Savvy shoppers know that when it comes to saving money at the register, timing is everything. Read on to see what’s on sale this October. If you didn’t get a chance to visit Europe this summer, don’t fret. There’s still time to book a last minute European getaway. In fact, October is one of the best months to travel across the Atlantic if you want to save big and avoid massive crowds. Expect to score great deals on lodging, flights, and cruises.
Booking.com
Save up to 51% off hotels, apartments, and villas in Santorini, Barcelona, Budapest, and Croatia if you visit in October.
Tauck Tours
Tauck.com; Now – December 29
Get 50% off economy airfares for children ages 12 and under on all Tauck Bridges family tours and family river cruises in Europe.
Viking River Cruises
VikingRiverCruises.com; October 1 – October 31
Receive 2-for-1 cruise fares and free international airfare on select 2018 river cruises and select 2017, 2018 and 2019 ocean cruises.
Denim
October is the ideal time of year to spruce up your denim collection. The reason? Most retailers are trying to unload all of the jeans they weren’t able to sell during the Back to School season. Stock up on your favorite styles and washes now.
Bluefly.com
October 3 – October 9
Save 60% off designer denim from brands like J Brand, AG Jeans, Seven for all Mankind, and Rag and Bone.
Shopbop.com
Now until supplies last
Get up to 40% off jeans from Citizens of Humanity, FRAME, Levi’s, MOTHER, 7 and more.
Macy’s
Macys.com; October 24 – October 29
Save 50% off select women’s jean including juniors, petites, and plus sizes.
Cars
Need a new set of wheels? October is the prime time of year to trade in your lemon for a fancy new ride. New models debut in the Fall, so dealerships offer big discounts in October in an effort to get rid of old inventory. For an even better way to save money, make your purchase at the end of the month since salespeople are often under the gun to meet sales numbers and more likely to negotiate sticker prices.
New Mom Must-Haves
Zutano
Zutano.com; October 7- October 9
Get 20% off site wide on everything from baby clothing to booties.
Summer Infant and SwaddleMe
SummerInfant.com; All of October
Spend $50 or more on electronic gadgets, baby swaddles, and more and get $15 off your purchase.
Medela
Medela.com; All of October
Save up to $70 when you purchase the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump.
Pumpin’ Pal
PumpinPal.com; October 1 – October 19
Get 15% off all sets and sizes of SuperShields Angled Premium breast pump flanges.
Kepi
ShopKepi.com; October 1 – October 14
Get up to 50% off all swaddle support systems.
Baby Brezza
BabyBrezza.com; October 7 – October 10
Get 30% off all baby bottles.
WHAT TO BUY LATER
Big Appliances
Whether you’re in need of a new fridge or vacuum, hold off on making big appliance purchases this month. Instead, wait until November and take advantage of Black Friday deals on these household essentials.
Lingerie
You should replace your bras every 3 months and always have an extra stash of fresh undies tucked away. Since these essentials can get pricey, the best time to shop for undergarments is January. In fact, major retailers like Victoria’s Secret often host their semi-annual sales at this time.
Laptops
Even though laptops are a Back to School staple, they don’t get deeply discounted until November, so hold off and you’ll save big.