4th of July and sales

Happy 4th of July!!! I'm off work today, so I am at home, spending time with my new granddaughter (2 months old) instead of out spending money. I find that if I stay out of stores unless I really need something, I won't be tempted to buy more stuff I don't need. Summer clothes are on clearance now, but if it's just going to hang in the closet, it's not a deal no matter how little you paid for it. I noticed that school supplies are on the store shelves now. Soon the back-to-school sales will start and that is good time to stock up on enough supplies to get your kids through the school year or to buy stuff that you need for your home office. I try to buy only what I know I will use or that will wind up sitting in the closet too.