Back to school deals often mean markdowns on laptops, and/or special deals in which retailers will throw in a gift card, printer discount, or other tech accessory.

This is a great time to stretch your dollar the extra mile, and is perfect if you don’t want to wait until Black Friday to make a big electronics purchase.

Linens and Storage Items. Big retailers always offer significant savings on linens, like towels and bedding, to accommodate college students heading back to the dorms. Stock up on these items, and find a discounted storage bin or drawer set for storing your extra stock. These items are also on discount during August thanks to back-to-school sales!

Office Furniture. Basic office furniture, like desks and office chairs, also tend to go on sale as part of the back-to-school push. If you’ve been eyeing a new chair for your home office, now is the time to buy.

School Supplies. At this time of year, school supplies will be widely available, and usually discounted...but act quickly before they’re gone.

Sunglasses and Summer Styles. While the days of summer are numbered come August, this is an excellent time to stock up on summer wear for the family. Any remaining beach accessories, sunglasses, and summer clothing, like shorts and tanks, go on deep discount to make way for fall and winter styles.

Sources: kiplinger.com, lifehacker.com