Now, after Christmas shopping, that's my jam. Fewer people and better prices. But again, I will only buy something if it's something I wanted/needed anyway, even if it's 75% off. These are my favorite things to buy after the holidays!
1. Bath, body and hair care gift sets.
I seriously stock up on all kinds of shampoo, soap, and deodorant every year. I will buy several sets for me and my husband and we will use it the whole year. He really likes Swagger by Old Spice and Wal-mart/Target will have sets that include some variation of a deodorant, shampoo, body spray for about $5. Normally we'd pay $3 for just a deodorant. I usually get him 3-4 sets of various combinations, depending on how many deodorants he has left from the year before.
For me, I mostly get hair products but I have to be careful because the hair sets will contain products I don't normally use, so then it's not much of a deal. If I will use most of the items, enough that it's still cheaper than if I bought them individually, I'll buy it and gift the other items to a friend who will use it.
I will also splurge on fancy shampoo because it's almost drug store price after Christmas. I like Biolage shampoo and conditioner (normally $15+/bottle) but I only buy it on sale. I normally buy these at the Wal-mart salon, they will have a combo pack of shampoo and conditioner for about $15 and after Christmas they sell them buy one get one free - so 4 bottles for $15, less than $4 a bottle. If I buy 4 packs (4 shampoo, 4 conditioner) it lasts me almost the whole year.
2. Gift wrap & holiday decorations of course.
This one is a grandma staple, getting your gift wrap 50% or more off. I buy Christmas cards too. But I also look for things like scotch tape, which is often marked down even though it's not seasonal!
All of my Christmas decorations were also either bought on sale after the holiday for the next year or from a handmade fair (those were spendy but locally made goods are worth it to me).
3. Food and food gift sets
I'm always shocked that people will pay full price for the sausage & cheese gift sets you see. I like summer sausage as much as the next person but the packages are normally so small! I will pick up some of these at 50% off or more for us to eat or for friends coming over because we need food.
The grocery store will also have fancy hams and shrimp cocktail trays really cheap. I will buy a ham, cut it up and put smaller packs in the freezer. I will use it for ham and potato soup usually but we also might have some ham sandwiches, or ham and cheese omelets. I'll put a few shrimp rings in there too.
4. Pajamas
So many families do Christmas PJs, that after the holidays is a great time to stock up on PJ pants & sets for the whole family. I look for prints that aren't too "holiday" like maybe a red plaid, or snowflakes, they will be on sale too.
It's also a really good time to buy sweaters and other winter gear that's on sale because the season is half over and most people are broke from the holidays.
5. Calendar
This is less related to the holidays being over and more the time of year. I never buy a new calendar or day planner until the first week of January and at least 50% off.
Don't break the bank on your holiday shopping and save some money for the sales! What are your favorite items to buy during the post holiday sales?
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