It’s that time of year again, and with Christmas right around the corner wallets everywhere are about to take a hit. Gift giving, while gratifying, can be very expensive and leave you broke once the holidays are through. There is, however, an escape route. Here in Winston there are several places to buy cheap but still appreciated gifts. So if you’re hoping to save your wallet from the stress of the holiday season, here are some places you may want to stop by while out gift shopping for your friends and family.

Uptown Cheapskate: 3262 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

If you are looking for some cute gifts to get your friends, Uptown Cheapskate is the place to go. Instead of clothes shopping for your potential gift receivers at name-brand stores that drain your pockets, Uptown Cheapskate consists of many different types of clothes, jewelry and shoes all at super reasonable prices!

Kmart: 2455 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012

Kmart is a hidden gem that many know about but few utilize. This big box department store chain is widely known, but it’s worth is not quite as reputable. Kmart consists of almost anything your gift receiver might want. From makeup to toys to cute clothes, Kmart is an inexpensive option you won’t want to miss out on.

Mega Thrift: 1200 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Goodwill on steroids is the best way to describe Mega Thrift. It has all the low prices of Goodwill but with a larger variety of high quality items to purchase. When Christmas shopping here, you may come across clothes, toys, seasonal decorations, shoes and furniture.

Edward McKay: 115 Oakwood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

We all have those people in our family that are book crazy. So rather than spending $20 on a book at Barnes and Noble for the holiday, stop by Edward McKay and get a used book practically for free. Edward McKay allows you to buy things on credit, so if you bring in a certain amount of books for them, you could potentially walk out with what you came for without spending a cent. Edward McKay also consists of movies, toys, CD’s and several antique items. Be sure to stop by here on your last minute shopping list.

Five Below: 1048 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Last but certainly not least, Five Below has almost anything you could wish for in terms of gift giving. Funny T-shirts, candy galore, posters, makeup, toys and anything else you could possibly imagine, all at $5 or less! The quality of the materials are astoundingly sturdy considering the prices. This is the place to go when shopping for inexpensive gifts and should not be taken for granted.

With all of these opportunities for great gift giving it’s hard to stay away from these places after the holiday season. Using these hidden gems to your advantage will prove to be the right move for both you and your savings account, not only this Christmas, but throughout the year.