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.

Memorial Day may have come and gone, but some sales are still kicking. Here are the best extended Memorial Day sales you don't want to miss.

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.