After Christmas Sales

How is your after Christmas deal shopping coming along?

Like many of you, I LOVE after holiday sales. In fact I NEVER buy anything "holiday" related BEFORE the day, but purchase it after the day and then save it to use the next year. It's a wonderful treat not only to pay 50 - 75% LESS than everyone else, but every year when I pull down my decorations, It's a HUGE treat to see and USE all my new treasures.

I've been busy After Holiday shopping and poor Ben just smiles when I haul home more decorations and goodies for the up coming year.

For those of you who haven't started but wouldn't mind browsing, let me tell you of some of MY favorite spots this year.

Linen 'n Things - Did you know that LNT is going out of business? Yep, all stores NATIONWIDE are going out of business. Right now you can get many things 40 -70% off at their stores AND online! I've not been to the store here in town to see what deals they have (as I'm never on that side of town) but I have done a bit of online shopping.
Some of my favorite treats were Silverware (something we've wanted to replace as our original set is missing random pieces). I purchased 2 sets which were normally $119 each. With the great deals, I only paid $31.99 each! What a great deal. I also snagged the last two of that particular set!

Another amazing deal was PedEggs. Normally $9.99 - I only paid $4.79 - great for a beauty gift basket!

I also snagged table clothes at a whopping $2.59 EACH!

William Sonoma - What Cook/Baker/Kitchen Fanatic doesn't love the store William Sonoma? Some of my most favorite kitchen gadgets have come from this store. Right now, WS has some amazing AFTER Christmas deals! They have all kinds of goodies and gadgets and tools that are all on sale/clearance. If you've ever wanted something but found them to be a bit too steep in price, check out their after Christmas clearance deals! Also remember that if you shop at WS online, to shop through ebates and get money back on your purchase!

Crate & Barrel - I love CB! And right now they have all kinds of deals going on. Stock up and prepare for next year! Wrapping Paper, decorations, serving trays etc. Shop Shop Shop and look EXTRA stylish next year at your party!

Hallmark - I went to my local H store the other day looking to stock up on these amazing plates that my MIL gave me for Christmas. When I walked in they had all Christmas and New Years on sale for 50% off! This included ornaments, wrapping paper, cards, decorations, Christmas Elf's, books etc. I walked in looking for a few extra plates and walked out without the plates but a bag full of goodies for everyone next year and some stylish wrapping paper! I got a few cute treasures to give out as gifts for next year plus a few things that have sparked a few creative ideas that are now brewing.

Target & Walmart are also great places to look for stocking up not only on decorations but lawn ornaments and Christmas snacks and gift packs! Oh and one more mention for Toys R Us. I swung over to them to check out their deals and snagged a few wii games that were 50 % off PLUS B1G150% off. So I got two games which should have cost me $80 for $30 (plus s&h).

Did you get any great deals! If so let me know, but don't tell Ben...he'll get a real shock when she sees all my goodies coming in! tee hee hee!