July Monthly Planner: Best & Worst Things To Buy In July!

Welcome to July! Summer is in full swing, and there are some sizzling savings to be found! This is an awesome time of year for couponers and bargain hunters to really stock up, keep reading to find out what sales you should keep your eyes on this month!


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{Get Organized}

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{Couponing}

• It is a new month so make sure to check out Coupons.com, Red Plum, Coupon Network, and Cool Savings and print the coupons that your family needs! Also consider ordering coupons from your favorite Coupon Clipping Sites.
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{Best Time To Buy Guide} What's On Sale This Month?

July is National Ice Cream Month so expect to see some awesome deals on ice cream this month! Plus you can usually spot the best BBQ sales in July! Also, Back To School sales start this month, so start getting your school supplies now while the deals are hot!


Look for low- stock up prices on:

BBQ Sauce
Baked beans
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Marinade
Hot dogs
Hamburger/ground beef
Ribs
Steaks
Buns
Paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc.
Soda
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Blueberries
Fireworks


Other Promotions this month:

National Baked Bean Month
National Blueberry Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Hot Dog Month
Canada Day



:: Produce In-Season

Seasonal produce is also a great bargain this time of year! Consider stocking up and freezing the produce that you can while prices are at their lowest.

IN-SEASON PRODUCE:

Asian Pears
Bartlett Pears
Beans, Green
Blueberries
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Figs
Garlic
Gooseberries
Grapes
Nectarines
Okra
Onions, Red
Oranges, Valencia
Peaches
Peppers, Sweet/Bell
Plums
Potatoes
Squash, Summer
Tomatoes
Watermelon

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Here are a few more tips to help you maximize your budget:

Right  now is a great time to shop, because stores need to clear out summer merchandise, and are slashing prices to get customers in! Start checking the clearance racks at your favorite stores!




Things To Buy In July


According to Deal News, July is a great time to buy:

• Sandals, swimsuits, and all types of summer clothing - This is about it for summer clothes. Stores are clearing them out for school and fall lines.

• Tools – Now that Father’s Day is over, many retailers are starting to mark down the prices on tools.

• 46-inch HDTV’s – Deal News says some are as low as $500!

• BBQ Grills – As Target and Walmart (and other retailers) start switching their seasonal grill section into their back to school section, they will start to slash prices on their grills to get rid of them and make room! If you are looking to buy a new grill, I’d start keeping your eyes peeled to the prices, because Deal News says that you might be able to find them cheapest if you can wait until the end of July, or August.

• Plus, Remember That Back To School Supply Sales are staring now! Plus, start watching for awesome prices on laptops! As back to school sales start, you will see some awesome sales on laptops, and computers.

What You Shouldn’t Buy In July

 

• Sunglasses – They are in demand right now. Your best bet is to look for a new pair of shades after Labor Day to get the cheapest prices!

• Patio Furniture and Sets – You might also see these marked down at Target or Walmart as they make room for the back to school section (as stated above about grills). However, at some stores, the biggest markdowns on patio furniture comes in September. So, consider checking around, and watching prices before you decide to buy!

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