hints</h2>
<p>I save hundreds of dollars using these apps each year. However, they can lead to spending more money if you try to buy items just to get the rebates. That&#8217;s why I wait until after I shop to check the apps. This works for all of them except SavingStar.</p>
<p>When I get home from the grocery store, I look through the apps and select the items I bought. Then, I lay out my receipts and take the pictures. All of this takes only a few minutes, and the money is usually added to my account within a few minutes.</p>
<p>Find out how to <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/does-couponing-really-save-money/">save money with coupons</a> and by <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/money-saving-grocery-list-tips/">making a list</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a list of things you want for your classroom? Create an Amazon wish list, and watch as the items arrive at your doorstep. </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As teachers, we spend lots of our own money on school supplies. Classroom decorations, books, notebooks and pencils for our students all come out of our paychecks. One way to cut down on your own spending and get supplies for your classroom is by creating an Amazon Wish List. Use these 5 easy steps to get started.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-1185 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-pinterest.jpg" alt="Do you have an Amazon Wish List? It's a great way to get supplies for your classroom without spending your hard-earned money." width="278" height="378" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-pinterest.jpg 735w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-pinterest-221x300.jpg 221w" sizes="(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to Use an Amazon Wish List to Get Supplies for Your Classroom</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I only recommend products that I use and love.</em></p>
<p>Have you ever said to yourself, &#8220;If I only had a little bit more budget money, I would love to get a _________ for my classroom!&#8221; We all have a wish list created in our minds of what we want for our classrooms. Put that wish list in writing, and watch as items appear at your doorstep through the magic of Amazon.</p>
<h3>Step #1 &#8211; Go to Amazon and look for items you want for your classroom.</h3>
<p>As you know, you can find just about anything on Amazon. There is no shortage of supplies for your classroom. These are some of my favorite things to add to my Amazon Wish List.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2KiCPw2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">An easel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2v6RHJ1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chart paper</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ayw1e8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sharpie Chart Markers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2LSgKt7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Flair Pens</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2ACIzRU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A pencil sharpener</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2AwIOOf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pre-sharpened pencils</a> &#8211; Let&#8217;s face it. You can never have too many.</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2v5WE4M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Glue sticks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2v8qDcy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Document camera</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2n2edhM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Post-its</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2v6SN7P" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">3-Hole Punch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2v6SN7P" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stapler</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2LGqmrz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iPad</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2v8RTaW" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stacking Stools</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2LJBkwj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Drawer Organizer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2AwKCqn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dry Erase Pockets</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Check out some other <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/teachwithouttears">great teacher resources</a> to add to your wish list.</p>
<p>I try to add items that are a variety of prices. That way, people can spend as much or as little as they want.</p>
<h3>Step #2 &#8211; Add the item to your wish list.</h3>
<p>Click the button that says &#8220;Add to List&#8221;. It&#8217;s right below where you would normally add the item to your cart.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-1186 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-add-to-list.png" alt="Amazon Wish List button" width="232" height="349" /></p>
<p>Then, a window will open so you can change the settings for your wish list.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1187 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-settings.png" alt="Amazon Wish List settings" width="460" height="379" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-settings.png 460w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-settings-300x247.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px" /></p>
<ul>
<li>Choose &#8220;Wish List&#8221;.</li>
<li>Give your Wish List a name. I called mine &#8220;School Wish List&#8221;.</li>
<li>Set the Privacy to &#8220;Public&#8221;. That way others will be able to see it.</li>
<li>I leave the &#8220;Keep purchased items on your list.&#8221; unchecked. That way, you won&#8217;t get duplicates.</li>
<li>Finally, click &#8220;Create List&#8221;.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Step #3 &#8211; Finish adding wish list items.</h3>
<p>When you add an item to your wish list, Amazon will suggest other related items. You can either add those items to your list or click the button on the side to &#8220;Continue Shopping&#8221;.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1190 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-shopping.png" alt="Amazon Wish List continue shopping" width="1348" height="394" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-shopping.png 1348w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-shopping-300x88.png 300w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-shopping-768x224.png 768w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-shopping-1024x299.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px" /></p>
<p>Finish adding items to your wish list.</p>
<h3>Step #4 &#8211; Share your wish list.</h3>
<p>Once your wish list is ready, send it to your family, friends, and students&#8217; parents. You can keep it public, and people will be able to search for it. I changed mine to &#8220;Shared&#8221; by clicking on the three dots on the right side of the picture below. While you&#8217;re there, fill in your address and other information if it&#8217;s not already there. Then, click the &#8220;Send list to others&#8221; link.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1191 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list.png" alt="Amazon wish list" width="739" height="83" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list.png 739w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-300x34.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px" /></p>
<p>This pop-up will appear. You can copy the link and share it with people or you can send them an email directly from here. You can even share your wish list on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1189 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-continue.png" alt="Amazon wish list sharing" width="326" height="225" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-continue.png 326w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazon-wish-list-continue-300x207.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px" /></p>
<h3>#5 &#8211; Sit back and wait for your wish list items to appear.</h3>
<p>As people order items off your wish list, they will be shipped directly to your house. My family members often buy me something for back to school, and my students&#8217; families love it for Christmas and end of the year gifts.</p>
<p>Discover some other <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/the-5-best-tricks-to-save-money-on-amazon/">ways to save money with Amazon</a>.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">You&#8217;re Invited!</h2>
<p>Looking for ways to differentiate your lessons and meet the needs of all your students without adding more to your plate?</p>
<p>Join <a href="https://community.teachwithouttears.com/communities/groups/differentiation-conversation/home?invite=6930c3cadc0ab8b3427b80cd">The Differentiation Conversation Community</a>, a free community for elementary teachers where we share practical differentiation strategies, ready-to-use resources, and encouragement to help you meet the needs of <em data-start="897" data-end="902">all</em> your learners.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Do You Think?</h2>
<p>What items do you want to add to your Amazon wish list?</p>
<p>Let me know in the comments below.</p>
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		<title>The 5 Best Tricks to Save Money on Amazon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You can get lots of great deals for your classroom and your home on Amazon. Check out these 5 ways to save money on Amazon.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Day is quickly approaching. That means great deals on Amazon. However, you don&#8217;t have to wait until Prime Day rolls around each year. Here are 5 tricks to save money on Amazon all year long.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1082 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/save-money-on-amazon.jpg" alt="Amazon is the perfect place to stock up on things for the classroom and for home. Use these 5 tips to save money on Amazon." width="304" height="414" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/save-money-on-amazon.jpg 735w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/save-money-on-amazon-221x300.jpg 221w" sizes="(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">5 Best Tricks to Save Money on Amazon</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I only recommend products that I use and love.</em></p>
<h3>#1 &#8211; Sign up for Amazon Prime.</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re not already a Prime member, you should definitely become one. There are so many benefits of Prime Membership.</p>
<ul>
<li>You can&#8217;t participate in Prime Day if you don&#8217;t have Amazon Prime.</li>
<li>Free 2-day shipping</li>
<li>Stream and download movies and TV shows with Prime Video</li>
<li>Get books before their official publication with Prime Reading</li>
<li>Get free music with Prime Music</li>
</ul>
<p>Click to get a free 30-day trial of <a href="https://amzn.to/2Jehfs9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amazon Prime</a>.</p>
<h3>#2 &#8211; Load items you want into your shopping cart.</h3>
<p>Amazon&#8217;s prices are constantly fluctuating. If you see something you want, but it seems a bit expensive, add it to your cart. Don&#8217;t buy it right away. Check back periodically and see if the price went down. Snatch it up when the price is lower.</p>
<p>You can also use the website <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CamelCamelCamel</a> to see the price history of items on Amazon. That way, you can see what the lowest price was and wait for it to go back down again.</p>
<p>Of course, this strategy won&#8217;t work if you need something right away. That&#8217;s why I start browsing long before I actually need things. I start looking for Christmas gifts for my kids over the summer and use this strategy.</p>
<h3>#3 &#8211; Ask for Amazon gift cards.</h3>
<p>When my students ask me what I want for Christmas or end of the year gifts, I always say Amazon gift cards. I also ask for them from family members for my birthday and other holidays. Since I can purchase things for school and home from Amazon, it is the perfect gift.</p>
<p>Once I save up enough gift cards, I add them onto my Amazon account and never have to pay money for things I&#8217;m buying.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1083 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/amazon-gift-cards-e1531510034579.jpg" alt="get gift cards to save money on Amazon" width="640" height="640" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/amazon-gift-cards-e1531510034579.jpg 640w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/amazon-gift-cards-e1531510034579-150x150.jpg 150w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/amazon-gift-cards-e1531510034579-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<h3>#4 &#8211; Price match with other sites.</h3>
<p>Don&#8217;t automatically assume that Amazon has the lowest prices. Be sure to check the websites of other stores that carry the item you&#8217;re buying. You just might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else. I generally look at Walmart, Kmart, and Target before purchasing on Amazon.</p>
<p>Also, check the reviews of the items on other websites. Getting as many different opinions about the product will help you make sure you&#8217;re making a good choice.</p>
<h3>#5 &#8211; Use Ebates for even more savings.</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re not using Ebates, you have to sign up now! You will get money back just for shopping online. When you&#8217;re shopping on Amazon, watch for the Ebates button to show up at the top of your screen. It will tell you what percentage of cash you&#8217;ll get back. Click to activate it and shop as you normally would. Then, wait for your Ebates check to arrive in the mail. If you join by <a href="https://www.ebates.com/r/TARADU104?eeid=28187" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">clicking my link</a>, you will get $10 free.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Other Amazing Things About Amazon</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Amazon has amazing customer service!</strong> If there is an issue with an item you purchased from Amazon, simply email their customer service. They will get back to you quickly and solve the problem.</li>
<li><strong>You can really get anything on Amazon.</strong> Need things for your classroom? Amazon has them. Need things for your house? Amazon has them. Need to buy food? You can now buy from Whole Foods through Amazon. It&#8217;s really one-stop shopping.</li>
<li><strong>Amazon tracks all of your purchases.</strong> This is a good thing for a few reasons. First of all, if you get something you really like but you forget what it was called, you can look back in your purchase history and find it. This is also great for taxes. At the end of the year you can find out exactly how much you spent on school supplies and write them off on your taxes.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out these posts for my favorite teaching supplies to buy on Amazon.</p>
<p><a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/amazing-office-supplies-every-teacher-needs/">Must-Have Office Supplies</a></p>
<p><a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/must-have-reading-workshop-supplies-for-your-classroom/">Must-Have Reading Workshop Supplies</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/teachwithouttears" data-wplink-edit="true">Amazon Favorites</a></p>
<p>Discover some <a title="Grocery Store Mistakes That Are Wasting Your Money" href="https://teachwithouttears.com/grocery-store-mistakes-that-are-wasting-your-money/">ways to save money on your grocery bill</a>.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">You&#8217;re Invited!</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Looking for ways to differentiate your lessons and meet the needs of all your students without adding more to your plate?</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 20:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Making a grocery list can save you lots of money. Use these tips to plan for your next grocery shopping trip and save money.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teachers are constantly making lists. I have about 5 to-do lists going at all times. However, one list we often forget about is our grocery list. Here are some tips for turning that little piece of paper into big savings.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-1034 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-list-pinterest.jpg" alt="Your grocery list can help you save lots of money. Use these tips next time you go to the grocery store." width="317" height="431" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-list-pinterest.jpg 735w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-list-pinterest-221x300.jpg 221w" sizes="(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Money-Saving Grocery List Tips</h2>
<h3><b>Tip #1 &#8211; Stay organized.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your grocery list won&#8217;t be nearly as helpful if it is a scribbled list of words in no particular order. I like to organize my grocery list by where to find the products in the store. My list is always organized into these categories.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meats</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Canned/Boxed Items</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dairy</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Frozen</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the path I travel through the grocery store, and I&#8217;m able to find the products in order. Organizing my grocery lists this way makes my grocery store trips much quicker. I don&#8217;t have to go back and forth across the store, because I know where all of my items are ahead of time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Download a printable copy of my</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEblNQmFKgOPz3w1l3sTPsoSWQfJhHYJlioL5YyWsDQ/copy?usp=sharing"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">grocery list template</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Just &#8220;Make a Copy,&#8221; and you will be able to edit it with any categories that work well for you.</span></p>
<h3><b>Tip #2 &#8211; Use the weekly circular to make your list.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The weekly circular is my best friend. It has saved me so much money! Each grocery store publishes its weekly circular once a week. You can either pick one up at the grocery store or you can go to the store&#8217;s website.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Every Thursday night, I go to Giant&#8217;s and Weis&#8217;s websites and check out the weekly circular. I look for good deals on items I need for the week. The front page of the circular usually has some of the best deals. Then, I look through the rest of the circular for items I need that are on sale. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some circulars even have coupons in them. At Giant, I always pick up a paper copy of the circular as soon as I enter the store. That way I&#8217;m able to tear out the coupons I want to use that week.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1035 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-store-circular.jpg" alt="grocery store circular to make a grocery list" width="640" height="640" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-store-circular.jpg 640w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-store-circular-150x150.jpg 150w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grocery-store-circular-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<h3><b>Tip #3 &#8211; Include the price on your grocery list.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you printed my shopping list template, you probably noticed that there is a spot for the price of the item. I didn&#8217;t always do this. However, now I don&#8217;t make a grocery list without the prices. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here&#8217;s why. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">First of all, it helps when I&#8217;m making my list. When I&#8217;m looking at two different circulars, I like to compare the prices of items. Before I started recording the prices, I had to go back and forth between the circulars to see where the products were less expensive. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now, I write the price down when I find the item in the first circular. Then, I can check and see if it&#8217;s more or less expensive when I&#8217;m looking through the second circular.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having the prices on my grocery list also helps when I&#8217;m at the store.  Before I got in the habit of doing this, I would find an item at the store, and the sale price wouldn&#8217;t be marked. I knew it had been discounted in the circular, but I didn&#8217;t remember how much it was supposed to cost. I paid full price for a lot of items because I wasn&#8217;t sure if I had made a mistake. Now, I can just look at my list to see what the price should be. If it doesn&#8217;t match the listed price, I can ask a store employee.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having the prices written down has also saved me when items didn&#8217;t ring up correctly at check-out. I&#8217;ve been able to tell the cashier the price it should be. Usually, they just verify it with the circular and correct the mistake.</span></p>
<h3><b>Tip #4 &#8211; Attach your coupons to your grocery list.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another way I stay organized when I&#8217;m grocery shopping is by using a paperclip to put my coupons with my grocery list. When I prepare my grocery list, I also take out all the coupons I&#8217;m using that week. Paperclipping them to my list keeps me from forgetting them at home, and I remember to give them to the cashier.</span></p>
<p>Find out if <a title="Does Couponing Really Save Money?" href="https://teachwithouttears.com/does-couponing-really-save-money/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">couponing can really save you money</a>.</p>
<h3><b>Tip #5 &#8211; Stick to your grocery list.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you&#8217;re taking the time to make a grocery list, stick to it when you get to the grocery store. It&#8217;s very tempting to buy things as you walk up and down the aisles. However, those items just add to your bill. If they&#8217;re not things you need, pass by them. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I try not to look at anything that&#8217;s not on my list. I go directly to the aisles where I can find the items I need. As soon as the last item is in my cart, I head to check-out.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Benefits of a Grocery List</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I used to dread grocery shopping. It took forever, I didn&#8217;t know what to buy, and I ended up paying hundreds of dollars for items that didn&#8217;t even feed my family for the week. Making a grocery list has helped me get organized and save money at the grocery store. Now, I look forward to my weekly grocery shopping trip. I love to see how much money I can save.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you don&#8217;t make a grocery list before going to the grocery store, I challenge you to start. The small amount of time you&#8217;ll spend making your list will be worth it when you save time and money at the grocery store.</span></p>
<p>Discover some other ways to <a title="Grocery Store Mistakes That Are Wasting Your Money" href="https://teachwithouttears.com/grocery-store-mistakes-that-are-wasting-your-money/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save money at the grocery store</a>.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">You&#8217;re Invited!</h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Do You Think?</h2>
<p>How does your grocery list save you money at the store?</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 21:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People ask me all the time: Does couponing really save money? They envision extreme couponers with stacks of newspapers spending their days cutting and organizing coupons. They think using coupons takes hours each week and don&#8217;t want to waste valuable time clipping them. I&#8217;m here to tell you that couponing doesn&#8217;t have to take hours, and, yes, it will save you money.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-888 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/couponing-pinterest.jpg" alt="Can you save money by couponing? Find out my top tips for saving money at the grocery store." width="374" height="502" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/couponing-pinterest.jpg 421w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/couponing-pinterest-224x300.jpg 224w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Truth About Couponing</h2>
<p>We&#8217;ve all seen the show Extreme Couponers where people are digging through dumpsters to find more coupons. They are definitely able to save lots of money, but I&#8217;m not willing to go to those extremes to save a few dollars. I also don&#8217;t have five hours each day to cut and organize my coupons. You can use coupons and save money in under an hour a week.</p>
<p>I first started using coupons when I was on maternity leave with my daughter. I was skeptical at first, too. With a newborn and a three year old, I didn&#8217;t have a lot of free time. I started by purchasing the Sunday newspaper and clipping the coupons from the inserts. If I could find two coupons a week that matched with items I was already buying, I saved an extra $2 a week. That doesn&#8217;t seem like much, but it&#8217;s about $100 a year.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Where to Find Coupons</h2>
<p>I started by just using the coupons from the newspaper, but since then, I&#8217;ve discovered other places to find coupons. Here are some of my favorites.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>The Newspaper</strong> &#8211; This is still one of the top places I find my coupons. I used to go to Turkey Hill every Sunday morning to pick up a copy of the newspaper. Now, I have the Sunday paper delivered to my house, which saves a few dollars a month.</li>
<li><strong>Coupons.com</strong> &#8211; You can either download the coupons.com app on your phone or visit the website on your computer. Some grocery stores allow you to enter your club card number, and coupons are sent directly to your card. Others require you to print the coupons and use them at checkout.</li>
<li><strong>The Store Circular</strong> &#8211; Some grocery stores include coupons directly in their store circular. I usually check the circular online to see what coupons are available that week. Then, I grab a hard copy of the circular when I enter the grocery store and tear out the coupons I will be using.</li>
<li><strong>On the Grocery Store Website</strong> &#8211; You can set up an online account on the grocery store&#8217;s website using your club card. Then, you just go into the &#8220;coupons&#8221; section of the website and click on any coupons you might use. They are sent directly to your club card, so there&#8217;s no clipping required. Many grocery stores also have an app that makes this even easier.</li>
<li><strong>At the Grocery Store</strong> &#8211; Many grocery stores now have coupon dispensers right in the aisles. As you&#8217;re shopping, keep an eye out for these little money-savers. Even if I&#8217;m not planning to buy the item that week, I&#8217;ll often take one of the coupons in case I want to purchase the product later. Also, be sure to look at the items you&#8217;re buying. Every once in a while, the manufacturer will attach a coupon to the package. That way all you have to do is pull it off and use it at checkout to save some extra money.</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Staying Organized</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-889 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coupons.png" alt="save money by couponing" width="444" height="334" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coupons.png 444w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coupons-300x226.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px" /></p>
<p>Now that you&#8217;ve clipped all these little pieces of paper, what do you do with them? There are many different ways to organize your coupons. You could make a coupon binder or use envelopes. I found a coupon organizer at the Dollar Store that works great for me. As long as your coupons are grouped by category, it will be easy to find them quickly.</p>
<p>Next, you need to be organized for your trip to the grocery store. I like to paperclip the coupons I know I&#8217;m using to my grocery list. That way I won&#8217;t forget them at home, and I won&#8217;t have to dig through all my coupons to find them. I also always bring my coupon organizer with me to the grocery store. If I forgot to take one out or I end up buying something that wasn&#8217;t on my list, I can find it before I checkout.</p>
<p>Another important part of staying organized is getting rid of expired coupons. Once a week, as I&#8217;m planning my grocery trip, I will go through my coupon organizer and take out any coupons that are expired. This also gives me a chance to look at all of my coupons. That way I know which ones I have as I&#8217;m planning my grocery list.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">So Back to the Original Question</h2>
<p>Does couponing really save money? When I first started couponing, I was only saving about $2 a week. Over the past 3 years, I&#8217;ve discovered all the other places to find coupons, and my  savings have increased greatly. Now, I save at least $10 a week using coupons. Usually it&#8217;s more than that, but I&#8217;m being conservative. If you save $10 a week using coupons, that adds up to about $500 a year. What would you do with an extra $500?</p>
<p>Couponing also doesn&#8217;t have to take a ton of time. Sunday night, I turn on a 30-minute TV show after my kids are in bed and clip my coupons from the newspaper and Coupons.com. Thursday night, I clean out my expired coupons, plan my grocery trip, and paperclip the coupons I&#8217;m using to my grocery list. That takes under an hour. Start using these tips to save on your grocery bill now!</p>
<p>Now that you know how to use coupons to save money, find out if you&#8217;re making any of these <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/grocery-store-mistakes-that-are-wasting-your-money/">grocery store mistakes</a>. Fix them to save even more money.</p>
<p>Find out how to <a title="Money-Saving Grocery List Tips" href="https://teachwithouttears.com/money-saving-grocery-list-tips/">use your grocery list to save money</a>.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Do You Think?</h2>
<p>Have you tried using coupons to save money? Has it worked for you?</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 21:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With a teacher&#8217;s salary, there is no money to waste. We need to do everything we can to save money. The grocery store is a great place to find deals. However, every week when I go to the store, I see people paying full price for their food and missing out on lots of opportunities to save. Are you making these grocery store mistakes? Find out what they are and how to fix them.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-882 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grocery-store-mistakes-pinterest.jpg" alt="Are you making these grocery store mistakes? Find out what they are and how to fix them, and start saving lots of money." width="433" height="590" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grocery-store-mistakes-pinterest.jpg 348w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grocery-store-mistakes-pinterest-220x300.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Grocery Store Mistakes That Are Wasting Your Money</h2>
<p>On Facebook, I constantly see posts about teachers looking for a second job. For all the time and effort we put into our teaching, it&#8217;s crazy that we have to look for other ways to make money.</p>
<p>My husband and I are both teachers. Before having children, we were living comfortably on our teaching salaries. However, adding two very expensive little ones changed that. We needed to find ways to spend less, since neither of us wanted to lose more time with our family by getting a second job.</p>
<p>The grocery store was by far one of the easiest places to find ways to save. I realized that I had been wasting tons of money on my grocery shopping trip each week. I was making lots of mistakes, and I found ways to cut our grocery budget in half.</p>
<p>Are you making these mistakes, too?</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mistake #1 &#8211; Not Using a Club Card</h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-884 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/club-card.png" alt="not using a club card, one of the grocery store mistakes" width="372" height="373" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/club-card.png 372w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/club-card-150x150.png 150w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/club-card-300x300.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" /></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve unloaded all the items from your cart, and the cashier asks you a simple question, &#8220;Do you have your club card?&#8221; If the answer is, &#8220;No,&#8221; you&#8217;re making a big mistake. Sure, the cashier may use the store card to save you a few dollars. However, you&#8217;re missing out on the points that get added directly to your club card. Every grocery store where I shop gives you points to use on gas. If you don&#8217;t have a store card, you&#8217;re just throwing that gas money away.</p>
<p><strong>What can you do to fix this grocery store mistake?</strong>  Take five minutes to go to the customer service desk, and apply for a card. You just answer a few questions, and your card is ready to be used immediately. Usually, there is even a card to put on your key ring, so you don&#8217;t accidentally forget it at home.</p>
<p>Now every time the cashier asks if you have your store card, your answer should be, &#8220;Yes!&#8221;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mistake #2 &#8211; Not Making a Grocery List</h3>
<p>Going to the grocery store without a list is like going on a treasure hunt without a map. You&#8217;re wandering aimlessly trying to remember what you need to buy and where to find it. Along the way, you make some wrong turns and end up adding items to your cart that you had no intention of buying. All of those extra purchases add up to a larger charge on your credit card.</p>
<p><strong>What can you do to fix this grocery store mistake?</strong>  Plan out your shopping trip ahead of time. Think about what you need for the week, and make a list to guide you through your grocery shopping trip. Stick to your list, and you&#8217;ll save money.</p>
<p>Get more tips for <a title="Money-Saving Grocery List Tips" href="https://teachwithouttears.com/money-saving-grocery-list-tips/">saving money by making an organized grocery list</a>.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mistake #3 &#8211; Not Checking the Weekly Circular</h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-885 aligncenter" src="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/weekly-circular.png" alt="not using the weekly circular, one of the grocery store mistakes" width="395" height="398" srcset="https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/weekly-circular.png 369w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/weekly-circular-150x150.png 150w, https://teachwithouttears.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/weekly-circular-298x300.png 298w" sizes="(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px" /></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re going to the grocery store without checking the weekly circular, you are missing out on all the good deals. The circular tells you all of the items that are on sale at the grocery store for the week. They also include special offers, like save $10 when you spend $20 on certain items. Planning your grocery trip around the weekly circular will save you lots!</p>
<p><strong>What can you do to fix this grocery store mistake?</strong>  Get a copy of the weekly circular. You can often find them in the Sunday newspaper. Another option is to go online to your grocery store&#8217;s website and look at the weekly circular there. Check for deals on items you need, and add those to your grocery list. You can also get a copy of the circular at the grocery store.  They are usually near the entrance.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mistake #4 &#8211; Not Using Coupons</h3>
<p>If you are checking out at the grocery store without any coupons, you are missing out on lots of savings. I know clipping coupons seems like a time-consuming task. However, it doesn&#8217;t have to be. There are coupons in lots of different places, and some of them don&#8217;t even require a pair of scissors.</p>
<p><strong>What can you do to fix this grocery store mistake?</strong>  Check out my post <a href="https://teachwithouttears.com/does-couponing-really-save-money/">Does Couponing Really Save Money?</a> to find the answer to this question. I&#8217;ll share lots of places to find coupons. You&#8217;ll also find out how much money you can save by using coupons.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Do You Think?</h2>
<p>Have you made any of these grocery store mistakes?</p>
<p>Let me know in the comments below.</p>
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