What to Buy on Sale in March
You know what they say about March: It comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. As the lion blows through, you can look forward to warmer spring days ahead. You can also look forward to some great sales, as there are items that typically are on sale this month. The good […]
Things to Buy on Sale in October
It may not feel like fall quite yet in all parts of the country but fall is officially here! October brings images of pumpkin carving, the last weeks of apple picking, fall fairs, long sleeves, colorful leaves and chilly nights. We are somewhere in between it not being back-to-school season anymore, and it’s not quite […]
Gift Ideas for the new Graduates
High school graduation is a huge step from adolescence to adulthood. High school graduations are taking place right now, and you might be getting ready to attend a graduation party at some point in late May or June. While it is tempting to stick some cash in a card (after all, green suits everyone!), if […]
Things to Buy on Sale in April
Can you believe it’s April again? The year is already a quarter of the way through, and we’re several months away from the holiday season and hopefully our credit card bills from December are paid off. It’s also tax refund season, so many of us are gearing up to do some shopping! We talked about […]
How to Choose the right Bicycle for a Child
In a few weeks or months, depending on where you live, bicycle season will be starting once again! Chances are that your kids have grown since the last time they’ve ridden, and they might be ready for a new bike. How do you know what to get, though? And how do you know what size […]
Things to Buy on Sale in May
Last year, we talked about some of the best things to buy on sale in May. Most of these ideas, from mattresses to party supplies, to kitchen appliances, cookware and more, will be great deals again this year. May is the beginning of the unofficial “summer” season, and you’ll soon be able to start taking […]
Prom Dress Shopping Tips
Spring brings with it many things: new blooms, weddings, spring break revelries. And if you’re the parent of a teenaged girl, somewhere between April and the end of May is prom season. That probably means that you’ll need to be prepared to pick out (and pay for) a prom dress. This can be end up […]
Bicycle Shopping Guide for Families
The other day, we talked about how to choose the right size bike for your kids in “How to choose the right bicycle“. With spring just around the corner, it’s the time of year to think about buying a new bicycle if your child has outgrown his old one. Easter is only a couple of […]
What to Shop for in March
It’s been a couple of months since the December holidays, and by now you’re probably back on track, financially speaking, and read to get back to shopping the sales. You already know that school supplies go on sale in July, and that whites go on sale in January. What can you look for this time […]
