Frugal Shopping for December

Although you have probably already spent a lot plenty for the holidays, December still has some bargains worth taking advantage of. There are still some discount-priced foods and consumer goods to be had, and don’t forget to use loyalty cards with the stores, and coupons.

Make your holiday dinners extra-special by taking advantage of these December deals at your grocery store:

✴ Dairy, such as butter and cheese
✴ Breads, like ready-made dough, dinner rolls and pie crusts
✴ Dessert items, such as cake mixes, icings, refrigerated cookie dough, pie filling
✴ Baking supplies, like yeast, sugar, flours, chocolate chips, spices, nuts, baking chocolate
✴ Ham
✴ Sweet potatoes
✴ Mushrooms
✴ Pears
✴ Tangerines
✴ Soda pop

You’ll enjoy some fantastic deals on a variety of consumer goods, given the time of year. Watch for big discounts on toys, tools and electronics. Plan to buy extra paper products for the kitchen. Make it a point to explore incredible savings at your local big box stores on the following goods:
✴ Toys
✴ Tools
✴ Gift cards
✴ Electronics, including computers
✴ Plastic wrap
✴ Aluminum foil
✴ Disposable bake ware
✴ Winter clothing, including coats

Did you know that you can also enjoy fantastic buys on wedding attire and home theater equipment this month? Save on these specially-priced items and watch your local sales circulars for even more in December.
Shop only the sales, and don’t forget to hit the after Christmas sales for anything you were putting off buying until you could get the bargain price.

Hint: If it is bright red, consider it as a gift for Valentine’s Day in a few weeks!

Shop smarter, live better, save big. That should be your resolution for 2012. Happy holidays, everyone!

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