Inflation 2023: Shop smart, fight inflation with 10 best summer deals

May 30, 2023

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With inflation constantly in the news, we're here to help you shop smart and stretch your dollar as far as possible ahead of Memorial Day 2023. Whether you need to save on everyday essentials at Amazon or cut costs on your yearly energy bills, we found hacks for all that and more.

If your weekly grocery trips are costing you more than you'd like, pre-planning your meals and buying only the ingredients you know you need can be a huge cost saver. You'll cut down on food waste and avoid spending extra on items you won't use. Signing up for a meal kit delivery service is one of the best (and, right now, most affordable!) ways to plan your weekly meals and make easy and delicious dishes at home. If you're new to meal kits, you can try out HelloFresh—one of our favorite meal kit delivery services—for a sweet discount today. Subscribe to a HelloFresh meal plan now to snag 18 free meals, three surprise gifts and free shipping on your first box.

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One of the best ways to fight inflation is by saving on the everyday essentials you need to buy on a weekly or monthly basis—we're talking toilet paper, soap, cleaning supplies, toiletries and more. Amazon is a great place to stock up and save on these must-have products and if you sign up for Amazon Prime you can save an extra 20% on essential products from Amazon brands with your purchase of $50 or more. If you’re not already an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day membership today for free. After the trail period a monthly membership will cost you $14.99 a month ($7.49 for students and $6.99 for those receiving qualifying government assistance).

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When it comes to saving on cosmetics, medicine, personal care items and more, CVS is our go-to place. The mega retailer routinely has deals on everything from makeup to cleaning items and when you sign up for a CVS ExtraCare membership you can save even more. The shopping membership is entirely free to join and gives you access to tons of shopping perks, including 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards every time you shop at CVS. That means, you'll get cash back in your pocket (in the form of CVS reward points) just for buying the essential products you need on a daily basis.

Shopping in bulk is one of the most fool-proof ways to fight inflation—purchasing larger quantities of the items you know you'll need anyways will save you big cash in the long run. Whether you want to save on toilet paper, groceries or gas, Sam's Club has you covered. The popular wholesale club offers monthly deals on bulk items and you can sign up for a year-long membership today for a whopping 30% off. Usually ringing up at $50, a standard annual membership will cost you just $35 today.

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With inflation in the news, prices for some services may be out of budget. If your weekly housekeeping bill has become a little too steep, consider investing in a new vacuum to keep your home tidy and your wallet happy. Avoid costly bills from your local cleaning company by investing in the Eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 11S. Ranked as our favorite budget robot vacuum, the gadget has a slim design and excellent dirt pickup. Usually priced at $229.99, you can get the vacuum cleaner today for just $199.99—saving you $30 and even more in pricy house cleaning fees down the line.

Shopping for fast fashion is definitely not the best way to fight inflation, but—don't worry—you don't need to sacrifice your style to save your green. Avoid spending money on seasonal outfits by signing up for a fashion subscription service. Le Tote lets you rent the clothing you need on a monthly basis so you can still rock stylish looks without having to shell out the cash to actually buy the clothing. That means, you can get your hands on everything from wedding guest attire to athleisure pieces without the splurge. Better still, for a limited time shoppers can save a whopping 50% on their first two months of the service by entering coupon code HELLO50 at checkout. Ring up at $79 for two months of unlimited boxes of four clothing items per box and save a whopping $79 now.

Don't spend your money on single-use plastic. Help the environment and your bank account by keeping a reusable water bottle with you to cut down on plastic use and the costs associated with buying single-use drinks and water bottles. We love Hyrdo Flask water bottles and right now you can pick up the Hydro Flask wide mouth straw lid 24-ounce bottle today for as much as 30% off at Amazon. Usually retailing at $39.95 you can get it today for just $27.97 in a cool light blue color.

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Worried about your electric bill inching up? Investing in energy-efficient appliances is a great way to curb your increasing utility bills. While large home appliances like laundry machines and refrigerators can initially put a dent in your paycheck they can pay off big-time in the long run by making your home more energy efficient. If you're ready to upgrade your dated appliances head to Lowe's and shop the appliance sale to save upwards of $750 on select items. Plus, check out our favorite appliances to get your hands on the best models on the market.

Reducing the about of money you spend on indulgences—like your daily trip to Starbucks—can be a great way to fight inflation. Skip the coffee shop and pick up the Keurig K-Café Smart single-serve coffee maker with WiFi compatibility for 20% off today at Amazon. As our all-time favorite Keurig coffee maker, we love that this countertop appliance has a space-saving design, a large water reservoir and a milk frother. Usually priced at $249.99, you can take home the coffee machine for only $199.99 today.

Shopping smart is all about being prepared. With inflation a hot-topic this year, the last place you want to find yourself in is a situation where you need to shell out extra cash for costly and unexpected bills. If you're pinching pennies, unexpected car troubles can break the bank—so why not avoid them when you can by picking up the Noco Boost Plus UltraSafe lithium jump starter box. Instead of paying for emergency roadside service next time you need a jump, this portable jump starter can power up 6-liter gasoline and 3-liter diesel engines. Grab the jump starter today to avoid the usual $124.95 price tag and ring up for just $99.95.

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