Isn't life wonderful!!! MAY IS HERE and with it the promise of hot weather and easy living. It doesn't get any better than that. Well, maybe it does. May also brings Mother's Day, the first Holiday Weekend of the summer, and many hot deals. Lots to look forward to.
The second Sunday of May was declared Mother's Day way back in 1914, only then it was meant as a day to thank and honour Mothers for their care and nurturing of the family, not the commercial day it has become. But since it is what it is, we may as well take advantage of it to pick up some great deals for mom and ourselves. This is the time to buy that piece of expensive jewelry as many pieces will be discounted up to 50% off. Then of course, there are all those deals on cosmetics, fragrance, bath products, chocolates and flowers. Good time to stock up.
If you are creative, buy flowers and greens separately, add a pretty vase and arrange them yourself. A more personal gift for mom at less cost.
Treat yourself – shop on the Monday after, when products with Mother’s Day wrapping will be hugely discounted. Chocolates, anyone?
The Southern States have started harvesting early fruits and vegetables. In Canada, some of our early produce has also started appearing on supermarket shelves. This means better prices for Asparagus, Fiddleheads, Lettuce, Early Onions. There may be some good promotional buys on Berries, Melons, and Grapes, but for stocking up and processing, prices will be much better later in the season when these products will be harvested locally.
Students will be returning home from College and University, while others are making plans for holiday trips. This prompts sales of luggage with deals up to 50% off. If you take the time to shop around you may do even better than that.
The first Holiday weekends, Victoria Day in Canada and Memorial Day in the USA, officially kick off the summer season with backyard living and BBQ time. Summer emphasis is on taking life easy, therefore look for sales of:
Wieners, hamburgers, steaks, sausages,
condiments of all kinds, breads, buns, tortillas;
Coke and Pepsi products, bottled water, iced tea and lemonade, all kinds of ice-cream, popsicles and freezies, yogurt and yogurt drinks;
Coke and Pepsi products, bottled water, iced tea and lemonade, all kinds of ice-cream, popsicles and freezies, yogurt and yogurt drinks;
Disposable dishes, cutlery, napkins, etc.;
Personal electronics: IPods, eReaders, and
Tablets, anything easily portable to use in the backyard or take along on trips;
Casual clothes designed for the relaxed summer
lifestyle.
Mattresses will also be discounted during May. Don’t
buy by brand name as that has much less meaning than it used to, but buy for comfort. You may want to refer back to my post Buying A Mattress
Hot deals, gardening, easy living, picnics and barbecues all add up to a wonderful summertime!!
Talk to you again next week,
Lenie
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Hot deals-Stuart Miles; ToTheGarden-Stock Photo; Mother's Day-89 Studio; Suitcases-Victor Habbick; Outdoor BBQ and Mattress- John Kasawa
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Hot deals-Stuart Miles; ToTheGarden-Stock Photo; Mother's Day-89 Studio; Suitcases-Victor Habbick; Outdoor BBQ and Mattress- John Kasawa