May is a month that many of us look forward to. School is coming to a close. The weather is beautiful just about everywhere in the U.S. And it's almost wedding season. Year after year, retailers offer deals on athletic apparel and footwear to entice us to get out and get fit. We celebrate Pet Week with our furry friends, and we have Mother's Day and Memorial Day sales; two reliable opportunities to save big.
National Pet Week (May 3–9)
National Pet Week was created almost four decades ago by the American Veterinary Medical Association to both celebrate our animal companions and to share best practices for responsible pet care. During this week, retailers get in the game with discounts on all sorts of pet products, from CBD products to pet apparel.
Anytown USA: This site that specializes in goods made in the U.S. has two pet deals:
- Ruffina Dog Coats and Accessories are 50 percent off or more from May 1–31.
- Yellow Rose Dog Skin Soother is 16 percent off from May 1–8.
Crown and Paw: This fun service will turn a photo of your pet into a work of art inspired by authentic 19th-century portraits and Renaissance-era paintings. Select a costume from their online catalog, like the Dutchess or the Admiral, upload a photo and they do the rest! During National Pet Week, save 20 percent off.
Dr. Marty Pets: This site offers pet foods that are made with freeze-dried fresh ingredients, as well as healthy pet supplements. Through June 1, save 25 percent off all regularly priced products with code PETS25.
I and love and you: This premium pet food and treats brand featuring real meat and healthy ingredients is offering 20 percent off sitewide May 1–7 with code PETWEEK2020.
Mutts & Meows Pet Accessories: This brand offers over 100 different styles of hand-sewn pet bandannas, bow ties, neckties and matching scrunchies. From May 1–10, save 10 percent off site wide with code PETWEEK10.
FurZapper on Zulilly: Throw this reusable, sticky disc in with your laundry and it helps to gently remove pet hair throughout the washing and drying process. From May 3–9, save 20 to 25 percent on FurZapper via Zulilly.com.
Petmate: Petmate carries a wide variety of pet products including food, portable kennels, and toys, like the Chuckit! Ultra Fetch Value Pack. From May 3–9, save 20 percent off any order of $35 or more with code PETS20.
Pink Papyrus: This brand of stylish and eco-friendly waste bag holders, leashes, and other accessories is offering 25 percent off sitewide from May 1–7 with code MUSTLOVEDOGS.
Rewind by Rodney Wallace CBD Dog Chews: From May 1–11, receive 25 percent off plus free shipping on these all-natural beef-flavored CBD dog treats. The treats are free from major pet allergens.
Wholetones for Pets: This music frequency device can help keep prevent pets from suffering from common stressors, like loud noises and separation. From May 1–15, save 20 percent off with code TrueTrae (originally $49.95.)
Athletic Apparel & Footwear
As we celebrate the arrival of spring, many of us are kicking our fitness routines into high gear to prepare for summer. If you're in need of something new to wear, you're in luck! May is a great time to treat yourself to some new duds and kicks.
Aktiv Style: This athletic wear company with sustainable and responsible practices is offering 20 off their Athletic Apparel collections from May 1–15 with code May20.
Fitness Hub Activewear Boutique: This hub for luxury activewear from top designers around the world, including Adidas by Stella McCartney, Spiritual Gangster, and Beach Riot, is offering 40 percent off regularly-priced items with code BEWELL40. Valid May 1–15.
IBKÜL: This activewear brand offers UPF50+ fabrics and ICEFIL Cooling Tech for men and women. Through May 30, save 25 to 74 percent off select styles.
Kin Boutique: This Philadelphia-based high-end boutique is offering 50 percent off all Live the Process brand athletic apparel and activewear for the month of May.
Matador Meggings: These leggings have a tailored, supportive fit, designed specifically for men. Through May 15, save 25 percent off site wide.
Merrell: During the Hike May sale event, most hiking products from this brand of well-designed and thoroughly tested performance products will be 20 percent off. Valid May 13–30.
SUAVS Zilker Shoes: These comfortable, breathable shoes are made from 100 percent recycled knit with post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Save 20 percent off from May 1–31.
Tucketts Allegro Grip Socks: These grippy fitness socks ensure a safe sneaker-less workout. Through May 9, save 25 percent off plus free shipping with code TUCKETTS25.
Superfeet GREEN Insoles: These professional-grade unisex orthotic insoles will be 25 percent off from May 15–June 3. Every year, 1 percent of Superfeet sales and 1,000+ volunteer hours go to support a variety of charitable organizations.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day means sales on gift-y items for Mom. We see deals on everything from beauty products to items for the home and the discounts can be quite generous. One notable category is jewelry, which doesn't go on sale very often. It's a good opportunity to take a look for Mom, or for someone else special.
AeroGarden: Grow herbs, vegetable or flower varieties any time of the year, inside your home. No green thumb required. Through Mother's Day, save 20 percent off site wide. Order by May 6 for on-time delivery for Mother's Day.
Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Company: These cakes are baked using family recipes from the 1950s in Brooklyn, New York. For the month of May, use code MOM2020 and receive 15 percent off plus free shipping on the Cake of the Month, which is Kitty's Carrot, a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
Doll 10 Beauty Iconic Eye Collection: This eight-piece set of doctor-formulated eye essentials includes brow gel, eyeliners, and an array of eye shadows in a cute pink bag. The price is $49 (originally $195).
Elizabeth Reid Terry socks: Mom could probably use some ultra-comfy, stylish socks right now. These socks are a luxurious twist on the classic terry style. Through May 10, save 15 percent off site wide with code Mothersday15.
Fluenz: Give Mom the gift of a new language with this digital language-learning program designed specifically for English-speakers. She can choose from Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Portuguese and more. Prices begin at $187. From April 26–May 10, save 33 percent off with code Newsweek33.
GelPro: This manufacturer of stylish floor mats is offering 25 percent off all residential comfort mats, including its new line of Ergo Comfort Mats. Valid through May 10 with code SHOPMOM20. GelPro has converted part of its Texas manufacturing facility to produce face shields for health care professionals, and purchases support this effort.
HAOMA: From April 30 through May 10, this plant-based prestige skin care brand is offering 20 percent off sitewide.
Isabelle Grace Jewelry: Save 25 percent off the Just for Mom Collection, which features motherhood-themed and -inspired necklaces and bracelets. Valid through May 15 with code MOM25.
Koolaburra by UGG: Does she need new footwear? Through May 5, save 25 percent off the entire spring collection of furry slippers and comfy sneakers.
Martino by Martino Cartier Power Ball Compact Hair Dryer + Turbo Spray: Through Mother's Day, this dryer and styling spray combo are on sale for $39.99 (originally $129)! The compact drier fits in the palm of the hand and the spray treats the hair while helping to reduce frizz and breakage. A portion of the proceeds is donated to Wigs & Wishes, a nonprofit organization that provides wigs to women and wishes to children fighting cancer.
M.M. LaFleur Cashmere Robe: This luxurious cashmere robe is perfect for a lazy day at home. While supplies last, it can be purchased for only $98 (originally $195).
nügg Beauty: These perfectly portioned products are Leaping Bunny certified and free of petrochemicals, parabens and synthetic fragrances or colors. From May 1–10, save 30 percent off gift sets with code LOVEMOM.
Soma: Through May 10, this brand of sleepwear, swimwear and undergarments is offering their silky Cool Night PJ Set for $49 (originally $60). The set, which consists of a short-sleeve top and long pants is available in several colors.
Sterling Forever: These on-trend jewelry pieces inspired by celebrity favorites and high-end designers will be 25 percent off site wide from April 27–May 7 with code MOTHER25.
Wondergloss Rose Love Mother's Day Set: For the mom who loves the smell of roses, this gift set includes three rose-scented beauty products; facial mist, a cleanser/makeup remover balm and lip balm. Through May 17, the set is $50 (regularly $75).
Memorial Day
Three-day weekends are usually good for sales, and Memorial Day is one of the best when it comes to deep discounts. The sales will be across many categories, but two of the standouts are mattresses, bedding and other items for the home, like small and large appliances.
Allswell: This Home brand, which offers ultra-comfortable mattresses, bedding and bath items, is offering 20 percent off site wide (excluding mattress toppers) from May 14–25.
Beautyrest Black AIRCOOL Two-Stage Crib and Toddler Mattress from DeltaChildren.com: This mattress has innovative features to ensure your child's safety and comfort. From May 23–25, save 25 percent off (originally $249.99).
Betterair Biotica800: This air and surface purifier that eliminates harmful pathogens and allergens in the home will be 25 percent off through June 1 with code BA25.
JCPenney: From May 4–June 3, the Beautyrest BR800 Medium Queen Mattress will be only $299—74 percent off!
Maytag: During the May is Maytag Month promotion from April 30–June 3, the following promotions are available:
- Purchase a laundry set and receive up to a $100 rebate in the form of a Visa prepaid gift card.
- Purchase select kitchen appliances and receive up to a $600 rebate in the form of a Visa prepaid gift card.
- Buy three select kitchen appliances, receive $250
- Buy four select kitchen appliances, receive $400
- Buy five select kitchen appliances, receive $600
Mellanni Fine Linens: This bedding brand, which has earned an Amazon's Choice badge, is offering up to 33 percent off the 1800 Collection Sheet Set along with additional select items from May 9–11 and May 24–27.
Nest Bedding: This family-owned, factory-direct bedding and mattress company is offering 25 percent off your cart when you purchase a mattress. Valid May 14–31.
PlushBeds: This online luxury mattress manufacturer specializing in organic latex mattresses, will be offering the following deals from May 19–June 22 with code MEMORIAL20:
- $1,200 Off all Latex Mattresses + 2 Free Organic Latex Pillows + Plush Luxury Sheet Set + Protector
- $600 off Memory Foam Mattresses + 2 Pillows + Plush Luxury Sheet Set
- $100 off all Sofa Bed Mattresses and Toppers
Pure Fiber: This eco-friendly bedding brand is offering a 40 percent discount off of their luxurious Bamboo Viscose Sheet Set from May 18–29 with code MEMORIAL40. Original price, $160 and up, sale price $96 and up.
STM Goods: This brand of stylish, innovative tech accessories is offering 30 percent off all bags and protective laptop cases for Memorial Day weekend. Cannot be combined with other offers Valid May 22–25 with code Newsweek30. U.S. and Australia only.
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Summer apparel. You could find some sales on summer clothing during Memorial Day, but best to wait until mid-late summer (if you can) for the best buys. The longer you wait the deeper the discounts will be.
Computers and electronics. The Back to School sale season begins in July and many retailers participate in electronics-focused sales in July.
