Now probably isn’t the best time to be writing this post since there aren’t any major decorating holidays coming up but whatever, this has been on my mind.
I’m a major bargain hunter, especially after a big holiday like Christmas, Easter, etc. After the holiday is when I do most of my shopping for supplies needed for the next year. 75% off Christmas decorations? Don’t mind if I do!
Even if you aren’t big on decorating, post holiday time is also a great time to grab up things you can use year round and that’s what this post is about. Keeping your eyes peeled for things you can use every day!
After Christmas, I like to stock up on gift wrapping supplies that are seasonless. It’s been the trend lately to wrap x-mas gifts in non-traditional colors so you can score a roll of lime green paper and pink curling ribbons for next to nothing. Plain gift bags in colors like blue and silver, tissue paper galore and plain boxes of all sizes are up for grabs. You’ll be stocked for all of next year’s gifts.
Holidays focusing on a big meal will offer you a lot of fancy serving dishes, plain white bowls and plates that are always useful, I’ve gotten a white fabric tablecloth for $2, glassware for dirt cheap, etc.
Candles are also always a bargain after a holiday. You won’t mind smelling a cinnamon spice candle after Thanksgiving.
Plush toys are everywhere for Easter baskets. Grab a soft brown bunny or lamb after Easter for $1 and stash it away to tuck into a baby gift this Summer.
Holiday baking supplies are also aways on clearance. You can still use the cupcake liners with tulips on them all Spring that you got for 25-cents after Easter, as well as cookie cutter sets, colorful sugar sprinkles and shaped silicone baking pans.
As far as clothing goes, kids are the best to buy for since they can get away with cute silly motifs. Just figure out what size your child will be a year from then and get them a cute little pajama set for a couple bucks. Put it away in your holiday storage box and it will be a suprise when you take it out next year!
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