The beautiful month of May is here and although some may associate it with May Gloom, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know this is a month worth celebrating thanks to its savings alone. With several holidays feature major sales, namely Memorial Day and Star Wars Day, there’s a pretty good chance you’re already enjoying some of the savings this month has to offer. However, there’s a few things you may not have considered buying during this month. Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here’s ten things you can enjoy roll back prices on in the month of May which will help balance your budget! So, what are you waiting for? Go enjoy the big savings before June shows up!
1. Refrigerators
With the hot weather starting to show up already, you’ll need some place to store all of those soothing popsicles and ice creams, right? If your refrigerator is on the fritz or you’re just looking for an upgrade now is the time to do it. In May new refrigerators show up in stores, which means all of the old models either hit the clearance floor or are permanently reduced in price. This means it’s the perfect time to find the make and model of your dreams. Combine this with holiday sales and you may even be able to afford a model with larger storage compartments and more gadgets than you’d expect. Of course, before you take the leap you should also consider what the upkeep of your refrigerator is going to be. For instance, is it energy efficient and if not how much is going to raise your power bill? You should also take into consideration the price of the brand’s spare parts. Finally, look around to see how much replacement filters are as these can sometimes be astronomical. With any luck, you’ll find a make and model that will make your budget and your family happy.
2. Mattresses
Is your bed feeling a little lumpy? Are there springs pestering you all night long? Well, May is the time to remedy this problem! Usually around the week of Memorial Day mattress and bedding stores start to have huge sales on mattresses. However, you should be able to find deals on these products throughout the month. Try calling around to see if there’s anything available that suits your price range. During this time, you may want to seek out military appreciation deals too. Usually, if you have a military I.D. card you should be able to get a great discount on the price of a mattress. Thus, when you add this discount to the other deals you’ll be saving a whole lot more than you would have thought possible. Of course, this may be the time to consider upgrades too! For instance, you may want to buy a pricier pillow top mattress to help with your sleep cycle, or you could go all out and buy an adjustable mattress that will allow you and your partner to create a comfortable environment for the both of you!
3. Office Furniture
If you’re ready to set up your ideal office or you need a little something new for work, then now is the time to grab the big ticket items. With school coming to an end and people wanting to take off for vacation, office items aren’t exactly in hot commodity. Thus, supply drops and savings begin. You may also want to consider the fact that some office stores are actually closing down, which means a lot of their stock is going to be on clearance. The longer the store stays open, the more the prices are going to drop, so make sure to stop in and check out what they have before your favorite supply store is gone. Even if you’re not ready to upgrade your office, you may want to consider a desk for your students. This could be an extra special gift for children that will be starting school in the fall!
4. Collectibles/Books
One of the best things to buy during the month of May is anything for your collection. It doesn’t matter if you have comics to buy or figurines, the month of May is probably going to have a deal worth checking out. This is largely due to the many holidays this month sees. For instance, Independent Book Store Day will help you find amazing deals on books so you can add to your growing book shelves. Although the event only last one day and is only in select areas, many stores will follow suit and lower prices for a week or so! With Geek Pride Day and Star Wars Day you’ll find excellent deals on figurines, comics, movies and a whole lot of other geek oriented gear that will make you leap for joy. Finally, Memorial Day is a perfect time to grab some of your patriotic collectibles such as coins or tribute dolls/figures/statues. Even if your collection doesn’t fall within these categories, there’s still a great chance you might find the right deal for you because Memorial Day and Mother’s Day often lead to sales that cover just about every item you may consider buying.
5. Sunscreen/Bug Repellent
Some areas may already be seeing a rise in temperatures and bugs! No matter what weather you’re experiencing though, May is definitely the month to grab your sunscreen and bug repellent! Typically, stores will knock the price down on these items because they’re in high demand, which means it may be time to buy enough to help you get through the entire summer. Usually these items don’t have a short shelf life, so stocking up won’t force you to waste money if your products don’t get used right away. Of course, before you hit the store and buy lots of products, you should make sure you know what’s right for your family. For instance, some bug repellent ingredients may not be right for certain types of skin or those allergic to certain ingredients. Also, you may want to check out the proper SPF levels to suit your family’s needs!
6. Patio Furniture
It’s almost time to spend lazy afternoons outside sipping tea and watching the kids play. Of course, this whole scenario would be a lot better if you have some patio furniture to sit on, right? Well, luckily, May is the month to enjoy some savings on patio furniture. During this time new items are coming out for summer, so stuff that is currently in stock will be greatly reduced to ensure you save big time on your summer fun. The best thing is, even though the fashions may be a bit last season, they’ll still look great as patio furniture doesn’t change a whole lot in style. Make sure you find a look that’s perfect for your family, environment and cleaning availability. For instance, you may not want metal furniture if you live in an area that does get a lot of rain. You should also look for furniture with weather proofing so you’ll know it will last a lot longer.
7. Spring Clothes
One thing you’ll want to be sure to check out this month is all of the fantastic deals on spring clothes. With June bringing even more heat to the table, May is when most spring clothes are going to hit the sales and clearance racks. The good thing about spring clothing is you can wear it throughout the summer thanks to the light colors. So, this may be the right time to stock up on items like shorts or light weight tops. You may even find a few pieces that will be perfect for next school year, but make sure to shop a size up to accommodate any growth spurts that may happen over the summer. Of course, if you wait until Memorial Day, you’ll also be able to enjoy some fantastic deals that will save you a whole lot more in the long run!
8. Party Supplies
May is a great time to celebrate! With graduations, mothers, veterans and the nice weather, you can probably come up with a lot of reasons to host a party in the month of May. Thus, it’s no surprise that party supplies are the perfect buy for this month. Everything from paper plates to streamers will be on sale so make sure you use these savings to stock up on everything you need. One of the best things to buy during these sales is wrapping for gifts. For instance bags, tissue paper and everything in between will be on sale. If you buy them now you won’t have to worry about them when a birthday comes up. You may also want to buy party supplies in solid colors. For instance, single color streamers can be used for many things throughout the year. Simply roll it up when you’re done and you’re ready to go! This is especially perfect for May since you’ll have the Stanley Cup to plan for, graduation celebrations and BBQs that could use a little extra flair!
9. Gym Membership
With the weather looking better and better outside, more people are going to take to the great outdoors to get their work out. Thus, the price of a gym membership is going to steadily begin to drop. This makes May the perfect time to swoop in and grab a deal before people begin to feel like it’s too hot to work out outside! A lot gyms will offer special discounts as well as Memorial Day sales so call around to see what you can find! However, you should also consider packages that will be affordable and worthwhile for you. For instance, if you’re not going to use certain aspects of the gym then it may not be cost effective to buy that particular membership even if it is on sale. With a little research and thought, you should be able to find some spectacular deals to help get or keep you in shape.
10. Grilling Meats
Your taste buds may be delighted to know that grilling meats take a dive in price during the month of May. With Memorial Day kicking off BBQ season it may be time to cash in on these deals to help make your summer even more frugal. Everything from hot dogs to brisket should be sale on right now, so make sure you clear out your freezer before you go shopping. With any luck you should be able to enjoy some very tasty meals at a price that will leave you shocked months later. Make sure you keep an eye on the date in which you place an item in the freeze though as each meat will have a different shelf life. However, if you plan to shop ahead for the summer, you should be able to buy plenty now without having to worry about anything going to waste!
If you were already excited about the month of May, all of these savings may make this month a little over the top for you! With all the excitement going on you should be able to enjoy great prices on some of the items that make summer absolutely fantastic. So, with a little budgeting and some great deals, your family will be well on their way to the right start for the upcoming heat wave months.
