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I hope everyone had a swell Christmas. This is the last week for Holiday 911 so we're eager to hear your comments and questions about surviving the holiday season.
Anyone returning gifts today? I urge you to check out Ylan Mui's story about return policies that was published yesterday.
My advice is to skip the stores today. Instead, hunt out your favorite online Web sites to see if they've posted their after-Christmas markdowns yet. In that maddening but time-honored tradition we all know so well, almost every store lures us back to shopping with sales and bargains. Holiday decorations and wrapping supplies are especially good deals the day after. I found terrific wrapping paper and ribbon at Crate and Barrel, holiday accessories at Pottery Barn and deals on clothes at J.Crew, which is offering an extra 25 percent off this week if you shop online.
Enjoy!
By Liz Seymour |
December 26, 2006; 1:00 PM ET
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Yesterday, I signed up for Macy's e-mail program and got free shipping off of $100. I got a lot of ornaments (including Wedgwood 1/2 off) and a crock pot. I had a $50 gift card and charged the rest, about $60. Not too bad.
I also got a 2007 calendar 1/2 price in Union Station on my way to the train.
Today I spent about $50 on-line at Bath and Body Works. While it cost me $7 to ship, it's well worth it considering the amount I saved on their big sale.