#ad May is here! This means warmer weather and beautiful flowers are here! There’s a couple of holidays like Mother’s Day (5-09) and Memorial Day (5-31) coming up. It’s a good time to shop online for the wardrobe of light jackets and pants for Spring that will be reduced to make room for swimsuits, shorts, tanks, and tees. Let’s not forget shoes and sandals! Retailers know you will be doing most of your shopping online so they are making it very attractive by having sales on Spring frocks as well as Winter garments and footwear.

Since Mother’s Day is near, you will find special gift prices on housewares, flowers, fragrances, and jewelry so you can treat Mom, aunts, sister, and friends without straining your budget. If it’s time to ditch your old pots and pans now is a good time to replace as this is the time of year stores gear up for bridal gifts.

Is your mattress uncomfortable and lumpy? Start your search for an update this month. Many stores will have specials during the long Memorial Day weekend. You can save up to 50% off.

Think and hope for barbecues to celebrate our long awaited freedom! Get picnic supplies, outdoor furniture, garden games, and garden supplies on sale at the big online retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. If you need a new grill watch for specials, try The Home Depot they have FREE delivery too! Don’t forget lawn mowers! (before you buy a new mower, replace the stale gas from last year if it is still inside, fresh gas may be all your mower needs! Contact your town for proper disposal.)Don’t over look last year’s model patio sets and garden equipment that may have been reduced because it’s not the latest model.

At the grocery store, sales will be on hot dogs, ground beef, buns, ketchup, mustard, pickles, BBQ sauce, relish, salad dressing, chips, ice cream, frozen pies, bottled water, and soda so you can enjoy picnics and barbecues outdoor or inside.

Enjoy the sunny days and save!