Wait for the Sale Before You Buy Christmas Decoations

Christmas decorations build up over time.  They can be used from year to year but no matter how many decorations you have there is always something that catches your eye.  You may end up changing the theme from year to year as well.  Paying full price is both costly and unnecessary.

Christmas decorations are now out as soon as the Halloween stuff goes in the clearance section these days.  By Thanksgivings many stores have already put their Christmas decorations on sale at a reduced rate.  Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabrics, and Michael's as well as many other craft stores carry a huge selection of decorations and they run weekly sales.  Many offer 40 to 60% specials as well.  Check their websites and see what is on sale when.  There is always a sale going on.

Another option is to go to yard sales and garage sales close to the Holidays.  Many people that change themes sell their old stuff at sales.  Thrift stores and flea markets also do big decoration sales close to the holidays.  But the best way is to buy the decorations for next year when they go on clearance.  Shop around and save a few dollars.