How To Spend Holiday Gift Cards From Amazon, Walmart & More (PHOTOS)

Christmas has come and gone. You've likely eaten more food in the past 24 hours than you did in the past seven days, plus spent (maybe a little too much) time with the family and now your wallet is overflowing with gift cards.

Although gift cards really can be the perfect gift (it's one of the only presents that ensures the receiver gets exactly what they want), receiving a plethora of them can be overwhelming. Where should you even start? Instead of letting them sit on your dresser for months on end, why not hit some stores during the holiday season? Not only are there killer sales going on after Christmas Day, but it's also nice to inform the giver of what you purchased with their gift card sooner than later -- a simple task that's easy to forget when you're using old gift cards in August.

Click through the slideshow below for some great items you can buy with all your holiday gift cards.

• Walmart

  Bella Bird Women's Homebound Button Front Cardigan, $17 <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bella-Bird-Women-s-Homebound-Button-Front-Cardigan/21172143?t=1&">Walmart.com</a>

• Walmart

  Engraved Name & Birthstone Heart Charm Bracelet, $29 <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Engraved-Name-Birthstone-Heart-Charm-Bracelet/14546319?t=1&">Walmart.com</a>

• Walmart

  George Women's Toggle Front Coat with Removable Hood, $25 <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/George-Women-s-Toggle-Front-Coat-with-Removable-Hood/20926248?t=1&">Walmart.com</a>

• Walmart

  Women's Flyaway Mixed Stitch Sweater, $15 <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Womens-Flyaway-Mixed-Stitch-Sweater/22155597?t=1&">Walmart.com</a>

• Target

  Gilligan & O'Malley? Mesh Hipster, $5 <a href="http://www.target.com/p/gilligan-o-malley-mesh-hipster/-/A-14148257#prodSlot=large_1_2">Target.com</a>

• Target

  Xhilaration? Juniors Lace Dress, $24 <a href="http://www.target.com/p/xhilaration-juniors-lace-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14245239#prodSlot=medium_1_10">Target.com</a>

• Target

  Women's Candace Slipper, $17 <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-candace-slipper-multicolor/-/A-14246394#prodSlot=medium_1_12">Target.com</a>

• Target

  Merona? Grainy Crossbody, $19 <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-grainy-crossbody-yellow/-/A-14250036#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink">Target.com</a>

• Amazon

  Calvin Klein Jeans Women's Belted Long Sleeve Cardigan, $69 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Jeans-Womens-Cardigan/dp/B007Z385WA/ref=lp_6116018011_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1356102832&sr=1-11">Amazon.com</a>

• Amazon

  MICHAEL Michael Kors Women's Unis Coat, $125 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Womens-Medium/dp/B008KKQ6HS/ref=lp_6116019011_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1356102900&sr=1-4">Amazon.com</a>

• Amazon

  Funktional Women's Weiland Sheer-Back Sweater, $85 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Funktional-Womens-Weiland-Sweater-Medium/dp/B009F6PEB0/ref=lp_6116016011_tr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356102982&sr=1-1">Amazon.com</a>

• Amazon

  Calvin Klein Women's Essentials With Satin Long Sleeve Short Robe, $75 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Essentials-Charcoal-X-Small/dp/B00421BN9U/ref=lp_6116011011_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1356103039&sr=1-8">Amazon.com</a>

• Kohl's

  SONOMA life + style? 6-pk. Retro Stripes No-Show Socks, $6 <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1217925/sonoma-life-style-6-pk-retro-stripes-no-show-socks.jsp">Kohls.com</a>

• Kohl's

  Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation Crepe Blazer, $33 <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1203334/narciso-rodriguez-for-designation-crepe-blazer.jsp">Kohls.com</a>

• Kohl's

  Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation Colorblock Ponte Sheath Dress, $25 <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1343850/narciso-rodriguez-for-designation-colorblock-ponte-sheath-dress.jsp">kohls.com</a>

• Kohl's

  Royce? Leather Credit Card Clutch, $85 <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-739315/royce-leather-credit-card-clutch.jsp">Kohls.com</a>

• Macy's

  MICHAEL Michael Kors iPhone Case, Rubber iPhone 4/4S, $32 <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/michael-michael-kors-iphone-case-rubber-iphone-4-4s?ID=695681&CategoryID=32521#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D102%26ruleId%3D52%26slotId%3D3">Macys.com</a>

• Macy's

  Nine West Coat, Funnel-Neck Wool-Blend Walker, $91 <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/nine-west-coat-funnel-neck-wool-blend-walker?ID=686038&CategoryID=118&panel=women%27s_6_product-pool">macys.com</a>

• Macy's

  Jenni Pajamas, Fleece Top and Pajama Pants, $22 <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/jenni-pajamas-fleece-top-pajama-pants?ID=734865&CategoryID=55808#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D338%26ruleId%3D22%26slotId%3D4">Macys.com</a>

• Macy's

  Style&co. Skirt, Ponte-Knit Bandage Pencil, $29 <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/style-co.-skirt-ponte-knit-bandage-pencil?ID=772467&CategoryID=131#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D133%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D2">Macys.com</a>

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