Frugal living doesn’t mean going without the things you love, quite the contrary. It means spending the money that you have with purpose and intention.
Many people believe that living frugally means going without, that’s not how it is. The truth is, people living frugally are just more thoughtful about how they spend. Here’s an example, a friend of mine, who isn’t frugally minded, buys a coffee everyday from a popular coffee joint, she pay’s $3.00 a cup. Now, down the street there is an equally popular coffee house, selling a cup of coffee for $2.00. A frugal minded person would see that going to the other coffee house would save them $365.00 a year and that savings could be used towards something that they want.
One of the things that I do to live more frugally is by learning when the best time is to purchase the things that I want and need. For instance, did you know that the best time to buy a car is in the winter, on a Monday or Tuesday, close to closing time? Knowing when to buy can save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
Every month there are a number of items that go on sale and knowing these sale cycles is one of the first keys to living a frugal life. Below is a list of things that are on sale this month. Be sure to print a copy so that you can plan any future purchases.
PRODUCE
You will find the prices on these items to be at there lowest price point this month. Stock up! Freezing or canning allows you to enjoy them throughout the year without having to pay the high, out-of-season prices. You’ll see all kinds of deals on produce this month, but here’s a few that you should keep an eye out for.
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Corn
Cucumbers
Figs
Green Beans
Okra
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Watermelon
FOOD
July is all about the grill. This month, most of the items that will be on sale are centered around dining outdoors. Stock up! Many of these items have a long shelf life, you can save a lot of money by buying enough to last until next July. Just be sure to double check the expiration dates.
Hot Dogs
Ground Beef
Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns
Chips & Dips
Marinades
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Salad Dressing
BBQ Sauce
Drink Mixes
Ice Cream & Popcicles
Non-Food
Most of the non-food items that are on sale this month are centered around being outdoors. All of these items are perfect to stock up on because they have a very long shelf life. Just make sure that you have the storage room.
Paper Plates
Plastic Cups
Plastic Utensils
Table Clothes
Paper Towels
Napkins
Sunscreen
Self Tanners
Razors
Insect Repellent
After Sun Skincare
Aloe
OTHER GREAT DEALS
A number of retailers try to bring a touch of the Christmas holiday to summer, capitalizing on “Christmas in July”, so keep an eye out for these sales.
Outdoor Gear – Clearance
Summer Apparel – Clearance
Outdoor Furniture – Clearance
House Paint
School Supplies
Personal Electronics
Toys
Airfares
TV’s
Grills
Amazon Prime Day – a variety of good deals (7/11/17)
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