Sale Cycle: February

February Sale Cycles

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

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

predictable and constant. Therefore, 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 February Sales

Cycles and give a few general tricks in order to make the most of your budget.

February tends to focus on the Super Bowl, Valentines Day, National Hot

Breakfast Month, Chinese New Year and after holiday sales.

Things I look for in February:

Breakfast Foods
Boxed and Canned Asian Products
Candy
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Canned Meat and Seafood
Canned Pie Fillings
Canned Soup
Chocolate
Oatmeal
Pancake Mix
Soy Sauce
Syrup
Waffles
Aspirin
Supplements
Low cholesterol oils and spreads
Dog food
Winter Clothing
Boats and Motorcycles
Memberships (Zoo, Aquarium, etc.)
Furniture- Mattresses, recliners, some large appliances, sofas, air conditioners, humidifiers.

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 Vegetables

Broccoli
Cauliflower
Grapefruit
Kiwi
Lemons
Oranges
Papayas
Pears

Seasonal Fruit

Artichokes
Avocado
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Collards
Kale
Potatoes
Turnips

After Valentine's Day, look for steep discounts on flowers, greeting cards, gift

wrap, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, holiday-packaged candy, perfumes,

and personal care gift box sets.

Year Round Tips and Tricks

Tip 2- Meal Planning is worth money in the bank. The simple step of looking at

your calendar and planning your meals based on your schedule and how much

time you have to put dinner on the table will save you a lot of money on take

out. I have a 4-5 quick meals that I can use on a regular basis. Some

examples include: Sandwiches, Kielbasa Hash, or Pasta. In addition to my

quick meals, I have crock pot meals that I can put on in the morning, when I

have more time, and just enjoy whenever we are ready to eat. Some of those

meals include: Taco Meat, BBQ Chicken, or Pork Chops.

Comments

Menu Planning: #245

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan ccording to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: Check your sale flyers for loss leaders. Each week grocery stores advertise specific products at a great price to get you in the store. Recently, I have noticed a very specific time frame for getting these deals. Good luck and happy hunting. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Refrigerator Clean Out Pre-cut all vegetables for the week Pulled older items to the front for easier consumption C...

Menu Planning: #250

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: When I purchase fruit for the week, it helps to calculate the cost per serving vs. the cost in general. For example, this week a whole watermelon was on sale for $3.99 each. When it is cut up, the watermelon will yield at least 20 servings which will place the cost per serving at $0.20. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Breakfast Options: Hard Boiled Eggs Yogurt Homemade Breakfast ba...

Menu Plan #307

Menu Plan #307 NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and location. February 2025 USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $189.30 per week. Since March has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $757.20. We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats. Since we have health concerns and are active individuals, we limit our processed food choices. Grocery Shopping Tip: Utilize your grocery store’s loyalty program. This month, my 2 primary grocery stores have provided me with store coupons for bread, Silk milk, jelly candy, frozen vegetables, and Bali coconut water. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: ...

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