As the back to school season starts to heat up, you'll find a lot of awesome deals for related items. Here are the best things to buy this month.
Every month, we look back at the best times to buy anything during the year, and pull out items each month to remind you what's coming. Obviously, none of this is to say you should go on a shopping spree—but if you've been holding off for a lower price on something, these are the things that get the sale treatment in August.
All Summer
Computers: Digital Trends notes that most new computers come out in June, since Intel and AMD are ramping up for their new stuff. If you want the latest and greatest, now's the time to buy, but if you're okay with last year's models—that might have slightly lower graphics power and battery life—you can probably catch them at a discount while all the new stuff rolls out. Lots of sales are geared for back to school, too, so you may be able to find some discounts there—especially if you can get your hands on a student discount (even if you aren't a student).
August
Linens & Storage Containers: If it's something a college kid would need, it's going to be on sale this month. If you need bed sheets, storage containers, or other dorm-friendly materials, this is the time to get them—even if you're just looking to save some space in your apartment.
Office Furniture: Similar to the linens, office furniture gets some of its best discounts around back-to-school time. Check out FurnitureBrains for more info, and if you're having trouble deciding what to get, check out the five most popular office chairs and how to ergonomically optimize your workspace.
Kids' Clothing: Another benefit of the back to school frenzy is the price of kids' clothing. This one's pretty well known, but in case you forgot to take your kid shopping for clothes, get it done now while prices are low.
School Supplies: Seeing a pattern here? Unlike kids' clothing, though, we adults can get away with buying school supplies for ourselves. If your office is feeling a little bare, now's a great time to grab pens, paper, and whatever else you may need at back-to-school prices. You can also wait until September when stores start to clear out the last of their inventory. Already stocked up on pens and paper? Don't forget that office supplies can produce some amazing DIY miracles, too.
Swimsuits: Okay, you may only have a month or so left of swimming weather, but Real Simple and Dealnews note that the best swimsuit discounts come at the end of the summer when everyone's clearing out their inventory. If your suit's a little worn out, it may be time to get ahead of the game for next year.
We'll be posting updates for you guys every month, so you're aware of the deals going on all year round. If you're curious to see what's coming up, you can always check out our full best time to buy guide to see the entire year at a glance. And, if you know of any deals we didn't mention, share them in the comments below.