I love sharing what to stock up on in March! Here’s the deal: let’s save money when we purchase the things we need or use most often this time of year.
I call it my stock-up on savings this month! I have a post for every month during the year to help us remember the best time to buy certain things. I just picked up some really good-looking vegetables. I love buying in-season produce. It tastes so much better with a natural flavor when it is fresh from the field and garden!
You may be paying more this year than last for the same items. We’ve been hearing a lot about inflation in food prices, and I think we’ve all seen it no matter where we live and the stores we frequently visit.
In the fall, wild storms, fires, hurricanes, and cold weather have been reported in Florida, North Carolina, and California, two states we rely on for early-season food items. As farmers try to get back on track with planting and harvesting schedules, we may see some food shortages for a while.
March is also a time for some St. Patrick’s Day holiday gatherings and March Madness basketball viewing. Whether it’s full meals with pizza, pasta, rice side dishes, fish offerings like salmon, or snacks and treats like chips and dip, yogurt, and plenty of soda, we must be ready.
What To Stock Up On In March
Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables
I love oranges, and they are on sale! Tupperware Orange Peeler
I love all of these veggies lined up on the shelves.
In March, look for the following fruits and vegetables at their best freshness and lowest prices:
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Leeks
- Lemons
- Limes
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Artichokes
- Avocados
- Peas
Frozen Food
I was so glad to finally have the frozen onions in stock and on sale! Here’s the deal: I stock my freezer with frozen onions. I can toss them into omelets, Sloppy Joe’s, tacos, etc. I don’t have to wash, slice, or chop them! There is no waste ever! I also stock frozen carrots now that Chris told me about them for soups and stews!
Watch for coupons galore to stock up on frozen goods and save a few bucks. I love to buy frozen peas, corn, peppers, and chopped onions. Cooking from scratch saves me not only money but also a lot of time.
With it being National Frozen Food Month, who knows what kind of savings you’re likely to find at your local store? You might find great deals on your favorite ice cream flavor with all the parties going on. Don’t be shy about trying some store labels, too. We’ve fallen in love with Kroger’s “Death By Chocolate” ice cream; try it.
Garden Seeds
Please stock up on garden seeds. If you haven’t ever had a garden before, this is the year to start growing your food. Food prices are likely to continue rising, so save money by growing some of your own food. The weather has been erratic, the cans and jars manufacturers and packagers use are in short supply, and the challenges continue. We must grow some of our food.
Consider trying some different garden produce this year. Consider beets, cauliflower, green beans, garlic, and other herbs and spices for regular meal preparation, and when you want salads and side condiments available.
Related Topic: Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots
How I store my garden seeds: Plastic Photo Container and Label Maker
Candy
Candy aisles always make me smile. I like chocolate the best, but check out these cuties!
Many stores put candy bags on sale to attract buyers. Not just grocery stores but pharmacy-type stores have a lot of candy on sale right now.
Some of the candy products are good old bags of chocolate, but they are also gearing up for Easter.
If you wait until it’s closer to Easter, the prices will go down, but you may not be able to find the perfect candy you like for those Easter baskets. If you can be patient, you’ll save a lot of money on candy the day after Easter.
I use my Dicorain to stock up on M&M’s. I sometimes find the candy 70% off, and that’s when I stock up. I call it my sweet-food-storage-emergency stash.
If you like to munch on a piece or two of chocolate every day, look for boxed chocolates. Since March is between Valentine’s Day and Easter, the stores want to be ready for spring treats, so you’ll see some great markdowns.
Easter Supplies
I love holidays, and Easter is no different. I enjoy coloring eggs with the kids and grandkids if they visit. I’m ready for an Easter egg hunt if I have some baskets in the closet!
Countertops
If you’re remodeling your home, this is the month to look for countertops for the kitchen, laundry room, or bathroom. It may be a cosmetic update, or you may feel your house is too dated due to its age.
If you have countertops that need replacing, check out your local big-box stores or specialty stores.
In March, many communities had just finished Home Shows near the convention center or Parades of Homes, where open houses showcased the latest home designs. Some awesome countertop color and style updates include granite and quartz. Check them out before you make your decision.
Therefore, the stores specializing in countertops want to offer substantial discounts to visitors to the model homes they designed.
Flooring
This is another item after a home show-type event, where retailers offer discounts on carpeting, tile, and hardwood floors to visitors to their model homes.
You may want to check with the stores for big markdowns. It doesn’t hurt to mention you saw their work at the Home Show.
Space Heaters
If that happens to one of my neighbors or me, I like keeping one of these in my emergency preps to thaw frozen pipes. Honeywell Ceramic Space Heater (electricity needed) or my post on Mr. Buddy Heater (propane tank must be outside). Walmart has it cheaper, but you need accessories; be sure to get all of them. How To Heat Your Home In An Emergency.
This is a great month to check your local stores for markdowns on space heaters. The stores need to make room for the air conditioners and fans headed their way.
Watch for huge discounts on the space heater you may need for your desk or to thaw your frozen pipes.
Exercise Equipment
I want to be a bit stronger, and I just need to do it. All-Purpose Dumbbells in Pair or Set with Rack.
You may have reconsidered your exercise routine, and this month is one of the best times to purchase indoor exercise equipment. When the weather changes, people want to go outside to get exercise.
The weather is getting warmer, and people want to go outside to enjoy the beautiful landscapes.
This is also a great month for winter exercise apparel. Watch for clearance racks to find the outfit you want at drastically reduced prices. The stores want to clear out the old and bring in the new.
Just think, you’ll be ready for that next cold spell, and these clothing items seldom change much from year to year.
Golf Clubs
The sports stores want to unload last year’s models to make way for the new brands coming in the next month. Remember to look for rain gear, golf shoes, golf gloves, and everything left on the clearance racks.
This is the time to stock up for your golf season just around the corner. It could be a great time to get the golf clubs you’ve been dreaming about.
Winter Clothes & Equipment
The stores want to unload winter coats, parkas, gloves, and scarves. Anything warm you may need may be on sale. Check the clearance shelves and racks. Stock up for next winter.
Ski or Snowboard Equipment
If you want new skis or snowboards, check out the sports stores for big markdowns. You may want to check out ski resort shops and ski rentals for used equipment.
They want new equipment for next year, so they must clear their inventory to make room.
You know how fast kids grow out of their winter gear. You may be able to sell it for what you paid for it and use the funds to buy new equipment. If you buy it right, you can sell it for the best price in the newspaper or on Facebook.
When my girls were young, we passed down equipment, but sometimes, we couldn’t. We always looked for gently used equipment. It’s all about saving money.
Running Shoes
Who can’t use good running shoes to get in shape after winter, right?
This is the month to purchase those overpriced running shoes at a discount. The weather has been freezing for months, and now people want to get out and walk or run for exercise.
Sports stores typically have springtime sales, so this is when they want to let go of last year’s models and be ready for this year’s models.
Sandals
The stores know you are looking for something sassy for the summer, so they put a few sandals on sale to excite you for spring and summer. So get ready for summer, my friends! This is also a great time to stock up on your favorite sandals for next year.
Luggage
Whether you take road trips or fly, suitcases sometimes fall apart! After a while, the duct tape doesn’t hold it together anymore, so Gorilla tape is even better!
If you think about it, the stores are stocked with the latest and greatest holiday luggage. However, because they may be collecting dust, the stores want to unload last year’s models.
This makes for significant savings if you plan on traveling. New suitcases or luggage items will start showing up for the warmer months. You can save a lot of money by buying last year’s luggage.
Garden and Yard Supplies
I love working in my garden!
This is the time of year when seed companies send out seed catalogs, and stores send emails to customers. It is a good month for lawnmowers or other big-ticket garden items.
I have seen stores have a flash sale for ONE-DAY-Only bargains. If you missed getting gloves when they were half-price last year, you may be lucky if you watch for the big discount days.
This is when you may be able to purchase garden soil, fertilizer, and all garden supplies at drastically reduced prices. If your shovel is beyond repair, check the inserts in your newspaper or mailbox.
Jewelry
After Valentine’s Day, most stores slow down their jewelry sales, so it’s a perfect time to pick up that piece of jewelry you may want for Mother’s Day or your anniversary. It’s also a perfect month for getting perfume marked down.
Craft Supplies
March is National Craft Month, so stores will entice you to pick up your favorite craft items on sale. It’s a great time to sign up for craft classes at your local craft store. You will see many items at rock-bottom prices to use in your craft projects.
Cleaning Supplies
I’m so happy when my house is super clean!
If you’re like me, spring always means deep cleaning after a long winter, as in Spring Cleaning. This is an excellent month to stock up on marked-down cleaning supplies.
Check for great coupons and mailers to give you extra savings. It’s all about saving money on the things you use every day.
St. Patrick’s Day Items
I love any holiday, and St. Patrick’s Day makes me smile big time!
This is a great month to purchase the “green” items you want to make for your family on St. Patrick’s Day. As with any holiday, the longer you stall to purchase, the more you will save.
But you may not be able to find the exact items you want, so be aware.
Of course, after the holiday, you will find drastically reduced “green” items you can store for next year’s party.
March 20th is National Ravioli Day, so watch for restaurants and stores offering coupons for discounted meals. Grocery stores will have frozen ravioli on sale.
Floor Mattresses On Sale
I saw these mattresses at Costco.
If you are looking at replacing that mattress for your bedroom, you may find some drastically reduced prices because the newer ones are heading to the stores in the spring. It’s a great time to compare the prices of the ones you have been looking at purchasing.
What To Stock Up On March + Year-Round
- What to Stock Up On In January
- What to Stock Up On In February
- What to Stock Up On In March
- What to Stock Up On In April
- What to Stock Up On In May
- What to Stock Up On In June
- What to Stock Up On In July
- What to Stock Up On In August
- What to Stock Up On In September
- What to Stock Up On In October
- What to Stock Up On In November
- What to Stock Up On In December
Unique Holidays in March
- March 1: Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- March 2: Old Stuff Day
- March 3: Peach Blossom Day
- March 5: World Day of Prayer
- March 6: National Frozen Food Day
- March 7: National Cereal Day
- March 8: International Working Women’s Day
- March 9: Panic Day
- March 11: Johnny Appleseed Day
- March 11: Popcorn Lover’s Day
- March 12: Plant a Flower Day
- March 13: Jewel Day
- March 14: National Pi Day (the mathematical term)
- March 15: Everything You Do is Wrong Day
- March 16: Tea for Two Tuesday
- March 17: Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
- March 18: Awkward Moments Day
- March 19: Poultry Day
- March 20: National Quilting Day
- March 21: World Poetry Day
- March 22: National Goof Off Day
- March 23: National Puppy Day
- March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
- March 25: Waffle Day and Pecan Day
- March 26: National Spinach Day
- March 27: Passover begins
- March 28: Palm Sunday
- March 30: Turkey Neck Soup Day
- March 31: National Crayon Day
Final Word
Stocking up in March is a great way to save our precious dollars and buy what we need when prices are at rock bottom. If I can get 50% off or more, which I need, I will snag it. Please be prepared for the unexpected. May God bless this world, Linda
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