It’s December – can you believe the year is almost over?!  It flew by FAST!

Since it’s a new month, you might be curious to know what you should think about picking up in store, and what you can look forward to on sale, so you can plan accordingly on moving some things around in your stockpile or pantry to make room.

Don’t forget this helpful article: Building a Stockpile on a Limited Budget.  So what IS on sale this month?! 

Sales/Deals:

This month, you’ll find everything you need to host a Christmas Dinner or, have a Holiday Party – every store knows that you’ll have family over and that the kids will be home for break…. so look for these items on sale:

• Party/Deli platters
• Cold cuts
• Sour cream, dips
• Crackers, chips
• Soda
• Ham
• Stuffing mix
• Potato mix
• Butter
• Fresh potatoes
• Gravy
• Bread/rolls
• Frozen pies
• Green beans
• Fried onion
• Cream soups
• Broth
• Pie filling

They ALSO know you will baking up a storm in the kitchen this month – not just for your OWN family, but hopefully for neighbors, friends and family members too!

As a result, you will find THESE items on sale as well ~

• Flour
• Sugar
• Butter
• Cream
• Cake mix
• Brownie mix
• Muffin mix
• Breads
• Pie Crust
• Marshmallow
• Whipped cream

Since a good majority of Americans will be gifting this holiday, you may also find stores focusing in on wrapping paper, cards, ribbon, bows, and tape – though just remember that because they are a hot ticket item this month, it doesn’t necessarily mean the regular stores will have them for an amazing deal.

Check your 99 Only store for the BEST deals on Holiday Items, priced at $.99 and in some cases, even LESS.

You will also see a focus on Eggnog this holiday, and everything you need to successfully host a party – Supplies, Paper Plates, Napkins & more.

Since Thanksgiving has now come and gone, you MIGHT still see some post-Thanksgiving clearance, fall decor & craft clearance, and closer to Christmas, you will see that after-Christmas clearance – especially at Target. 

Occasions this Month of December Include:

• Chanukah
• Winter begins
• Christmas
• New Year’s Eve
• Kwanzaa

Don’t forget your Produce!

You’ll also want to take note of the produce that is in season this month of November  – in our area of Arizona, that means Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Lemons, Oranges & more.

Try to buy what is in season instead of buying just anything on your trip – you’ll save yourself so much more f you are familiar with the seasonal produce in your area.

Use the interactive map from Epicurious to determine what is best purchase each month in your respective area.  Remember that an abundance of anything can allow you to can, or chop & freeze for soups & stews in months that those items may not be as inexpensive.

Read our tips to find out how to save money on produce!

Lastly… put this information to work by reaching out to your favorite companies & writing to them to praise them for their product.  Since it’s baking season, start writing to those companies like Toll House, Gold Medal Flour & even C&H Sugar.  Not everyone will respond, but you MAY score back some pretty nice coupons to help bring the cost of these items down!

We put together TEN companies that WILL send you product coupons, read that article here so you can give it a try for yourself.