To keep mosquitoes away, outdoor writer Kat Gillespie recommends Thermacell in her best bug repellers roundup. This one creates a 15-foot protective field — no smoke or flames required — that keeps bugs away for about four hours.

Best Buy has already pushed its Memorial Day sale 2025 live. You can save on Apple products, major appliances, lawn tools, TVs, and much more.

Memorial Day is, of course, a time to honor America's fallen soldiers. It's also the unofficial start of summer, even if the solstice is still a few weeks away. As always, the Buy Side staff is busy finding the best deals for you to shop and save this holiday.