Once again, don’t fall into the trap of rushing a few weeks before Christmas, there is an opportunity to be seized this October in your supermarket.
Christmas is still far away, but the expenses are fast approaching. Between the gifts, the decorations and the meal, the bill can quickly turn out to be steep. Luckily, there’s an easy way to save money now on one of the biggest end-of-year expenses.
We can’t say it enough: the key to saving money is anticipation. For the Christmas holidays, same credo. The sooner you get there, the more likely you are to get a good deal. And the month of October is particularly auspicious. During this period, supermarkets begin to receive their first stocks of festive products, the ideal time to take a look at interesting promotions. You’ve probably already seen these “shock price” or “special offer” labels placed strategically on the shelves.
Indeed, large stores seek to sell out their shelves before the peak period, so everyone has to gain. And two very specific products could well save you a lot of money. The first concerns the grocery part. Whether it’s a can of curry, dried chili peppers or even a sachet of saffron, these foodstuffs have the advantage of being able to keep for months. That’s why, by buying them at reduced prices this month, you’ll save a few tickets when December 25th arrives.
Another product to watch out for in the promotion section: chocolates and confectionery. We’re not telling you anything, these delicacies see their prices explode as Christmas approaches, whether for their elaborate packaging, the festive assortments or the XXL formats, instead favor economical and equally effective purchases by focusing on boxes classics, possibly in batches, to satisfy the whole family, but also your banker!
You will have understood, by spreading your purchases over three months before New Year’s Eve on December 24, you will avoid spending crazy amounts of money in December. In October and November, focus on spending as much as possible on canned goods, toys and other gifts that you could set aside according to your budget.