One of my favorite (and the easiest!) ways to save money is by stocking up on foods when the prices are at their lowest. I can buy foods for 50-60% of their regular prices. The best part about stocking up when things are on sale is that it doesn’t take a lot of my time. Just stock up to really save money on your grocery bill.
May has some of the best deals of the year! Plenty of produce is on sale, bbq season has started up so we will see some sales on meat, and there are some great memorial day sales too. Check out what to buy (and skip) in May.
Seasonal Produce
May is a fantastic time to stock up on seasonal produce. I love it when I start to see strawberries for only $.99 a pound. My family loves strawberry freezer preserves and I love having a fresh salad this time of year.
Some of the best in season produce this month are Asparagus, Blueberries, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Onions, Peaches, Pineapples, Strawberries, and Spinach.
Foods
May starts off with Cinco De Mayo so we will see some awesome sales on tortillas, salsa, and hopefully margaritas. 🙂 I love having tortillas around all year for quesadillas.
Near the end of May, we will see lots of Memorial Day sales. Hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce and other summer bbq supplies will be on sale. Stock up for some great picnics and grill outs all summer long.
Other Sales
May is a great time to buy a vacuum if you need one. We will see lots of memorial day sales on vacuums, tv's, and mattresses.
May is also a wonderful time to get spring clearance items. Raincoats and jackets are now on clearance to make room for swimsuits. I love finding the next size up in clothes for my son on sale this time of year. I don’t think we have ever paid full price for a jacket or coat.
May is also the start of garage sale season. There are so many amazing deals that you can score at garage sales. It’s especially great if you have young kids. Rarely do those younger sizes get used much and I have often found new or nearly new kids clothes.
Skip It
May is not the time to buy summer sporting goods. Tennis rackets, golf clubs, bikes, and baseball equipment will still be full price. Also laptops and computers will be at their most expensive. If you can hold off until July or August when they are on back to school sales.
So grab a couple of great deals this month to really save some extra cash. Want to know the best things to buy every month? Check out my what to buy and when? a guide to sales cycles. What do you plan on stocking up on in May?
Lindsey Mozgai says
I love stocking up on spring items during May during clearance sales!
Shannon says
I saw you had strawberries on your list. I bought a huge amount yesterday and today I made your freezer jam recipe. It's resting on the counter now, I hope it turns out!
Julie says
I can't wait to hear what you think of it. My family loves it!