Whew! We all survived the holidays and got Christmas done. All that gift shopping is out of the way… but why stop there? This is the time to treat yourself! You’ve earned it, after all! After Christmas may very well be the best time of year to buy some items as all those Christmassy seasonal items go on CLEARANCE! Right now all the big name stores like Amazon, Walmart, Macy’s, and Best Buy are slashing prices 50-75% to make room for next year’s items. Here are 10 of the best things to pick up after the holidays!

1. Holiday Decorations

This is the perfect time of year to grab all the decorations you wanted to have this year around your house! Things like ornaments, stockings, Christmas lights, tree skirts, outdoor decorations, and so much more are priced way low to sell.

2. Wrapping Paper

That’s right, all that stuff you used up wrapping all those gifts this year! Stores don’t want to keep wrapping paper around, so you’ll find it marked to sell – along with gift bags, ribbons, bows, tags, and all the fixings to make a present look right. Don’t forget that some of these can even be used year round!

3. Candles

Candles can be a great find right after the holidays, so long as you don’t mind your house having a certain smell. All those candles in holiday smells such as gingerbread, candy canes, and pine trees can be found on the cheap this time of year.

4. Seasonal Food

I also with ALL food would go on sale, but all those delicious Christmas flavors do at least! Things as simple as candy canes to peppermint coffee flavors drop in price after the holidays, but that’s not all! Be on the lookout for those previously-expensive gourmet holiday baskets as well – those take a huge hit to popularity starting on December 26th.

5. Clothing

Now’s the time to grab that sweater to win next year’s ugly sweater contest with! In addition, watch for jackets going on sale as stores start thinking about stocking for warmer weather. It’s also a great time to find deals on pajamas and other sleepwear!

6. Stocking Stuffers

These don’t even have to be next year’s gifts – this is just a great time to stock up on things you might need around the house that are seeing price drops because Christmas is over. Look for deals on crafts, mini candles, travel games, small beauty products, plush toys, and so much more.

7. Beauty Gift Sets

These gift sets make wonderful gifts, but people don’t often pay top dollar for these when shopping for themselves. Stores know this, and so after the holidays you’ll see those deluxe-sized gift sets on sale for a fraction of their normal price.

8. Open Box Electronics

A lot of things get returned right after the holidays, and electronics are no exception. Many of these items were opened and quickly returned, which means you can pick up a new TV for a really cheap price just because the box was opened. Sites like Best Buy even have items featured on their website.

9. Throw Blankets

These blankets make great gifts, but after the holidays they simply take up a lot of space on a store shelf. The solution? Sell them for a very discounted price to make room for other items!

10. Kitchen and Bath Items

It’s easy to find kitchen and bath items in holiday prints leading up to the holidays, but they are much less sought after once the holidays end. That makes the time right after the holidays your best bet for getting some great deals on things like hand towels, soaps, cookie sheets, and the like.