February Frugal Forecast
February’s Frugal Forecast from the Coupon Craze staff is brimming with money-saving romantic gifts and power tool purchasing perks, but there’s also an insight into specific sales trends to help you benefit from bargains right now. 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.
Hearts, Hugs and Kisses
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a holiday for lovers, but rather an occasion for you to celebrate all of the special people in your life. Show your affection by sending a bountiful bouquet of flowers to your Valentine’s office or home. Right now you’ll get $10 off your $59.99 purchase of select flowers and gifts from 1800Flowers.com, so surf around the site for your favorite florals. If you prefer to send sweets to your sweetie, Chocolate.com has all Valentine’s Day gifts listed for 15% off the original price. (Keep in mind that these candies will be further reduced on February 15th, so stock up for an upcoming holiday or event and just re-package the goods.) Your Mom adores personalized jewelry, so surprise her with a beautiful necklace or bracelet from RedEnvelope.com, where you can get 10% off any purchase, 15% off any $80 purchase or 20% off any $125 purchase.
Clothing on Clearance
Winter is almost over, although you could’ve fooled us, which means that all winter apparel is on sale, so that your favorite clothing retailer can showcase new spring fashions. If it’s sneakers and boots that your little one needs, visit UmiShoes.com and find a variety of styles at up to 40% off. Your older kids will have outgrown their fleece pants, jeans and long-sleeved tees by next winter, but luckily Sears.com has something in their clearance sale for everyone – at up to 65% off. Take advantage of the monster savings that MaxStudio.com is offering and score some sweaters and cute cords for up to 70% off, through February 9th. With Presidents’ Day right around the corner, expect to see even bigger sales around the 20th.
For the Gamers
Last February, video game and electronic retailers experienced record-high sales, and the trend is expected to continue this year. When you visit Target.com you’ll see select video games on sale for $8.99, through February 4th, while INetVideo.com has a number of titles to choose from for Xbox, Wii and PS3 systems, and when you spend $25 you’ll get 15% off shipping.
You’ve got the Power
January’s home improvement sales are still going strong on some retailers’ sites, which works out perfectly if you are also in need of power tools, because they go on sale in February before next season’s models are released. Get $20 off your $100 purchase at CpoIndustrialPowerTools.com, and a free flashlight at HarborFreight.com when you spend $19.99. After searching for some new video games, check out the home section on Target.com where you’ll find drills, power saws and complete tool kits, because right now they’re offering $5 off your $50 purchase.
Have a love-ly month.
TOP 5 EXPIRING
Mozy
10% off MozyHome and MozyPro signups
Valid: 2/1/2012 to 2/29/2012
NBC Universal Store
Valid: 2/1/2012 to 2/29/2012
Calendars
Valid: 2/1/2012 to 2/29/2012
PersonalizationMall
Valid: 2/1/2012 to 2/29/2012
Tactics
10% off any items in the Tactics Outlet
Valid: 2/1/2012 to 2/29/2012
