Stock Up on These Winter Essentials This Memorial Day

Five Winter Essentials to Buy This Memorial Day

While conducting our research, we found that Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to shop for a range of items geared toward the cooler months of the year. It’s a fantastic opportunity to prepare for next winter and even grab a few presents to squirrel away for Christmas.

Below are five things you can expect to see fabulous sales on this Memorial Day.

• Toys and Games

This is the perfect time of year to get fantastic toy deals. Stores want to get rid of surplus Christmas stock to make room for seasonal items such as summer clothes. It’s prime time to pick up stocking stuffers and gifts for the coming holiday season, as well as any birthdays that are coming up. Head to toy stores to find deals, since online retailers often can’t compare with specialists. The stores may even have deals on paper goods, crafting items and books (keep your eyes peeled for penny deals too!

• Winter Clothes

Winter clothing is never a bad investment. It can be expensive to stay warm and dry in the cooler months, especially if you have children. During Memorial Day, you’ll find jackets, winter shoes, pants and shirts suitable for winter at very low prices. You’ll also find a range of winter clothing accessories at low prices. Many of the best deals are online, but you’ll also find great sales at shoe stores and department stores.

• Tools

Got a penchant for DIY? This is the perfect time to start looking at new power tools and accessories. Those items tend to experience deep discounts, and not only online — head to hardware stores for deals on specialist items.

• Small Appliances

Big-ticket electronics and large appliances experience price drops this time of year, but smaller appliances and gadgets tend to feature even better discounts. If you want an air purifier, a sound bar or a good set of headphones, this should be your favorite month. You will find huge deals on those items, especially at online retailers. Brick-and-mortar stores often have unique deals, too, so shop around!

• Groceries

This may seem like a surprising entry on this list, but Memorial Day often features fabulous deals on groceries because so many people plan to make a special meal for the holiday. That can help you save money on weekly essentials such as fruit drinks, potato chips and spaghetti sauce, but you can also stock up for the future if you’re savvy. Earn long-term savings by buying nonperishable canned foods, shelf-stabilized instant potatoes, peanut butter, granola bars and fruit snacks. You can also bring down the cost of your summer barbecues by bulk-buying meat when you see special prices.