December is open season for shoppers. You'll find many of the greatest deals during this month. Between holiday sales and post-holiday clearance, you can find bargains on everything from groceries to electronics. Keep an eye out for unadvertised clearance by stopping by your favorite stores throughout the month.
Here is what is on sale in December:
:: Grocery & Drugstore Deals in December
In-season produce: Brussels sprouts, Bosc pears, dates, grapefruit, oranges, mandarins, mushrooms, squash, yams, and turnips.
Christmas sales: Spiral ham, whole turkeys, lamb roasts. Sweet potatoes, boxed stuffing, apples, condensed soups, dinner rolls, veggie platters, dips, eggnog, hot cocoa, gravy, boxed potatoes, canned green beans, pies, and holiday candy.
Chanukah sales: matzo mix, latkes, challah, chocolate coins, candles, decorations, and menorahs.
Baking supplies: December is the month that brings bakers to the stores to stock up on supplies. Look for deals on pie crusts, flour, sugar, condensed milk, chocolate chips, nuts, and cake mixes.
: Other December Sales
Holiday décor: wreaths, Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, tablecloths, poinsettias, garland, and lawn ornaments.
Televisions and electronics: The holiday season is the time to buy big-screen TVs, digital cameras, and personal electronics. The prices drop the closer you get to Christmas, since retailers don't want to sit on holiday inventory until January.
Tools: Tools are big sellers for men's gifts, so look for plenty of deals on hand tools, power tools, and toolboxes throughout December. Don't forget to stock up on nails, screws, and batteries too.
Clearance: Retailers will have plenty of fall and Thanksgiving clearance available throughout December. On Dec. 26, look for Christmas cards, decorations, trees, wreaths, ornaments, and candy to get marked down as well.
Toys and games: Toys and games get deeply discounted throughout December. You may also find additional coupons for some games in your Sunday circular mixed in with the grocery coupons.
Golf clubs: December is the off-season for golfing, so it's the best time to buy new clubs and golfing accessories. Retailers also mark down apparel this time of year too, so you can find lots of shirts, hats, visors, and shorts at sporting goods stores.
