Since it’s a new month, you might be curious to know what you should think about picking up in store, 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?! 

National Dairy Month

You’ll find many dairy items on sale through the entire month – here are some:

• Dairy Products 
• Milk
• Cheese
• Ice cream
• Yogurt
• Sour cream

Towards the beginning of the month you’ll see Easter Seals and Special Olympics Summer Games… with Children’s Miracle Network Theme Coupons.

The 4th is right around the corner – look for promotions on all of your favorite BBQ items!

• BBQ Sauce
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise
• Hot dogs
• Marinade
• Pickles
• Salad dressing
• Popsicles
• Hamburger/ground beef
• Ribs
• Steaks
• Buns
• Paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc.
• Soda
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Hats
• Self-tanner

National Headache Month

AND June is also National Headache month ~ so look for sales & specials on all of those items related to helping you alleviate those headaches:

• Aspirin
• Pain Relievers
• Headache Meds
• Allergy or Sinus Headache Meds

Other Notable Occasions in June:

• National Cancer Survivor’s Day
• National Hunger Awareness Day
• Flag Day
• Father’s Day
• Special Olympics Summer Games
• Summer begins

Other Promotions this month include:

• National Candy Month
• National Dairy Month
• National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
• National Iced Tea Month
• National Safety Month
• National Seafood Month
• National Turkey Lover’s Month

Don’t forget your Produce!

You’ll also want to take note of the produce that is in season this month of June – in our area of Arizona, that means Corn, Figs, Cherries, Cabbage & 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.

You can ALSO 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.

Lastly… put this information to work by reaching out to your favorite companies & writing to them to praise them for their product.  Not everyone will respond, but you MAY score back some pretty nice coupons to help bring the cost of these items down!

Everything you need to know is in this last post. Read it HERE.

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