When to Stock Up

As you start couponing one thing you learn is that the sales and coupons always come back around.  They usually are in cycles of 6-8 weeks. So, if a coupon expires because the item didn’t go on sale, don’t worry you’ll get another chance. 

Here is a list of when items are likely to go on sale.  But, this isn’t the only time just mainly when they will be at their best prices.

• January

Low-fat or low-carb items; soups; Super Bowl foods like chips, dips, sodas and beer. Christmas decorations; holiday wrapping and ornaments, white sales.  Big ticket items: Appliances, Exercise Equipment, Computers, HD TVs, fitness gear, Cruises for Spring travel.

• February

Canned foods like soups, fruits and vegetables; medicines, cold remedies and vitamins.  Big ticket items:  Indoor Furniture, electronics, fragrances, humidifiers.  During post-Valentine’s Day promotions and Spring sales (President’s Day) find even better bargains on fragrances, bath products electronics, outdoor living.

• March

Peanut butter and other peanut products; frozen meals vegetables and fruits.  Big ticket items:  TVs, DVD and Blu-ray players, MP3 players and Digital Cameras, skis, winter coats and boots

• April

Soy products, Hams.  Big ticket items: Computers, digital camera, warm-weather clothes

• May

Memorial Day items such as barbecue foods, soda, chips, condiments, buns, grilling spices and salad dressings, as well as paper goods like plates, napkins and cups. After Mother’s day look for kitchen appliances like toaster, microwaves, food processors and mixers, athletic shoes and apparel, picnic supplies, outdoor furniture

• June

Cheese, milk, cream, yogurt, and other dairy products.  Seafood.  Ice cream.  Big ticket items:  Computers, electronics, tools, swim suits, summer wear, lingerie, tools

• July

Hot dogs, frozen hamburger patties and ground meat for the 4th of July as well as condiments and BBQ staples. School supplies.  Big ticket items:  Outdoor furniture and end-of-season close-out sales like pool supplies and toys; gym memberships

• August

Back-to-school lunch items like juice boxes, granola bars, canned fruit and other snacks. sunscreen and lotions. Tissues. Children’s cold medicine. Big ticket items: Cars, lawn mowers, yard equipment, ac units, fall clothes, school supplies,

• September

Breakfast foods including hot and cold cereals, oatmeal, frozen breakfast pastries, frozen breakfast sandwiches and pancake mix. Labor day staples like BBQ and party foods.  Big ticket items: Cars, Gas Grills, plants (perennials, shrubs and trees) bikes

• October

Wine, pasta, frozen pizzas, pet food, grooming supplies and toys, gluten-free items.  Big ticket items: Gas Grills, Lawn Mowers, Winter Coats, Computers, Grills, auto supplies, appliances, vacuums, winter clothes, Jeans

• November

Thanksgiving foods like turkey, stuffing mix, soups, cranberries, canned veggies and yams.  Baking goods including flour, baking soda, sugar, cake mixes, frosting, pie crusts and frozen pies.  Big ticket items: Gas Grills, Camcorders, GPS devices, Bicycles, stereo, TVs, clothing, wedding dresses

• December

Champagne, disposable containers, foil, wax paper and plastic wrap.  Big ticket items: Gas Grills, Appliances after holidays, toys, electronics , new model cars

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