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?! 

Sales/Deals

It’s Back to School for some later this month (if you are in Arizona!) and we’ll see School Supply deals VERY soon (if not already!)

Watch for printable and insert coupons on all of those items your kids will need to start back ~ you can also take the time to write to Crayola to req

July 4th Weekend

It’s the month of Independence, and you’ll want to look for the BEST sales on outdoor grilling and summer get togethers this month.

Keep your eyes open for sales on the following items:

• 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

Look for Clearance items:

• Occasions:
• July 4th
• Parents Day

Other Promotions this month:

• National Baked Bean Month
• National Blueberry Month
• National Ice Cream Month
• National Hot Dog Month
• Canada Day
• Running of the Bulls

Don’t forget your Produce!

You’ll also want to take note of the produce that is in season this month of July – in our area of Arizona, that means Corn, Cucumbers, Grapes, Green Beans, and more.

Try to buy what is in season instead of buying just anything on your trip – you’ll save yourself so much more if 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.

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!

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

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