While many of you know to hit the sales for leftover Christmas decorations, you might not know that many other products go on sale this time of year. Be sure to look out for sales and coupons on these items and you will save yourself tons of cash!
- Healthy/Low Calorie/Diet Foods – Since many people will be starting their New Years’ Resolutions, you’ll see “healthier” packaged foods on sale. Here’s just a few items that you can find good deals on now -- frozen dinners such as Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice, healthy cereals such as Special K or Kashi, low-calorie canned soups, salad dressings, and yogurt. Stock up now and you may even lose a few pounds in the process!
- Health medicine/products – If you’re interested in losing weight or quitting smoking, now will be a good time to get the products that will help you. All of the drug stores have weight lose aids and smoking cessation aids on sale this week.
- Cold & Flu medications – ‘Tis the season to get sick. You’ll continue to see these medications on sale.
- Plastic Storage Tubs – You’ll find some good deals out there on storage containers. Just be sure to shop around to make sure you get quality products at the best price.
- Winter coats and other outerwear – Clothing stores will be trying to clear out merchandise to make space for new spring merchandise which means good deals for you!
- Don’t forget to check clearance sections in your favorite stores. Stock rotation will work to your benefit in all kinds of stores this time of year.