What to Buy in August

Save money on needed household items by using this list of what to buy in August. These are items that you can find on sale, clearance, or markdown.

With August approaching, the temps, as well as the deals, are sure to be hot. If you want to start planning your August strategy now, take a look below at 75 items to buy in August. When you know what to buy in August, you can best budget your money and make sure you stock up on items while they are priced at their lowest. So take a look at what you can look forward to stocking up on!

What to Buy in August: 75 Items

It’s Back to School time! Hooray! Back to school shopping means you will find all sorts of supplies at their lowest. This includes:

1. Erasers
2. Pens
3. Pencils
4. Paper
5. Binders
6. Crayons
7. Backpacks
8. Pencil boxes
9. Notebooks
10. Sharpies
11. Dry erase board and markers
12. Markers
13. Note cards
14. Pencil sharpeners
15. Glue sticks
16. Scissors
17. Binder dividers
18. Folders
19. Uniforms

Here are tips for saving money on school supplies and ways to save on school clothes.

Don’t forget that back to school means packing lunches. So count on all of your lunch packing materials to be on sale in August as well. This includes:

20. Lunch boxes
21. Small coolers
22. Cold packs
23. Reusable lunch bags
24. Plastic storage boxes
25. Lunch meats
26. Lunchables
27. Juice boxes
28. Single serve snacks
29. Yogurt tubes
30. Fruit snacks

Here are tips for saving money while packing lunches.

Back to school season also means more germs will be flying about. Count on your favorite germ-killing products to be on sale this month too. This includes:

31. Clorox wipes
32. Disinfecting sprays
33. Hand sanitizer
34. Sanitizing sprays and soaps
35. Kleenex and facial tissues
36. Travel size sanitizing products

We can’t forget the seasonal products that will be on sale in August. This includes a fun and flavorful variety of fruits and veggies. If you can’t use them all now, can or freeze produce for later. Choices will include:

37. Avocado
38. Cherries
39. Sweet corn
40. Tomatoes
41. Cucumbers
42. Peaches
43. Melon
44. Pears
45. Bell peppers
46. Plums
47. Squash varieties
48. Eggplants
49. Figs
50. Onions
51. Berry varieties

Summer is winding down, so now is the time to snag those end-of-the-season clearance items. These items are perfect for Labor Day beach trips or just to have on hand next year. This will include:

52. Bathing suits
53. Goggles
54. Floaties
55. Pool supplies
56. Squirt guns
57. Lawn furniture
58. Lawn décor
59. Outdoor lighting
60. Insect sprays
61. Citronella candles
62. Grilling utensils
64. Charcoal grills
65. Outdoor umbrellas
66. Beach towels
67. Sunscreen
68. Tents
69. Sleeping bags and other camping gear

Last but not least, keep an eye out for garden items that will be marked at their lowest! If you have a flower bed you want to put a little work into, it is not too late. This is also a great time to grab perennials that will come back next year. You can look forward to seeing:

70. Fertilizers
71. Assorted perennials
72. Garden fountains
73. Benches and garden decor
74. Gardening gloves, hats, and boots
75. Hoses, hose keepers, and sprinklers

Keep this list on hand so you can best plan your August shopping strategy! When you shop from this list, you can be sure you are finding the best deals August has to offer you and your wallet! Happy shopping.