Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? 

A while back I put together this Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money!

Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!

January 2022

White sales

Right now you can get the largest savings of the year on table linens, bedding and towels.

Vacation packages

Airlines and hotels seek business after the travel peak in December (except now during COVID – but there ARE travel deals as travel is starting to pick up again and the hospitality industry is hurting)

Calendars and planners

These typically are at least 50% off now!

Gym memberships 

These are discounted in early January as people try to make losing weight and getting in shape a New Year’s resolution. But gyms are also busy in January for this same reason. If you want to join a gym, now is the best time for cost. Not sure about joining a gym? I recommend Minnesota-based Get Healthy U TV – you can stream workouts anywhere and it’s only $3 a year! They also have a free option.

Fitness equipment, DVDs, weight-loss products, health foods

These go on sale for the same reason as gym memberships – New Year’s resolutions to get healthy! 

Football game watching supplies:

These include burgers, bratwursts, chicken wings, barbecue sauce, pizza, condiments. Stores are featuring sales on these – check store flyers too.

TVs

Best Buy, Amazon and others are discounting TVs for the Super Bowl! An employee at Best Buy told me that TV are cheaper now than they are during the holiday season.

Valentine’s Day candy and gifts

It’s coming and the store shelves are full of them now. Don’t wait until it’s picked over!

Semi-annual sales at Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret!

These two stores have their semi-annual sales right after Christmas into January, and also in June. Stock up for cheap (well, cheaper) now!

What NOT to Buy

Toys

Prices generally aren’t their best right now, if you can wait. The Christmas season sales are over and the next sales probably won’t come for at least another month.

Seasonal produce on sale now:

Beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus fruits, kale, leeks, parsnips, sweet potatoes and turnips!

PLUS:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is January 17th– Get 50% off clothing, shoes and home items at thrift stores like Savers and Unique Thrift Stores.

View the full month to month list!

Head to Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis for a Kwanzaa Celebration all week long! It’s from Sunday, December 26th through Friday, December 31st and it’s free and open to everyone.

Here’s the schedule and some things you can expect:

First day of Kwanzaa – Sunday, Dec 26th 

12 – 3 p.m.      Live music by Elliot, crafts, and Black entrepreneurial Pop UP with a variety of vendors including New Start Fashion, Cultural Wellness Center and others offering local handcrafted items, clothing, paintings, candles, and other exciting items. 

1:30 p.m.         10-year-old African American author, Zephaniah Martin, will read aloud from his book entitled “Jaheem’s First Kwanzaa.” Beautifully illustrated by Bilal Karaca, “Jaheem’s First Kwanzaa” brings relevance to Kwanzaa from a child’s point of view and connecting this special holiday to someone he loved. Zephaniah Martin was honored as the 2021 winner of the Youth Writing Competition sponsored by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

Tuesday, Dec. 28th      

12 – 2 p.m.      Readings by Elder James the Poet

Wednesday, Dec 29th  

5 – 7 p.m.        Brother Ghana & Brother Asè Djembe Drum performance 

Thursday, Dec. 30th     

12 – 2 p.m.      Reading by Elder James the Poet

5 – 7 p.m.        Performance by Art of Dance

Friday, Dec. 31st                      

5 – 7 p.m.        The final day of Kwanzaa celebration will coincide with their New Year’s Eve family celebration. All ages are welcome to come for musical entertainment and an early countdown and confetti throw at 6:30 p.m. ! 

Head to their website for more info.

Free fun alert!

Holidazzle is back in Loring Park in Minneapolis this year! It’s this weekend: Friday, December 17th – Sunday, December 19th, 2021. It’s a FREE and fun-for-the-whole-family event with seasonal entertainment, local foods and beverages, shopping, a ferris wheel. carousel rides, Santa visits, and FIREWORKS! (Yes, in December!)

Holidazzle Hours

Friday, December 17          5 – 9 p.m.                Fireworks at 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 18      2 – 9 p.m.                Fireworks at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 19        11 a.m. – 5 p.m.       Santa Storytime at 11:45 a.m.

Parking is low-cost and nearby too:

Low Cost and Free Nearby Parking

Park at the ramp at Minneapolis College (1420 Hennepin Ave., entrance on Laurel Ave.). A parking fee of $5 will be charged on Friday until 8 p.m. After that and through the weekend, parking will be FREE!

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Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? 

A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money!

Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!

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November is here which means the holiday season is beginning!

November Calendar!

I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar for November and there are many fun activities this month! First be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy in November to Save Money!

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