Shop when the time is right!

So when it comes to being frugal with our spending, it's best if we buy when the time is right. For example the best time for a winter coat is not in Nov./Dec. when it's the coldest, it's actually in Feb. when stores want to clear things out.
If we want to save money, we have shift our perception of buying.

Here's a quick run down of what is ideal to buy in what months.

Jan.
Winter coats (after Christmas sales)
Christmas items
Furniture
Bikes or outdoor gear
Men's Shirts

Feb.
Winter coats
After Valentine's Day: chocolate, stuffed animals, jewelry

Mar.
Video games
China

April
Vacation packages
TVs and other electronics

May
Paper goods
Strawberries
Towels
Small appliances (after Mother's Day)

June
Tools (after Father's Day

July
School supplies
Furniture

August
National Peach Month - peaches!
Pool toys or equipment
patio furniture
Sandals, flip-flops
Swim suits

September
Summer clothes
Inflatable pools
China

Oct.
National Pizza and Pasta Month
Halloween candy
Lawn mowers

Nov.
Halloween candy
Halloween decoration/costume
Thanksgiving canned foods

Dec.
After Christmas sales
Cars
Wedding Dresses

Excerpt from Teri Gault's book, Shop Smart Save More