April may bring spring showers, but it's also a month for some great deals. If you are ready to get out of the house and get your spring on, now is the time to do it. Consider some of the great April deals presented below and finalize your shopping list accordingly. Here is what is on sale in April!
:: Drugstore and Grocery Deals in April
Produce that is in season: artichoke, asparagus, beans, beets, berries, broccoli, cabbage, chicory, chives, horseradish, leeks, lettuce, limes, morel mushrooms, oranges, rhubarb, Rocket arugula, shallots, strawberries, sweet onions, watercress
Mother's Day Sales: Chocolate, jewelry, beauty products, perfumes, essential oils, flowers, plants
Earth Awareness, Autism Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Green cleaning products, eco-containers, self-defense tools, prophylactics, sensory items
Easter: baskets, Easter baskets (pre-made), eggs, egg dyes, flowers, food coloring, gardening tools, ham, jewelry, makeup, perfumes, seeds, soil
Gardening: seeds, soil, rakes, shovels, gloves, fencing, cages, trowels, outdoor deco, lights
Spring Cleaning: floor polisher, window cleaner, mops, brooms, vacuums, carpet cleaners, cleaning chemicals, dusters, light bulbs, any kind of green cleaner
:: Other April Sales
Extreme Winter Clearance: The winter items that didn't sell in March may still be hanging around. Looks for incredible deals on all winter items: hats, gloves, coats, scarves, shovels, and snow blowers.
Electronics: Since most electronics come from Japan, and March is the end of their fiscal year, look for some great closeout sales on all electronics. At the same time, keep your eyes open for deals on new items in the way of new electronics for this fiscal year.
Houses: After basically being on hold through the winter, homeowners are eager to sell. Now is a great time to start making offers on houses, especially since property taxes are announced and homeowners are reminded that they are paying taxes on property they no longer want.
Kitchen Accessories: Since people are doing spring cleaning as well as preparing students for graduation, look for sales on items that are used in the kitchen: pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cookware and appliances
Vacation Packages: People tend to stay home and focus on cleaning up from a long winter in April. Vacation packages often go on sale because this is a slow time for them. Consider a cruise or other vacation package during this time.
Used Items: As people do their spring cleaning, they get rid of a lot of things. This means you should be looking for listing on websites, in newspapers, and perhaps even some yard sales.