This month is all about the green! February is winding to a close, which means it’s time to start gearing up for the St. Patrick’s Day parties, all you naughty, naughty Irish monkeys! It also means, a new month of new deals starts.
Be sure to check out the following list of the best things to buy in March, so you won’t miss out.
Winter Gear
Although spring is supposedly right around the corner, many of us are still feeling the wrath of Old Man Winter and Jack Frost. Retailers, on the other hand, are trying to push old winter apparel out the door to make way for the new spring fashions. This means that you can still get some pretty great deals on cold weather gear when you buy in March. There may be a little less to choose from, since some of the winter clearance items have been picked over, but you can be sure to get rock bottom prices.
When you’re looking for winter apparel to buy in March, look for versatile styles that can be used for layering this spring. You can also look for winter apparel for next year as well, but you may want to get a size larger for children. Don’t limit yourself to just winter clothes this March either. Retailers are also slashing prices on winter sports gear and other accessories as well in order to make room for those pool toy displays.
Chocolate
February – the romantic month of roses, diamonds, and chocolate – is over, which means some retailers and grocery stores now have an abundance of leftover chocolates. You’ll often find great sales on chocolate this month, and by pairing these sales with coupons, you can really maximize your savings. Consider picking up some discount candy for the kiddos’ Easter baskets in April.
Frozen Foods
Oddly enough, March is National Frozen Food month. This means that if you’re looking for something to buy in March, it may be a good time to stock up on freezer items. Grocery stores will often have great sales on frozen foods in March, and you can sometimes get them for super discounted prices when you pair a great sale with coupons.
Luggage
Planning a vacation this summer? If you need a few extra bags, buy in March, experts say. March is a down time for travel, since the summer travelers have yet to take off and the snowbirds have already flown the coop and aren’t quite ready to come home to roost just yet. Because of this, retailers often discount their luggage in March.
Easter Party Supplies
While you may see a few sales on Easter items in March, you may overlook some of the best types of party supplies to buy in March. I’m talking about the clearance party supplies leftover from the St. Patrick’s Day parties that will be going on later in the month. Once the holiday is over, stores will discount the flashy green and gold party supplies, which you can pick up for special occasions like Easter and birthdays.
Amazon Prime Accounts
This is probably an odd thing to be on a list of what to buy in march, but this year, it fits. Word on the street is that Amazon is seriously considering raising the Amazon Prime rate by as much as $40. If you’ve been trying to decide whether you want an Amazon Prime account or not, you might want to make up your mind and buy one soon in case the price goes up!
