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Best Buys for December

With December, the deals are all about the holidays. There are no surprises there. And, as soon as those doors open on december 26th, there is holiday merchandise on sale. You’ll find the usual Christmas cards and ornaments, but there are some surprises, too. One bit of advice: if you find something in an after-holiday sale, snap it up. Retailers have not stocked an excess of goods this year, so the pickings may be slim. We went out and practically had our hand on some Christmas lights. We turned to listen to a request from one of our children. When … Continue reading →

Best Buys for November

We all know about the Black Friday deals that occurred this month as desperate retailers scramble to get some of that holiday money. But are there any other bargains specific to the month that you can get right now? Of course there are. And waiting until the end of the month will mean the best prices for you. Here are some of the things you should be thinking of buying, if you want to get the best deals of the year. Clothing is on a huge sale right now. This includes fall-clothing blow outs with tons of items on clearance … Continue reading →

Best Buys for October

Getting ready for those trick or treaters? There is plenty of candy on sale right now, of course. You’ll be able to buy full size candy bars and be the best-loved house in the neighborhood. So, don’t forget to stock up for your own family. Just after Halloween, I once found full size candy bars at 10 for a dollar. They made great movie snacks! Remember, you can freeze most candy bars and chocolate for use throughout the year. They keep for months and months. Want to find out what else is a good deal in the month of October? … Continue reading →

Best Buys for September

Wow. I can’t believe that September is almost over. In spite of the waning days, though, you can still get a good bargain when you know what to shop for this month. Here are some of the things that traditionally go on sale or deep discounts during the month of September. Home sales Want a really big ticket item? September is a great time to get a deal on a new home. Most new home buyers have made their purchases and have settled in well before the school session started, leaving less competition in the market. Owners who hoped to … Continue reading →

Best Buys for August

August seems to be the month for back to school deals. And while that is very true, there are some other unexpected items that are available at great deals. Now is the best time to buy these items before prices soar. So let’s start with back to school deals. You can find everything from a 7 cent box of crayons to $5.99 backpacks. The stores are all trying to get you in for your back to school shopping, all the while hoping that you will pick up a few extra items while you are there. The prices can be ridiculously … Continue reading →

Best Buys for July

Do you know what you should be shopping for during the month of July? Certain items go on sale or deep discounts during this month. Take a look at what is available. It might be worth making your purchases now, rather than spending more for them later. And saving is, of course, always frugal. Here is a list of the best buys for July. Although many of us put off our crafts until the fall or winter when we are indoors more often and seem to have more time for them, July is actually the best time to stock up … Continue reading →

Best Buys for June

Take advantage of this month’s sales and deals. Every month has its own set of items that are discounted or go on sale. If you know when to buy, you can save big. With June comes summer, and the stores are happy to oblige with discounts and sales on summer fashions. Actually, the stores were ready with their summer stock months ago, but now they are getting desperate to being in fall fashions, so the summer fashions are offered at great prices. I’m looking forward to doing a little shopping for summer clothes, especially since we have been spending more … Continue reading →

Best Buys for May

What items should you purchase this month? Check out the best buys for May to know what will be on sale or special this month To continue with our month-to-month plan, we’ll talk about what the best deals are to be had this month. You might remember that one of the recommended purchases from last month was china. Well, I am proud to say that we did take advantage of that one to get a set of real dishes. I love these dishes because they are nice and heavy and can go into the oven. They kept our pancakes nice … Continue reading →

Best Buys for April

April is all about Spring. It is also about saving big on certain items, if you know what to go after. You’ll find sales and reduced prices on all of the following during the month of April. Sprucing up for Spring If you are like me, you have been opening up those windows and letting the fresh spring air breeze through your house. The lovely weather just makes me want to clean and freshen everything inside. The bright sunshine and tender green leaves outside of the window makes me notice those rooms that need painting. The good news is that … Continue reading →

Week in Review: February 25-March 3

Need to catch up on your frugal reading? Here is the last week of articles in review. I apologize for being a day late with my review. We will be moving in less than 30 days and have begun packing in earnest. It is amazing how much stuff we have, even though I could have sworn that we have decluttered everything we possibly could. We may a bit of a packing dent in the basement, the office and the kitchen. Anyone need a George Foreman Grill? A very dear friend gave it to me, but I haven’t used it once, … Continue reading →