What to Buy in September

It’s September! That means school is in session and the holidays are just around the corner. If you are starting to think about your shopping strategy for the month, take a peek below at some helpful tips to get you started. September can be the perfect time to snag some sales and really get some bang for your buck, you just have to know what to look for. Take a look!

What to Buy in September

Back to School Sales : Now is the time to get those last minute school supplies. You will also want to get plenty of supplies to refill with midyear or use as office supplies. Items will include:

1. Pencils
2. Paper
3. Crayons
4. Pens
5. Markers
6. Folders
7. Scissors
8. Glue
9. Staplers
10. Pencil boxes
11. School bags
12. Lunch boxes

Here are more tips for saving money on school supplies and ways to save on school clothes.

Labor Day Items: Labor Day falls during the month of September. Celebrate by taking advantage of weekend long sales on items such as:

13. Shoes
14. Clothing
15. Furniture
16. Shopping or special event passes
17. Glasses

Diabetes Awareness Items:  September is the month to become aware of diabetes and what can prevent/treat it. You will  find a great deal of diabetic products on sale this month including:

18. Glucose meters
19. Testing strips
20. Glucerna products
21.  Diabetic socks
22. Assorted sugar free foods
23. Diabetic vitamins
24. Bathroom scales
25. Diabetic snacks and meals

Seasonal Produce:  This is one of the best parts about September…the tasty produce available! Stock up on these items so you can freeze produce for later, dry them, bake with them, and more!

26. Apples
27. Artichokes
28. Cucumbers
29. Eggplant
30. Grapes
31. White onions
32. Assorted pears
33. Bell peppers
34. Chili peppers
35.  Fall squash
36. Tomatoes

Summer clearance: Now that summer is over, stock up on clearance offerings! Many of these items can still be used, be used during the year, or saved for next year. Items you can look forward to being on sale include:

37. Air conditioners
38. Fans
39. Bug sprays
40. Citronella products
41. Patio furniture
42. Garden tools
43. Seeds and fresh plants
44. Lawn mowers
45. Pool supplies
46. Lawn décor
48. Outdoor entertainment items
49. Solar lighting
50. Sunscreen
51. Beach towels
52. Swimsuits
53. Summer apparel

Labor Day Foods: Since many like to grill out for Labor Day, stores will run sales on favorite cook out menu items. This is the last time before Memorial Day that many of these items will be on sale, so stock up. Be sure to look for these items on manager markdowns following Labor Day!

54. Buns
55. Burgers
56. Hot dogs
57. Relish
58. Ketchup
59. Mustard
60. Mayonnaise
62. Chips
63. Dips
64. Canned beans
65. Assorted cold salads
66. Assorted dressings.
67. Grill seasonings
68. Pickles
69. Party trays
70. Paper products

A few more odds and ends you can look forward to finding on sale during the month in September include items leftover from the back to college sales:

71. Mattresses
72. Small appliances (lamps, mini microwaves and refrigerators)
73. Bedding
74. Small storage items (cubes, storage bins, mini shelves)
75. Small furniture items (lamps, folding chairs, mini sofas, t.v. stands, bookshelves)

Keep this list in mind when you plan your September shopping strategy. It is a great way to make sure your budget goes a little further!