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Sale Cycle - March



March Sale Cycles
There are the 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 March Sales Cycles
and give a few general tricks in order to make the most of your budget. 
March tends to focus on March Madness,National Frozen Food Month, Spring
Cleaning and Easter is coming up. 
Things I look for in March: 
Allergy Medication
Corned Beef
Frozen Food
Post Cereal
Eggs (Closer to Easter) 
Ham (Closer to Easter) 
March Madness Items (Chips, Pop, Cheese, Crackers, Wings, Etc.) 
Easter Candy
Irish Spring Soap
Cleaning Supplies
Power Washers
Carpet Cleaners
Humidifiers 
Winter Clothing Clearance
Luggage
Garden Supplies
Easter Items
Saint Patrick's Day Clearance Items
Pizza Delivery (March Madness)
Televisions (Around March Madness)
Ski Equipment
Household Items (Pot, Pans, etc) 
In addition to shopping the sales, it is also good to know what fruits and
vegetables are in seasons because they taste the best and are sold at their
lowest price of the year.  
Seasonal Vegetables 
Asparagus
Avocado 
Basil
Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Leeks
Mushrooms
Kale
Radish
Spinach
Shallots 
Turnips
Seasonal Fruit
Mangoes
Strawberries
Tangerines
Sweet Oranges
Papayas
Pineapples 
Year Round Tips and Tricks
Tip 3- Slow and Steady Win The Race!   Set a reasonable budget and then
work towards creating a personalized stockpile/pantry by buying a little extra of
items that are on sale.   That way over the course of the year you will have
purchased items at rock bottom prices and will decrease your grocery budget. 

For example, I purchase Starbucks  coffee when it is $5.99 per pound vs $9.99
per pound.    I get enough to last me until the next sale, and then do it again.  
If I am lucky I pair it with a coupon and/or rebate. Since I am not paying $9.99
for coffee, I can stock up on other items when they are at rock bottom prices.   
Your price book will help you decide when to buy/stock up.

Come on Back This Friday for Free Friday and see what deals I have found
specifically for this week.
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