When it comes to saving money on your favorite items timing is the key! Big bargains happen when you work with manufacturer discounts, clearance sales, off-season discounts and coupon and discount codes!
For example few sales cycles to get you started:
January: Avocados -Broccoli -Cauliflower -Cabbage -Carrots -Celery -Garlic -Grapefruit -Kale -Kiwi -Kumquats -Lemons -Mushrooms -Mustard Greens -Onions -Oranges -Pears -Pecans -Spinach -Tangerines -Walnuts -Winter Squash.
Chocolate, soda, diet foods, frozen finger foods, linens, small appliances, air conditioners, carpeting, winter clothes, bikes, Christmas decorations, and weight loss products. *View additional January Items HERE.
February: Chocolate, steak, seafood (post Valentine’s Day),oatmeal, boats
March: Frozen Foods, Easter meal items i.e. eggs, ham, gardening items
April: Candy, eggs, ham, cheese, frozen pies, cake mix, electronics, vacuums, cookware, tires and auto supplies
May: Barbecue items i.e. hot dogs, beef, condiments, ice cream, party supplies, grill supplies
June: Ice cream, popsicles, soda, pianos, building materials, tools
July: BBQ items, chips, grill supplies
August: Cereal, breakfast bars, peanut butter, lunch meat, cold lunch items, yogurt, pool supplies, outdoor toys, bathing suits, summer clothes
September: Cereals, back to school snacks, hamburger, hot dogs, condiments, spaghetti sauce, cars, lawn mowers
October: canned fruits and veggies, dried fruits, stock up on holiday foods and soups and broths, large appliances, lawn mowers
November: Turkey, butter, cheese, canned goods, baking goods, cookware, tools, carpeting
December: Ham, butter, cheese, post-holiday sales, baking goods, some electronics, toys, winter clothes
You will notice that sales in stores go along with seasons, holidays and events. Of course you will find the best price on Back to School items after school starts (that’s the time to stock up for next year)!
I will keep you up to date daily on the best items to buy. Be sure to check out the Extreme Couponing Page for the best deals in your local stores daily!
Did you miss the beginning of our Couponing 101 Series if so check out these articles:
-Couponing 101: What Are Coupons & Where Do I Find Them?
–Couponing 101: Coupon Lingo What Does It Mean?
–Couponing 101 – How To Organize Your Coupons
–Couponing 101: Coupon Techniques & Etiquette
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