#ad Where has the Summer gone? Soon school bells will be ringing. Whether in the schoolhouse or your home-schooling classroom, now is  the best time to buy school supplies if you want to save, rather than waiting until the first day back. If you are lucky enough to have a school list, shop now, online or in the stores such as Staples and your local supermarkets. They have the best bargains. They take coupons too! If you don’t have a list yet, buy basic school needs, you can’t go wrong. Don’t forget, backpack are on sale too.

Air conditioners and lawn mower prices will be dropping as the heat index drops so if yours is on the fritz or you want to get a new one this is a good time as there are plenty of sunny days ahead to make use of them. Pool supplies and outdoor furniture prices will be coming down this month. It’s also the time to buy firewood. I know, cold weather seems far off, but why put off today, you know the rest! If you have a dry storage area, buy green wood for even more savings. It will be ready by the time Winter rolls around

If you like camping and the outdoors, plan now for your Labor Day weekend. You’ll get the best prices on tents and outdoor gear as the stores stock up for other Winter activities.

Is a new car in your future? This could be the month you’ll make your dream a reality. Car dealers want to weed out their inventory so they’ll  have plenty of room for the 2022 models. Statistics show the first two days in the month of August will save you cash better than other days. Also, these two days count towards July’s quota for salesmen.

August is also the time to check you nightwear inventory. Pajamas and other sleepwear will be on sale. Of course, bargains galore of Summer clothing and accessories will be available too. There is still plenty of time to wear your new duds or else save for next year.

If you can convince your kids to buy last year’s model sneakers you’ll save a bundle as stores try to rid the leftovers!

Thanks to college kids going away to school, all types of storage containers, closet accessories, and bins will be on sale. Also, towels, sheets, and other bedding. These are always necessary whether you are going back to college or not!

Need some bling? There are no holidays in August so jewelry retailers will try to lure you in with their sales. It’s never to early to shop for the holidays!!

In the grocery store combine your coupons with back-to-school foods because these will all be on sale: American cheese, lunch meat, yogurt, chips, soda, snack cakes, cookies, bottled water, iced tea, and drink boxes. Don’t forget the germ-fighters for school or home. The supplies have been replenished at most stores and there are even coupons available. Stock up now while you can!

Enjoy the last sultry days of Summer, stay healthy and safe, and of course, save!