October Frugal Forecast

The kids have settled into their back-to-school routine, your hubby’s already spent a Saturday morning raking leaves and even Fido’s getting into the spirit by cozying up in his new dog bed at night. Autumn is officially here to stay, and we’re rolling out our October Frugal Forecast – chock full of fabulous fall fashions, happening Halloween sales and pre-Thanksgiving deals for your kitchen – in the nick of time. We've also gathered insights into specific sale trends to help you score savings right now; plus, you'll get a heads up on our staff picks for some of the best new coupons this month — and five expiring ones you may want to grab before October is over.

Fall Fashions

When we think fall, we think comfy cable knits, durable boots and that favorite pair of jeans. Lucky for us (and you!) we've found several super hot deals at trendsetting retailers that are sure to keep your family looking its best throughout the season. Contemporary casual favorite AnnTaylor.com is offering $50 off any $150 purchase or $100 off any $250 purchase – shop their versatile collection of go-to fall basics like yummy cashmere sweaters starting at $118. If you're in the market for a new pair of Uggs, head over to BootBarn.com, offering the hottest brand names in footwear for men, women and kids. With this coupon you'll get 10% off almost any purchase. Looking for something special for your tween? Justice.com is having a storewide 40% off sale! Check out their selection of craveable colored denim starting at just $25.50.

Halloween Happenings

Get ready for the biggest fright night of the year by planning ahead for your Halloween party, coordinating your kids’ costumes with their school friends’ and decorating your house so that it will win the “Scariest Home on the Block” award. Find the perfect getup at CostumeDiscounters.com and take $20 off your $80 purchase; stock up on trick-or-treat candy at SpiritHalloween.com and take 10% off your $50 purchase; or buy all the faux-spider webs you can find at HalloweenMart.com where you can save $10 on your $75 purchase.

Pre-Thanksgiving Sales

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays – a time dedicated to reflection, family and (maybe most importantly) food – so we've combed our coupons for the tastiest deals to help get the kitchen in fighting shape for that turkey. Through Thursday, you can save over $300 on a GE Stainless Steel Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator that’s marked at the low price of $1698 at ABT.com, or take advantage of the current 50% off Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator sale at SearsOutlet.com. In need of a new dishwasher to get your plates guest-ready? Look no further than ABT.com where you’ll save $50 off a Frigidaire 24-inch Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher that’s now $296.10 through Wednesday. And when there's Thanksgiving, there are leftovers. At Home-Improvement-Superstore.com take $20 off a Galanz 1.1 CUFT 1000W Stainless Steel Digital Microwave Oven, perfect for reheating stuffing (it there’s any left, that is).

And now for some new and expiring deals:

New:

AmeriMark: 10% off $40 purchase 

Karma Loop: 10% off plus free shipping on $100 purchase 

Beautorium: 15% off Mambino Organics, plus free gift with $50 purchase 

Carter's: Up to 50% off Halloween Boo-tique 

The Shelving Store: 5% off purchase 

Expiring:

Babies R Us: 20% off $150 

LuggageGuy: 33% off purchase 

Overstock.com: Extra 10% off Kitchen and Dining items 

Sears Outlet: 50% off Grills 

Express: Buy one, get one 50% off men’s sweaters