Happy November all. Now is the time most people really start to panic about the holiday budget – there’s meals, gifts, and plenty of extra events to figure in and it can be scary. Still, there are plenty of good deals to be had in November. Such as…

TOYS: Many of the mass market retailers put stuff on sale now, not in December as you might expect so that they can one, see how much interest there is in a specific popular toy, and two, clear the shelves for last minute holiday toy stocking.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Health insurance is usually hitting open …read more

October kicks off the major holiday season so saving money become super important. It’s much better to start of the holidays with cash to spare. Here are some good October deals…

Plants, trees, and gardening supplies continue to go down in price during October. People aren’t buying as many gardening items including plants, so nursery and home improvement stores sell this gear for less.
The last of those school supplies and calendars for the school year go on sale big time. Take a look at the clearance racks at any office store for amazing sales on this sort of gear.
Vacations usually go …read more

Hello thrifty people. It’s September and with it comes all sorts of costs – school gear and supplies, weatherization tools, and warmer clothing is starting to appear. Still, even with costs going up in some areas you can still save in others.

Rentals – Rentals really won’t always be cheaper, but you may have more choices than you did in the summer. Plenty of people move in the summer so that the kids can be settled before school starts. Avoid the rush by letting it pass you by. You may actually end up with a bonus savings because some apartment complexes …read more

Happy August thrifty families! It’s hot as blazes but so are some sales, if you know what to look for. Great deals in August include…

Seasonal toys – kiddie pools, water guns, bubble sets, and all those summer toys that haven’t sold yet will be marked down significantly. Most retailers knock off as much as 70% to move summer stuff out so they can start prepping for the ongoing holiday seasons.
Summer clothing – MAJOR markdowns on summer clothing you can still find. In most stores these deals have moved entirely to the clearance racks now as back-to-school clothes came in. But …read more

In Oregon it actually hit 75 yesterday, but overall, it’s been a cloudy summer so far. If you don’t live near me, it’s likely getting pretty darn hot, which might make it seem like a good time to buy a fan. It is kind of. In July many shops put their fans on sale because of demand, but if you can hold out, i.e. you have one fan already, you’ll get a better deal come the end of summer close-outs.

Now, what should you buy in July?
July is National Ice Cream Month, and due to this, the International Ice Cream …read more

June is when most kids are out of school and you may be paying for summer camps or other child care programs so saving money is essential right now. Here are some June deals.

June is a good time to buy a refrigerator. Most stores have appliance sales in early summer but on fridges especially – and of that especially, floor models tend to go super cheap.
Summer camp: Paying for summer camp now, up front can save you loads of money over paying as you go each month. Plus some camps are still in early registration mode which also saves you …read more

Happy April thrifty people! If you’re looking for early spring deals, here’s what’s on tap…

Spring clothing: I know it seems like spring styles just recently appeared, but summer clothing lines are coming asap, and stores want to push out the spring items before that happens.
Last minute winter clothing and gear deals: Most winter stuff is gone or on the way out (in a flash) but if you visit stores and head straight to their clearance sections you can score winter coats, hats, gloves, and other winter gear (think sporting) for a song. Stock up by buying a size or two …read more

I hope everyone had a safe and calm New Year’s Eve. Now it’s time to think about saving money in the upcoming year; starting of course, with January…
Winter textile and fashion goods – think items like winter coats, sweaters, electric blankets, and long johns. Not that I think you’re all rushing out to buy long johns, but you get the idea. End of winter goods are going on sale right now to pave the way for spring fashion and textiles.
Furniture – Most of the big time money research guides note that January is the best time ever to purchase furniture. …read more

Happy December thrifty people. December is an oddball month for savings. You’ve got the first half of the month, where everything is seemingly inflated. Then about a week before Christmas retailers get nutty and jittery and lower prices on everything.
So, refrain early in the month from many purchases then around the 15th – buy pre post-holiday anything (almost). But, since I’m hoping you don’t go spend happy, here are some extra good December deals…
Cashmere and leather – while I don’t personally think buying leather is very ethical, it is usually on sale in early December, so if leather is your …read more

Happy November thrifty people. Let’s see what’s cool (and less expensive) to to purchase in November. PS my birthday is this month, so it’s a good month for my pals to shop – Just kidding.
Toys are a great November buy, with stores gearing up for holiday purchase, they lower prices – right now. Wait too long, and you’ll be paying last minute holiday toy prices.
Health insurance is usually open enrollment during November. That also means if you already have a plan it’s a good time to fine tune it, change options, or make other changes. One good bet …read more