The year is flying by; with Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching it won’t be long before we’re ringing in the New Year!
November is a good time to keep your eyes open for various sales. You can often find sales on baskets, which you can then use as gift containers. Put a pretty towel in the bottom and add some small homemade jams and jellies or cheese and crackers. You all of a sudden have a perfect gift for that hard to buy friend or relative.
The day after Thanksgiving is a big sale day. Many stores promote deep discounts to lure you into the store. If you’re planning to take advantage of the sales use the sale flyers to map out exactly what stores you plan to shop in and what you plan to buy. Once you purchase what you came for leave the store so you are not tempted to buy higher priced items!
This is also a great month to purchase a turkey. Turkeys are priced dirt cheap from now through Christmas. So are cranberries. Stock your freezer with a turkey. A frozen turkey will be good for at least a year. Baking supplies are also at rock bottom prices. Stock up now for all the baking you may do over the holidays.
Blankets, comforters and winter wear will also be discounted to boost the retailers’ holiday cash flow.
Remember if you don’t have the extra cash to take advantage of sales don’t spend your money. A bargain is only a bargain when you can afford it!
Nancy on the Home Front 