April showers bring May flowers, but guess what else you can find in May? DEALS! May is the perfect time to find some of your favorite things at their rock bottom price, which means it is time to stock up. But how do you know what to keep your eyes open for? Take a look below at 50 items to buy in May, which are sure to be at their lowest prices and worth stocking up on. Knowing what to buy in May can help you plan your shopping strategy so you can truly save and make your monthly budget go further. Here is what you need to know!
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There are a few National Celebration Days as well as National Holidays in May that will result in sales. You will see National Stamp Out Hunger Day as well as National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and National Pet Week. May is also the time of year for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day, so these are the items you will see low prices and sale prices on:
What To Buy In May
1. Canned food items and soups for donating to food drives. Buy a bunch for yourself and a few to donate to food drives in your community.
2. Chocolate chip cookies, cookie mixes, and cookie snacks to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Memorial Day foods perfect for your cookouts and BBQs with family and friends will be on sale. Keep your eyes opened for snacks and foods such as:
3. Burger and hot dog buns
4. Hot dogs, cocktail weenies
5. Chips and dip, salsa, cheese dips
6. Deli trays both fruit and vegetable, cheese and cracker, or relish trays
7. Soda and other canned beverages
8. Deli side items such as potato and pasta salad, beans, coleslaw
9. Mustard, ketchup, relish, and other assorted condiments
10. BBQ Sauce, marinades for meat and fish, and grilling seasonings
Now is also the time to look for Mother’s Day gift items such as:
11. Potted plants/fresh flowers
12. Perfume and bath and body products
13. Costume jewelry and fine jewelry
14. Candles and scented home décor items
15. Household décor such as frames, photo albums, wall hangings
We can’t forget about Cinco De Mayo supplies such as:
16. Hard and soft taco shells
17. Refried beans, dried beans
18. Taco/burrito seasonings
19. Salsa and other chip dips
20. Corn chips, tortilla chips
21. Shredded cheese and assorted Mexican cheeses
22. Piñatas and fillers such as small toys and Mexican candies.
National Pet Week means great deals on pet products, perfect for keeping or donating to your local pet shelter. Look for items such as:
23. Dry and wet dog and cat food as well as edible treats
24. Cat litter/puppy pads, accident cleaning products
25. Both dog and cat as well as misc. pet toys and housing
26. Pet clothing, linens, blankets, bedding
27. Pet shampoos and health items, pet supplements and vitamins, combs and brushes
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, so keep your eyes open for low prices on skincare items such as:
28. Sunscreen
29. Skin moisturizers
Now that spring is on the way out and summer is on the way in, spring clothing will be at its lowest price of the year! Look for items such as:
30. Rain boots and umbrellas
31. Rain coats, spring coats
32. Spring sweaters and shirts
33. Spring dresses, prom dresses
34. Kid’s Easter outfit items including hats and shoes
It is time to get your yard ready for summer, and stores will be running some hot Memorial Day sales on items such as:
35. Lawn mowers, weed wackers, lawn trimmers
36. Grass seed and garden seeds
37. Fertilizers and plant foods
38. Seeds, seedlings, bulbs, and potted plants
39. Lawn décor such as bird baths and statues
40. Lawn furniture, lawn chairs, tables
Select home items will be offering new models come June, so now is the time to get the old models at a great price! These home items include:
41. Mattress sets
42. Freezers/Refrigerators
Last but not least, don’t forget about seasonal produce that will now be at its peak! If you can’t use everything you have bought (and you will want to buy a ton at these prices) just freeze, can, or dry it to use later! Items you can look forward to being on sale include:
43. Artichokes
44. Asparagus
45. Beets
46. Corn
47. Blackberries
48. Carrots
49. Green beans
50. Strawberries
As you can see, there are all sorts of items that can be enjoyed at a great price during the month of May! Give these items your consideration and see how far you can stretch your monthly budget! With everything being celebrated in May, you are sure to reap the benefits!
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