September Sale Cycle

There are cycles in the weather, economy, politics and general fabrics of life,

but the cycle that I am focused on is the sale cycles that seem to be fairly

predictable and consistent. However, caution is best served here because

overspending can easily occur in the name of saving money.

Since knowledge is power, here are a few tricks and skills to help you make an

informed decision on your cycles. This month we will focus on the September

Sales Cycles and give a monthly tip/trick in order to make the most of your

budget.

September has Labor Day and the start of School.

Here are some of the things I look for in September:

Back to School Supplies
Cereal
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Capri Suns
Canned Goods
Spaghetti Sauce
Fall Cooking Items (Pumpkin, Baking Goods)
Halloween Preparation (Candy, Decorations, etc.)
Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs (Fall Plantings)

In addition to shopping the sales, it is also good to know what fruits and

vegetables are in season because they taste the best and are sold at their

lowest price of the year.

Seasonal Fruit

Apples
Grapes
Pears

Seasonal Vegetables

Cucumbers
Beans
Artichokes
Eggplants
Peppers (Bell, Chili)
Squash
Tomatoes

Year Round Tips and Tricks

Tip- When shopping, always check the clearance sections.

For Example: After Thanksgiving last year, I was able to pick up several large

candles with fall scents for $1.00 each. I keep them in my storage area until

this year and we will be able to enjoy them this fall.

Do you have a favorite thing to shop for in September?

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