Frugal Living Habit: Track Monthly Sale Items

Living frugally means carefully planning your shopping to buy items that are in-season or to coincide with manufacturers' annual sales. You can save considerably when buying these things during their peak sale season:

• January: Linens, holiday decorations, gift wrap

• February: Candy, furniture

• March: Frozen foods, winter sports equipment

• April: Eggs, cauliflower

• May: Hot dogs, asparagus

• June: Dairy products, spring fashions

• July: Strawberries, watermelon

• August: Berries, backyard equipment

• September: Apples, gardening supplies

• October: Pumpkins, cranberries

• November: Turkey, post-Halloween candy

• December: Oranges, seasonal decorations