my after-christmas shopping plan

It's no secret that I love to shop.  Generally, my two favorite shopping days are (i) the day after Thanksgiving and (ii) the day after Christmas.  I know most people despise the crowds and craziness, but (while I have no love for lines), I do enjoy all the decorations, sales and general excitement.

I normally do not really have a "strategy" for Black Friday shopping since that is driven by where I am spending Thanksgiving and what Christmas presents I have left to buy.  Usually I'm about 75% done with Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving since I shop all year long for Christmas.  However, I have developed somewhat of a strategy for the day after Christmas over the last 10 years or so.

What is my strategy?

loving these battery-operated lights for christmas decorating!

Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday of the year!  I love everything about it - the festivities, the decorations, the gift giving, and the general atmosphere of joy and goodwill!

DIY - I created a bouquet of silk flowers and branches that I can move around in the house.

Throughout the years I've tried to add to my collection of Christmas decor - especially at After Christmas sales when holiday decor will be 50-75% off.  This year I couldn't wait and decided to 'splurge' and get some battery-operated led lights so I could add some sparkle around and outside of the house without worrying about the accessibility of outlets and extension cords.  I decided to get some from Amazon - see link - and I absolutely love them!  They were only around $11 (compared to the more expensive, albeit fancier, ones at Anthropologie for $32).

Perfect for adding a bit of sparkle to any centerpiece.

If they go on sale after Christmas, I am totally stocking up!