Black Friday Ads Round-Up

Instead of writing out when many other bloggers have already done, I figured I would just compile a list of all the stores around here that already have their ads out.. enjoy! Remember to research the prices and know if you are getting the best deal out there!! Read my post on Surviving Black Friday for more help!


FRED MEYER

TOYS R US

RITE AID

WALGREENS

MACYS

TARGET

KOHLS

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Additional & Printable Coupons to use on Black Friday

Fred Meyer - Your Reward Coupons you get each quarter, I got a $2/$2 Toys Q and a 20% off Apparel for Men, Women or Kids (excludes clearance, shoes & cosmetics). Those could both be nice. Go HERE to view their Black Friday Ad.

Kohls - Recently I got a home mailer with two credit card size coupons each for an extra 15% off, one dates 11/25-11/28 and another dated 11/19 - 11/29. (not to be used together). Also, make sure to sign up your email address for a $5 off any purchase coupon!

Bath and Body Works - FREE Item with any $10 purchase. (Up to $13 value) Excludes 3-wick candles, Scentbug and Gift Sets. Expires 12/24/09. Do multiple small ($10) transactions to use this to your advantage.

Toys R Us / Babies R Us - Fisher-Price Jumbo Pack Of Diapers are 2 For $10.00. Use this $2 coupon to get each bag for $3! Toys R Us will also have 100 unadvertised "mystery" deals that day that will be unveiled at 12:01 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 25 on Toysrus.com.

Victoria's Secret - Here's another Victoria's Secret Find: On Friday you will receive a free Runway bag with a $60 or more puchase. It looks to include a free perfume, body spray, and Beauty Rush lip gloss. You can see it here, and print a coupon for $10 off a $50 puchase, $15 off a $75 purchase, or $25 off a $100 purchase. Use the coupon for your purchase and you should get a pretty good deal!

**I will add more as I find them!

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Surviving Black Friday

Here are some great tips for braving Black Friday:

BE PREPARED: No I don't mean Boy Scout style. I mean get organized! Then this isn’t a time for messing around. This is a time for strategizing! Get your local Thanksgiving Day newspaper and while the bird is cooking start making your lists! Figure out where you want to go. What you need at each store. Who opens first, who offers the best deals for getting there early etc, etc.

DEAL OR DUD: Just because its on the front page of the ad and it looks like a good deal does NOT mean it actually is! Do some homework, figure out if waiting in line for 3 hours to get a $400 TV is the a) the best use of your time and b) the cheapest its actually going to be in the next few weeks. Do your research to get a sense of how much items should really cost.

DRESS APPROPRIATELY: Now is not the time to look stylish in your new 4 inch heeled boots and sparkly top. Wear comfortable tennis shoes, and layer your clothes. You may have to wait outside for a while.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOPPING BUDDY: Bring someone who is perky and fun. Not your 'Debbie Downer' friend who will constantly be whining about the early hour, long lines, cold weather and the fact that Starbucks isn't 24 hours in this neighborhood. Unless you want to bicker and feel frustrated all day, think hard about who would get into the spirit of a shopping day like this. And leave the kids at home. Having a shopping buddy is handy for checking out too. One person can wait in the (never ending) checkout line that snakes the store first thing upon entering, and the other can shop for a few minutes.. then switch! That way you make progress in the line and get your shopping done too (without losing your spot!).

MAKE A LIST & BRING YOUR ADS: I like to make my list beginning with what store opens first and with the best deals. Ill post my shopping itinerary on Thursday night, but for now, it will probably include Target, Kohls, Fred Meyer and perhaps the mall. Bringing your ads with you allows you to price match (at certain stores that do that) and to get exactly what you need with minimal employee help.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Go online and scout out printable % off or $ off coupons. Just because its on sale doesn't mean you cannot use a 10, 20 or 30% off coupon. I will post some good coupons to use later.

BE NICE-BUT BE SMART: Everyone else is just doing the same as you. Don't push. Don't yell. Don't fight over a parking spot. You can walk the extra 20 feet- it wont kill you :) Make friends with the people in line waiting around you. But don't be a pushover either. If you rightfully had your hand on an item- don't give it up. Watch your cart / purse. Since its so busy and packed in stores, its prime time for pick pockets.

Hopefully this will give you an idea of what to expect. Happy Shopping!!

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Walgreens - Black Friday Preview!!

Here is a sneak peek at the free items for Black Friday at Walgreens. There are some other deals too!

Johnson Soft Wash $5.99
Get $5.99 RR

Dove Ultimate Smooth Deodorant $3.99
Get $3.99 RR

Infusium 23 Hair Care $4.99
Get $4.99 RR

Nivea Men’s Shave Gel $2.49
Get $2.49 RR

Right Guard Sport $3.49
Get $3.49 RR

Aquafresh Toothpaste $1.99
Get $1.99 RR

Thanks to SD for the ad preview!