Summer Sales & Savings Tips
Summer Sales & Savings Tips
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Summer Savings Guide

This is your all-inclusive guide to an epic summer β€” one that you can actually afford. It covers everything under the sun, like in-depth ways to save on summer essentials and must-have tips for parents to survive summer (and stick to a budget) with kids at home.
Since the summer months are slower for retailers, they like to entice shoppers with great sales. From Amazon Prime Day to Target’s Semi-Annual Toy Sale, these are the deals to look out for in June, July, and August.
What to Buy in June
  • Celebrate National Iced Tea Month with specials all month long
  • Old Navy flip flops
  • Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual sale items
What to Buy in July
  • Cool down with hot deals on ice cream during National Ice Cream Month
  • Save on Chromebooks and devices on Amazon Prime Day
  • Stock up for birthdays at the Target semi-annual toy sale
What to Buy in August
  • Stock up on back-to-school supplies when they reach their lowest point
  • Buy dorm room bedding (or new sheets for your kids’ twin beds)
  • Shop clearance swimsuit sales for next summer – size up for kids
Find all the best ways to get cheap (and even free) books for kids, plus which summer reading programs stand out in the crowd.
Free Kids’ Books
Your town probably has a local book exchange program. If not, sites like Gizmo’s Best connect you to thousands of free e-books. This list has a bunch of great places to find free books for kids, including online and local options.
Cheap Kids’ Books
You can build your kids’ library on a budget. From downloading free audio books to joining discount book clubs, these are all the best ways to save on summer reading.
Summer Reading Programs That Offer Awesome Freebies!
Getting kids interested in summer reading is sometimes like pulling teeth. But these stellar programs may change that β€” they give out prizes to kids with complete reading logs!
Free Things to Do with Kids Near Me
Summer fun is so much better when it’s free. Dive into these no-cost activities for kids β€” like virtually exploring the world’s greatest museums and geocaching for hidden treasures.
Brilliant Beach Day Hacks
Beach days don’t have to end with buckets of sand in your car. Use these easy hacks to soothe sunburn, haul beach supplies, and head home with your toys, towels, and toes free of sand.
Sanity-Saving Road Trip Hacks
Sometimes exciting road trips leave no room for naps. Avoid the question, β€œAre we there yet?” with these extra creative ways to keep kids entertained.
Incredible Family Travel Hacks
Stress-free travel makes every family trip better. These hacks help smooth things out when it comes to packing, storing valuables, and staying fully charged.
How to Make a Disney Vacation Worth It
There’s a right way and a wrong way to do Disney β€” and the difference is hundreds of dollars. Cut your Disney costs in a big way by visiting in the off-peak months, setting daily budgets, using airline miles, and more.
If you’re planning a summer camping trip, you came to the right place. Check out genius ways to save on gear, ideas for tasty campfire treats, and tips for exploring the outdoors with ease.
REI
REI is a great place to grab high-quality gear and apparel, especially during their anniversary sale. We rounded up our best tips for saving, like how to get 50%-60% off Deals of the Day and 10% back on most REI purchases.
Dick's Sporting Goods
A great summer starts with a trip to Dick’s Sporting Goods, so naturally, we listed all the best ways to save. Find out how to easily get $20 off coupons and score the best deals on golf gear, ping pong tables, and mountain bikes.
Cabela’s
Going to Cabela’s is an experience in itself, but saving money makes it even more special. Be sure to stop by on Fridays (that’s when their sales go live) and read these tips for shopping the Bargain Cave, decoding price tags, and saving up to 70% on Father’s Day gifts.
How do you prepare for the perfect summer? Grabbing the right supplies is a great place to start. Everything you need to save big is right here β€” like how much to spend on summer staples and where to look for low prices on kiddie pools, trampolines, coolers, and more.
Summer Cookout
Coupons and Deals on Drinks
Pool Party
Summer Beauty
Newest Summer Deals
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