I don’t know about you but I absolutely love the after Christmas sales! But you have to know when and where to buy things so that you get the best deals. I am going to take you through my tutorial which will lead you store by store telling you what I buy at each store and when. So the first thing most people think about after Christmas sales is wrapping paper, bows and gift bags. I personally do not buy any of these items for the most part the day or two after Christmas when items are 50% off. I normally will wait until these items go to at least 75% if not 90% off. I always get wrapping paper and bows at 90% off. Gift bags however are a different story. They tend to go a little bit faster so if I do see a style that I like, I will sometimes buy if you at 50% off depending on my need. The other item that I usually wait to 90% off is tissue paper.

Target – I will hit Target the day after Christmas as early as I can in the morning I always go for the paper product items first. I look for the holiday paper towels, Ziploc bags, Ziploc/Glade containers, aluminum foil, pans, napkins, tissues and holiday scented air fresheners. These will go super fast so I recommend you hit this spot first. Remember to price check everything! I have found tons of things on sale at 50% off and then grab a package of holiday plates and they aren’t on sale. So do your work and check all your prices before you go to checkout. Here are some current coupons to grab now!

After that, I head over to the Christmas items. I normally do not buy Christmas candy at this point. They will be marked down even further than 50% off. I do recommend you look for holiday food items. Holiday pop tarts and holiday cookie mixes. Also, anything that has a holiday label on it like chips and peanuts. Remember to try and price-check everything. I also look for holiday-flavored K-cups. This is a great time to stock up on K-cups. Don’t just look at the 10 or 12 pack size. Look for the three-pack samplers. These are usually always on sale.
Also at Target check out the pet aisle.
While you are there check out kids’ pajamas, kids’ T-shirts, and anything else that might have a holiday on it. Think about your donations as well. This is when I stock up on items for donations for next year. Kids’ jewelry, T-shirts and lip balms are great gifts to give for donations.

Walmart– I will check out Walmart for the same items that I usually do at Target. Air fresheners are a big item here. See coupons above!

I will check out the paper goods as well. I will check out the clothing although Walmart tends to go cheaper on their clothing as the season goes on. The number one thing I look for at Walmart are their holiday fragrance gift sets. These sets are usually put out by Axe, Old English or Dove. They are usually always at least 50% off so if you’re in the market for these definitely check that out.
Also, Target and Walmart are both great for Christmas lights, outside décor and stockings and stocking holders.

Bed, Bath and Beyond- This store is where you were going to buy any of your household goods like tablecloths, placemats, napkins or even some of your décor. Everything will be 50% off and they usually have a good selection. But shop early if you’re in the market for something specific. The other aisle I hit right away is their food aisles. Definitely check out their k-cups! I also look at their food items.

At Home- I added this one in last year. Their Christmas items will only be 50% off at this point but they have the best holiday decor! Not to be missed if that is what you are looking for!

Michaels- Michaels goes 60% the day after Christmas. They have all off their craft items on sale. Look for ribbons, bags, flowers, note cards that aren’t necessarily all holiday. Buy things you can use all year. Also, check out their bin area. I have gotten note cards, gloves, socks etc. for $.50! They will got 70% and sometimes 90% but gets picked over quickly.

CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens – These stores I will hit when they hit 75% and 90% off. They usually have some great wrap and tissue around. I also look at their gift items. They tend to keep their holiday items out a little bit longer than a Target or Walmart. Stop back here often especially as you get into January when they are trying to clear their shelves. Great little treasures that are still lingering in the middle to end of January. You can also find fragrance gift sets here as well so remember to price check your items before you purchase. Of course, they will also have lingering candy at 75% or 90% off well into January so be patient!

Don’t forget that is you have any coupons for any of these discounted items you can use them! Glade, Ziploc, Bounty, Axe, Dove and Kleenex all can be combined.

Click here to see my haul from last year and see get a visual of my tutorial!