The Best Things to Buy in May

May is a month with some major holidays, so be on the lookout for some great sales. I’ve put together a list of the best things to buy in May to help you keep money in your pocket all year!

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May is filled with celebrations since there are two major holidays this month – Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Along with those major holidays come some major sales.

Things are a little different this year, and while we might not be able to gather together to celebrate these holidays, we can still take advantage of the amazing sales prices.

I’ve put together an amazing list of the best things to buy in May to help you save money!

I’ve been doing all of my shopping online right now. I actually miss going shopping in the stores, though. However, I am getting cash back while shopping online with Rakuten and I’ve saved quite a bit of money by using Honey.

Honey helps you find the best prices while shopping online, especially on Amazon. You can also earn gift cards with Honey Gold and see the price history of an item you’re interested in. Another great thing about Honey is that you can add items to your Droplist and Honey will notify you when the price drops.

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Be sure to check out these lists for
the best things to buy in these months:
January
February
March
April

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Best Things to Buy in May

Appliances: Memorial Day sales focus a lot on appliances, especially refrigerators. New models start coming in, so stores start slashing prices on the previous year’s refrigerators. Check Best Buy, Sears, and Lowe’s for the best prices.

• Tip: If you can’t shop Memorial Day sales, consider shopping for a refrigerator at the end of the month. Stores are desperate to get old inventory out the door, so prices usually drop significantly.

Mattresses: The best time to buy a new mattress is during a three-day weekend sale – President’s Day, Labor Day, and Memorial Day. Check out stores like Wayfair, Macy’s, Ashley Furniture, and Overstock for some great mattress deals. Even Amazon has some pretty good deals on mattresses.

Spring apparel: Stores are trying to push spring apparel out the door quickly in order to make room for summer apparel coming in. Check the clearance racks for even better deals throughout the month. Some stores, such as Kohl’s and Macy’s, have sales of up to 90% off during Memorial Day sales. Also keep an eye out for great deals at JC Penney, Old Navy, and H&M.

Home goods: With Mother’s Day and graduation upon us, home goods such as dishware and small kitchen appliances are going on sale. Look for crockpots, knives, and blenders. Bed, Bath & Beyond and JC Penney have great deals on home goods this month.

Jewelry: Jewelry prices tend to drop by as much as 70% after Mother’s Day. If you’re looking to score some great deals on jewelry this month, check stores such as Zales, Macy’s, and Nordstrom.

Furniture: Memorial Day also brings great deals on furniture. If you’re on the hunt for a new couch or dining room table, now is the time to shop. Check out stores such as Ashley Furniture, Macy’s, and Overstock online, and be sure to visit your local furniture store for even better deals.

Hamburgers: Yep! National Hamburger Day is May 28, so keep an eye out for hamburger deals and freebies at local restaurants.

In-season produce: Look for grocery stores to slash prices on in-season produce this month. Strawberries are in season this month as well as lettuce, cabbage, beets, radishes, asparagus, and turnips.

I hope this guide of the best things to buy in May will help you save some money while you shop!

What’s on your shopping list this month?