Coupon Craze Frugal Forecast for September
September 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 continuing back to school sales, 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 is over. So here’s our Forecast for the best ways to stay frugal while living it up in September.
#1) Work Space Makeover
Businesses that are looking to provide a little cosmetic face-lift to their office spaces, but don’t want to spend the big bucks are in luck, because September is the perfect time to score some new office furniture. Furniture retailers, and even office supply stores, are jumping on the back-to-school sale bandwagon and offering significant discounts on last season’s furniture models, including: chairs, desks and even file cabinets. For all those DIY crafters, some scraps of fabric or wallpaper can transform those plain office desks you nabbed (for a fraction of the cost) into a customized work space for your hard-working employees.
#2) Lawnmowers for Sale!
Summer’s not even a distant memory, so you’re probably wondering how lawnmowers can already be marked down in price, right?! The leaves on those beautiful trees in your lawn and garden are preparing to fall, which means that cold weather is fast approaching. So, instead of holding onto this past season's lawnmowers, home and landscaping stores are moving out stock, so that they can make room for leaf blowers and snow machines.. Check out your favorite home improvement retailers’ websites, including HomeDepot.com and Lowes.com, to shop the variety of lawnmower styles that are still available.
#3) New Wheels
Your box on wheels hasn’t been treating you kindly the last few months, so you’ve been contemplating getting a new car. Good thing that you waited until September to do some automobile shopping, because according to the experts at SmartMoney.com, the best time to buy late end model cars is in September. Just like many other industries, car dealerships want to get rid of their remaining cars to make space for next years’ models. After doing your research, bite the bullet and nab a new set of wheels – CarsDirect.com makes the process a piece of cake. Don’t forget to customize your ride with all-weather mats, seat covers and a state-of-the-art sound system. (hey, it was the only way your husband would agree to getting a minivan, but all-in-all it seems that you made out in the negotiations).
#4) Leaving on a Jet Plane
Getaways to Europe and the Caribbean are at an all-time low during September, so why not use your vacation days for a little fun in the sun? Make sure to buy airline tickets for your “last minute” vacation on a Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, because airlines, such as Delta and Spirit Airlines, release new deals after dark on Tuesdays. Also, check out the last minute savings (at up to 50% off) over at AppleVacations.com Don’t sit back and let these great prices disappear right before your eyes.
