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I love May, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, the days are staying lighter for longer, and spring is in the air along with the savings. There are a ton of May sales and freebies to help keep your budget on track this spring.
May
“May the 4th be with you”
If you are a Star Wars fan, you’ll be happy with all of the deals on May 4th. Look for deals from Starwars.com, Best Buy, Disney, GameStop, Hot Topic, and Lego. Save 20% off Star Wars toys, clothes, and more at Target in-store and online on May 4th only.
- Celebrate the most stellar fandom of all with Pop! Darth Vader
- This Sith lord will do whatever it takes to retrieve the stolen Death Star plans and uncover the location of the rebel base; Now, his search has brought him to your Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope collection, so hide your rebel forces!
- WHO ARE FUNKO: Funko is a leading pop culture lifestyle brand; We provide connection to pop culture with a product line that includes vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, board games and accessories
- Keep or collect on desk/bedroom shelf or car
Cinco de Mayo
Most grocery stores will have awesome deals on Cinco de Mayo-inspired groceries. Look for sales on avocados, cheese, ground beef, salsa, tortillas, tortilla chips, and refried beans. This is one sale I look forward to all year, lots of my favorites at stock-up prices.
Gardening and Outdoor
In many locations, May is the perfect month to start your garden. Look for deals on flowers, hoses, mulch, plants, plant food, seeds, soil, watering cans, and weed killers.
Mother’s Day
Don’t expect to see great sales on traditional gifts like jewelry and flowers. But you should see some great prices on home goods, candles, cookware, and small kitchen appliances.
- The Perfect Mother’s Day gift idea - these shower steamers are unique Mothers Day gifts for mom, wife, grandma, daughter, and sister, combining relaxation, self-care and everyday practicality.
- Mind & Body: A home-spa experience like no other. Our bath steamers help unwind and relax in the evenings and kickstart the day with great mood and energy. Say hello to restful sleep and energized mornings!
- Made in USA - Self-Care You Deserve: Our aromatherapy shower pods for women and men are crafted in the USA using essential oils and cruelty-free ingredients. Natural fragrances offer indulgent relaxation with pleasantly strong scents. Enjoy the benefits of an aromatherapy spa from home, ensuring you receive premium self-care with each use.
- Scent-Sational: This 6-pack of relaxing and refreshing shower steamer tablets features the sublime scents of 1x Lavender, 1x Menthol & Eucalyptus, 1x Vanilla, 1x Watermelon, 1x Grapefruit and 1x Peppermint.
- Home Spa: Enjoy daily serenity as you shower the stress away. Place one of your shower melts in the corner of your shower and do not submerge it. Breathe slowly and deeply and enjoy the moment.
- Stunning 3D Pop-Up Design: Surprise her with a beautifully crafted 3D pop up Mother’s Day card featuring vibrant flowers and bold “Happy Mother’s Day” lettering. When opened, the bouquet comes to life for a memorable wow moment.
- Perfect Gift for Every Mom: Ideal Mother’s Day card for Mom, Wife, Grandma, Mother-in-Law, or any special woman in your life. A thoughtful way to show love and appreciation from daughter, son, or husband.
- Premium Quality & Handmade Detail: Made from high-quality cardstock with precision laser-cut details and vivid colors. Durable, sturdy, and designed to be kept as a keepsake decoration long after Mother’s Day.
- Blank Inside for Personal Message: The inside provides space for your heartfelt handwritten message. Add your own words to make this card even more meaningful and personal.
- Includes Matching Envelope: Comes with a coordinating envelope for easy gifting or mailing. Perfect for Mother’s Day, birthday celebrations for mom, or a simple thank-you surprise.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Sales should include some high-ticket items. You should see deals on furniture, including indoor and outdoor furniture and office furniture. Air conditioners and large appliances will also be discounted at many stores on Memorial Day. You will see sales on mattresses from 50-70% off at retailers such as Amazon, Macy’s, Target, Overstock, Walmart, and your local independent Mattress stores over Memorial Day weekend.
Paper Products
There are usually great deals on paper products during the month of May. You should see specials on paper plates, picnic, and party supplies towards the end of May.
Thrift Stores
May is always a great month for Thrift Store shopping. Spring cleaning has been happening in many homes for the past month. Your local thrift stores should be well-stocked with new inventory from spring cleaners. Check out your local Salvation Army, Goodwill, or independent thrift store to find some excellent deals this month.
National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is May 6th through the 12th annually. Nurses can get free food, apparel, classes, and more. Here are some of my favorite deals:
Health Care Coupons– Available on select items through Amazon, up to 50% off. You do not need to be a healthcare worker to qualify.
Carhartt – Get a 15% discount on apparel and accessories when eligibility is verified on ID.me online. To use the discount in the store, create an ID.me account and show your validated ID.me eligibility.
Cinnabon – In the past, all nurses were invited to enjoy a free cinnamon roll at participating bakeries to remind nurses how special they are. Show your name badge to receive a free classic cinnamon roll, MiniBon, or four-piece BonBites. This offer has not yet been verified for 2025.
Levis – Nurses will receive a 15% discount on all Levi’s apparel.
Mrs. Fields Cookies – Save as much as 25% off the entire Heroes Collection of gifts for Nurses Week.
Thrive Market – Get healthier with a FREE one-year membership at Thrive Market through ID.me.
- 【BEST NURSE GIFTS】Do you need help finding the best gifts for nurses? Whether it’s for Nurses Week, a graduation, Christmas, a birthday, or any special occasion, our curated gift sets are a heartfelt way to show your appreciation. From unique canvas tote bags and meaningful keychains to humorous and relaxing scented candles, these thoughtful gifts are sure to bring her a smile. Express your gratitude with a carefully assembled nurse gift basket—because they deserve it
- 【NURSE GIFTS FOR WOMEN】This thoughtfully curated gift set includes a 16-ounce glass coffee cup, a spacious and practical tote bag, a meaningful keychain, soft and cozy plush socks, and a scented candle that brings a calming atmosphere—paired with a heartfelt message on a gift card—are sure to bring a smile to her face, you can send this set to your nurse friends. Whether you give an expensive gift or simply a heartfelt “thank you,” nurses are so grateful for your appreciation
- 【RELAXATION GIFT FOR WOMEN】This glass coffee cup, featuring a stethoscope design, is perfect for nurses who barely have time to drink water during long shifts. It’s a thoughtful reminder of your appreciation for their hard work and endless energy. The inspirational words nurse keychain reminds them how great nurse they are. And the fuzzy socks, and scented candle to help nurses unwind after a busy day, providing relaxation and comfort when they need it most
- 【TOTE BAG GIFT SET FOR WOMEN】The large capacity ( 15.5''L x 11.6'' H x 5.7'' W) is large enough to hold all your daily items, the zipper pouch on the inside help you store small items, like a phone or keys. In addition, the detachable & adjustable sturdy strap to wear the bag as shoulder bag or crossbody bag, meet the use of various scenarios such as commuting, traveling, shopping, etc. The matching makeup bag measures 9.1 x 7.5 x 2 inches, can be used as a makeup cosmetic bag, toiletries bag
- 【UNIQUE NURSE GIFT BASKETS FOR WOMEN】Nurses rarely receive thanks or appreciation for their efforts, but they keep doing the good work anyways. Which makes it a funny gifts for nurses week, nurse birthday gifts, nurse appreciation gifts, nurse practitioner gifts, end of year gift, new nurse gift, nurse graduation ceremony, nurse retirement, Thanksgiving, Christmas gifts... Show your gratitude for all the hard work they put in by surprising them with this special nurse gift set
- Creative gel ink pens: You will receive 6pcs nurse pens. Pen clips designed with masks, medical kits, nurse's uniforms, medicine bottles, stethoscopes pvc soft patch decorations, unique and cute, macaroon barrels, bright color, cool gift for nurses, nursing students and nurse practitioner.
- 0.5mm Nib: 0.5mm fine point pen can provide clear and clean lines with the right thickness, nursing students and teachers can easily annotate books, perfect for note-taking, drawing and working. The black ink nursing pen makes your documents clear and easy to read. No smudging, no smearing, and make sure your writing is clean and neat.
- Smooth Writing Pens: This ink pens for writing is designed with a lightweight body and a comfortable grip, which allows you to use it for a long time without feeling tired. Great for nurses with busy work schedules, and the brightly colored funny pens will also make nurses work easy and energetic. The cute pens features a retractable design that is easy to use and store, and a sturdy clip that makes it easy to carry.
- Wide Use: Suitable for office, school, pharmacy and home, note-taking, planning and other projects can be done easily, perfect care school and office supplies. Eye-catching color and cute design, also good office desk accessories and office decor for anyone in the nursing field and hobby medicine.
- Perfect Gift Choice: The aesthetic pens features a stylish pen clip design and is perfect for men, women, children in the classroom, school and office, boys and teen girls the perfect accessory for learning. Great idea for school supplies, classroom prizes, birthday, back to school, nurse gifts, Nurse Week gifts, Nurses Day, Nurses Graduation and all kinds of medical party gifts.
