Sadly we’re nearing the smmers’ end and many kids are heading back to school. Soon I’ll be in a turtle neck, snuggling up with a blanket, pouring coffee creamer in my hot cocoa, and sneaking in after my hubby to turn the thermostat up after he faithfully checks it and turns it down (to 64 degrees!) when he gets home from work. Its hard to think about summer clearance with all these other things but this is by far the best time to pick up some really great bargains for next years summer season. Sometime between now and the end of September all of the stores will move out all of their summer seasonal items to make way for Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas goodies. This will be your big chance to pick up a new gas grill, lawn chair or horse shoe set. Please keep your eyes peeled and post on our Family Frugal Fun Facebook wall when you find summer clearance at your local stores discounted by 50% or better. Note the store name, city & state, please.
You’ll also notice toy clearance in stores all over! They’re making room for their holiday inventory. From about September on frugal shoppers will be picking up toys and gifts for Christmas. Now is a great time to buy and tuck it away until the big day.
Toys are ALWAYS up to 80% in Jan/Feb at Target in Easton MD. Thats when I stock up for my nieces birthday….Easter..and even the following Christmas. The Easton Target hasnt yet started their markdowns on summer stuff really..but when they do it goes pretty quick. They did have some pool towels marked 15% off, as well as some misc pool toys..but nothing good yet.