November is full of amazing opportunities to save money while shopping for the holidays and for yourself. Keep reading for the extensive list of the best things to buy in November.
Some of the biggest sales of the year are already here or will be here soon. November brings Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year Black Friday deals have already started at some stores. November is a month full of great shopping opportunities to save money on your holiday supplies and gifts.
Planning ahead is key to a successful shopping season. When you plan your shopping list ahead of time you already know exactly what you need, so your stress levels will stay down. And planning your budget ahead of time keeps impulse purchases at a minimum or down to none at all. (Unless you’re like me and “accidentally” walk into Bath & Body Works)
To help you save money this month, I’ve prepared an extensive list of the best things to buy in November.
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Halloween Items: Grocery stores and department stores start discounting Halloween candy and costumes the day after Halloween, however if you wait a little longer you can score even better deals, sometimes up to 80% off! Tip: You can freeze Halloween candy and bake it into recipes later.
Baking Supplies: Holiday season equals baking season! Expect discounts on flour, sugar, cake mixes, cookie dough, butter, nuts, and canned pumpkin this month.
Wedding Dresses: Bridal boutiques are clearing out their inventories for the new dresses coming in so you can find huge discounts on wedding dresses this month. My husband and I got married in December and I purchased my wedding dress online in November. I only paid $200 for it! A friend of my grandma’s did the alterations for me as a wedding gift.
Home Services: If you have extra money in your budget this month and need small remodeling projects done, November is a great time to check them off your list. Home improvement contractors are looking for business because demand is down during this time of year. They may be willing to negotiate and save you tons of money!
Food Storage Containers: Brands such as Pyrex and Rubbermaid compete with prices on their food storage containers. And what a better time to stock up than right before the holidays when you have lots of leftovers to store? Look for store sales and also search for manufacturer coupons to save the most money.
Veterans Day Deals: Veterans Day is November 11 and there are quite a few freebies for veterans that day. Restaurants such as IHOP, Red Lobster, Chili’s, Golden Corral, and thousands more are honoring veterans with free meals. Great Clips and Sports Clips are offering free hair cuts to veterans on November 11. Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees for everyone on Veterans Day. Check around to see all the freebies happening in your area.
Black Friday Deals: Normally Black Friday is the Friday right after Thanksgiving. However, because of the crazy virus this year sales are starting earlier and lasting longer.
The best Black Friday deals to look out for every year are cookware, movies, home goods, electronics, and purchases with free gifts. Even if you don’t want the free gift, it will always make a nice stocking stuffer for someone else.
Cyber Monday: Cyber Monday is November 30 this year and is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Looks for the best deals at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. There are only 25 days between Cyber Monday and Christmas so be sure to grab discounts as soon as you can to avoid shipping delays.
In-season Produce: One of the best things to buy in November is food! With Thanksgiving this month, you can expect to find these fresh fruits and veggies on sale:
Phew! That’s quite a long list of the best things to buy in November! But honestly I could go on and one with the Black Friday deals section. There’s so much going on this month with all the sales and stores competing against each other!
What’s on your shopping list this month? Will you be seeking out the best Black Friday deals this year?
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WOW! So many deals, Michelle! Thank you, as always, for doing all the research! I'm off to check out some of these that I wasn't aware of!
You're welcome! I hope you have fun shopping and saving! :D
Best advise "Planning ahead is key to a successful shopping season." These are all great deals, you always come up with a couple of things I had no idea about, in this post fruits and vegetables :)
Thank you Michelle, great tips as always <3
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful! :D
Noooooo, don't mention food storage containers - I seem to be developing an obsession with little plastic boxes! I've got a drawer full of them now but they are so, so handy.
I always love checking out your 'things to buy' lists. Some great suggestions and tips for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales too. I wasn't sure what it would be like this year. It's not as big in the UK but we usually get some discounts, I just don't think they're up to much. Amazon are usually decent though. Will keep an eye out because it's not that far away now - I honestly don't know where the time is going this year!
Stay safe & well lovely xx
Haha!! I had to get rid of some last year because I had too many! :D
Thank you!! I'm so glad you find these posts helpful. :) Black Friday is going to be a lot different this year and it kinda makes me sad. I always look forward to spending the day out shopping with my mom even if we don't even buy anything.
Thanks so much for doing all this research Michelle! I always love your Best Things to Buy posts. It looks like there may be some fantastic buys over these next couple of months. Now I need to get busy making my list.... Thanks again!
You're welcome! I'm so glad you find these posts helpful! :)
You did such an amazing job compiling all the Black Friday deals Michelle! I can tell how much work you put into everything, and I really appreciate it. Target is calling my name this shopping season! There's nothing I love more than a Target haul!
Thank you so much for noticing! I'm so glad you find them helpful. I love Target, too! My spare room is starting to fill up with Target boxes. lol!!
What great research! You do such great work posting it all! I’m in need of a laptop so will be looking into the Black Friday deals!
Have a blessed weekend!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you find them helpful. :) I hope you find a great deal on a laptop!
Me tooooooo!
Great list! Thank you for sharing this with us. It helps to know where to find the best deals. Especially as we start Christmas shopping. Have a blessed weekend!
Thank you! And you're welcome. I'm glad you find these posts helpful! :)
Many deals and you did a great job Michelle !! ??
Thank you so much!! :)
Wow now if I just wasn’t all done Christmas shopping...lol I just may check them out and maybe I can find a good deal for me..lol
Yes! You deserve a special gift, too. ?
Baking supplies, here I come! ??
Haha! I get excited to buy baking supplies, too! ?