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8 things that are cheapest to buy in February
It’s no secret that consumer prices fluctuate with the seasons. Every month brings new deals that you can count on yearly. February is no exception. With excellent sales and blowouts for holidays like Presidents Day and Valentine’s Day, you’ll be sure to save big on select goods.
Which goods? Check a few of our favorite things to shop for this month below.
1. A new mattress
Holiday weekends are notorious for mattress sales. Presidents Day is usually the one to plan a trip to your local mattress dealer for a better night’s sleep. Keep in mind that it’s recommended to replace your mattress every seven to 10 years.
2. Appliances
The same goes for appliance sales, even at bigger retailers like Lowes and Home Depot. Nothing says “patriotism” quite like the score of the century. Need a new fridge or washer and dryer? Now is the time to start looking for deals.
3. Furniture
Everybody from Ashley HomeStore to your local furniture outlet will likely be gearing up for their summer stock with sales for Presidents Day. Sofas, love seats, recliners and more will be discounted.
4. Winter apparel
Some of the biggest names in winter clothes and sports gear prepare for warmer weather by clearing out their warehouses. Dick’s and Patagonia are two places to scope out in February for next year’s outerwear. You’ll be prepared for next winter before the nasty temperatures come back again.
5. Jewelry
After the dust has settled following Valentine’s Day, you might be able to bring home something unforgettable for as much as 80% off. We recommend getting your affairs in order for Mother’s Day!
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Feeling random
Cool stuff I found for cleaning, chilling and last-minute gifts:
- Pastel plastic baskets for cords, chargers and everything else.
- Keyboard wrist rest and mousepad that looks like a cotton candy cloud. Cute!
- Tiny pink sound machine for white noise on the go. OK, it comes in other colors, too.
- For when your smartwatch is out of juice, a silicone wristband you can jot notes on with a pen.
- Professional ultrasonic cleaner for jewelry and glasses.
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$500M (and counting)
Sales this year alone for Nerds Gummy Clusters candy. The crunchy, chewy treats are huge hit for Nerds; previously, they averaged around $50 million a year in sales total for all their brands (paywall link). Try them out or get them for the kids to be the ultimate Nerd hero.
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$40,000 in power-ups
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