Coupon Craze Frugal Forecast for August
August is upon us, and that means it’s time for our Frugal Forecast from the Coupon Craze staff. Of course, you already know about the big holiday sales coming up, but we’ll go a step further with insights into specific sales trends to help you scoop up the best deals at just the right time. Plus, you'll get a heads up on our staff's picks for the 5 best new coupons this month — and the 5 best expiring ones you may want to grab before the month's over.
So here’s our Forecast for the 5 best ways to stay frugal while living it up in August.
#1) Back-Back-Back to School Again!
Back-to-School season is here, and even though many parents wait until the final weeks of summer to purchase much needed supplies for their kids, the time to score great deals is now! You may have stocked up on short-sleeve shirts and shorts at those summer clearance sales we mentioned last month, but those summer outfits will probably only last into late September.
Next time you’re online, check out your favorite apparel retailers, to get uniform essentials (Lands’ End is a great resource), the most popular jeans with kids these days, and a few great tops that will be easy to remove dirt, paint and peanut butter sandwiches from without much scrubbing.
#2) Snipping the Shag
The start of a school year can be exciting and somewhat terrifying, especially for the new kids in town. Get your newbies off to a great start by treating them to a new hairdo. Your daughter has been begging for a cut that mimics the long layered look which Kiki from the “Fresh Beat Band” rocks, and your son thinks that Justin Bieber’s new cropped locks are pretty awesome. We’ve got a printable coupon for SuperCuts that’ll save you $2 on your kids next new ‘do so they’re ready to show everyone what too cool for school really means!
#3) Happy Birthday
Birthstones are a great way to give your child a special gift they’ll love to show off. Peridot, originally formed as a result of volcanic activity, is the dazzling, yet understated birthstone for August. Sometimes described as “evening emerald,” this olive green gem signifies strength. Right now, Reeds.com is offering a fantastic $50 off your $250 purchase, while Ice.com has their own sparkling savings to share – 20% off all jewelry, plus free shipping. Go ahead and treat your kids or yourself to some new jewels this year.
#4) Dorm Room Decor
Your little birdie is leaving the nest, but don’t fret, Mama. At least he’s letting you help him decorate his new one. His style may scream high-school sass instead of college chic, but making his dorm room a quiet place to study – or, more importantly to him, a cool place to hang out -- doesn’t have to be so hard. Good sheets and blankets can make or break dorm room design. Three online stores we absolutely love for getting a great deal on discounted bedding sets right now are LinenSource.com, PioneerLinens.com or LinensBargains.com.
#5) Just My Type
Remember the days when teachers wanted assignments hand-written on college-ruled paper? Now, educators expect nothing less than a double-spaced, typed Word document to be handed in. Instead of sharing screen time with everyone in the house, invest in a personal laptop for your child to help them really excel in school. Dell is currently offering their XPS laptop for $699.99 , while right now Sony really wants you to want their VAIO notebooks, so you can score 10% off select models throughout August. If you’re a fan of HP or Lenovo, they’ve got some good deals cooking right now, as well.
Our 5 favorite deals coming and going in August
Of course, we've got thousands of other coupons and deals to save you money. So check www.CouponCraze.com as we keep adding new offers daily. In the meantime, here are Coupon Craze's staff picks for our 5 favorite new deals for Augut — and 5 expiring ones that are really worth a look before we get to September.
New Deals
15% off purchase at BedHead Pajamas
15% off purchase at Brenthaven
15% off purchase at Folli Follie
25% off purchase at 3D Laser Gifts
Expiring Deals
10% off monthly subscription at SlickPic
5% off purchase at Golden Tours
10% off purchase at GlassesShop
20% off $599 purchase at Mattress.com
