Memorial Day sales have begun, even though stores aren’t operating like they usually do due to the pandemic. Shop online for safety or pick up items you’ve ordered from local retail stores. Many states have opened retail stores, including Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Iowa.
In the past, I’ve written dozens of articles on how to celebrate Mother’s Day. However, this year is so different. Instead of being in Madrid celebrating with my daughter and her family, I’m at home by myself, picking up groceries once a week as my only outing.
It’s a strange year for celebrating Easter Sunday. The pandemic has shut down so much of the U.S. so that the usual Easter activities aren’t happening. In addition, about half of Americans say they won’t be buying Easter candy, a new outfit, or Easter foods this year.
On March 23, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a stay-at-home order due to the covid-19 pandemic. About a week before that, I began staying at home because I concerned about getting sick. That means I’ve been at home for about three weeks now.
About 68 percent of Americans who observe Easter say their Easter spending will be affected by the coronavirus this year. Worshippers don’t want to stay home: 56 percent who went to church on Easter Sunday last year say they’ll go this year, if it’s open.
With the coronavirus spreading rapidly, government leaders and health care providers are frantically working to find gloves, masks, and ventilators. However, an investigation by ProPublica and others shows that suppliers are using the crisis to increase prices exorbitantly.
March can be a slow shopping month, especially if you compare it to February, with its Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Days sales. However, March isn’t totally blank when it comes to sales. Look for sales on television sets, cruises, luggage, winter sports gear, and seasonal fruit.
It’s January and it’s a famous month for getting lots of items on sale. However, every month of the year usually offers bargains. Here’s information from DealNews, a website listing bargains, so you can make a plan for saving throughout the year:
Not every gift is going to be perfect for its recipient. You may need to return some items after the present exchange. Stores have varying deadlines for returns.
