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If last-minute Christmas decorations are a necessity, it’s always great to be able to knock out some of that shopping at the same time as your groceries. Not sure where to cast the widest shopping net? Take a look at these seven grocery stores that also offer a good variety of holiday decor.
Aldi has plenty of random knickknacks for decorating, but you can also stock up on some holiday sweaters if you’ve got a last-minute sweater party. There's a great selection of party and sharing-based appetizers and treats at Aldi, so the place is an all-around hero for the season.
One of the cheapest, high-quality wreaths you can get will be at Trader Joe’s; each one is usually under $12. Trader Joe’s is obviously a haven for seasonal chocolates and desserts as well, not to mention seasonal booze.
Costco is loaded with fresh garlands, live wreaths, and impressively full poinsettias. On the not-living side, Costco is also stocked with all the artificial Christmas trees you could possibly need.
You can grab just about the same stuff from Sam’s Club that you can grab from Costco right now, though Sam’s is often good about letting you choose the length of a garland and charging you by the size. See what your options are at your local Sam’s Club.
Many Whole Foods locations sell real Christmas trees, so that’s an easy add-on to your Christmas groceries. You can also find wreaths, though because it’s Whole Foods, you’ll be paying more than you would at Trader Joe’s.
Target has always been a department store first and a grocery store second, but these days it’s hard to argue how well-stocked the place is with standard groceries.