About Today: Is It Really on Sale?

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley The holidays are about halfway over. If you, like me, are sitting in the middle of a pile of crumpled wrapping paper, blowing wanly into a noisemaker, it might do you good to turn your thoughts toward the second-most wonderful time of the year: After-holiday sales.   In the Spotlight Is It Really on Sale? I'm a sucker for a sale. I also tend to believe signs, which can be a problem. Just because your local retailer claims something's on sale, doesn't necessarily mean it's true. Here's how to tell if you're getting the real deal.              More Topics 6 Ways to Recycle Christmas Trees Trees and Shrubs Top Political Stories of 2008 US Politics How to Clean Your House with Lemons Housekeeping Should You Bail on Your House? Home Buying / Selling Take Great Pictures in Cold Weather Photography Dress Right for Outdoor Exercise Sports Medicine 10 Ways to Be a Good Guest Entertaining How to Get a Deal During the Sales Rush The best tip is to think ahead. Now is a perfect time to stock up on holiday stuff for next year. For example, by the end of today, my Mom will have enough wrapping paper to wrap your house inside and out, and she'll get it for about 35 cents.   Make the Most of After-Christmas Sales Hitting the sales today? Here's how to work the system. Do your homework ahead of time and don't forget those coupons. (Mine are usually in my other purse.)     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Today Ads Diet Recipes Christmas Card Low Calorie Food Child Weight Chart Food Recipes Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.