Some deals only come around once or twice a year, but offer savings that justify the wait. This post is part of our series on such 'don't miss' sales.

Almost all stores hold after-Christmas sales. In fact, I've long thought that a savvy family that time-shifted Christmas to Jan. 25th could pocket hundreds if not thousands of dollars in gift costs. For me, I pick among the January sales looking for appealing items that I would otherwise be unable to afford.

One catalog merchant that holds a great post-holiday sale and carries a wide line of impressive goods is Garnet Hill. It offers women's and children's clothing and household items from linens to furniture. During the sale, a wide selection of its products are available at savings ranging up to 75% off. Garnet Hill offers email sale alerts to clue you in to upcoming bargain opportunities.

When I hear broadcasters bemoaning slack sales during the holiday season, I have to admit that I smile a little inside, knowing the clearance racks will be even fuller.

The Daily Deal for January 14, 2008 is yet another fantastic post-holiday catalog sale. For some great after-Christmas deals, check out the Garnet Hill website. This luxury-goods catalog is having its annual sale and clearance on clothing for women and kids, and bedding and home products. Get a merino v-neck striped sweater for women for $18, marked down from $78; or some adorable flannel pajamas for kids for only $18 (Monday only). The much-coveted women's boiled wool mules in pink, sky blue and rose are marked down from $62 to only $28 (a real bargain).

The sale ends Tuesday, January 15.