Here’s another reason to keep your receipts!

After-Christmas sales are in full swing as stores try to clear their inventory and get people to use those gift cards they received beneath the tree. Prices are dropping everywhere.

That’s good news if you’ve got some more shopping to do — and it’s great news for everyone who kept their receipts from Christmas shopping!

Here’s how to take advantage of the sales to get some money back.

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Here’s a great idea from Angie at YouLookFab: save those cardboard wrapping paper rolls after you’ve used up the paper, cut them in half, and use them as boot shapers to keep your boots from getting bent out of shape! It’s an idea I’ve put to use in my favorite pair of boots and it works fabulously.

If you’ve already thrown away the rolls, or have more boots than rolls, then check out Angie’s post for more ideas…

Have you been told over and over again that “It’s the thought that counts”, but you still feel pressured to spend more on someone simply because you feel that they deserve something special? Sometimes it seems that “special” and “costly” are synonyms, but really that’s not the case.

As I shared in My gift shopping strategy, or why small gifts rock, I’m a big fan of gifts that don’t break the budget. If you’re still worried…

It’s Christmas day and you just found out that your aunt is coming to Christmas dinner at your mom’s, but you don’t have a gift for this unexpected guest. The stores are closed and it’s far too late to get anything shipped in time. What do you do?

First off, don’t panic. I’ve got some last-minute gift ideas to get you out of this jam.

Would you like to win $500 worth of fashion and beauty goodies for Christmas this year? Or a $300 runner-up prize?

If you haven’t already entered, you have one last day to enter the contest here; the contest close at 11:59PM EST on 20th December. All you have to do is visit the contest page and leave a comment, telling us what you’d like for Christmas this year.

PS: If you tried to enter before and couldn’t, sorry…

It’s almost time to trade in those thick wool scarves for airy silk ones. And what better way to fasten a lovely floral scarf than with a hummingbird pin! Or attach it to a cloth bag for a little extra sparkle!

I gave this sterling silver and marcasite brooch as a Christmas gift. That’s how I can tell you that it is absolutely stunning in person. The marcasite picks up the light beautifully and the design has…

Winter white has a new meaning come shorts season. There’s nothing wrong with being a bit pale, but if you’re scared of looking like the ghost of Christmas past, then it’s time to add some color.

Save money and your skin by skipping the tanning beds. Instead, get your tan from a bottle of Prescriptives Sunsheen allover self-tanner. It’s on sale for $13.75, down from $25. Plus, it ships worldwide!

I love Prescriptives’ self-tanners, especially compared to…

After the hubbub of Christmas, New Year’s can sometimes slip by. The way I see it, though, New Year’s sets the tone for the upcoming year. It’s a time to think about one’s priorities and make wonderful memories.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a memorable New Year’s Eve. My most memorable New Year’s Eve was when a friend and I dressed up in formal gowns even though we were just…

Psst! Now’s the time to snap up some Bargain Queen-approved sweaters at further discounts.

They’ve been marked down further in the post-Christmas sales — such as this cashmere crew-neck for only $34.99 and this luxurious cable cashmere hoodie now priced at $89.99. Or select one of the delicious colours of the Isaac Mizrahi cashmere cardigans for a ridiculous $34.99.

From all of us here at The Bargain Queen (Sara, Meg, Kimberly and Kimba), we wish you an amazing holiday full of fun, treats, rest, and love.