Along with the brighter, more cheerful days of Spring, come some good opportunities to save money. Armed with knowledge and ingenuity, you will have your budget solidly in the green.
Check out these 10 Ways to Save Money This Spring.
In the Garden
1. Grow herbs from seed. Some of the easiest to grow include dill, basil, chives, and cilantro.
2. Grow produce such as corn, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, and zucchini from seed. In my personal experience, I have found eggplant, tomatoes, and okra easier to grown from small plant. I do know many people though who have good success growing tomatoes from seed.
3. Put native plants in your landscape. Theses species are well-adapted to your climate and will stand the test of time much better than plants that are pushing your planting zone boundaries. Local nurseries and college/high school agricultural programs often put on native plants sales in the spring.
4. Use drip irrigation wherever possible. Soaker hoses allow you to get water right to the roots without evaporation being a big factor and, overall, require less water usage.
On the Table
5. For what you are not growing in your garden or is not mature yet, buy fruits and vegetables that are in season. The Produce for Better Health Foundation offers a very helpful list by season at its Fruits & Veggies More Matters site.
6. March is Frozen Food month and a great time to stock the freezer with frozen fish, fruits, meat, vegetables, vegetarian offering and much more. Aside from special sales, look for additional savings in coupon inserts and through online coupon sources such as these.
7. More sales on particular foods surround some high profile Spring holidays. The weeks surrounding St. Patrick’s Day often bring deals on cabbage, corned beef, Irish soda bread, and potatoes. For Easter, you will find deals on baking supplies, eggs, ham, potato salad, rolls. Snag discounted Easter candy for future baking projects right after the holiday. May brings Mother’s Day and Memorial Day and sales on all things grilling. From meats to marinades, the deals are on.
Everywhere Else
8. Take advantage of winter clearance sales on items such as blankets, boots, coats, down comforters, flannel sheets, gloves, indoor fitness equipment knit hats, luggage, pet jackets, sleds, snow blowers, snow shovels, snow skiing gear, sweat shirts, sweaters, and thermal underwear (All You).
9. Stock up for next year’s (St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day) right after the holidays. As mentioned above, Easter is a great time to snag some extra candy and baking mixes for summer eats. Also, you can find great deals on baskets right after Easter that can be repurposed for gift baskets, magazine holders, etc..
10. Sneak in some travel to Non-Spring Break destinations for some good deals. Ski resorts offer reduced end of the season pricing and beaches that are not college student hot spots feature pre-Memorial day rates that save you big over summer rates. Also, rates for European travel in the spring is much more favorable than summer costs (not to mention less crowds).
As you can see, along with the budding days of Spring come lots of great opportunities to save money on items that you need and recreational activities. It is enough to keep anybody hopping.
For more Spring savings tips:
4 Ways to Save on Gardening Supplies
I love these ideas! I’m planning on having a garden this year and I can’t wait to grow fresh veggies to help save some money. Thanks for sharing!
I do believe fresh asparagus is my favorite.
Great list đ We’ve been talking about starting to grow some veggies in our backyard, it will definitely be a fun learning experience.
There is just something about fresh veggies. They have such an amazing taste. Thanks for hopping over. Sending some Pinterest love your way.
Awesome ideas!!! I’ve already started many herbs and veggies indoors, but didn’t realize it was frozen food month! Thank you for the inspiration-and for sharing on The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!!
Thanks much. See you again this week at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
My dad does a great job growing tomatoes from seeds, but I don’t have a knack for it. I love your practical (and seasonal) tips for saving money–that’s always something I need to work on. We’d love it if you’d link up this post (or any of your other favorites) at our Get Your Shine On link party. It just went live! đ
Yes, I have tried tomatoes from seed several times with no luck.
Gret ideas! I have been doing many of these… but there is always more to learn. Thank you. đ
Thanks so much for the kind words. Beautiful photos of the bees by the way.
Great saving tips, especially in the garden! I love growing from seed to save the expense of the garden center! We are so glad you shared with us at Merry Monday! We canât wait to see your creativity next week!
Looking forward to Merry Monday again this week. Try to stop by every week.
What great tips, Sarah. This post was very popular at this week’s party. Congrats! You will be featured on the next Wonderful Wednesday Bog Hop.
That is great news. Very flattered. So glad that spring is finally heading our way.
Pinned. I love how easy these things are. I really want to start growing my own herbs. I need to since I go through them and they seem to go bad in the fridge so quickly. Thanks for linking up with Turn it Up Tuesday.
These are all great ideas! I do a lot of these things already but I didn’t know about the frozen food. Thanks for sharing and linking up at the Weekend Wind-Down party! I pinned this to my “Saving Money” board as well as our party board.
Hope to see you again Friday night!
Nicole =)
Thanks so much for pinning to your Saving Money board and party board. I proudly display the Weekend Wind Down Party Button on my Blog Hop directory page.
We always replace worn coats with spring clearance! Thanks for posting. Hello from Busy Mondays.
Yes, definitely great deals on coats of all sorts this time of year.
Hi Sarah – Thanks for sharing this post with the Let’s Get Real party. It will be my featured post at this week’s party.
Great tips. Spring vegetables are the best.
Amalia
xo
Love those fresh veggies and herbs. Thanks for hopping over. Sending Pinterest love back you way.
Lots of good tips here! Reminds me I need to restart my herb garden! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
You welcome.Love sharing at Merry Monday.
Thank you so much for the inclusion of 10 Ways to Save Money this Spring in how to Spring Clean Your Life.