8 Weeks of Savings

The other day I received a set of coupons in the mail from Cashwise. There are 4 coupons good each week for the next 8 weeks. There was also a set of coupons for Sunmart in the April 15 Forum.

They use these coupons to get you into the store. Some of the items can be as much as half the regular price but remember to consider if it is a good deal for you. You are not saving money if you spend on something you would not normally buy.

Saving on Holiday Meals

Just as with holiday gift shopping it is important to budget for your holiday meals. Many of the grocery stores currently have and will have baking items and other holiday items on sale in the coming weeks.

Sunmart is offering Holiday Bucks to use on future purchases. You can earn up to 4 Holiday Bucks per shopping visit. You can earn 1 Holiday Buck per $30 spent per shopping trip up to $120. The Holiday Bucks can be redeemed through December 31.

If you have a list of items you will need that can be purchased ahead of time you can add them to your shopping a few at a time instead of a large bill at the end.

This is also a great time to stock up on items you may use throughout the year such as flour, butter, nuts, baking chips, etc. Butter, nuts and baking chips can be stored in the freezer so they last longer.

With the prices of groceries continuing to increase, it may be wise to stock up on items now if your budget allows.