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December 29, 2013 by: Ashley Greenwood

A tale of survival ~ After Christmas Shopping

Toys are scattered everywhere. The refrigerator and cabinets are starting to look bare. And the only thing left in the huge bowl of Santa candy is one extra large chocolate bar that belongs to Honey.

None of the littles are brave enough to touch that.

Now is the time when I should be taking down and putting up the massive amount of Christmas decorations I decked the halls with but ain’tnobodygottimeforthat!

One of my favorite blogging ladies, Amy at Atta Girl Says, did a great post about 20 Things to Buy After Christmas Clearance Sales. Her checklist isn’t just bows and wrapping paper. She has mapped out the entire store of discounts to search for.

Thinking about all those awesome deals I was missing out on was killing me. So I had to go to Target.

Even if I had to drag my three children with me. 

I made my list and gave myself a budget of $50.

After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoodsThen I pep talked the children about how I would bribe reward them with one small thing if they would good.

Then is was like flashing lights from a horror movie.

Children were yelling like crazies, making circles around the buggy. Running into, in front of, and over other shoppers. Tootsie smacked Big Boy will a magic wand. Big Boy thought he was racing his red Target buggy in the Indy 500 (with Tootsie in it). Little Boy disappeared to play with “SkyLanterns”.

Good Gawd.

I knew I should have passed out nerve pills before we left. At least, I should have taken one.

When it was all over my total was a smidge over budget. Just a teeny weeny bit.

Like $150 instead of $50.

I had no idea what I paid for until I got home. Lucky for me, I did get a few deals.

Let me show you the goodies I got.

holiday sales by 3littlegreenwoods

With a little embellishment and stuffing, these placements will be turned into Christmas pillows.

Speaking of pillows… here’s one all ready to go! Plus a few small boxes of mini ornaments.

Christmas decorations by  3littlegreenwoods

After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoods

In some book there must be a name for girl-who-loves-linens. It is probably right underneath girl-who-loves-stationary. The green houndstooth table runner will be on my dining room table by tomorrow.

After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoods

For months I have wanted a tray for the coffee table. As soon as the Christmas disappears, I’m styling this baby up.

Okay. The too cute metal houses were not a deal. They weren’t even on sale. But they are adorable. And my favorite color.

After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoods After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoods

Our family, friends, and all 5 teachers got cutsie little treat boxes full of goodies this year. But I am not so sure this was a deal. Hobby Lobby had packages of treat boxes for $2 before Christmas.

After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoods

Without know the price, I threw these drink cups in. (sorry for the horrible iPhone picture)

After Christmas Shopping @ 3littlegreenwoods

I thought they would make a sweet pre-Christmas treat. But at $2.50 a piece they are going back.

Now look. Don’t start adding up all my buys and think there’s no way I spent $150. I didn’t think you wanted  a picture of my heartburn medicine. Or the children’s treats. Or my wine.

Hope you made it to the shops before all the goodies are gone! Wonder if Hobby Lobby has anything left?

Leave me a note if you found something fabulous.

@ 3littlegreenwoods

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Comments

  1. 1

    Tracy F says

    December 30, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing your story. You are one brave and adventurous Mama!!! Love the red lanterns!!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      December 30, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks, Tracy!

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    Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says

    January 4, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    Hahaha! How much of that wine did you have to drink to get over the shopping experience?! I personally don’t do after Christmas shopping for the same reason I don’t shop on Black Friday. I’m afraid I will end up on the 10:00 news with a mug shot. Thanks for this reminder, in case I was thinking about going. Happy New Year. Thank you for linking up to Tips and Tricks.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 5, 2014 at 12:34 am

      I was so traumatized we didn’t leave the house for days! Thank goodness for school starting on Monday.

      Happy Blogging!
      Ashley

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    Atta Girl Amy says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:11 am

    It’s almost like we went shopping together (except I left my kid with his grandparents!) I scored that houndstooth table runner, too, and those pretty leafy placemats. I also got one of those plaid placemats. But I forgot to buy wine. What was I thinking?

    Thanks for the shoutout to my post. I wish every day at Target was an after-Christmas clearance sale!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 10, 2014 at 2:04 am

      I would have loved to have gone shopping with you {and no children}! I wish I could get my hand on three more of the cardinal placemats. They are a perfect match for my Christmas china. As always, I adore your blog and all your fun projects/recipes. Keep the great work coming!

      Reply

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