With the summer being a historically slow season for most major retailers, the months between Father’s Day and Halloween are the perfect time to take advantage of major savings, both online and in stores. Just walk into your local discount mart, and I’ll bet you’ll stockpiles of Christmas ornaments and stockings just waiting for someone to come along and give them a good home. Wait until November to purchase these same items, and you’ll pay 2 to 3 times as much! Summer is also a great time to shop for seasonal apparel and accessories. Come Christmas time, thoughtful gifts like a scarves, gloves, and sweaters can make a big splash.

If prices at the pump have left you parked at home, shopping online can be a great way to increase your summer savings. Start looking online now for sites that offer free shipping, coupon codes, and other Christmas Deals. The money you save in gas, parking fees, and check-out line impulse purchases is sure to buy you a little extra Christmas cheer this holiday season.