The year, month by month
Each month has its own checklists, recipes, trips and the things that are cheapest to buy. Pick one, or start with this month.
- 01winter · nowJanuaryA fresh start that doesn't cost much: home fitness from zero, the post-holiday closet, winter skin, and the TV and linen sales.
- 02winter · nowFebruaryValentine's Day without the panic, Super Bowl snacks, and the month mattresses and winter coats get cheaper.
- 03spring · nowMarchSpring cleaning by room, seeds started indoors, and spring break planned before the fares jump.
- 04spring · nowAprilThe lawn wakes up, allergies start, and Easter needs a plan. What to do in the yard this month, week by week.
- 05spring · nowMayMother's Day gifts, the first grill of the year, graduations, and the Memorial Day sales worth waiting for.
- 06summer · nowJuneFather's Day, the end of school, the first camping trip, and keeping the house cool before July.
- 07summer · nowJulyThe Fourth, peak heat, beach days, and Prime Day. What to buy in the sale and what to skip.
- 08summer · nowAugustBack to school, the last summer trip, and a hurricane kit if you live in the Southeast. Laptops are cheapest now.
- 09fall · nowSeptemberLabor Day, the first cool nights, game-day food, and getting the yard ready for fall. Grills go on clearance.
- 10fall · nowOctoberWinter prep for the house and the car, Halloween on the porch, and a head start on gifts. Every task this month, with the right thing to buy for it.
- 11fall · nowNovemberThanksgiving, Black Friday and the start of gift season. The dinner plan, what is actually cheaper, and the list to finish before December.
- 12winter · nowDecemberGifts by budget and by person, the tree and the lights, holiday baking, and the winter trip. Everything for the last month of the year.