Here’s what to buy (because of sales) and skip (no sales):

BUY
1. Spring apparel. Hooray! Stock on all those colorful, flirty items you’ve been eyeing.
2. Home Improvement. There will be especially good sales for you gardening buffs.
3. Cookware. The perfect time to snag this grad and wedding gifts.
4. Athletic footwear. Need new sneaks? Now’s the time.

SKIP
1. Summer apparel. Slow your roll. No good sales here…
2. Small & large home appliances. Hang on. Memorial Day will be here before you know it.

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