What's On Sale
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Good Buys for May
Welcome to May…here are some good buys for this month. 🥦 Vegetables Asparagus Artichokes Radishes Peas Carrots Spring Onions & Leeks Spinach & Lettuce Beets Cauliflower & Broccoli 🍓 Fruits Strawberries Apricots Pineapples Rhubarb Blueberries 🛒 Pantry & Non-Perishable Items Grilling Essentials: Stock up on hot dogs, burgers, and condiments like ketchup and mustard, especially around Memorial Day sales. Tortillas & Salsa: Ideal for Cinco de Mayo celebrations and beyond. BBQ Sauces & Marinades: Enhance your grilling experience with a variety of flavors. Chips & Snacks: Perfect for outdoor gatherings and picnics. Canned Goods: Beans, tomatoes, and soups are great for stocking up. Baking Supplies: Flour, sugar, and yeast for…
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April Good Buys
Yes, it’s April already and here are some ideas for good buys this month… The Last of the Winter Clothing As winter clothes go on sale, you can find great deals on jackets, coats, and other cold-weather apparel. Outdoor Gear As the weather improves, many stores have sales on outdoor gear such as camping equipment, bikes, grills, and patio furniture. April marks the beginning of outdoor season, and many retailers offer discounts to kick off spring and summer activities. Tax Preparation Software If you’re looking to do your taxes yourself, April is a good time to buy tax software. Many companies offer discounts leading up to the tax deadline, and…
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Best Buys for March
It’s March and here’s a list of items that usually go on sale this month- At the Grocery Store Canned Goods Food like soups and stews tend to go on sale in March. Frozen Foods Frozen vegetables, frozen meats, and frozen comfort foods are often discounted as stores prepare for spring inventory. Seasonal Produce such as oranges and grapefruits) are typically still in season and might be on sale. potatoes, carrots, and onions can also be discounted. Patrick’s Day Specials: Corned beef and cabbage. Also, Irish themed foods items like soda bread and potatoes March madness As March is a time for sporting events, snack foods like chips, salsa, and…
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February Good Buys
Welcome to February. The shortest month of the year but there are still bargains to be found so let’s dive in… Valentine’s Day Gifts Chocolates, flowers, jewelry, cards, stuffed animals. You might find some deals prior to Feb 14th but be sure to look out for discounted prices after the big day. Lots of them can be used for birthday and even holiday gifts too. Winter Clothing & Outerwear Coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, boots. Winter Sports Gear Skiing and snowboarding equipment, snowshoes, and accessories. Home Appliances Sales on kitchen gadgets, vacuum cleaners, and other household essentials. Electronics Laptops, smartphones, TVs, headphones, and smart home devices, especially after New Year’s promotions…
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Best Buys for January
Happy New Year. The best buy posts are back here at Budget Smart Girl. Each month you’ll find a list of both grocery and non-grocery items that are usually on sale or in abundance and hence a lower price. Groceries Citrus fruits: Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and mandarins are in peak season. Root vegetables: Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and beets are fresh and available. Leafy greens: Kale, collard greens, and spinach are great choices in winter. Winter squash: Butternut and acorn squash are abundant. After Holiday Picks: some items will be discounted like holiday candies and cookies. Pick up some now and use them throughout the year for baking. Non-Groceries Winter…
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Is it a Good Buy?
Can you tell the difference between a real good buy or just some company or store telling you it is? It’s easy to get sidetracked with end caps and those signs telling you buy me because I’m 20 percent off…but just for a short time so don’t be a loser by missing out. Here are five tips to help you determine what’s a good buy and not just marketing hype… Know the Value If you don’t know how much something is supposed to cost or what the regular price is for an item, then any sale telling you it’s 20% off looks like a bargain. Whenever you’re grocery shopping or…
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Eating Well on a Budget-5 Simple Tips
Eating well when food prices are high is a challenge but it can be done. A great way to get the most nutritional bang for your buck is to eat fruits, vegetables, herb and spices. Here are five tips and a bonus one for finding the best selection at the best prices. Farmer’s Markets Many of the farmer’s markets close in the winter but some areas do have indoor ones so it pays to check in your local area. Not only can you find produce but things like eggs, milk, butter etc. Buy in Bulk Are you worried about having to throw away food that you can’t use even though…
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Black Friday Sale
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now it’s time for the sales. Budget Smart Girl is having a sale from today through the end of Cyber Monday. 25% off everything in the store. You can pick up a budget planner, gardening planner, self care kit, vision planner…as much as you want. Use coupon code BSG23 on checkout. And if like me you’re an author, coach, self publisher you might be interested in the Super Author Bundle. To tell you the truth, I’m seeing one too many bundles and lots are full of low value stuff but this one caught my attention and I agreed to take part and contribute…
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Low Cost Gifts
Hot chocolate mix is just one of the many recipes you can learn to make in a new class at Creativebug. Thanksgiving is just three weeks away and that means it’s time to start Christmas shopping. What happens if your budget is low or even bare. Turn to what works for every budget minded person and that’s make your own holiday gifts. Are you looking for ideas about what to make? One great resource is Creativebug (and yes, full disclosure I’m one of their affiliates and will be compensated but at no extra cost to you, if you decide to join). They have lots of classes but one in particular…
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Friday News You Can Use
It’s Friday and lots of you told me how much you enjoyed me digging through the Budget Smart Girl archives and finding past posts to include in News You Can Use. I had people who have been subscribers from the very beginning tell me they enjoyed seeing these articles again. Others, brand new to the site, appreciated me bringing these tips and hints to their attention. So, with that in mind, I’ve pulled out three more. It’s time to getting gardening and this first link will take you to a post from 2008. Isn’t it funny how old topics become new again and this one also from 2008, tells you…