Black Friday Galore, plus some cyber deals!

This is it. The professional shopper's holiday. The sale days of all sale days. Its like President's day, Columbus Day, the day after Christmas, and 4th of July sales all combined. Black Friday.

A very cool Black Friday feature this year (or not so cool if you realize that a lagging economy is the reason behind it) is that many Black Friday sales are available online starting TODAY, Thanksgiving day. Retailers such as Walmart, Sears, Kohls, and Target are all starting their sales online on 11/26.

Now, you may not feel like going out today to buy the paper. Or perhaps you're feeling a little lazy from the triptophan in your turkey dinner. No worries, the Femme Frugal is here to help. Here are a few of my favorite deals, listed by store. All deals I list by store are in-store prices. Any online deals will be listed separately by the store's website. For example, there is a difference between Target and Target.com.


Aeropostale.com & PS4U.com (Aeropostale's kids' store)

50%-70% off of everything (excluding fragrances and clearance)
Web-busters on the website
Free Aero teddy bear with purchase of $100 or more

Amazon.com
Black Friday specials all weekend on all different kinds of merchandise, at all different times of day. For a list of what's coming up, see this website.

Fujifilm Fine Pix Camera, Memory card, & Case for $79.99 (thanks bfads.net)

Bananarepublic.com
30% off all sweaters and outerwear, online only and free shipping on orders $50+.

Bed Bath and Beyond
20% off your ENTIRE in-store purchase 11/27&11/28 only. Print the coupon below:

Chicos
20% off your entire purchase- click here for coupon

Express.com
20% off your entire online purchase. Use coupon code 4391

INGdirect.com
Sale on Certificates of Deposit (CD) tomorrow only, details not yet released. There is no minimum deposit.

Jcrew.com
20% off purchase of sale items using coupon code EXTRA20

Macys-
Polo pillows, medium to extra firm $6.99 (11/27 5am-1pm only)

Target:
Men's jeans, made by Wrangler (but are not Wrangler brand)- $8
Sherpa lined hoodies for the whole family- $10 adult, $7 kids
20-piece T-Fal cookware set- $49.99

Enjoy shopping, and remember these tips during your Black Friday Extravaganza:

1. Only buy what you can afford. Its not a bargain if you can't pay for it.
   
2. Pay cash so that you don't spend what you don't have (EVEN if the store is offering an extra 20% off with a credit card...)
3. Friends and family would rather have your love and know that you're financially sound than have an expensive present.
4. Its the thought that counts, not the price. I promise.
   

Black Friday Ads, EARLY!!

Make your Black Friday attack plan earlier than Thursday night--

Visit blackfriday.info to get a list of Black Friday sale products from dozens of stores.  The products are in list form with prices, and you can also see scans of the print ads!

Another site that offers the same type of advantage is http://bfads.net/.  Their ad scans are easier to read, but they don't offer the product "list" option that blackfriday.info does. However, bfads.net does offer a list of online deals by store.

FREE $15 from Kodak

Considering I couldn't do much else yesterday since I was sick, I decided I was going to make my annual Christmas card as well as organize my digital photos and have some of them printed.  I really like Kodak Gallery's website- the layout is nice and the price is right, plus the products are close to incredible.  Kodakgallery.com is also very reliable and ships quickly (I swear I'm not working for them!).  Kodakgallery.com is a bargain with their 9 cent prints, and if I'm in a hurry I can pay a little extra and pick them up same-day at a store near me.

At checkout, I decided that it was time to search for some coupons when I came across this link, in partnership with UPromise: Free $15 Gift from Kodak.  Until December 1, you can get $15 worth of FREE STUFF from kodakgallery.com.  All you pay is shipping.  Yesterday I got 64 prints and 10 custom Christmas cards for $5 in shipping charges.  At kodakgallery.com you can also make photo books, mugs, calendars, and even a t-shirt with Uncle Bob's favorite nephew's face right on it.

Any company giving away $15 worth of free stuff is worth my business, especially one as reputable as kodakgallery.com.  They also offer 40% off your first order if you are a new member.  Additionally, if you're a member of UPromise (a FREE college savings account for kids, details in another post), you get 8% back on your purchase.

Go ahead, click the link and spread some holiday cheer (and save some holiday dough).

Loving a Bargain & Another Holiday Shopping Tip

 Holiday Shopping Tip:  Most likely that "hottest toy of the season" is not going to go on sale, and the closer we get to the holidays, the faster it is going to fly off of the shelves.  If a child you love wants the "it" toy, your best bet is to go out and buy it now so that you can guarantee it to be under the tree or given by the light of the menorah!

Okay, folks, this coupon is truly something to be excited about.  For a limited time, the already bargain-filled Christmas Tree Shops is offering 20% off your ENTIRE PURCHASE with the following coupon.  I have gotten some incredible deals at this store, and with the extra 20% off, it truly is a value.  Enjoy, and share it with a friend! :)

Sales Abound & Holiday Shopping Tips

With Christmas coming (wait... did we celebrate Thanksgiving yet??) and the economy hoping for a quick pick-me-up in consumer sales, stores are already offering some great discounts and sales to help us in our gift giving this holiday season.  Here are some great sales from GAP, Bath & Body Works, and Aeropostale.  I'm sure there will be more to come later in the week, if not more later in the day.

A quick holiday shopping tip:  START NOW.  Not only will you not be putting out loads of cash at the last minute, but by spending over time you'll be able to scout out prices.  By spreading your holiday spending and watching for sales, you'll more than likely save on those great surprises you want to give your loved ones. 

Also, remember:  if you don't have the money, don't buy it.  I'm sure your loved one would rather receive a heartfelt card instead of knowing that you went into debt to buy them a gift.

 Now, onto the sales:

GAP-  Print the following coupon for 30% in-store or online.  Additionally, 5% of your purchase total will go to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society.  You can use this coupon as many times as you like!

Bath & Body Works:  20% off of your entire online purchase using the code below! (TWENTYOFF)

www.bathandbodyworks.com

Aeropostale:  50% off tops... no coupon code necessary, plus free shipping on orders of $100 or more

www.aeropostale.com

 

K-Mart's Black Friday Ad Leaked!

If you're looking for a Black Friday bargain, you don't have to wait until Thanksgiving.  K-Mart made an oops and accidentally published their Black Friday ad online.  My source?  MSN.com, so we know its reliable.  Visit theblackfriday.com for a list of deals.

My personal favorite deals are select $8.99 BluRays and the Sony Ciber Shot 10MP digital camera for $99.99 (when I'm not shopping for clothes, I'm a tech geek!).  I'll be stalking out K-Mart for that camera at 5am the day after Thanksgiving!