Coupon Craze Frugal Forecast for July
Welcome to the Frugal Forecast, your monthly insider’s guide to uncovering seasonal savings from the Coupon Craze staff. Of course, you already know about the big holiday sales, but the first week of every month The Frugal Forecast goes it a step further with insights into industry-specific sales trends that'll 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 is over.
So here’s our Forecast for the 5 best ways to stay frugal while living it up in July.
#1) Start of Summer Clearance Sales
Your calendar insists that summer has just begun, but fall is in your not-so distant future. For many major retailers, July typically marks the end of the fiscal quarter. So, what does that mean for you, the consumer? Serious summer deals. Summer clearance sales will begin to crop up at your favorite apparel retailers, who are ready to move out bathing suits, and outdoor living retailers, such as The Home Depot, who are looking to get those state-of-the-art grills we covered in our 2011 Griller’s Guide off of their showroom floors.
#2) Broadway Bound
Tourists flock to New York City all year long, but those frugal-minded folks who visit during July will catch big deals on Broadway. According to Applause Theatre & Entertainment Service, the first week-and-a-half of July is slow on Broadway, so instead of selling full price tickets but ending up with an empty house, most theaters are enticing show-goers by cutting up to 50% ticket prices. Discounts may already be in place for your favorite show because fall kicks off a new theater season, so, now’s the time to buy.
#3) Cool Savings
The temperature is rising and August is bound to be brutal. So all of you still suffering at home without a way to get cool, wait no longer. July is the prime time to get a deal on air conditioners. Home appliance stores, like Lowes, are ready to move those cooling units out to make room for fall’s inventory of leaf blowers and fireplace tools, so save a bundle now and sweat no more.
#4) Here Comes the Bride
Love is in the air, can you feel it? It’s the heart of wedding season, which means discounts galore on great wedding gifts. After scratching your head over the perfect wedding present, you’ve decided to splurge on the soon-to-be newlyweds’ favorite china pattern. Splurge is not a word we are familiar with using, because whether you choose to buy that china place setting or a beautiful crystal vase for the couple, you don’t have to break the bank, or even make a dent. A combination of choosing the right retailer and having a high-value coupon will leave you paying a fraction of the cost for that extravagant-looking gift.
#5) Oh, Baby!
Although traditional baby shower season has come to a close, we’re sure that you’ll still be attending your fair share of baby showers in the coming months. Retailers are anxious to showcase next year’s hottest baby items to newly expectant parents creating registries, so this spring’s most popular baby shower gifts are now on sale. Plan ahead and take advantage of some outstanding deals by gifting soon-to-be parents with clothes, baby gear and even baby furniture.
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 July—and 5 expiring ones that are really worth a look before we get to August.
Our Top 5 New Deals for July
20% off purchase at Luxor Linens
5% off $20 purchase at Three Dog Bakery
$15 off $150 purchase at 20x200
Buy 1 ClickN KIDS Account, Get the 2nd Student Free at ClickN READ Phonics
$7 off $70 purchase plus Free Shipping at Perfume
Our Top 5 Expiring Deals for July
5% off purchase at College Book Renter
$4.99/month Websites from Network Solutions
$10 off purchase at Pro White Teeth
$50 off 12-Month Listings on HomeAway
