Knowing when to purchase items can save your family a lot of money throughout the year. Quite a few items have rock-bottom prices once or twice a year. Knowing what’s on sale each month will help you determine the best time to make your purchases.
January
- Holiday decor and wrapping paper
- Sheets and bedding
- Toys (usually on clearance from the holidays)
- Digital cameras (prior year models)
- Exercise equipment (for those New Year resolutions!)
- Vacation Packages
February
- TV’s
- Jewelry
- Furniture (usually around President’s Day)
- Perfume and cologne
- Lobster and steak (after Valentine’s Day)
March
- Winter clothes
- Outdoor gear
- Luggage
April
- Tires
- Auto parts
- Home improvement supplies
- Cookware
- Used cars
May
- Gym memberships
- Air Conditioners
- Summer clothes (around Memorial Day)
- Mattresses
- Camping and Outdoor Gear
June
- Tools and hardware (Father’s Day)
- Laptops
- Lingerie
- Housewares
- Cruises
July
- Picnic supplies (Fourth of July)
- Sandals
- Swimsuits
- Furniture
- Patio furniture
August
- Kid’s clothing
- School supplies
- Grills
- Lawn Mowers
- Playground sets
September
- Summer clothing
- Airfare
- Garden supplies
- Bikes
October
- Winter coats
- Grills (not much of a selection, but low prices)
November
- Winter clothing (Black Friday and Cyber Monday)
- Electronics
- Jewelry
- Cologne and perfume gift sets
- Small household appliances
December
- Bundled deals on gift cards (“Buy $50 in gift cards and get $10 free”)
- Large appliances
- Toys (2nd and 3rd weeks of the month)
- Gift wrap and Christmas decorations (after Christmas)
- Current-year model cars
If you can remember that the items you purchase will eventually go on sale during specific times of the year, it will enable you to save a lot of money on the things you need. That’s money you could put into savings or apply to your debt snowball!
Click here to download your copy of what to buy each month (along with two other helpful cheat sheets!)
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I am definitely going to have to do more research and see what similar things are available in South Africa, thanks for the ideas.
That’s a great idea, Adrienne. I’m sure you’ll come up with a great list. Thanks for your comment and Happy Saving!
This is some list for anybody to have
Hi Doris! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for putting this list together! It’s nice to have it all in one place.
You’re welcome, Jen. I often research when certain items go on sale, so I thought I’d compile a list and post it for future reference!
Wow what a great list. I knew that certain things went on sale at certain times of the year, but this is fabulous. Thanks for all your work in putting this together!! 🙂
Hi Deb!
I’m glad you found the list helpful! 🙂