December 26th, 27th and 28th will bring outstanding holiday savings for food storage and emergency prep items. Here’s a list of things that typically go on sale during this time of year.
FOOD AND HOME STORAGE ITEMS
Look in store clearance areas for…
- gravy, canned ham, cranberry sauce, pumpkin, pie filling
- boxed stuffing and potatoes
- cake, brownie, and muffin mixes
- holiday frosting, holiday sprinkles
- sugar and flour (if your store stocked too much)
- spices, baking cocoa, chocolate chips
- cocoa drink mix, candy
- crackers, chips, nuts, dips
- holiday paper plates, napkins, and baking cups (save for next year)
- holiday parchment paper
- holiday rolling pins, cookie cutters, cookie presses, candy molds
- candles, flashlights
- lotion & shampoo gift sets (pour holiday liquids into your own dispensers and save a bundle!)
ITEMS FOR YOUR FREEZER
- butter, ham (cube it), bacon, turkey breast
KITCHEN ITEMS
- food containers, plastic storage bags, food gift boxes
- storage baskets, bins and tins for your pantry (spray paint the tins)
- cooking utensil sets, knife sets, pots and pans sets
- dish sets, casserole dish sets, bowl sets, mugs, kitchen towels
- Instant Pot $49.99 reg. $99.99 can you beat Walmart’s price?
- KitchenAid standing mixers
WINTER WEATHER ITEMS
You’ll find steeper savings in January, but store stock will be limited. So, if you need something now…
- find anything fleece or flannel
- coat, mittens, beanie, scarf
- sweater, pajamas, thermals, socks
- boots, slippers
- blanket
- heater, humidifier
EMERGENCY ITEMS
Check department store tool areas or “men’s gifts” for useful emergency items:
- Do you need a backpack? Look for extreme discounts online at Amazon, Costco, Kohl’s, Eddie Bauer, Cabela’s, Walmart, and Land’s End.
- ice scraper, auto pressure gauge, tire air compressor, auto emergency kit
- flashlight, lanterns, multi-tool, survival tools
- Kohl’s has a 4-in-1 kit with a shovel, saw blade, ax head, nail remover, & carrying case
- digital coin bank to help you work on your emergency savings
I hope this list helps many of you. I’d gather food, but you know me. 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Valerie Albrechtsen, The Food Storage Organizer