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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 in April
It’s April and time to look at some of the best buys for the month- Anything snow and cold, snow blowers, shovels, winter clothing…jackets, boots, scarves. Winter sports items like snowboards. St. Patrick Day items…you can save them from year to year. Easter Items-after Sunday things are going to be discounted. Once again you can save them from year to year. Candy and chocolates can be used during the rest of the year too! Ham can be frozen or made into dishes that can be frozen. Things like split pea soup ready for fall and winter. Eggs will also be on sale. It’s National Car Care Month so all things…
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What’s on Sale?-March
I thought we’d bring back an old feature that used to be here on Budget Smart Girl. At the beginning of each Month, I’ll be posting a list of things that are usually on sale that month. I say ‘usually’ because things can change. For example, maybe there’s an oversupply of something and it will go on sale every month. Here’s the list I came up with for this month- March means St. Patrick Day so think foods like potatoes, corned beef and cabbage and also soda bread. These items are on sale all month but I think you’ll find bigger discounts after March 17th March is also frozen food…
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Eggs, a wise choice for the Budget Smart Cook
I don’t have to look at the calendar to know it’s almost Easter. The supermarkets are full of eggs and not just the chocolate kind. Eggs are a bargain any time of the year but as we head into Easter Sunday, they’re one of the best deals out there. Here’s why eggs are always on my list of pantry staples- Nutrition Powerhouses When it comes to perfect nutrition eggs have just about everything. Protein, B vitamins, especially B12 and B2, vitamins A and D, iron, choline and phosphorus, And yes, they’re even low in calories too. But wait a minute, aren’t they bad for me? Not so long ago eggs……
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The Budget Smart Girl’s Guide to Easter
The economic outlook might seem dismal right now, but that shouldn’t stop the Budget Smart Girl from enjoying this week’s Easter festivities. Being on a budget doesn’t mean having less fun… it just means you have to be a little more creative. Table Settings Easter, whether it falls in March or April, is the perfect time of the year to head outside and go searching around the yard for some free table decorations. Small twigs can be turned into bird’s nests to sit on each guest’s plate. Fill them with mini chocolate eggs and a nametag. Larger twigs can be placed in a vase and decorate with hanging Easter Eggs.…