Ever wish you could predict when the hottest items on your gift list will go on sale this year?  This is the kind of information retailers don't want you to know about! Find out when to buy your most coveted items at bargain basement prices.

After Christmas – January
Sales to Look Out For - New Year’s Sale, Martin Luther King Day, Super Bowl Weekend Sale, End of Year Sales

Check the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Holiday items: Wrapping paper, gift bags, ornaments, decorations, holiday cards and food gift items
• Bikes and toys
• Picture frames and vases
• Formal clothing and holiday accessories: Go out and grab that perfect little black dress and rhinestone earrings for a steal!
• Appliances
• Cookware
• Sports Equipment
• Computers and electronics: After the huge consumer electronic show in early January, retailers are anxious to order the latest and greatest new models for 2008!
• Winter clothing and accessories
• White sales galore: sheets, towels, bedding, blankets and pillows
• Rugs
• Books
• Costume Jewelry
• Pajamas
• Furs
• Men’s overcoats
• Purses
• Shoes and boots

February
Sales to Look Out For - Ground Hog Day Sale, President’s Day Sale, Valentine’s Day Sales

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Jewelry
• Perfume
• Gift items
• Chocolate: the first retail day after Valentine’s Day
• Leather goods
• Luggage
• Winter clothing, accessories, slippers and boots
• Electronics
• Housewares
• Air conditioners
• Used cars
• Lamps
• TV’s and stereos
• Floor coverings
• Furniture
• Windows
• Toys  

March-April:
Sales to Look Out For - St. Patrick’s Day Sale, March Madness, Easter Sales

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Humidifiers, washers/dryers, air conditioners
• Hair care appliances: Hairdryers, electric curlers, curling irons and flat irons
• Personal care appliances: shavers, trimmers, foot baths, hand spa’s and facial products.
• Chocolate: the first retail day after Easter
• Spring clothing
• Winter Coats
• Raincoats and slickers
• Hosiery
• Fabrics
• Outdoor winter sports gear: skis, sleds, ice skates
• Bridal gowns
• Cruises
• Furniture
• Paint and wallpaper

May-June:
Sales to Look Out For - Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Flag Day

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Kitchen wares: pots, pans, china, gadgets
• Carpeting and flooring
• Entertainment centers
• Televisions
• Spring Clothing
• Cameras and film

July:
Sales to Look Out For - 4 th of July Sale, Summer Fun Sale

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• White sales
• Formal wear
• Jewelry
• Major household appliances
• Bathing suits
• Lingerie and underwear
• Air conditioners

August:
Sales to Look Out For - Back to School Sale, End of Summer Sales

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Summer clothing
• Grills
• Lawn furniture
• Picnic ware
• Gardening supplies and lawn decorations
• Pool supplies
• Beach towels: great gift for the traveler at Christmas!
• Back to school supplies

September:
Sales to Look Out For - Labor Day, First Day of Fall

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Lawn and garden equipment
• Air conditioners
• Ceiling fans
• Wine
• Swimming pools
• Garden and grass seed
• Summer clothing
• Bicycles
• Furniture: Labor Day weekend sales abound!

October:
Sales to Look Out For - Columbus Day, Halloween, Fall Madness

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Cars: making room for the new models
• Sneakers, backpacks, book bags and miscellaneous school supplies
• Sewing machines, vacuums, and power tools
• Coats
• Fishing equipment
• Jeans
• Toys

November- Early December:
Sales to Look Out For - Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Pre-Holiday Sale, Thanksgiving, Black Friday

Check out the clearance sections for deep discounts on the following items...

• Halloween candy, costumes and decorations
• Glassware
• Silver
• Tableware and home decor
• Quilts and blankets
• Fall clothing
• Space heaters
• Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales: watch online and in your local paper for loss leader items at big discounts to draw you into the store on sale days.
• Clothing
• Appliances
• Wedding Dresses