The following list has been compiled as part of the "Shop Thunder Bay Series" to help in the decision making process as to the best time of year to make purchases to save the most amount of money shopping in Thunder Bay:
For the home:
- Small appliances such as rice cooker, pasta cookers, hot plates, grilling machines, griddles, coffee makers, kettles, toaster oven, slow cookers, deep fryers,
- Answering machines, travel alarm clocks, clock radios
- Refrigerators, Convection Ranges, Self Cleaning Ranges, Dishwashers, Vacuum Cleaners
- Furniture, lounge chairs, mattress sets, sofas, rocker recliner, bedroom suites
- Heaters, humidifiers, fireplaces
Organizing, cleaning and home renovations:
- Cleaning supplies, brooms, cleaning kits, air fresheners, toilet tissue, paper towels, sponges
- Cash Saver or Dollar Daze items which can be purchased for $1, $2, $3 or $4
- Storage Bins and organizing supplies, hampers, shower caddy, step stools, bath mats
- Storage chests, shelf kits, shoe organizers, garbage cans, organizer tool boxes, storage cupboards
- Ceiling light fixtures, light bulbs, ceiling fans, panels, drapes, rods & hardware, blinds, lamps
- Canister vacuums, upright vacuums, rug shampoo and steamers
- Digital thermometers, vaporizer, humidifiers, humidiguide, ceramic heaters, furnace filters
- Receptacles, decorator switches, paint brushes, bathroom fans, fluorescent fixtures
- Books on home renovations
January White Sales:
- towels, sheet sets, bedding coordinates
- Clothing up to 50% off for women, men and children
Winter:
- Snow brush with scrapers, snow shovels, snow thrower,
- Ice augers, ice fishing gear
- Battery boost and go, battery chargers, winter tires, booster seats, car carriers, booster cables
- Ice melter, hand cleaner, shop towels, tie downs, washer fluid, engine additives
- Sportswear, skates, snow boards, winter boots, winter jackets, fleece underwear
Tools for the "do it yourself" types:
- Table saws, compact drills, hammer drills, mitre saws, circular saws, drill bits, rotary tool kits, router tables
- Coleman heaters, folding dolly, convertible hand trucks, socket sets, adjustable wrench sets, tap and die sets, air jacks, combination wrench sets, air compressor, tool chests and rolling cabinets
Business:
- Desktop and laptop computers, external hard drives, LCD monitors, wireless networking kits, printers,
- Digital cameras, fax machines, camcorders, cordless phones, cell phones hand-held PDA's
- Tax software, Bookkeeping software, Internet Security software,
Recreation, relaxation:
- iPod and accessories, MP3 players, multimedia players, computer games
- Movies, CD's, DVD's, Computer games, Car stereos and speakers, Satellite radio receivers
- Flat Panel Plasma HDTV's, LCD Projection TV's, HD Satellite systems, Audio Video Receivers, Home theatre systems, DVD Players
Health and Wellness:
- Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements,
- Weight Loss products, Stop Smoking products
- Athletic or sports wear
- Massage tables, Exercise Mats, Pilate Starter kits, Yoga Mats, Mini trampolines,
- Vinyl Dumbbell sets, Cast Iron Weight sets, Digital BMI Scales, Body Fat Scales
- Tread-mills, exercise balls, exercise bikes, home gyms, hockey sticks, dumbbells, pedometers,
Cooking:
- Cookware, pots and pans, casserole dishes,
