Sale Cycles – What’s on Sale in April?

One thing I’ve learned over the past few years as I’ve whittled my family’s grocery budget down from $800 a month {2008} to $100 a month {since 2010} is that there are specific times of year when groceries, household items and other goods go on sale.

Just because a certain fruit or vegetable isn’t in season in your neck of the woods, doesn’t mean grocers are not willing to have it trucked in from somewhere else {like citrus for example} to offer you a great price.

April brings Easter {usually}, as well as Earth Day, Tax Day Specials, and the beginning of the gardening frenzy.  So while you are out this month, keep your eyes open for sales on the following:

Food

Candy {Easter clearance}
Eggs {For coloring Easter eggs}
Butter {Holiday baking}
Coconut
Horseradish
Ham {Make split pea soup with the leftovers}
Cheese
Dinner Rolls
Organic/Natural foods {in celebration of Earth Day}

Seasonal Produce

Asparagus
Artichokes
Avocado
Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Chinese Cabbage
Radishes
Lettuce
Kale
Mangoes
Sweet Oranges
Papayas
Pineapples
Chili Peppers
Sweet Peppers
Rhubarb
Shallots
Spinach
Turnips

Non Food Items

Computers
Digital Cameras
Lawn Mowers {Hello spring!}
Reusable Bags
Energy efficient bulbs {Earth Day}
Travel Deals {Spring break}

Is there a particular item you always notice for sale in April? Let us know in the comments below and I’ll add it to the list.

Saving money is cool!

~Mavis