Memorial Day Sales | Save Some Money This Weekend

Memorial Day and its many traditions

Everyone has an opinion about what constitutes summer fun.

Like many holidays, Memorial Day has morphed somewhat from its original. The day now is marked by several traditions that don’t really have much to do with honoring fallen soldiers.

Many people view Memorial Day, and the weekend preceding it, as a celebration of the imminent summer. Barbecues, picnics, camping, boating and hiking are the appropriate way to welcome summer, according to many. But some say “as seasons change, so must your wardrobe.” And voila, the tradition of Memorial Day Sales was born.

Stock up for summer

Of course, you can get many things besides clothing on sale during Memorial Day weekend. If you’re thinking “I need to spend my cash now!” you’ll have endless opportunities. In fact, if you are not into all of that sunshine and nature, you can take advantage of many Memorial Day sales without leaving your computer.

MemorialDaySales.us/shop is a great resource for finding Memorial Day sales online. If you want a lengthy list of Memorial Day sales, visit that site. Here are some highlights.

Today only

Some of the places holding Memorial Day sales are actually holding sales today and only today. Overstock.com is offering 10 percent off of health and beauty items today in its “Select Spring Clearance” sale.

Altrec.com is offering up to 60 percent off on summer footwear through the end of the day, and 15 percent off Mammut gear. Wine.com is offering a “summer stock-up” deal; it’s 10 percent off when you buy 12 bottles.

Saturday sales

Best Buy has many items on sale, including computers, appliances, cameras and iPods. You can take advantage of these sales either at the stores or through the Best Buy web site.

To prepare for summer fun, eToys is having a sale tomorrow on all kinds of warm-weather toys. Slip ‘N Slides, craft items and kids’ bicycles are on sale.

Kohl’s is having a big Memorial Day weekend sale, with discounts on items including sandals, swimwear, towels, outdoor furniture and sportswear.

Sunday sales

Buy.com sells just about everything, and several seemingly random items are on sale starting Sunday. Computers, calendars and digital picture frames are on the list. Dockers is having a sale on some summery clothing items for men.

Expedia is advertising deals on rental cars. RedOctane.com, the official “Guitar Hero” store, will give you a deal on “Guitar Hero: Metallica” and some controllers, such as the wireless drum kit.

Memorial Day sales on Monday

Blair.com, which has clothes for men and women as well as bedding and kitchen stuff, is having a Memorial Day sale on Memorial Day, Monday. Champion Sportswear, Fingerhut.com and Hanes have sale items.

Kmart is offering discounts on watches, tents, canopies, pools, jewelry, home decor and more. OmahaSteaks.com and Vans.com are offering free shipping when you spend a certain amount. Overtock.com and MacMall.com are having huge Memorial Day sales on all types of items.