Columbus Day sales: What to buy this weekend

Twenty deals to snatch up for the Columbus Day holiday.

Welcome to America, everyone! For every pointless holiday we have, you can bet there's a sale to go along with it. This month, our holiday du-jour is Columbus Day, but what kinds of deals will you actually find this weekend?

To find out, we asked our team of deal experts what kinds of things shoppers should keep an eye out for. Here are 20 deals to snatch up for the holiday:

Shoes

Keep those toes cozy and fashion-forward throughout the fall and winter months. Columbus Day sales are a great time to stock up on all your favorite seasonal styles. Here are our favorite Columbus Day shoe deals:

• Women's boots from $40 at Macy's (sale ends Saturday 10/8)
• UGG Classic beaded boots, $120 at 6pm
• Nike Jordan Air Incline Men's Shoes, $85 at Shoebacca
• 50 percent off TOMS Election Collection at TOMS.com

Electronics

While we don't expect to see any deals on electronics as crazy as what's set to happen during Black Friday, if you're in need of some tech gear right now, it's not a bad weekend to buy it.

• Canon All-in-One printer, $15 at Tanga
• LG Urbane Smartwatch, $135 at iTechDeals.com (with code BDLGWATCH)
• Etekcity Bluetooth Headphones, $18 at Rakuten.com (with code BRAD3)
• Dell Inspiron 15 Touchscreen Laptop, $499 at Microsoft

Appliances

Kitchen and household appliances are always available at a good discount during the fall, because manufacturers are introducing new products. They discount the older models in order to clear out their inventory for the new year.

• Kenmore 24" Built-In Dishwasher, $245 at Sears (with code SEARS5OFF50)
• Samsung 36" Refrigerator, $945 at AJ Madison
• Kenmore Washer & Dryer Set, $530 at Sears (with code KENMORE50)
• Amana Electric Range Oven, $399 at Home Depot

Jewelry

If you're looking to adorn yourself, or that special someone, with jewels this holiday season, now is a good time to save on jewelry!

• Diamond Channel Ring in 10K Gold, $95 at Neteya (with code DAZZLE)
• 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings, $19 at Daily Sale
• 18K White Gold Plated Halo Earrings, $10 at Pop Fashion (with code BRADSHALO10)
• Diamond Claddagh Ring, $42 at Macy's (with code JEWEL)

Mattresses/Bedroom Accessories

Sleep tight all winter long knowing you got a good deal on your mattress, sheets and bed frame at Columbus Day sales.

• 8" Memory Foam Mattress, $114 at Walmart
• 3-Piece Comforter Set, $30 at Macy's
• Intex Pillow Rest Queen Airbed, $39 at VMInnovations (with codeBRADSBED102)
• Up to 60 percent off select Ralph Lauren Home products (use codeFREESHIP125 for free shipping)