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March isn’t known as a great month for sales and deals, don’t expect a lot of great deals on high ticket items this month. Do expect to see some great prices on smaller items like groceries and cleaning supplies.
March
Cereal – March 7th is National cereal day. Expect to see sales on cereal in most grocery stores. Don’t forget to check for coupons to pair with the sales, become a Kellog’s Family Rewards member to save on Kellogg’s cereals and more.
Frozen Food – March is National Frozen Food month, keep your eyes on grocery store flyers to save the most on frozen food. A well stocked freezer will save you money all year long. Use coupons and grocery apps to save even more.
Snack Food – Expect to find some great deals on snacks and soda this month in preparation for March Madness. Also, March 14 is National Potato Chip Day, and March 23 is National Chip and Dip Day. Expect to see some great sales on all sorts of chips!
St. Patrick’s Day Foods – This month you will find the absolute best prices on corned beef and cabbage. I always buy extra corned beef in March to freeze for later.
Cleaning Supplies – March 20 is the first day of spring, time for some Spring cleaning. Many cleaning products will be on sale all month long.
Craft Supplies – March is National Craft Month. Look for special deals, events, sales and classes from your local craft stores including Michael’s, JoAnn’s, and Hobby Lobby. The Dollar Tree has expanded their craft section in all of their stores, check out all of the great deals for only $1. Look for online specials with Oriental Trading Company.
Luggage – March is between Christmas and Summer vacation season, retailers mark down overstock and last year’s models on luggage, totes and toiletry bags to make room for new summer stock.
St. Patrick’s Day – Leading up to St. Patrick’s Day you will see sales on “green Merchandise”. If you can wait, the real “green” sales start on March 18th. Retailers and department stores heavily discount green-themed clothing, party supplies and jewelry starting the day after the holiday.
Ski & snowboard equipment – Ski and snowboard gear will be on sale, stores will be trying to get rid of last year’s inventory. You can wait a few months to get better pricing, but there will be very limited stock to choose from.
Vacuums – Spring cleaning sales start in March and continue through May. It’s a great month to find deals on Vacuum cleaners and Carpet Shampooers. Look for sales and coupons from Target, Walmart and Bed Bath and Beyond starting in March.
Bonus:
March 14: Pi Day – Many restaurants and grocery stores like to celebrate the occasion with deals on pies, pizzas and pot pies. Boston Market has typically held a “Pot Pi(e) Day Deal”: buy one pot pie and drink and get a free pot pie. Marie Callender’s has a yearly promotion for a free slice of pie on that day along with the purchase of one full price adult entrée.