Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Ends Sunday — Here's What Retirees Should Snag

More than 120 years ago, Nordstrom opened the doors of its first store in Seattle, Washington, and this week, the department store plans to celebrate that anniversary with savings for everybody. The sale ends Sunday, Aug. 4, and the prices will go back up the following day. 

Some home goods are so important that it's worth spending the extra money on top-tier luxury brands because they drastically improve quality of life — and retirees know that stress-free living often comes down to sleeping and eating. 

See the excellent savings you can get this week at Nordstrom on super-soft bedding and some cookware you won't want to miss. 

Sale: $129.99 – $149.99

Grab an organic cotton single-color quilt with a matching sham featuring channel quilting framed with a wide border. 

Everybody needs a versatile and super-soft cotton quilt for snuggling under when the weather drops and nights become chilly. Regularly priced at $199.00 to $229.00.

Sale: $199.99 – $232.99

Grab this 100% cotton comforter lined with soft down fill for year-round comfort. It features a lockshift baffle-box construction so the down fill won't shift or clump, and corner loops to keep your duvet cover in proper placement. Regularly priced at $299.00 to $349.00.

Sale: $73.99 – $88.99

Sweet dreams and sleepy-time will be calling your name with these absolutely luxuriant organic cotton sateen sheet set. It includes a fitted and flat sheet, along with two pillowcases. Regularly priced at $99.00 to $119.00. 

Sale: $93.99

You want the superior heat transfer of cast iron but with a lighter, thinner alloy that sheds the heavy weight — and this frying pan set has you covered. Carbon steel withstands higher temperatures without warping or otherwise damaging the pan, so it's perfect for searing or sautéing. Regularly priced at $139.99. 

Some of the greatest creature comforts in nurturing our bodies are through sleep and food, and finding a deal on luxury products that will facilitate rest and sustenance provides a better quality of life by focusing high-quality purchases on things that you'll use daily. 

Nordstrom offers high-quality goods with an equally high price tag, but shopping their deals and sales can bring key items for your home into affordable prices. 

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