Back to school shopping can be a stressful time of year for many families. Whether it’s finding the time to actually get to the stores or shop online (my favorite way to shop!) or how to make your family budget stretch just a little bit more during the summer months, it’s not smooth sailing for many families. In this recent CJME Morning Show interview, I shared when the best time to shop for back to school items actually is (hint: now!) and how I seek out the best deals from my favorite stores.
One non-negotiable shopping must for me? Rewards. If I’m going to spend the money on back to school items anyway, I have to ensure that I’m being rewarded as a consumer. I want stores that have rewards programs, and if they don’t, I want to shop online via marketplaces that reward me for utilizing them.
Here’s a great example! Aeroplan Members will be able to earn 5X the miles when they shop via the Aeroplan eStore between August 6-19th! The Aeroplan eStore features over 150 online retailers such as Apple Store Canada, Indigo.ca, Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, The Gap, Amazon.ca and more. Members can find special offers on a daily basis from over 10 different product categories including clothing, jewellery, books, electronics, activities, and entertainment too!
Members simply visit Aeroplan.com and then log in at the Aeroplan eStore. You then simply carry on to the websites you were already on your way to anyway, but with this one step ahead of time you’re on your way to earning Aeroplan Miles – in my case that means I’m on my way to more travel!
Throughout the year, shopping online through Aeroplan eStore can earn members at least 1 Aeroplan Mile for every $1 spent (depending on the retailer offer); and double that if they pay with one of the Aeroplan affiliated financial cards.
If you’re not already an Aeroplan member, it’s super-easy to join and you’ll then be on your way along with Aeroplan’s 5 million active members who earn miles on their purchases and reach their travel plans even faster! That’s just smart shopping!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Aeroplan. All opinion and witty commentary is, as always, my own!
Great tips, I’m always looking for helpful, cost-cutting advice!
Thanks very much for the info on the Aeroplan eStore, it’s very interesting and I hadn’t heard about it. I agree, love shopping at places where they give back to their customers through their reward programs!
Good advice. I like getting rewarded for shopping.
Nice straight forward rewards program to make the most out of shopping !
I have always enjoyed back to school shopping, all the new supplies and clothing, I just didn’t like the cost!!
Thanks for this I have to remember to do this as sometimes I forget about it.
I have no idea why I don’t click on affiliate links while shopping to earn more points!
I have grandchildren going back to school in September so I will have to pass on these tips and ideas to my daughter in law. I know she will appreciate them.
Thanks for the tips!
These tips are great! I love getting extra back when shopping!
This is the first year I don’t need to back-to-school shop for the kids, and I’m feeling good!
We have an aeroplan card. But I only use it at Home Hardware. I didn’t realize there was an estore that I could use to gain extra points on purchases I am already making. Thank you for the tip!
Great reminder about this e-store; I haven’t shopped there before so will check it out.
BTS shopping really adds up financially – it’s great to be able to save where you can!
I love points and rewards programs. I didn’t have to do much BTS shopping this year but I used my Aeroplan Visa to collect points on the purchases that I did make! 🙂
I’m an aeroplan member, but wasn’t aware of of the Aeroplan e-Store. Ooops! Thanks for letting me know about it.
Thanks for sharing. I am a member. Must check this out.
I am always looking for free programs like Aeroplan Points that reward me for shopping.