Saving Money by Shopping Seasonal Sales
by Patti Chadwick0 Comments
Raising teenagers can be very expensive. There are a lot of added expenses as your children grow up. Clothes are more expensive, there are added fees for extra-curricular activities, not to mention the social events that are a "must" for many teens. As frugal parents of teens, we need to learn to save money in different areas that will compensate for the extra money we will need to spend during the teenage years.
One of the easiest ways to save money on many everyday items is by shopping seasonal sales. You can save hundreds of dollars every year by planning your spending to take advantage of the rhythmic pattern of buying and selling. It is just as important to know when to buy as it is to know how and where. I suggest you get your teens involved in your seasonal shopping. Learning this skill will help them learn to live frugally as they move into adulthood.
While local marketing conditions and each stores unique situation are reliable indicators of the frequency, time, and type of sales, and the amount of price reductions, the following sale calendar to help you get the most for your dollar when making purchases.
January
After-Christmas sales of Christmas merchandise, winter clothes, clothing, shoes, fur, handbags, toiletries, tablecloths, costume jewelry, furniture, toys, dishes, sports equipment, appliances. This is also the month that most stores feature a "White Sale", which includes most bedding such as sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and quilts.
February
Furniture, rugs, mattresses, curtains, bedding, china, glassware, silverware, housewares, radios and C.D. players, stereo equipment , and used cars.
March
Garden supplies, luggage, spring clothing, infants wear, shoes, laundry appliances. luggage, skates, ski equipment, storm windows.
April
After-Easter sales for mostly clothes items including mens and boys suits, womens and childrens coats, housecoats, and womens hats.
May
White sales, clean-up/fix-up supplies, blankets, womens undergarments, TV sets, handbags, sportswear, tires.
June
Womens ready-to-wear, TV sets, refrigerators, fabrics, summer clothes, dresses, building materials, lumber.
July
Shoes, summer clothes, bathing suits, lingerie, sportswear, home appliances, air conditioners, fuel oil, radios and stereo equipment, rugs and carpet, summer sports equipment, used cars.
August
Furniture, white sales, camping equipment, housewares, lamps, coats, tires, lawn mowers, sprinklers, yard tools, barbecue sets and tools, air conditioners new cars, paints, school supplies, school clothes, bathing suits, fans.
September
Back-to-school supplies, housewares, bicycles, car batteries and mufflers, childrens clothing, dishes, gardening equipment, glassware, hardware, lamps, paints, rugs and carpet, tools.
October
Fishing equipment, glassware, hosiery, housecoats, school clothes, school supplies, silverware, cars.
November
Coats, pre-Christmas items, quilts, shoes, boots, mens and boys suits, kitchen appliances, water heaters.
December
Toys, gift items, coats, shoes, party items, quilts, used cars. The day after Christmas is Bargain Day all over.
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Patricia Chadwick is a a freelance writer and has been a stay-at-home mom for 15 years. She is currently a columnitst in several online publications as well as editor of two newsletters. Parents & Teens is a twice monthly newsletter geared to help parents connect with their teens. Subscribe at www.parentsandteens.com. Historys Women is weekly online magazine highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women. Subscribe at www.historyswomen.com. Patti is also the author of "History's Women - The Unsung Heroines". By the ebook at: www.albooktross.com or http://www.booklocker.com/bookpages/partriciachadwick01.html
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