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Back to School Savings
Wow, it is that time of year again already! Here are some special offers to help you save money on all your back to school supplies for your kids:
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Best Bargains for July
Aahhh! It’s time for summer cookouts. I bet you can just smell the charcoal?
What could be better than eating outside in the warmer weather.
You will soon hear lots of requests for hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings.
Summer can be an expensive time of year with the children home and wanting to be entertained, but you can save money on food at this time of year by shopping the sale, and getting all those delicious “fixings” on sale!
Check out the best buys at your grocery stores in July on cookout items such as:
•Chips
•Soda
•Bottled water
•Tea bags
•Ground beef
•Hot dogs
•Ketchup
•Mustard
•Barbecue sauce
•Hamburger and hot dog buns
•Popsicles and other frozen treats
•Ice cream/sorbet
Don’t forget your fresh summer produce:
•Green beans
•Lettuce
•Cucumbers
•Tomatoes
These necessary non-food items to complete your picnics also have special sales in July:
•Paper plates
•Disposable cups
•Plastic eating utensils
•Napkins
•Charcoal Lighter Fluid
•Charcoal
If you need to replace any furniture, July is the month to find it on sale. Shop the 4th of July sales whenever possible. The 4th is on a Wednesday this year, which can mean extended 5 days sales from the weekend right through to mid-week.
Enjoy the warmer weather and get started shopping for bargains.
And don’t forget, back to school will be just around the corner next month, so shop smartly.
FURTHER READING
Top Shopping Deals for the Month of April
With several religious holidays this month, you’ll likely be preparing some big meals.
Thankfully, there are also plenty of deals at the grocery store for ingredients you’ll need to cook up those feasts. In April, you’ll discover great buys on the following:
• Ham
• Eggs
• Candy (especially if you wait until after Easter)
• Rolls and prepared dough products
• Pre-made pie crusts
• Frozen pies
• Cake mixes and frosting
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
You’ll find some very good prices for non-food items as well. Whether you need some new sneakers, or want to cook your holiday dishes in new pots and pans, it’s time to go shopping! Check out this list of April bargains:
• Athletic shoes
• Cookware
• Electronics
• Fabric
• Tires and other car accessories
Take advantage of these deals while you can and get ready for the holidays and the nice warm weather.
Best Shopping Bargains in March
Before you know it, the first day of spring will be here. Along with March’s arrival, grocery stores will offer some nice buys.
The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association has declared March to be National Frozen Food Month. And who will benefit from this designation? You, the shopper!
You’ll notice several coupons for frozen food items and great sales at your grocery store, too. Combine the two of them and you’ll save big money. It’s definitely the month to stock the freezer.
• Frozen Foods
• Lettuce
• Mangoes
• Pineapples
Non-food items are also available at bargain basement pricing. Boats are on sale again this month as showrooms need to be cleared for the new incoming models.
If you love good deals on perfume, March is your month. Because the perfume industry’s biggest shopping days are in December (holidays) and February (Valentine’s Day), their figures take a dive in March. So, in order to keep moving perfume off the shelves in March, they mark down their prices significantly. This is a great time to get that perfect birthday gift, or plan ahead to Mother’s Day!
Also, it’s almost time for gardening! Gardening tools are also on special this month, so check your wish list for garden implements.
If you don’t mind last year’s patterns, flatware and China will also be on sale in March. Here’s the quick list of March non-food deals:
• Boats
• Perfumes
• Gardening Tools
• Flatware
• China
• Luggage
Fill your freezer with frozen food deals this month. Then, prepare for gardening by purchasing all the tools you need on sale. Finally, take advantage of pricing on perfumes. When it’s all over, don’t be surprised if you find yourself looking forward to next March!
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!
Frugal Shopping Ideas for November
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, November is an excellent month for deals relating to cooking, baking and housekeeping. Now is the time to get ready for the holidays, and winter.
November is also the month where Cyber Monday and Black Friday offer some truly excellent deals on electronics, toys, games and other holiday gifts to kick off the gift-giving season.
There are deals to be had all over the place during the month of November.
Fruits and Vegetables
✴ Oranges
✴ Cranberries
✴ Tangerines
✴ Pomegranates
✴ Pears
✴ Pumpkins
✴ Persimmons
✴ Sweet potatoes
✴ Broccoli
✴ Spinach
✴ Mushrooms
✴ Winter squash
Grocery Savings
✴ Turkey
✴ Cheese
✴ Butter
✴ Baking supplies
✴ Pie crusts and readymade dough
✴ Frozen pies
✴ Dinner rolls
✴ Cake mix and frosting
✴ Pie fillings
✴ Nuts
✴ Spices
✴ Dried fruits
✴ Halloween clearance candy
✴ Soup
✴ Broth
✴ Marshmallows
✴ Oatmeal
Other Non-Food Items:
✴ Trees, bulbs and shrubs
✴ Carpeting
✴ Flooring
✴ Electronics
✴ Tools
✴ Toys
✴ Christmas gifts
✴ Aluminum foil
✴ Baking pans
✴ Plastic wrap
✴ Cookware
Remember: There’s nothing wrong with buying during the right season to save money if you’re buying products that you intended on purchasing anyway. Shop smarter, live better! That is our motto.