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:

Back to School promos continue up to Labor Day- find deals on everything related to those Back to School Lunchboxes including:

• Lunchbox foods/meals
• Pudding cups
• Lunchables
• Juice boxes, Capri Sun
• Pop Tarts
• Lunch meat
• Bread
• Cold cereal
• Waffles
• School and office supply
• Pens
• Pencils
• Markers
• Crayons
• Glue
• Paper

Tomato products begin their sales – just in time for this season’s soups, pasta dishes and stews:

• Spaghetti Sauce
• Tomato soup
• Canned tomatoes
• Tomato sauce

Diabetes items will also be promoted, look for deals on:

• Diabetic meters
• Glucerna/Boost, etc.
• Diabetic care

This month is also Baby Items Month – so  look for sales mid month on major baby equipment, baby safety, general new baby items.

Since Summer is on it’s way out, you will see Holiday & Picnic Items marked down – and Summer Items up to 90% off in some cases. Plan ahead for next year’s warm weather.  After Labor Day, look for 75% OFF Barbecue and Picnic Supplies you can tuck away either as gifts for for your own personal use – those of us in Arizona are lucky that we can grill out ALL year.

Occasions:

• Labor Day
• Patriot Day
• Autumn Begins
• Rosh Hashanah

Don’t forget your Produce!

You’ll also want to take note of the produce that is in season this month of September  – in our area of Arizona, that means Peaches, Okra, Corn, Melon, Apples & Tomatoes… 

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.

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.