There are different sales at different times of the year. For example don't buy BBQ sauce in November or winter clothes in August but buy them when you know they're gonna be discounted. Buy ahead for the next year, especially when it comes to party ware products like napkins that won't go out of style. That way we're always finding them on sale and keep them for the next year ready to go. Here's a good list of some things that will be discounted throughout the year:
JanuaryWinter clothes
Holiday Clearance
January White Sale- The traditional sale for linens, towels, bedding, etc.
FebruaryHousehold items
Furniture and other Textiles
Dinnerware
Electronics
MarchGarden Supplies - Competition brings down the prices
Luggage
Spring Clothing and Shoes
Storm Windows are now off season with better price negotiation.
End of season Winter Outdoor recreation equipment
AprilLots of new seasonal clothes drives the prices down.
Clearance on Easter dresses and accessories, as well as men's suits and ties.
MayWhite Sales on linens, blankets, towels, etc.
Spring Cleaning competition on supplies.
Tires - people preparing their cars for vacations.
Home Maintenance items
JuneTelevision sets
Refrigerators - necessary for summer
Home improvement products - people in the mood to spruce up the house.
JulyClearance begins for summer clothes, bathing suits, and other light wear
Clearance on air conditioners.
Home improvement products - people in the mood to spruce up the house.
Radios and stereo equipment
Summer BBQs and Camping equipment
AugustSchool supplies are crazy prices as stores fight for your business
Furniture, lamps, and other household items
White Sales on linens, blankets, towels, etc
Clearance on outdoor sport equipment
Clearance on seasonal summer items
New car clearance to get ready for the new models.
SeptemberBack to school items
Gardening supplies clearance
Household accessories
Bicycles and Car parts.
OctoberSupplies for fishing season
School clothes and supplies clearance
New car clearance to get ready for the new models.
Finer household items like crystal and silver - for holidays.
NovemberWinter items- Coats, Boots, Gloves.
Quilts and Blankets.
Heating Devices and Appliances.
DecemberToys
Winter items- Coats, Boots, Gloves.
Festive occasion items on sale - Tablecloths, party ware.
Day after Christmas clearance