After a very long winter, spring is finally here! With the advent of Spring comes the biggest of the Spring holidays… Easter! According to the National Retail Federation’s 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey,  the average person is expected to shell out approximately $120.00 this year on Easter related items, totally a whopping $13 billion dollars in sales for retailers.



So what items will consumers be scrambling to purchase this Easter?



1. Candy: One of the most recognizable items for the holiday is the Easter Basket, left to all the good little boys and girls each year by the Easter Bunny. Well this year the Easter Bunny’s good deed will cost the average person approximately $17.29 on marshmallow peeps, candy eggs, jellybeans and pastel foil wrapped chocolates for their children and loved ones. Check out our fine candy retailers offering current coupon codes and promotions to help you get more sugar for your $17.29 this Easter.







2. Flowers: According to the survey, 22% of Easter shoppers will be making floral purchases this year, meaning 22% of wives, moms and grandmas will be very happy this Easter. Hyacinth, Tulips, Roses and Irises are amongst the most popular varieties, although Easter Lilies are the holiday’s official flower. Beautiful pastel colored floral arrangements on Easter are a symbolic reminder of the rebirth of the season. Please see our current floral promotions for discounts and coupons to save on your Easter floral arrangements this holiday. 



 



3. Greeting Cards: The Easter Holiday comprises 3% of all greeting card sales in the united states, behind only Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Check out our current Easter coupons for greeting card retailers such as cardstore.com,  threesixtyfivecards.com, or make your own custom greeting cards at memoryescape.com







4. Clothing: According to the NRF Survey, the average Easter consumer will spend approximately $19.03 on clothing for the holiday. Easter coincides with the advent of spring, which is when clothing retailers debut their new items for the spring and summer seasons. Consumers are anxious to shed their winter duds and buy new things. In addition, lots of people buy formal clothing items for Easter religious events or for family gatherings for the holiday. At present, we have over 3000 apparel coupons listed on our site, so finding a savings on your Easter outfit shouldn’t be too difficult!



 



5. Food: Most family’s that celebrate Easter have a big holiday dinner celebration with their immediate and/or extended families.  All holiday traditions are unique from family to family, but some of the most popular dinner choices in the United States are honey baked ham, turkey, pasta, potatoes, and lots of spring vegetables. Holiday food shopping can get expensive, and the NRF survey indicates that the average person spends approximately $37.45 on food alone for the holiday. Try your hand at grocery savings by making ample use of our printable grocery coupons.  Currently listed on our site is 100+ printable grocery coupons, allowing you to feast your family for the holiday without breaking your budget.

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