February may have only 28 days but you can stretch your money a long way during ALL the holiday sales! The two biggest are Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. In addition Ground Hog Day and Mardi Gras fall during this month. This usually means sales for us!  Valentine’s Day is on the 14th, but that can be  the most expensive day to buy flowers, fragrances, and chocolates. Look for deals! Ordering flowers? Place your order early to take advantage of coupon code specials that can help bring the price down and also to reserve your order. The real bargains, though, come on the 15th! If you aren’t seeing your sweetie until then or after, put off buying your signs of affection. If you are planning a celebration after the holiday, you’ll get party favors and décor, even candy, half off.

Love is in the air this month. If fragrances are the desire of your loved one’s heart, many department stores will have bonus gift extras when you buy so you’ll get more for your money. Don’t forget drug stores like CVS, Walgreens, or Rite-Aid. You might been able to add coupon deals to their selections.

Sexy women’s lingerie will be on display everywhere, especially at the specialty shops like Victoria’s Secret. Go there or online, to get the best deals. Jewelry will be on sale, especially anything related to love, at larger stores like Macy’s, Walmart, and Bloomingdale’s. They will have  advertised specials.

After Valentine’s Day, you will be able to get restaurant specials. The eateries are much less crowded then than they would be on Valentine’s Day. Some cities even have Restaurant Week which means you can get a delicious meal for lot less than normal. But let’s not forget take-out meals. Support your favorite place and dine-in.

Last year’s models electronics need to go before the new versions come out at electronics shows. This includes HGTVs (especially near the Super Bowl 2-12) and digital cameras. Humidifiers will be marked down too!

Department stores consider the Winter season to be over so they are making room for Spring fashions. Before they send their warm-weather wear packing, you can get a great deal on a Winter coat as well as sweaters, and other warm clothing as they will be discounted. There will be plenty of time to wear these this year or you can save until next year.

Speaking of warm weather. It’s not that far away! Air conditioners and outdoor grills will start making appearance at big box stores. There will be a good selection and they will be less expensive now. Also, even if you are not in the market for anything new, this is the perfect time to have existing equipment serviced because the demand is less than in hot weather and your favorite mechanic will have time. This also goes for lawn mowers too..

President’s Weekend is a great time to shop for a car. Whether leasing or buying you’ll save. Especially at the very end of the month when quotas are getting turned in.

Getting married? Less weddings book before March due to unpredictable weather. So many vendors from photographers to bands have less bookings and are more willing to negotiate prices.

In the grocery store just about everything related to Valentine’s Day: candy, seafood, steak, red and heart-themed paper goods will be on sale on the 15th. Buy then and celebrate for a long time! Keep the paper goods until next year, unless you can get solid red colors that can be used for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day celebrations. In addition, canned foods like tuna, chicken, fruit, pie fillings, and vegetables. For a hot breakfast combine coupons on waffle mixes, syrup, and breakfast meats.  In the produce section you’ll find artichokes, raspberries, potatoes, strawberries, broccoli, carrots, celery, cauliflower, chard, collards, kale, kiwi, spinach, and avocado all in season.

Spring is not too far ahead of us!