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8 Ways to Shop Smarter in May

Shopping in May is a conundrum: What kind of prices can consumers expect when looking for seasonal items like grills, swimsuits and bikes? Conventional wisdom would tell you one thing about your chances of getting a deal on these eight items in May, while data from dealnews will tell you the real answer.

Is now the best time to buy, or should you wait? Here are the best strategies for eight key seasonal categories in May:

Grills and BBQ
If you see advice out there that says the best time to buy grills is May, before the season, or September, after the season, think again. We've actually seen prices on grills remain fairly flat over the course of a season, and over the past several years. In fact, Walmart has been offering the same Uniflame 40,000 BTU Propane Gas Grill for the past three years, with the price only going from $127 to $115 (and is now $118). The same goes for Brinkman, Char-Broil and other top brands at top merchants. If you're looking to buy a grill, the best thing you can do is wait for a storewide 10% or 20% off sale at a store like Sears, Home Depot or Lowe's. If you're looking for BBQ accessories like meat thermometers, tools and brushes, it's best to look for special offers from a daily deal site like 13deals.com, which seem to be abundant in May.Read more

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EZ Grill: An Eco-Friendly Disposable BBQ Grill

by jessica on Fri, 2009-07-24 10:33

Just released this summer, the EZ Grill is a portable, disposable, all-in-one BBQ that is recyclable. It comes complete with the foil pan, grill grate, stand and 100% natural charcoal -- no chemicals, fillers or additives -- for grilling on-the-go. And best of all, it's priced at only $4.99 for the regular size (1.81 lbs) and $9.99 for the party size (3.31 lbs).

The EZ Grill lights with just one match, cooks for up to 1 ½ hours and is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). All the materials are completely recyclable, even the packaging, metal grate, stand and charcoal – which gives you natural flavor without additives, chemicals and fillers you find in traditional charcoal. EZ Grill's all-natural ingredients include carbon from rice, corn and wheat stalks, corn starch for binding and mineral oil for ignition.

For more information on the EZ Grill visit www.ezgrill.com.