Shopping by the Calendar - Seasonal Savings

Shopping by the Calendar - Seasonal Savings Seasonal Savings -- Shopping by the Calendar From air conditioners to travel, here's when to buy it at the lowest price. The 10 Golden Rules of Saving on Everything A Shopper’s Guide to Post-Christmas Sales Congratulations, you’ve made it through the last-minute holiday shopping rush. Chances are, the gifts you’ve purchased are now sitting pretty under the tree. Perhaps they’ve even been handed off to loved ones. But if you have the stamina for just a little more shopping, you might consider heading out to the stores tomorrow. You’ll find plenty of deals – with some promotions lasting into 2013. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is one of the busiest for retailers. It’s also a shopper’s paradise – with promotions ranging from white sales and clothing markdowns to discounted toys. Here’s what you need to know… 1. What to look for It’s no secret that holiday Christmas decorations are cheapest right after the holiday. But mistletoe and ornaments aren’t the only markdowns you’ll find. Anything with a holiday flair – whether it’s candy wrapped in holiday packaging or PJs with a Christmas tree pattern – usually goes on sale. Other things to look for: Clothing – winter apparel, pajamas, denim Toys – everything from video games and board games to popular LEGO sets and Nerf products Holiday decorations – ornaments, lights, artificial trees, wreaths, stockings, tinsel, and mistletoe Holiday food items – baking goods, anything in holiday-themed packaging Tableware – holiday-themed plates, glasses, mugs, and serving sets Electronics – namely brand-name HDTVs Linens – look out for white sales at retailers like Macy’s and Sears 2. Where to ... more