Is anybody hitting the after Christmas Sales today?

**guest2** · 12-26-2003, 10:52 AM

My kids are just dying to use their Christmas money and walmart gift cards today. They even got up early, did their chores and have not been fighting.

I'm thinking I may have to run them in.

**homesteadmamma** · 12-26-2003, 11:18 AM

Nope, I refuse to go out and fight the crowds. Its nuts!!!!

**Michelle** · 12-26-2003, 11:53 AM

I'm going to the fabric store later with my mother and my brother's fiancee. I don't think we're going anywhere else.

**voodidit** · 12-26-2003, 11:55 AM

Staying home! I spent to much money already!

**Mom23boys** · 12-26-2003, 12:19 PM

I went to Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar Store and Foley's already this morning. I didn't spend no extra money. I made exchanges at Wal-mart and picked up some gift boxes that were 50% off. Other than that, it was all exhanges at Wal-mart. At Walgreens I picked up some sale items from their ad and some holiday candy that was marked 50% off and I had coupons for it. I used my gift card from rebates, so no money spent there! At Foley's they had a $10 off any sale or clearanced item in the paper yesterday, so I went and picked up to shirts that were on sale 2/$10!

I can wear them to work. That is all I got from Foley's and at the Dollar Store, we had to exchange a game that Dakota received, but already had. He ended up with a GI Joe figure. It was traded for the same amount, so no money spent there either.

I was expecting major crowds, but there was none. I walked right into WM and did my exchanges and walked right out. Same with the other stores. I was shocked. I really thought more people would be out.

At least I am done with exchanges.

**mtjsmom** · 12-26-2003, 02:40 PM

I went to Target and bought some wrapping paper and tags. There were only 2 people in the return line when I looked. And I was first in line at the register. Lines werent bad at all..

Carol

**BlessedMommy** · 12-26-2003, 02:45 PM

I hit Target, Meijer and Family Christian BookStore. The stores were busy, but the lines weren't bad at all. I got several gift bags, candy that doesn't look Christmasy, gifts for a family party we have yet this Sunday night, darling winter socks for dd and the iworship Christmas cd. I don't have my receipts handy, but dh thought I did really well!

**AmyBoz** · 12-26-2003, 02:48 PM

I think I'm going to try to wait. I know Target will start putting Christmas things at 75% next week, so I'll wait...if I can!

**Missy** · 12-26-2003, 02:57 PM

All I did today was run to wally for yarn and a replacemnt candy thermometer. I don't want to fight the crowds. Maybe this weekend i might make it to the sales.

**mommy2three** · 12-26-2003, 03:02 PM

i got up early and went to walmart and target. i got some good deals. i got wrapping paper, bows, tags, cards, etc. i even got 3 cute tops for me at target for 50% off. they can be worn all winter (not christmas looking).

i also got holiday paper towels 50% off. we don't care if they are holiday prints.

edited to add: i forgot i also got some wooden crafty things to paint too for 50% off and a little birthstone angel ornament to make for morgan 50% off.

**PrairieRose** · 12-26-2003, 03:22 PM

Not for me thanks....I'm still in my jammies

(hair stickin' every which way too)

**Sara Noel** · 12-26-2003, 04:39 PM

Gabe went to the store and said it was a mob scene. I have no desire to be out and about. Target already started clearancing some toys before Christmas and I didn't see a thing I was interested in.

As much as I love the deals...I can't stand the crowds.

**guest2** · 12-26-2003, 05:49 PM

Well, the kids and I survived our trip into town. The stores were no where near as crowded as they were before Christmas. That really surprised me.

First stop was Walmart. Chris and I snagged the last 2 multicolored outdoor Christmas trees at $20 each. I had a gift card for $50 from Walmart so I used that to lay for mine along with wrapping paper, tissue paper, Christmas cards, candy, some Christmas rugs ($1 each) and a 3 piece non stick roasting pan set for $6.00 (a much needed purchase and I got it for 1/2 price). I also got 2 packs of Glade air freshener for .92. The boys bought CD's, gloves, 2 watches and batteries.

Next stop was the mall. Jaysn got 2 cd's at the Christian Gift center. I bought some lotions at Bath and Body works that Jeff forgot to get me for my stocking (that's ok I got it at 1/2 price today). I also bought a beautiful sweater that I had been eyeing for months at another store and was able to get it for $16.00 marked down for $39.00.

Last stop for shopping, the grocery store. I found packages of Carl Budding meats for .29 each and bought out all the pastrami and ham they had. I also found packs of turkey ham (5@$1 each), 2 tomatoes and a cucumber for .39, 2 cartons of ricotta cheese and a package of won ton wrappers. All that for under $19.00 and that filled 3 big plastic bags (most of ti was the lunch meat). Hubby is set for lunches for months with all the lunchmeat I got him and now have in the freezer.

**sunshine** · 12-26-2003, 08:45 PM

I went out to get gold colored stuff for mom and dad's 50th anniversary party next week. I got lots of gold candles, serving platters, ribbon, etc.

**KKCondrey** · 12-26-2003, 08:53 PM

I may check out a few tomorrow. I work on the back side of the mall and it didn't seem to crazy when I went to pick up my lunch. It may be this weekend though.