The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year from January to December. What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! The best guide ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money!
January has the best deals on holiday-related items with markdowns at 50% to 75%—sometimes 90%—off of everything from wrapping paper to decorations. Also, fresh blueberries at this time too, is on sale for $1 to $2 less, thanks to it being summer in South America. (and BOGO at some shops such as Publix)
Seasonal Produce: Oranges, pears, grapefruit, tangerines, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collards, kale, kiwifruit, avocados, cabbages, and spinach
Diet Foods: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100-Calorie Packs, oatmeal and diet aids (shakes, weight scales, diet cookbooks, exercise equipment and weights)
Winter Health: Cold medicines, vitamins, cough syrup
Super Bowl Sunday: Soda, chips, dips, cheese, sandwich items, crackers, snacks, wings, cut fruit and veggie trays
Other Items on Sale: Tea, bedding during Winter White Sales, calendars, discount gift cards
The Love month! Superbowl, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Chinese New Year, February is an lovely month to stockpile your kitchen. Go for the large Haas avocados during February—they can be as low as $0.57.
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collards, grapefruit, kale, oranges, parsnips, pears, potatoes, turnips
National Canned Food Month: Canned fruit, vegetables, pie fillings, soups, meats: tuna, chicken, salmon
National Hot Breakfast Month: Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, frozen waffles, syrup, waffle & pancake mix, hash browns, bacon, sausage
Valentine’s Day: Boxed and bar chocolate, lubricants & KY jelly, perfume, cards, stuffed animals, gift sets, wine/sparkling cider, candles
Other Items on Sale: Sports gear, flowers other than red roses, big screens from the previous year, soy sauce, canned water chestnuts
Lucky Charm Month! This is the month to find your pot of gold! And March is National Frozen Food Month and this is the month you will find sales and coupons for various frozen foods brands — which means STOCK UP!
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, grapefruit, grapes, lemons, limes, mushrooms, onions, peas, radishes, rhubarb, spinach and strawberries
Frozen Food Month: Frozen meals and entrees, veggies, side dishes, desserts and juice concentrate
March Madness: Soda pop, chips, dips, cheese, crackers, sandwich items, snacks, wings, cut fruit and veggie trays
St. Patrick’s Day: Decorations, corned beef, cabbage and Irish soda bread
Clearance: Winter clothing, snow shovels, ski and sledding equipment
Spring/Easter: Decorations, baskets, candy, ham, eggs and egg dyeing kits, gift sets, dresses and accessories
Other Items on Sale: 5 for $5 deals on bags of fruit, luggage
April Showers brings May Flowers! And this is the month of Easter and start of spring. Chocolate, jelly beans, and other candy is priced incredibly low, so grab it while you can. After Easter ends, the sale begins, stock up on Easter baskets for next year or for fun summer / spring projects ~ Also this is the time eggs will go on sale .. this year I paid $0.29 for a dozen of eggs with a sale +target coupon +Target cartwheel stack.
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, grapefruit, mushrooms, onions, peas, rhubarb, and strawberries
Easter: Decorations, baskets & grass, toys, games, candy, chocolate, egg-dyeing kits, spring dresses and apparel
Spring: Gardening equipment and seeds, bird feeders, spring cleaning supplies, allergy medicine, rain boots, umbrellas, and raincoats
Earth Day: Natural and organic foods and personal care products, reusable bags and water bottles, Energy Star appliances, CFL and LED lighting
Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales
May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza. After the major holiday’s, you will see awesome sales — also , check the clearance section at places such as Kroger — once the holiday ends ,awesome sale prices start (including Graduation !!!! I got napkins for $0.79 and paper plates with ‘Graduation on them’ for $0.89. Grandma said, always keep a stack of paper plates in the house! You never know when you need them!
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, beets, blackberries, carrots, corn, green beans, onions, peas in the pod, potatoes, raspberries, strawberries
Cinco de Mayo: Salsa, shredded cheese, tortillas, tortilla chips, canned & refried beans, shredded lettuce, piñatas & piñata fillers, frozen Mexican entrees & snacks (taquitos, mini tacos, chimichangas)
Mother’s Day: Bouquets, gift sets, perfume, chocolate, photo frames and crafts, jewelry, candles
Memorial Day: BBQ sauce, ketchup, condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, paper plates, plastic utensils, sandwich fixings
Summer Needs: Insect repellent, sunscreen, outdoor furniture, shorts, sun hats, beach toys, bird feeders, lawn mowers, barbecues, and grilling utensils
Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses
Other Items on Sale: Mattresses, military discounts
June is here. Summer is here.. time to holiday in the sun… AND there are great sales on veggies and fruits this month ! The cost of cherries and blueberries usually is on sale for about $2 a pound. With Father’s Day mid-month, ties are typically 50% off. It’s also National Dairy month where you’ll see rarely discounted items like milk for approx. $1.84.
Seasonal Produce: Apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cherries, corn, cucumber,s eggplant, grapes, honeydew, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, raspberries, red onions, summer squash, strawberries, sweet Vidalia onions, tomatoes, watermelon
National Dairy Month: Milk (also look for free milk Catalinas when you buy cereal promos), ice cream, cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt
Fourth of July: Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, BBQ sauce, ketchup, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, mustard & mayo, relish, ice cream, Popsicles, frozen treats, soda pop
Summer Needs: Insect repellant, sunscreen, outdoor furniture, shorts, sun hats, beach toys, bird feeders, lawn mowers, barbecues and grilling utensils, swim wear, kid pools, sandboxes, sandals
Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses
Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day
Other Items on Sale: Tools, free donuts in honor of National Donut Day on June 5th
Happy Birthday America! It is July and this is the month where you could pay as little as $0.38 for a pound of tomatoes. Strawberries are also in season in July, so be sure to see awesome sales and coupons on this yummy treat! Stock up on these sales and freeze any extras. And back-to-school sales start creeping up this month (in Georgia, for some reason, some school start back on August 1st! — yes some counties in Georgia are backwards, I, as well wish they started end of August or start of September..)
Seasonal Produce: Asian pears, Bartlett pears, green beans, blueberries, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, garlic, grapes, nectarines, red onions, Valencia oranges, peaches, sweet bell peppers, plums, potatoes, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon
More 4th of July BBQ Sales: Hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ sauce, ketchup, condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, picnic items
Back-to-School Sales: Crayons, pencils, folders, binders, backpacks
National Ice Cream Month: Ice cream, popsicles, fudgesicles, drumsticks
Other Items on Sale: Sunscreen, bug repellent, paper goods
August is back to school sales (and for Georgia, school starts, as early as August 1st!!!) I love back-to-school sales, even as a kid, this was my favorite time. You will see sales, coupons, coupon stacks with sales to get items for kids, for cheap and sometimes free! I stock up for an entire year. For example, you might see scissors on sale for $0.33 to a 10-pack of Bic Pens for $0.49, and Sharpies for $0.25. Grapes are on sale this month as well as :
Seasonal Produce: Avocados, berries, cherries, corn on the cob, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, grapes, green beans, melons, onions, peaches, peppers, plums, summer squash, tomatillos, tomatoes, watermelon
Back-to-school Supplies: Erasers, pens, crayons, paper, binders, backpacks, notebooks, markers, note cards, USB flash drives, glue, tissue boxes, paper, sticky notes, scissors, staplers
School Lunch Items: Pudding cups, lunch meat, single serve juices, Lunchables, PB&J, crackers, chips
Disinfectants: Clorox and Lysol wipes and sprays, hand sanitizer
Other Items on Sale: Sunflowers, laptops, insect repellent, sunscreen, charcoal, swimsuits, gardening supplies and seeds, fans, camping gear
School is back in session. Labor Day Sales as well as clothes from summer and spring are on sale and on clearance (I paid $0.99 – $1.99) for my sons shorts at Sears once! Stocked up for the next few years!)—This month, most stores are ready to stock up on holiday items and get rid of what’s currently on the shelves. And good time to stock up on school supplies as those are on discount.
Seasonal Produce: Apples, artichokes, beans, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, onions, pears (Asian & Bartlett), peppers (bell and chili), squash, tomatillos, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, squash, kale, collards
Back-to-School Items: Pens, pencils, paper (filler and printing), backpacks, erasers, folders, binders, dividers
Labor Day: Restaurant deals, movie theater perks (such as free popcorn, soda, and concession candy/snacks), shoes and apparel, weekend travel or park passes, party supplies and snacks
Kids’ Health Items for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Healthy foods for kids, prepackaged kids’ health lunches and snacks, lunch boxes, kids’ first aid supplies
Summer Clearance Items: Camping gear, gardening supplies, bug spray, fans & air conditioners, BBQ supplies including grills, charcoal and lighters/lighter fluid
College Savings for College Savings Month: College supplies, incentives to open 529 savings plans, incentives to open college savings accounts (for parents and students)
Other Items on Sale: Fresh-cut flowers and bikes
October is the time to buy Halloween items on sale.. and this is my favorite Boo month! You can find deals as good as McCormick spices for $0.99 around this time.
Seasonal Produce: Apples, artichokes, arugula, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, chard, cranberries, mustard greens, parsnip, pears, pomegranates, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, turnips and yams
Baking Goods (mid-October to late December): Canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, baking chips and pie crust (mix and ready-made frozen)
Outdoor Gear: Camping in October, anyone? For most, this is a “no,” and retailers want to offload their extra inventory
Snow Removal Gear: Snowblowers, shovels, de-icers
Swimwear: Swimsuits, cover-ups, shorts, flip-flops, goggles—retailers are eager to unload these items in most parts of the country, where temperatures are rapidly falling
Other Items on Sale: Oils and broths
November is my favorite month because it is my birthday month! Also, this is the time the retail world is has awesome holiday sales in November, and the main feature is Black Friday. And don’t forget AWESOME deals on what’s left of Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy.
Seasonal Produce: Apples of all varieties, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cranberries, kiwis, lemons, oranges, pears (Anjou & Comice), potatoes, pumpkin, squash, yams and pomegranates
Baking Goods: Nuts, chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, coconut, cake & brownie mixes
Cooking Gear: Cookware, flatware, knives, pots and pans
Canned Foods: Soup, broth, vegetables & fruits, spaghetti sauce
Cold & Flu: Nyquil, Hall’s, Tylenol Cold & Flu, tissues
Black Friday/Cyber Monday: Clothing, toys, electronics, appliances, housewares
Seasonal Clearance: Rakes, outdoor furniture, bikes, Halloween clearance
Other Items on Sale: Peanuts, peanut butter, flower bulbs, athletic shoes, kids’ toys, wedding gowns and accessories
Ho-Ho-Ho, Santa is here to spread joy and cheer! December is holiday season and that means a TON of holiday sales ! And grocery deals can still be found with canned goods and baking products such as sugar for $1.19. Citrus is usually 20% off. Nuts are on sale… for example, bags of sliced almonds, usually $5.99, can go as low as $4.49 during this month.
Seasonal Produce: Apples, beets, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, citrus fruits, dates, kale, kiwifruit, leeks, mushrooms, onions, papayas, pomegranates, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, winter squash
Holiday Dinner: Eggnog, sparkling cider, deli platters, instant potatoes, gravy mixes, dinner rolls, frozen pies, cranberry sauce, Jell-O and marshmallows
Baking: Flour, sugar, butter, cream, cake mixes, brownie mixes, muffin mixes, breads, pie crusts, marshmallows, whipped cream
Canned Foods: Soup, broth, condensed milk, vegetables, fruits, spaghetti sauce
Clearance: Thanksgiving decorations, table settings, turkey carving products
Golf gear: Clubs, gloves, apparel
Other Items on Sale: Jewelry, toys, sparkling wine, gift cards, electronics
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