
February 15th is widely known in the frugal community as the real holiday because the prices drop so dramatically. Grocery stores are desperate to reclaim their shelf space for upcoming Easter merchandise, leading to aggressive markdowns on anything red or pink. You can find premium items for pennies on the dollar if you are willing to ignore the heart-shaped packaging. It is the single best day of the year to stock up on specific pantry staples that usually cost a fortune. Here are the five items you need to hunt for the morning after Valentine’s Day.