Groundhog day, The Big NFL Football Game, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Washington’s birthday and this year “Two’s Day – 2/2/’22 and 2/22/’22 which is also a “Tuesday” are likely to have some interesting deals! These are all “$pecial” days in February, and provide lots of reasons for retailers to have sales, and for you to save money. February is a $uperior month for $ales! Here are your best things to buy in February.
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GROUNDHOG DAY
February second, Groundhog Day, is a fun occasion providing retailers a good reason to have a sale. Because there is no real holiday or merchandise associated with Groundhog Day (unless you live in Punxsutawney PA ) merchants are looking for ways to get customers into their stores or to shop online in the bleak days of early February. Some of the best buys to look for are special service deals like free plumbing or furnace inspections, discounted event tickets, hotel discounts, airline tickets and all manner of “two for one” or “buy one get one 1/2 price” deals – including restaurants. You’ll never know what type of unique sales merchants will offer in honor of Groundhog Day.
“THE” BIG NFL FOOTBALL GAME
Even though our family tries to stay away from junk food most of the year, during the week before the Super February 13th game, we almost always buy a bag of Doritos and some Pepsi to enjoy while watching the game, along with our healthy Low Carb Snacks. 😉
Yes! The advertising works. After seeing a few of the unique Super Bowl ads over the years, which is the reason many watch the game, we’ve learned we are going to be wanting a Pepsi and some Doritos. The good thing is that they will be on sale during the week prior, so we will be prepared, AND the slight lapse in healthy eating will be less expensive.
Sales for this game include all manner of snack type foods which include, frozen and delivered pizza, chips, dips, candy, crackers, soft drinks, cheeses and wings, as well as fruit and vegetable trays. Most of these specials will be available the week before and a couple days after the big game.
This is a super great time to buy a TV – especially really big ones, like 55+ inches. As an example, after a quick check, I found that Costco has two 55″ TVs on sale right now, until February 13, 2022, for $499.99.
In the days RIGHT AFTER the game, be on the lookout for sales on NFL team clothing and other team items. If your team is not in the final two, you’ll likely find them on sale even earlier.
VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day offers start well before the beginning of February and go right up to the 14th. Some of the very best sales are near the first of the month. Buying flowers online is definitely one of the great ways to find your top bargains on flowers. If you can get your flower order in early, you will find special offers that can include free candy and/or vases with your floral purchase. You will also find that online flowers are some of the freshest flowers available, and you can usually set the delivery date. Check out Rakuten Coupon Codes and up to 28% cash back for deals from Pro Flowers, 1 800 Flowers, FTD Flowers and others.
Valentine’s gifts, like stuffed animals, candles, perfume and candy are also better priced at the start of the month. Sales prices for candy, jewelry and other valentine related merchandise occur during the first two weeks of the month, and there will be lots of other items on sale in honor of that special day. Steak and Lobster will also have special sales.
Surprisingly Cell phone companies or manufacturers offer special deals for Valentines day. If you are in the market, now is a good time to purchase them.
Right AFTER Valentine’s day, you’ll find clearance prices on chocolates and other specific Valentine’s merchandise, including Steaks and Seafood.
If you are able to wait, you will find that the best prices for Fine Jewelry occur during the summer months.
PRESIDENT’S DAY AND “TWOS DAY” – 2/2/’22 or 2/22’22
President’s Day weekend, as well as special days to honor Lincoln’s official Birthday on the 12th and Washington’s official Birthday on the 22nd, traditionally have great sales which include Furniture, Appliances and Winter Clearance Sales. Because furniture stores are still working to get rid of specific older models, they may throw in free delivery and set up. You’ll find the best deals on appliance closeouts. And you can often get big $$$ off savings if buying two or more appliances. ASK for these benefits as well as free delivery and set up and removal of your old appliance, if those offers aren’t already advertised. Try and wait for the best clearance deals for refrigerators until May. If you need to buy an expensive refrigerator now, you might ask for discounts on matching appliances.
President’s weekend is also a big weekend for sales on mattresses. Retail stores like Sears and Macy’s are good sources. Mattress stores that only carry beds and mattresses just might have the best deals.
Smart retailers will give special 2 for 1 or buy 2 get 2 free deals are likely for the “Twos Days.” 2/22’22 is also a Tuesday, and you can expect retailers to have fun with that! Some restaurants are already offering two for one deals or buy one get one for half price. There are lots of shirts available, to mark the day especially from Amazon.
NOTE: In most cases you’ll find furniture and mattress on sale all month, with the best sales over the President’s Day weekend.
FOOD
Canned goods are regularly on sale in February. This is a great month to stock up. You may be able to get even better bargains by working with your grocer to purchase them by the case. Also don’t forget that all manner of snack foods are on sale for “The” Super Game!
You’ll also find a lot of produce available. My favorite fruit/vegetable, the Avocado, is in season. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussel sprouts are available over much of the country, as are root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips and rutabagas. Many greens are also good deals and it still is citrus season with grapefruit, oranges, mandarins, lemons and limes at pretty good prices. Apples, pears and bananas are generally priced well too. For specific produce seasonal to your area, check out the Epicurious Seasonal Ingredient Map.
Don’t forget special deals on Steak and Lobster are a part of Valentines day celebrations.
TRAVEL
People are still hesitant to fly because of the Omicron virus, so Airlines have some great travel deals for February. Frontier airlines has one way flights starting at $15 if booked early for as late as April, and Southwest Airlines also have good deals to get their deals you must go to their own websites. Winter travel to warmer climates on all airlines is still a great deal in February and you’ll get good airfare rates and hotel rooms before Spring Break erupts in March, and all the good deals are out the window.
NON SEASONAL ITEMS
There are some unexpected items on sale in February – like Air Conditioners, Lawn Tractors, Boats and Motorcycles, and Garden items – as well as clearance prices on any of last year’s patio and outdoor furniture that might still be in stock. There isn’t much interest in them in the snowy North during this time of year, so retailers may be ready to give good deals, which you can store in your garage until you need them.
FEBRUARY might be the very best month of the year to get multiple discounts on winter clearance items. Look for additional percent off coupons in your newspaper or, with your cell phone, from the retailers where you shop. Look for huge discounts on Winter clearance.
Throughout the month I’ll be posting where to find special deals and offers at HOME AGAIN Jiggety Jig! on Facebook.
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Marjie Briggs is a Family and Consumer Scientist /Home Economist, who researches year round to help you find the very best priced deals for your family. She would be happy to assist you in any way possible to get the best prices available!