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Stock Up In January List

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Stock up in January – the list you need for big savings! Sales after Christmas are fantastic and it is a great time to fill your pantry and save on household items you use during the year. January is a great time to evaluate our food storage, toiletries and stored items; and get them all organized. Then we’ll know exactly what we need to stock up in January during the sales.

Stock Up In January List of Sales

Stock Up In January List

Remember if you find free or deeply discounted items that you don’t use, consider donating them! 

But never bring home and store something just because it is free or cheap.

Remember My Stocking Up Tips for January

  1. Stores run sales in cycles and often they will post lost-leaders (losing money on an item) to get you into the store in hopes that you’ll buy more.
  2. Make sure you need it! See above about donating vs storing an item you never really use or need.
  3. Do you have space for more stock-ups? Organize, evaluate and list before shopping.
  4. Don’t be tempted by a good sale – know what you need!
  5. Check expiration dates first! Are you going to use these food items by or before the expiration date? Organize your pantry by earliest to latest expiration dates.
  6. When it comes to non-food items, the best ones have multiple purposes!
  7. Don’t spend it all in one place – plan to shop several stores and sales for the best deals.
  8. Don’t forget online shopping – free shipping is often available and saves you gas and time.
  9. Don’t blow your monthly budget! No sale is worth not being able to pay your regular bills!
  10. Consider purchasing an inexpensive Food Saver to increase your storage time and put things is smaller increments; great for big bulk buying and work for pantry, refrigerator and freezer.
  11. Check store coupons – many stores will accept competitor prices and coupons!
  12. DO NOT ACQUIRE DEBT! No using credit cards to get these items; you really aren’t saving yourself any money in the long run.

Stock Up in January Food Items

Retailers know that new year resolutions are in full swing so anything “diet” and “health” will be on sale.

  • Seasonal produce like oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, chard, carrots, kale and more.
  • Frozen meals for diets.
  • Frozen pizzas (I guess they think you’re burnt out on cooking)
  • Cereals, Oatmeal, Grains
  • Most processed breakfast foods (bars, frozen, etc)
  • Snack foods (again especially “healthy” labels)
  • Chips, Dips and Soda

Stock Up in January Health Items

It is that time of the year and stores know we’ll be fighting colds as well as looking to get healthier. It is always good to have these items on hand.

  • Vitamins (my Sprouts store is having a HUGE sales on supplements)
  • Cold & Flu Medications
  • Nose / Facial Tissue
  • Cough Drops

Stock Up in January Clothing & Household

  • Winter clothing – sweaters, gloves, jackets, scarves and more will be deeply discounted.
  • Electronics – if you’re shopping for a new tv, tablet or computer, this could be the month to splurge.
  • Seasonal Items leftover from Thanksgiving and Christmas will be at rock bottom prices if you can find them (cards, decor, wrapping paper, etc)

Stock Up in January Gifts

If you keep a gift closet then you may want to look for a few items to stock up in January and replenish your gifts. Remember Valentines Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will be here soon!

  • Small toys
  • Stocking stuffer items
  • Perfume and cologne sets
  • Gift sets of all kinds!

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I truly hope this list helps you to stock up in January for amazing savings!

How to Improve Your Finances This Year

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Improve your finances with 10 quick changes! You don’t have to eat beans and rice everyday to changes to your finances, start saving money and being more frugal. You can improve your finances with a few small changes that add up over time and I have 10 to get you started. Most of these crazy ways to save money are way out of most people’s comfort zones or feel downright weird; but being thrifty doesn’t have to be nuts. I promise with a few changes you’ll start seeing BIG changes.

How to Improve Your Finances


How to Improve Your Finances – 10 Quick Changes

Signs You Need to Improve Your Finances

Most of us know that we need to fix our money issues but maybe you’re not sure. Here are few signs that your finances are controlling you and not the other way around:

  1. You’re in debt.
  2. You worry about money.
  3. You have no savings.
  4. You have no retirement.
  5. You’re neglecting some bills to pay others.
  6. You feel hopeless.
  7. You’re borrowing money from family and friends.
  8. You have no finances to contribute to causes that are important to you.

Do any of those statements ring true…do all of them? Don’t worry, I’ve been there and it isn’t hopeless! 

“True economy consists in always making the income exceed the outgo.” – PT Barnum

Before we move on to the tips on how you can improve your finances, let me say this; don’t be afraid to get radical! Sometimes we need to really stir things up to make changes to our finances. No fear! No guilt! We are going to get a handle on this!

Improve Your Finances Tip #1

First thing you must do to improve your finances is to stop using credit! Credit cards, personal loans, car loans – cash is king! Nothing will cause you more grief, stress and hurt your long term financial goals than debt. I recommend using the snowball method to pay off debt.

Improve Your Finances Tip #2

Start an emergency fund! The only way you’ll stop racking up debt is to have a fund for emergencies. Emergencies are not finding a great deal on something you want! I’m talking car or house repairs, medical needs, animal care, etc. True emergency needs that are not in your household budget. Dave Ramsey has great tips for getting your emergency fund built up quick. These first 2 steps are so key to improve your finances!

Improve Your Finances Tip #3

Stop shopping. Let’s be honest, shopping in the modern age has never been easier. I can shop from my computer, my phone, a tablet…I never have to leave the house. I’ve never been a mall window shopper but Amazon is very tempting. Don’t browse brick and mortar or online shops. Do not shop for fun – only if there is a true need and the budget for it!

“We make ourselves rich by making our wants few.” – Henry David Thoreau

Improve Your Finances Tip #4

Learn to entertain yourself at home for awhile. Both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are great ways to watch a fantastic movie. Pop your own popcorn at home (skip microwave popcorn and learn to make it the old fashioned way on the stove for MUCH better flavor) and put some REAL butter on it!

Invite your friends over for a potluck dinner and games night! It is a fun way to gather without costing anyone an arm and a leg. Some of our family favorites are: Dutch Blitz, Apples to Apples and Scattergories.

Improve Your Finances Tip #5

Have a yard sale or start selling things online. A simple yard sale can bring in hundreds of dollars by simply purging things you don’t need or use anymore. One man’s trash… Use this extra fund to build up your emergency savings or apply to debt. Bonus: Your home will be cleaner and more organized! See my Yard Sale Tips!

Improve Your Finances Tip #6

Get a side hustle. Another way to improve your finances is to bring in an extra income through a side hustle. This is typically something part time and flexible that you can do around your full time job and family. Again this “extra” income should be something you first use to build your emergency fund and then debt payment. After that you can use it to save for big purchases, start an IRA, get your mortgage paid off early, etc. If you’re not sure where to start, check out the book Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days.

“Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship” -Benjamin Franklin

Improve Your Finances Tip #7

Get more self-sufficient in 2019! Learn to grow and produce your own food; even growing your own herbs can help the budget. Cook more from scratch – this will help your health too which will save you long term. Not to mention a garden can be a great stress reliever. Start with my article on having The Best Backyard Garden!

Improve Your Finances Tip #8

Be careful with coupons! We ditched them, almost altogether, because I found them to be more of a hindrance than a help, See 5 Reasons I Quit Using Coupons. There are other ways you can save on food and groceries I wrote about this in 20 Frugal Food & Grocery Tips (also see tip 7 again).

Improve Your Finances Tip #9

You really need to create a budget. I have a written budget for our 2 pay periods per month. Then I have a list of set bills for each of those pay periods like mortgage, electric, Netflix, etc. At the start of the pay period I look at our bank balance, subtract bills due, living expenses (like food & gas) and then I know exactly what I have to spend for the 2 week period. I go over this daily with our bank account to make sure we are on track and that I haven’t overspent or missed something. If you find you have a hard time sticking to a budget you should consider trying the envelope method.

Improve Your Finances Tip #10

Get comfortable with being thrifty. Learn to shop used, that can be online like Craigslist, or yard sales or your local thrift store. I have found not only great deals on clothes but canning jars, books, furniture, games, puzzles and so much more. People get rid of stuff that is still in great shape, because they aren’t using it. Remember no shopping for fun – needs only.

Here’s my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation. Suze Orman

It is ok to re-gift! Now I’m not advocating giving crap to your friends and family. But if you get a gift card or item (new) that you know you won’t use, hold on to it and give it as a gift later in the year. TIP: Just make sure you don’t give it to the person who gave it to you!

Improving your finances doesn’t have to be a miserable venture. Start with little steps that you are comfortable with. It is amazing how fast things can improve with just a few minor changes. I found that I loved seeing the results and wanted to try BIGGER things to get us in a better financial place.

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20 Frugal Food and Grocery Tips

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Frugal food and grocery tips – how to be more frugal in 2019! This is the first article in my series on living more frugally next year. Today I want to give you my top 20 frugal food and grocery tips. I hope these help you to make some better choices for your finances and health in the new year!

Frugal Food and Grocery Tips

What does it mean to be frugal?

Webster’s dictionary defines frugal as: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources. But MY definition of frugal or frugality is being a good steward of the finances you’ve been giving. Meaning, you live within your means, you are not in debt (especially to credit cards), you save money and you have enough left to help your church or charities close to your heart. 

What being frugal DOESN’T mean!

Being more frugal isn’t all about denial and not enjoying life. It doesn’t mean you never have fun, go out to eat or see a movie in a theater. I mean, sure, it can mean that but it really doesn’t have to. In the early days of frugal living you may feel like it is all about denial; but it is more about re-prioritizing!

Frugal Food and Grocery Tips

  1. Grow a garden. Even if you have limited space you can grow vegetables and herbs for a fraction of the store-bought cost.
  2. Buy in Bulk. Especially when things are at rock-bottom prices. For instance you may not need 6 lbs of ground beef for a meal but you can take that big bulk package and section it into 1 lbs portions and freeze them for later use.
  3. Learn Shopping Sale Cycles. Stores run sales in cycles and this is when you want to stock up on those items, and store for later use. See my Stock Up in November and Stock Up in December for lists to get you started!
  4. Be VERY Careful With Coupons. I know most thrifty shoppers will tell you to use coupons but I have found that most people will buy a lot of crap they don’t really eat or use (or shouldn’t be eating or using) because of a coupon. Which brings me to another point…
  5. Eat Real Food. This may be the best advice in my frugal food and grocery tips! There are a lot of reasons to stop eating stuff from boxes and packages but let’s just stick to the monetary reason  here. Real food (not processed) will keep you fuller because it is nutrient dense. This means you’ll be consuming less and need to BUY less.
  6. Eat Leftovers. This isn’t rocket science but I see too many people throwing away good food. I purposefully cook a little extra at dinner so that we have good food to eat for lunches (and sometimes breakfast). Leftovers are typically a lot less expensive than lunch meats, frozen or boxed meals; and a HUGE savings over eating out!
  7. Learn to Cook! I mean really learn to cook from scratch with whole foods. This skill seems to be lost on my generation and younger. I don’t understand it because not only does it taste better it is more nutritious (generally) and you definitely save money. See: 10 Amazing Reasons to Be Cooking from Scratch.
  8. Make a Menu. Frugal food and grocery tips don’t get much easier than this! We get paid twice a month at our house. So I generally make a 2 week menu out before payday. I first look at the calendar to see our commitments for the week. If I know we have days where I’ll be out of the house most of day then I’m going to plan a crock pot or fast Instant Pot meal. Too often people let they busy life dictate eating out all the time; that’s a planning issue! Again if you plan to make a little extra dinner then you have great leftovers for lunch the next day. See Great Depression Meals You Can Make Today & Save Money.
  9. Don’t Shop Without a Budget! Do you know what your food and grocery budget is? If you don’t have one set then you need to stop and get that done NOW! I also suggest shopping with a calculator and adding up your purchases as you put them in your cart. This way you won’t be surprised at the end. I always round UP as I add in items (so if the price is $4.79 I put $5.00 in the calculator).
  10. Don’t Shop Without a List! Once you have that menu and a budget you need a list of the EXACT items that you need. Shop ONLY from the list and don’t be swayed by grocery store impulse buys. It helps to shop alone too because kids and spouses can get you off track. Being single minded and don’t get anything that isn’t on that list!
  11. Make Coffee At Home. Seriously, it isn’t that hard to brew coffee and you can even whip it up to make it more like fancy coffee house drinks for a fraction of the cost. Make time to do this in the morning! Many coffee brewers have a feature to brew at a certain time so you can prepare it the night before and wake up to a full pot! See: 5 Ways to Brew Coffee at Home
  12. Use Generic Label Products. If you have to buy something that is packaged don’t be afraid to use generic labels. They are produced by the same high-end facilities but don’t have the HUGE marketing costs so you pay less. The quality and taste are the same for the most part.
  13. Share Bulk Items. If you are buying in bulk but have no means to freeze, can or store the items consider sharing them with friends, family or neighbors. You split the cost of the items and still enjoy the bulk discount.
  14. Visit a Pick Your Own Farm. If you can’t grow it yourself, consider going straight to the source for your produce. Farmers and orchards will sometimes offer pick-your-own produce at a fraction of the cost because this cuts out the middle man. See: Pick Your Own for a list of farms doing this in your area.
  15. Join a Buying Coop. Another easy frugal food and grocery tip is to check out coops like Bountiful Baskets. They can save you money on healthy, and often organic, produce by collectively buying in bulk and distributing it among the members. 
  16. When Eating Out… Let’s be realistic, you’re probably going to eat out from time to time. So number 16 for frugal food and grocery tips is about eating out. Most restaurants offer a discounted menu during early dinner times, generally Monday – Thursday. So if you want a treat meal plan a weekday meal before 6:00 pm. 
  17. Drink Water. It is amazing how quickly sodas, pre-made teas and other drinks add up on the grocery bill. Stick to water – not only will this save you money but it is healthier too. 
  18. DIY Spice Mixes. Instead of buying those pre-made envelopes or jars of mixed spices, make them yourself. You can store them in old spice jars or mason jars for later use. See: DIY Taco Seasoning and DIY Spice Rubs.
  19. Have a No-Buy Day or Week. Once you’ve budgeted, planned and shopped it should be easier to stop making daily or weekly trips to the grocery store. This emergency shopping generally blows your budget so if you find that you have to keep making pit stops then you need to re-evaluate your budget and your menu so that you have enough to last through the period of time you have allotted. 
    When it comes to frugal food and grocery tips you’ll get better with practice.
  20. Have More Potlucks! My last of the frugal food and grocery tips has to do with parties and gatherings. As I write this we are in full Christmas party season. If you are hosting a gathering don’t feel like you have to provide ALL the food. Make a menu and ask people to sign up or tell them what main dish you’re making and ask for a savory or sweet side dish.

I hope these simple suggestions help you in your journey to a more frugal way of life. Living frugally isn’t about denial but using what we have to go the long haul and not always feeling like money is the enemy.

What are your favorite frugal food and grocery tips? Let me know in the comment section!

Stock Up In December For Big Savings

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Stock up in December for big savings on groceries and more! Tis the season to overspend, but it doesn’t (and shouldn’t) be that way. We can stock up in December on pantry items AND gift items. Remember before you plan out your stock up in December, you want to have space for your extra items! This is a great time of the year to put some staples in your pantry that you can use over the next few months too.

So whether you are you stocking up for emergency, gifts or just to have extra for a rainy day, this December stock up list should help you out.

Remember, if you have discounted items you won’t use but can afford to buy (or get free), you can donate them to your local charities! 

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Stock Up In December For Big Savings

Stocking Up Tips To Remember!

  1. Remember sales have cycles and stores will post lost-leaders (losing money on an item) to get you into the store in hopes that you’ll buy more.
  2. Make sure you need it!
  3. Check your available space – where are you going to store your December stock up items?
  4. Make a list of everything you are looking for and don’t be tempted by impulse buys!
  5. Make sure the food items you buy have the latest expiration date OR make sure earlier dates get put to the front of your pantry.
  6. Buy items that have multiple purposes for you, your pets or your home.
  7. Plan to shop at several stores for the best deals.
  8. Always check online for deals with free shipping.
  9. Have a set budget for December stock up items so you aren’t over-spending. Even a good deal should be passed up if you can’t pay your bills!
  10. Consider purchasing an inexpensive Food Saver to increase your storage time and put things is smaller increments; great for big bulk buying and work for pantry, refrigerator and freezer.
  11. Check store coupons – many stores will accept competitor prices and coupons!
  12. Don’t go into debt! If you have to use a credit card to get these items then you really aren’t saving yourself any money in the long run.

Stock Up in December List

Thanksgiving Clearance Items

  • Fall table settings
  • Fall home decor
  • Paper goods with a Fall or Thanksgiving theme
  • Thanksgiving food / pantry items. Just make sure that you check those expiration dates on non-perishable items (most will be pretty far out).
  • Turkey – they’ll be rock bottom on 12/1.  According to the USDA turkeys can be kept frozen in the freezer indefinitely; however, cook within 1 year for best quality.

Check out Stock Up in November for more items that are still inexpensive in early December!

Christmas Seasonal Item – These will get lower after Christmas but you can still get some great deals all month long!

  • Eggnog
  • Frozen pies and treats
  • Baking Items like spices flour, sugar, mixes, condensed and evaporated milks, crusts, baking power and soda, non-stick sprays, nuts, chocolate chips.
  • Appetizer / Snack Foods like chips, crackers, dips, dip mixes, sour cream
  • Canned and Boxed Items like instant potatoes, Jell-O, canned fruits and vegetables, sauces and beans

Christmas Dinner  and Holiday Party Items

Stock up In December on these food items that you can freeze or refrigerate!

  • Hams
  • Turkeys (see above)
  • Butter (it freezes like a champ)
  • Frozen and ready to eat rolls
  • Pre-made canned cinnamon rolls and biscuits
  • Sparkling Cider

Christmas and Winter Decorations

Hold off until the day after Christmas when these items will be on clearance. But move fast because EVERYONE will be looking at these deals:

  • Artificial trees
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Christmas Themed Gift Bags
  • Strings of lights
  • Wreaths
  • Table decor
  • Themed towels
  • Linens or bedding (look for great deals on flannel)
  • Throw pillows, etc with a winter or Christmas theme

Gifts to Stock Up in December

Fragrances  – I can usually find body splash or fragrance scents for rock bottom prices before Christmas. I will often get some for holiday gifts, Secret Santa gifts and save a few for upcoming birthdays.

Toys – you’ll get your deepest discounts after Christmas but online deals are abundant before the holidays too. Get small, inexpensive items for your kid’s birthdays, future parties you’ll be invited to, etc. This way you’ll have gifts to choose from and won’t be bombarded every time your child is invited to a party.

Tools

There are great deals on home improvement and tools during the month of December. Be sure to check multiple stores for the best deals!

Kitchen Items

  • Bakeware
  • Small appliances
  • Cookware
  • Cutlery

Clothing

Before Christmas look for those single loss-leaders like socks, mittens, gloves, slippers or pajamas. After Christmas almost all your winter clothing will be hugely discounted!

Etsy and Other Hand-Crafted Items

Many small business, online and otherwise will offer sales and discounts before Christmas. I like to shop small and local businesses and give unique gifts that can’t be found in large stores.

Gift Cards

Many of the big brand stores will offer specials when you purchase gift cards so make sure to keep an eye out for those!

A Final Thought on Stocking Up in December

I hope this list of what to stock up in December helps you get your pantry and freezer full for a fraction of the cost. I know these sales help us to make Christmas lovely without killing our savings or going into debt. The food discounts also help us to make a large donation to our local food bank – something you might want to consider too.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Stock Up In November And Save Big

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Stock up in November on these items and you can save BIG TIME! You don’t have to be a “prepper” to know that putting away food and essentials is a good ideas; my grandmother called it saving for a rainy day. I know many of you can, which is great, but there are still a lot of items you can purchase and put in your emergency or just-in-case closet. Others will will to stock up in November for holiday cooking and to save for their gift buying. Whatever your reason, you can stock up in November on these items and save a lot of money.

There are also a lot of items to get for your local food pantry donations!

Stock Up in November and Save Big

10 Tips for Stocking Up in November or Anytime

  1. Take an inventory of your pantry, freezer, cupboards, etc. This will keep you from over-buying!
  2. Make sure you have space to store things.
  3. Don’t stock up on anything you don’t normally use. If you don’t use it, it is a waste of your money and you save nothing.
  4. Make of list of items you want and don’t be swayed by the marketing.
  5. Check the expiration date. Pull items from the back of shelves whenever possible for later expiration times. You don’t want something that is going to expire in the next few months unless you know you’re going to use it in that time frame.
  6. Look for items that have multiple uses or purposes.
  7. Shop more than one store – while sales cycle about the same way in retail, each stores will have different items available.
  8. Consider purchasing an inexpensive Food Saver to increase your storage time and put things is smaller increments; great for big bulk buying and work for pantry, refrigerator and freezer.
  9. Do not blow your budget! Yes, stock up on these items in November but only buy what you can truly afford. Do not go into debt to get them.
  10. Coupons! Check your coupon inventory for anything you plan to purchase and increase your savings. Remember that most stores will accept competitor coupons and offer to match sale prices; so bring your store flyers too!

The Stock Up in November List

Halloween Candy and Decor

Obviously it is going on sale November 1st. So stock up quickly. You can use these miniature candies for Christmas stockings, birthday party favors, and portion-controlled treats. Also the Halloween candy can be great for your Christmas baking!

Not to mention most of that same Halloween candy will be good for next year. Just put it up in a cool dark part of your pantry, where it won’t melt or be eaten.

If you like to decorate for Halloween then you’ll definitely want to pick up decor items on a huge discount!

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Pumpkin Spiced Everything

The pumpkin spice craze usually starts in September but will quickly phase out in November. If you love the pumpkin spice flavored items this is the time to stock up. Pumpkin spice items should be an early November purchase as most stores will be transitioning into all the peppermint flavors for Christmas.

Make your own all natural Pumpkin Spiced Creamer with this recipe!

Thanksgiving Dinner Items Stock Up in November on Thanksgiving Dinner

The items commonly used for Thanksgiving dinner will begin going on sale at the beginning of the month. Many of these items are hugely discounted as loss-leaders (products sold at a loss to attract customers to the store) and you’ll never see them cheaper.

  • Turkey
    Turkey freezes very well and an uncooked turkey can be kept frozen up to 3 years, however it is best to use them within the first year for the best flavor. Consider getting breast only for smaller meals. Make sure to keep your turkey bones and make a nourishing broth.
  • Canned Sweet Potatoes
  • Canned Pumpkin
  • Canned Pie Filling
  • Cranberry Sauces
  • Stuffing Mixes
  • Gravy Mixes

Again, Fall Decor will go on sale now so if you like to decorate for every season, this is your month! Start early because these items sell out fast.

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Baking & Sweets stock up in november

Because this is the start to the holiday season your baking staples will be at a great discount.

  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Gelatin
  • Marshmallows
  • Candy Making Supplies
  • Canned and Condensed Milk
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Extracts
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Cake, cookie and other pre-made baking mixes

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Canned Foods and Pantry Items

  • Vegetables – especially items that are traditionally served at the holidays, like yams / sweet potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, etc
  • Broths and stocks
  • Condensed soups
  • Fruits – pineapple, cranberries
  • French Fried Onions – because people love green bean casserole
  • Nuts
  • Spices
  • Boxed potatoes
  • Coffee (oh yeah!!!!) This should actually be frozen for longevity.

For Your Fridge and Freezer

  • Ham – usually more of a Christmas item but you’ll find these start to go on sale in November too.
  • Frozen Pies, cakes, whipped topping
  • Frozen rolls (be sure too look for the un-baked dough)
  • Ready to eat rolls
  • Butter – freeze it!
  • Creamed Cheese – will also freeze well
  • Pre-made pie crusts

Fresh Produce stock up on fresh produce

You can stock up in November on some great fresh produce too. This is especially great if you like to can and preserve your own food. Most of these items will freeze very well too!

  • Pumpkins
  • Potatoes (but don’t forget to grow your own!)
  • Green Beans
  • Onions
  • Squash
  • Apples
  • Beets
  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Kale
  • Broccoli
  • Pears
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Fresh herbs – freeze or dehydrate

Other Steals To Buy In November

  • Food Storage Containers
  • Winter Clothes
  • Boots
  • Pajamas
  • Toys
  • Linens (getting ready for holiday visitors!)

Big Ticket Items to Consider Buying In November

Ok you might not want to stock up in November on big ticket items but these generally start going on sale in November. If you’re considering a purchase of these more expensive items, November is a great time to purchase.

  • Large and Small Appliances
  • Cookware
  • Electronics (mainly during the Black Friday sales)

Remember stocking up in November can save you money for months to come. I hope this list gives you a good starting point for shopping in November.