A SUMMER SNAPSHOT OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRENDS

(MENAFN- News Direct)

New York, NY | August 03, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The heat is on as parents prepare to help their kids get to the head of the class for the upcoming school year. With pandemic issues still top of mind, they continue to seek fun ways to engage with their children, including vacation time, playtime, and sweet treats.

Back-to-school shopping also remains a top priority with eighty-four percent of consumers expecting to see an increase in prices for popular items like clothing, school supplies, and electronics. The National Retail Federation finds this will likely lead to a hyper-focused approach to spending, including comparative online shopping, scouting out deals, and using more coupons.

Bethany Braun-Silva has a summer snapshot of back-to-school trends, including the latest way for students to take notes and retain information.

SWEET REWARDS:

The start of a new school year can be stressful — not only for parents but for kids, too. Braun-Silva has one special and sweet way to reward and keep kids motivated as they head back to school, and it's with something everyone loves: chocolate.

For the first time in the U.S., Cinnabon has swapped the cinnamon for chocolate with its new Chocolate BonBites.“They taste fantastic,” says the lifestyle expert, adding,“These bite-sized rolls — filled with ooey-gooey chocolate and topped with chocolate and cream cheese frosting — make the perfect after-school snack and are available for a limited-time either in Cinnabon bakeries or through delivery, which is super convenient for a parent on the go. Get them before they're gone!”

The brand is offering an exclusive offer: a FREE 4-count of Chocolate BonBites with any purchase of $15 or more by using the code CHOCOLATE in the Cinnabon app today.

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LEARN WHILE TRAVELING:

With remote schooling still an option in a few regions, families are exploring new destinations with special travel deals and in-suite virtual learning essentials. Braun-Silva mentions that there are ways to incorporate hybrid schedules into late summer and early fall travel plans.

Learning remotely is one educational trend expected to continue for the first part of the upcoming school year. The lifestyles expert says now is a great time for parents to blend vacation season and at-home schooling together. Braun-Silva highlights how family getaways are an opportunity for kids to catch up on early reading assignments at the pool or on the beach, adding,“In my family, we even play spelling games and go over the times table. It helps make learning fun.”

Braun-Silva admits environment plays an important part when choosing a destination, accommodations, and family activities. She says,“Howard Johnson by Wyndham is perfect! They have hundreds of locations, really fun mid-century modern rooms that my kids adore—plus free Wi-Fi—perfect for working or learning remotely. They offer a free light breakfast and a great rewards program, Wyndham Rewards.”

Travelers can book now and earn a free night after just two stays.

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STEALS & DEALS:

Twenty-five percent of back-to-school shoppers have already begun with an uptick projected over the next two months. Braun-Silva says the coming weeks are all about finding the steals and deals.

One helpful way to save time and money is by using the PayPal Honey desktop extension—an online shopping tool that helps discover deals and cash back. She points out that it is trusted by millions, and automatically searches for available coupons and

applies the best working ones at checkout. This extension also helps find offers featuring Cash Back. Customers are able to redeem points for cash and other rewards h on eligible purchases, so they can take their money further while shopping for all their back-to-school needs.

“It's fast and seamless to install the PayPal Honey extension on your desktop in just a few clicks,” says Braun-Silva,“You can start saving on many of your favorite sites from tech to fashion to school supplies. PayPal Honey gives you the confidence you're shopping smart and it's the perfect way to find great deals for back-to-school”

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STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME:

It has been found that writing notes by hand helps with focus, memory, and understanding information. That's something Five Star® gets and has an innovative way to turn handwritten notes into a digital study tool.

The lifestyles expert says the Five Star® Study App makes it easier for students to study anywhere, anytime.“It's very user-friendly,” she points out, adding“The triangles on the left side of the paper allow the app to 'flag' important notes to turn them into digital flashcards, and the four corners enables scanning.”

This is the evolution of how students consume and retain information. They get all the tried-and-true benefits of handwritten notes from compatible Five Star products and then turn them into a personal study aid.

Find the Five Star study app in the Apple or Google Play app store and learn more at FiveStarBuiltStrong.com.

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