Thrifty Tips for December 26, 2013

THRIFTY QUICKS
Christmas is over and many great deals are available.  Here are your best bets for after Christmas sales:

Christmas decorations are always a given, but don't forget to think out of the box or basket.  I always get great deals on gift baskets after Christmas.  Grab those beauty gift sets that are at huge discounts due to their holiday packaging.  Baskets themselves are often found after Christmas for a great price.  If you have been considering an artificial Christmas tree now is the time to buy.  My husband and I picked up a great tree three years ago for 75% off.  Wrapping paper is always deeply discounted but don't forget gift bags, tape and tissue. 

Where should you shop?  Don't just go to super stores to grab all of those decoration deals.  Builder and hardware stores have huge discounts up to 75% on Christmas decorations.  The hardware stores also often have special deals leftover for those one-stop Christmas shoppers.

Now is also a great time to pick up those top tier television sets.  Their big sales are just beginning.   

Christmas themed clothing whether socks, t-shirts or pajamas are all good options for the day after Christmas.  Your socks are basically hidden, why not get them at a rock bottom price?

FREE EBOOKS (These books were free at the time of my posting.  Always check the price before you download)

Daily Wisdom For Women - January 2014 Devotional - Barbour Publishing (AMAZON)

No Place for a Lady (Heart of the West Book #1) by Maggie Brendan - Revell Publishing (AMAZON)

A Place Called Bliss by Ruth Glover - Revell Publishing (AMAZON) (CHRISTIANBOOK.COM)

GROCERIES

FRY'S

Pork Loin Back Ribs or St. Lous Style Spare Ribs Previously Frozen are $1.99 lb (limit 2)
Romaine, Iceberg, Red or Green Leaf Lettuce 99 cents
Hass Avocados or Mangoes 88 cents
Pork Shoulder butt or Picnic Roast Moist &Tender, Bone-in, Sold Whole in Bag $1.49 lb
Hebrew National Beef Franks 11-12 oz 2/$6

ALBERTSONS

Dole Bananas 39 cents lb
Essential Everyday Apple Juice or Cider 64 oz Select Varieties 3/$5
Marie Callender's or Healthy Choice Dinners, Entrees, Pot Pies 8-19 oz $1.99
New Crop Navel Oranges 99 cents lb
Albertsons Gallon Milk Select Varieties $1.87 (limit 2)

SAFEWAY

Premium Gala apples or Premium Fuji Apples 99 cents lb
Campbell's Chunky Soup or Bowls 4/$5
Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef $2.79 lb
Dawn or Ivory Dish Detergent 10.1 to 24 oz Liquid $2.99
Large Navel Oranges 99 cents lb