Every 4th of July is different and there are as
many celebrations around this time as there are fireworks and barbecues.
Families get together, people gather for beach concerts, friends fly from all
across America to visit each other so everyone’s busy prepping for the long
weekend.
If you’re playing host for this year’s Fourth of July
reunion or you’re simply looking to score best deals on groceries, then happy
shopping! Here are some of the groceries offered at discounted prices in
advance of Independence Day.
Meats
If you’re not hearing that grilling sizzle, wait a while.
Grocery retailers like Kroger, Albertsons or Winn-Dixie are just firing up this week’s ad deals on meat cuts. So power
up that freezer in the garage and consider stocking up on your favorite meat
cuts.
For best grilling and least expensive options, choose chuck
steak, which is a very versatile cut of beef that cooks easily with good
instructions. Look for best recipes online and opt to marinate the meat first
for enhanced flavor. Low and slow grilling is recommended.
You can also stock up on chicken breasts, ground pork
sausages and ground turkey, all suitable to freeze up to one year.
Beverages
Whether alcoholic or kids friendly, there are few other
perfect opportunities to purchase beverages at discounted prices than the 4th
of July celebration. What retailer won’t want to give people a chance to
lavishly spend their hard earned money this holiday too?
And if it’s hard earned, then you too should make the most
of your paycheck and look to buy from those retailers that put out genuine promotions,
generally including very reasonable prices for drinks bought in cases or in
bulk. Since festive cocktails are in season, some of the drinks to buy now are
vodka, schnapps, bourbon, tequila and rum. Soft drinks for kids all the way.
Ice Cream
Well if it’s the 4th of July, then it’s BBQs, and
then it’s definitely ice cream desserts too. Unless you’re going more
traditional and opt for apple pies or strawberry’s shortcakes, in which case
skip this one. But really, who wouldn’t want a little cool, red, white and blue
treat for the 4th of July?
Ice cream is probably among the most popular groceries
around this time of year and retailers are offering their best choices at good
bargains so why not stock up for the weekends ahead too? Consider all the ways
you can serve ice cream: make ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cakes, sundaes,
pies, parfaits and the list only gets longer.
Condiments
You need the grill to cook a steak but you also need good
condiments. And if you’re planning on barbequing a lot this summer season, then
the 4th of July grocery sales are a good opportunity to restock your
pantry.
Look for prices dropping on BBQ sauces, mustards, ketchup
and spices the days before the holiday weekend. You might score excellent deals
on upscale mustard brands, and what better way to complement a burger or a hot
dog meal if not with America’s second most used spice? What’s number one? Why,
it’s peppercorns of course.
Snacks
Many goodies fall into this very particular grocery
category, but what usually goes on sale the week before Fourth of July are
potato chips, crackers, and cookies. And there is plenty of variety when it
comes to favorite options.
Chips from most popular brands won’t be the only ones to
worth their salt this Fourth of July so if you’re a potato chips aficionado but
more into regional brands than into Lay’s, then look for deals at your local
grocery or look up online offers for Utz and Zapp’s.
