
Frugal October Food Finds
October can be an “in-between” time at many grocery stores. It’s still too early to see great sales on the stereotypical holiday bargains like hams, turkeys, or baking supplies. However, with summer long gone, you also don’t see the specials that feature hot dogs, buns, and other summer foods. Don’t be too discouraged, though. If you’re looking to build up some of your staple items, October is a great month. Here are some of the things you can expect WILL be on sale: Breakfast Cereals – In the absence of other sales, grocery stores seem to fall back on sales on various types of cold cereal. My favorite store has Kellogg’s cereals on sale this week. Don’t forget to consider the non-breakfast uses you might have for cereals, too, as you make your shopping list…










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