March is almost here! While we don’t have any big shopping holidays to celebrate in March (unless you count St. Patrick’s Day), there are particular items that tend to be on sale every March. If you’re wondering “What Should You Buy in March?” that was our topic today when I appeared on WCCO, our local CBS news station in Minneapolis. You can read my recap here and see the video itself at the top of this post!
What Should You Buy in March?
Cleaning Supplies
March is the beginning of spring cleaning season so you’ll start to see lots of sales on cleaning products. Things like spray cleaners, bleach, mops, brooms and sponges will all be on sale.Look for coupons to stack with store sales to save even more.
Golf Clubs
Buying clubs now will save you money vs. when the prices raise to meet demands during peak golfing season. Plus, this is the time of year new models come out for summer, so sporting goods stores and golf shops will be selling older models at a discount to make room for the new.
Running Shoes
People aren’t just getting ready to head to the golf course, they will be hitting the jogging trails too, so it’s a good time to buy new running shoes. Again, as new spring/summer styles make their way into stores the older styles will be at a discount. On the flip side, you’ll also see deals on Exercise Machines like Treadmills or Eliptical Machines since people will want to be exercising outside rather than inside.
National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month, so check with your favorite local craft stores to see if they are holding special events or sales and also check out larger stores or online craft suppliers. Sites like Craftsy.com will be offering sales on online craft classes so you can learn techniques to perfect your skills or learn a brand new craft.
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National Frozen Food Month
Grocery chains will be having sales on all types of frozen foods this month and some will have special promotions like giveaways. Just check your store’s website, Facebook page and/or weekly flyer to see what is being offered. Also, popular national brands will have coupons available at Coupons.com, as well as in Sunday coupon inserts. There will be a $10,000 sweepstakes running on the EasyHomeMeals.com website throughout March, and they will have a Freezer giveaway on the Easy Home Meals Facebook page, both of which belong to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association.
Mira V says
Thanks so much for those lists!! We be on the hunt for new running shoes this month!
SHELLEY R ZUREK says
I’ll be stocking up on frozen food. I always check the ads.
melissa says
Its great to have this list handy when I do my shopping in March- thanks for the resource!
shelly peterson says
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up on what to buy come March.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Great list! I think I need all of these for Spring! Thanks for great tips!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
Awesome job on the segment and congrats! And thanks for the great tips!
Kathy says
I could go for a nice pair of running shoes. I have a big enough collection of shoes, but a great pair of running shoes is what I could really use.
Dawn McAlexander says
There aren’t any big holidays in March, that’s true, but my husband’s family has a lot of birthdays in March. His, his mother’s and his sister’s birthdays are all in March. Guess what I get to buy for March?
Amy Desrosiers says
I could use some new sneakers. I also could use some fun crafting supplies. I guess it is time to get shopping!
Elizabeth Lampman says
I need to get a new pair of runners. Mine have to much salt on them from the Winter. I am looking forward to the weather getting warmer.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am planning on doing a big spring cleaning this weekend. I need to go stock up on all my supplies this week.
Sherry says
I need to look into getting a new pair of running shoes. I will have to watch for the sales.
Jeanette says
I really like this post because it tells me what is good dividers tenure. I rather not overpay and honestly if I can get it on sale I’m happier, so this post is definitely very informational for me.
Connie says
Great info to have. Thank you for the tips.
robin masshole mommy says
I am going to the store for cleaning supplies this weekend. Time to start spring cleaning.