March Frugal Forecast

March 7, 2012 in Holiday & Seasonal, Savvy Shopping Comments
By: Christian Gordun

The Coupon Craze staff did it again! March’s Frugal Forecast is full of seasonal savings and tasty deals, but there’s also 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.

Set Sail

Ahoy there, matey! If you’re in the market for a new boat, big or small, now is the time to jump aboard and shop. Recent boat shows introduced consumers to the latest and greatest boats on the market, which surely left you with a wish list a mile long. Fortunately, the vendors that showed new products are now vying for your business, which gives you the upper hand. BoatingSavings.com, which carries everything you would need to customize your new boat, including boating electronics to lighting, and accessories to controls, is offering free shipping with your $125 purchase. Hoping to impress with your decorating style? Visit Marine-Products.com where you can choose from a range of flags, horns and other accessories – all at 10% off -- that will have those other boats steaming with envy.

Luck o’ the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of culture and tradition that often brings out the Irish and non-Irish alike to share in the festivities. Show your Irish spirit by dressing your table with Belleek China, including bestsellers from the Shamrock Trellis Collection and Daisy Collection, which are available for 20% off (free shipping included) from Crystal-Co.com. If you prefer to wear your Irish pride, drape your shoulders with an Irish-inspired t-shirt or don a classic Irish cap from JustIrishStuff.com, where everything is 10% off.

Food

Did you know that March is National Frozen Food Month? Neither did we, but we’re taking advantage of the “holiday” by snagging some bargains on delicious delights. OmahaSteaks.com is catering to the men in your house with their party sampler of chicken wings, filet mignon pastry bites and gourmet pigs n’ a blanket, and the bill payer in your house by offering it for up to 61% off, with free shipping included on your $79.99 purchase (that can be frozen for a number of weeks). If you’ve got a sweet tooth, visit SweetStreet.com and indulge in the Salted Caramel Vanilla Crunch Cake or the Irish Cream Bash (just in time for St. Patrick’s Day), both of which qualify for free shipping.

Luggage

Summer vacation is booked and you’ve begun dreaming about relaxing on the beach with a sun hat perched on your head, when you realize that you have nothing to pack that sun hat in during your travels. March is mid-way between the typical buying seasons for luggage, so now is the time to get the best prices and have your choice of hundreds of brands, styles and sizes. All Kipling products are 10% off at Luggage.com, including the gorgeous red Anatomy medium duffel and the Kipling New York wheeled suitcase. For the selective shopper who prefers leather duffels or refuses to carry luggage that is not all-over pink, IrvsLuggage.com is offering $15 off your $125 purchase.

Slainte!