What To Buy This Weekend & Money Saving Apps

In lieu of Memorial Day Weekend and all they sales that come with it I thought I'd do some research to help you make better decisions as to what to purchase if you're in the shopping mode this weekend.

If I had the extra loot I'd be right there with you but alas....I do not!

Clothes considered "spring attire"

Anything that was put out in late January thru March needs to be sold.  It is considered "spring apparel" and not summer.  This includes short sleeved shirts, capris, bermuda shorts, light colored button ups and polos, sandals....yes very similar to what you wear in the summer!  You may actually find buys up to 90% off!

Refrigerators

As the temps start to rise the ice box prices fall.  Yes, this is the weekend to buy a fridge.  Yay!!!  Now you can have frozen popscicles instead of semi melted.

Bedding

Just like clothing the bedding is getting updated for summer too.  Out with the springy look and in with the bold summery look.  Now is the time to get that bedding set you were looking at three weeks ago!

Mattresses

Memorial Day Weekend is traditionally the BEST time to purchase a new mattress.  Remember if its over 8 you need to replace!

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Anything Outdoors

Get your home summer ready on the outside!  Outdoor furniture is priced the best it will be until the end of the season.  Grills will be on sale this weekend HOWEVER they may be cheaper at Father's Day.  Outdoor toys are also on sale this weekend to help you get in the spirit of summer.  Take advantage of sales on these great items and get outdoors!

This weekend is also a prime time to buy some food items....

All things grilling!

Stock up on the condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc) this weekend.  Don't forget the marinades!  They will be on sale too and probably won't be at such a bottom dollar price until July 4th.  Buns will also be on sale at most stores.  You can stock up on these because they are freezer friendly.  Charcoal is also bottom dollar this weekend and you can rack up coupons on the charcoal before you go to the store.  I really love visiting Southern Savers to get my coupons on items like charcoal!

Sunscreen

This is the kick off to summer so get in the boat!  The Banana Boat, Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic....whatever you prefer!  This is the weekend to stock up.  There are lots of coupons online (Coupons.com) to print off at home!  (Oh and Consumer Reports tested sunscreens and the best buy?  NO AD Sunscreen which retails for about $10 is on target for its SPF level.  Coming in second?  Walmart's Equate Sport Sprays between $8 and $9!)

 

Saving $$$

Lastly, saving some scrilla is about being smart.  There are lots of apps available now to make sure you're getting the best buys for your buck.  If you haven't already download these apps to your phone:

Ibotta - this is a fabulous money saving/earning app that will reward you for buying certain products.  Download the app and check the stores you normally shop via the app.  Simple little tasks like a one question survey or quick video will allow you to earn twenty-five cents to two dollars after you buy the items and follow the instructions to redeem.  Once you hit $10 you will receive a gift card!

Walmart Savings Catcher - Walmart is all about keeping their place as number one at saving their customers money.  The Savings Catcher allows you to scan your Walmart receipts after a purchase.  They then do a 50 mile radius of price checking to make sure they had the lowest price on the items you bought.  If someone else beats their price, they give you the difference.  You can let your balance add up and then redeem it in store when you're ready.

Target Cartwheel - I think we all know about the Cartwheel app.  I love this app as it has saved me as much at $100 on a purchase before!  Instead of checking the prices, Cartwheel gives you extra discounts on items you may be looking to purchase.  If you have a Target card you'll get extra savings (5% every swipe).

Retail Me Not - This app will alert you when you are in an area where there is a store with a coupon.  The coupon will be loaded to the app so you can use it in the store.


Happy shopping!  And saving :)