March Sales Cylce- Update

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March Sale Cycles


There are cycles in the weather, economy, politics, and general fabrics of life, but the cycle that I have focused on recently is the sale cycles which 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 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

Saint Patrick's Day Clearance Items

Pizza Delivery (March Madness)

Televisions (Around March Madness)

Ski Equipment

Household Items (Pot, Pans, etc) 

Winter items (hats, gloves, shovels, and so much more)


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 

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 few extra items on sale.   That way over 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 $7.99 per pound vs $10.49 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 $10.49 for coffee, I can stock up on other items at rock-bottom prices.    Your price book will help you decide when to buy/stock up.  


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