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 to offer you a great price.
May brings Cinco de Mayo, the official kick-off for grilling season, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and most Farmer’s Markets will be up and running. It is a busy month, with lots of sales.
While you are out this month, look for:
{Recipe : Roasted Chicken with Cranberries Salad}
Food
Marinades
Steak Sauces
BBQ Sauce
Condiments
Salad Dressings
Hamburger Buns/Hotdog Buns
All things Mexican food
Pickles
Grilling Meats {ribs, steaks, hamburgers, chicken breasts, etc.}
Chips
Ice Cream
Bottled Water
{Recipe: Rhubarb Cinnamon Jam}
Seasonal Produce
Zucchini
Artichokes
Asparagus
Spring Peas
Broccoli
Lettuce
Cherries
Strawberries
Pineapples
Radishes
Rhubarb
Swiss Chard
Non-Food Items
Paper plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths, etc.
Flowers, Chocolates, Greeting Cards {on clearance after Mother’s Day}
Cinco de Mayo Decorations {on clearance after Cinco de Mayo}
Vacuums
Cookware
Grill Supplies {charcoal, lighter fluid, etc.}
Is there a particular item you always notice for sale in May? Let us know in the comments below and I’ll add it to the list.
Saving money is cool!
~Mavis
Jules says
There have also been some great coupons for Zyrtec in the Sunday papers recently, and Costco too I think.
Kathy says
We have a local grocery store that does a pick 5 on meat, 5 for $19.99. They have at various times done a 6th for free, like right now. Love getting my meat for the month that way. And it’s good choice cuts of good meats. Even bacon!
Shirley Kelly says
Would you share the name of your grocery store?
I’m in the Bellevue area and am looking forward to Grocery Outlet’s opening on May 13th.
Thanks so much.
Noah says
I just discovered this weekend that if you buy a boneless ham at the grocery store first take it to the meat department. They will slice/shave it for you (I got mine sliced for free) and you can then use it for lunchmeat. Ham freezes well. We bought a 3.5 # boneless ham for $3.99/# which was a savings of almost $2.00/# from the presliced deli meat.
Mavis says
This is a great tip! Thanks Noah. 🙂