Reader Christie shared with us a tip on saving on holiday decorations and gifts all year long AND how to stay organized while doing it:
Keep your holiday decorations in bins labeled by holiday (Christmas, Easter, etc.), and at the after-holiday clearance sales, stock up not just on decor for the next year but on non-perishable gifts. Keep those gifts in the bin with the corresponding holiday decorations, and when that holiday rolls around, you’ll already have gifts purchased! For example last year, I purchased Christmas-themed coloring books, pencils, and ornaments for up to 90% off, and Easter Play-Doh eggs and Little People for 90% off.
When the holidays have come around this year, I’ve already got lots of little goodies, and I knew right where to find them. They didn’t take up any extra space since they were tucked into the decorations bins. For me, it’s a lot easier than having one big gift closet that keeps gifts for all holidays.
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Jenni says
I do this as well!!! Not only is it a budget saver it sure is a time saver too! I also stash away sale clothes for my kids to grow into when I see markdowns, it’s so nice having stuff ready in the closet and especially shoes handy when their feet grow!