Welcome October! Time flies!! Here are some of the best deals you’ll get this month!! Squeezed in between Back-To-School and before the Holiday Sales, October has it’s own bounty of savings on jeans, grills, appliances, lingerie, and, of course, Halloween costumes and accessories. Look for deals from party stores to help you save on your Halloween celebration. Check drug stores too, like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens for candy sales and coupons!! Supermarkets have sales NOW on candy so its THE time to buy! Your best costume bargains come right before October 31st. So, if you are flexible and aren’t dead set for a current theme or a character you’ll get a good price on what’s left. Crafty folks, don’t forget thrift stores for the must needed wardrobe or finishing accessories. On November 1st, the day after Halloween, mostly every store will have half-off everything that’s leftover from candy to costumes to décor. Buy for next year! Check the candy dates, most are good for months to come and can be enjoyed into the Winter. They are also a great bargain to use in recipes too!

Amazon has already announced a second Prime Day event for 2023, happening October 10th-11th. It features deals exclusive for Prime Members and special invite-only offers. If you aren’t a Prime member, you can still get in on some of the deals.

National Taco Day falls on October 4th, while National Dessert Day is on October 14th. This month will be the perfect time to indulge in tacos from different restaurants, so keep an eye on your favorites for special promotions and there’s ALWAYS room for dessert!!! October has LOTS of National Months: Pizza, Popcorn, and Seafood. Check company websites to find special offers.

Wine lovers and drinkers fill your wine racks with markdowns now because Liquor stores are making room for the Fall harvest lines coming in so there should be price reductions. Be sure to look for your favorite and stock up.

As we prepare for the ending of Daylight Saving Time (November 5th) you’ll find sales on alarm clocks, batteries, safety equipment, and smoke detectors. (Fire Prevention Week is October 8th through 14th). Don’t forget to donate to those who serve you so selflessly.

If you have room in your heart and home it is also Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) sponsors and promotes this worthy cause.

Anything denim will probably be affordable because there is a big surplus of jeans from leftover back-to-school shopping. Look for the top name brands for the best bargains at big box stores.

Many appliance stores are getting in new models so you’ll save a bundle if you buy from last year’s inventory. This used to be a popular wedding month, so look around to find discounts on small appliances like toasters, coffeemakers, and blenders at your favorite store. Look for vacuum cleaner deals too. Try negotiating with the salesperson, they might be eager to unload unsold items, like washers, dryers, and refrigerators.

Auto supply stores are in the midst of Fall Car Care Month. You’ll get deals and coupons from the larger ones in-store and online. Check your fluids, hoses and belts, batteries, brakes, steering and suspension, tires, wipers, and lights. Give your vehicle a good wash and wax to clear away the summer grime and this will prepare it for the extreme conditions to come.

Don’t forget Columbus Day October 9th. Mattresses are a BIG savings during this holiday!

If you’re a camper, gear up for your outdoor adventure with mark downs on sleeping bags, camp chairs, and other gear. Also, RVs, like cars, have last year’s models at lower prices.

As I mentioned above, in the supermarket the National Month of Pizza, Popcorn, and Seafood will give you sales on shrimp, clams, salmon, tuna, and more. Halloween pumpkins will be cheaper whether you are carving a Jack O’ Lantern or baking a pie. Try to combine coupons, mostly digital ones, with sales on these items to save more. Also stock up on late Summer produce and seasonal produce like almonds, apples, artichokes, arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, chestnuts, cranberries, lemons, parsnip, pears, pomegranate, potatoes, spinach, squash, and yams. Start shopping for your holiday baking needs too like canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, and baking chips. These are just beginning to go on sale so buy now and save.

Sit by a warm fire, drink some hot chocolate or cider, and relax.