October signals the arrival of fall. With the autumn comes a bounty of foods from nature. The holidays are also rapidly approaching, so you will want to start shopping slowly now so that you are not burdened all in one month. You will also want to pounce on any bargains you can find and start stocking up in the house before the snow starts to arrive (it can sometimes come as early as October!).
During October, shop for savings on these groceries:
*Soups
*Broths
*Canned fruits
*Canned vegetables
*Dried fruits, like raisins
Supplement meals this month with plenty of fresh produce. Try local farmers’ markets, warehouse clubs and vegetable wholesalers.
Look for bargains on these produce items:
*Broccoli
*Pumpkins
*Sweet potatoes
*Winter squash
*Cranberries
*Apples
If you’re in the market for large appliances, cookware, or accessories for your vehicle, October is a great month for the following items if you want to shop frugally:
*Trees and flower bulbs
*Tools used to landscape-garden
*Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, and dryers
*Cookware
*Grills
*Lawn mowers
*Car accessories
*Tires for your car
October can mean big savings for items like trees, shrubs and other gardening needs. You might also consider planting winter crops of vegetable in your garden to save even more on food this year. Take advantage of October deals to replace large appliances and get end-of-season summer items like grills and lawn mowers. October equals great bargains as we move from summer to fall and start getting ready for winter. Keep your eyes out for those special items already on your gift list.
And don’t forget to buy Halloween candy in the early part of the month before the prices go up due to the fancy wrappers. Then shop the sales starting November 1st as they have to clear away all the remainders in order to make more room for the Christmas items. You can get candy and décor at up to 90% off. Shop for the items without Halloween wrappers if you can find them or opt for orange and use them over the Thanksgiving holiday to treat family and friends. This little trick can save you a lot on candy this year.
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