Gilt: $25 Credit for New Members!

by Briana Carter on November 23, 2012

New members to Gilt can get $25 off their first order. You will need to register here to get this deal. There are plenty of things around $25 that you can use your credit on to get something inexpensive for the holidays. There is kid’s denim, girl’s dresses, beauty sales, and more that will get you something around $25.

If you go to Home, Holiday Decor, you will find holiday decorating items up to 80% off! There are some really cute ornament sets for around $25 or less!

When you place an order today (11/23), you will receive FREE shipping on all additional orders through November 26, 2012.

Love these deals? Find more daily deal posts or see a complete list of daily deal sites you should be following!

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Black Friday and Holiday Coupon Code Roundup

by Briana Carter on November 23, 2012

 

Here’s a few Black Friday and Holiday coupon codes for you to save! I’ll be updating this list with more offers throughout the day!

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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World Market Black Friday Freebies (First 100 Customers)

by Briana Carter on November 22, 2012

The first 100 customers in store on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will receive FREE gifts at World Market.

  • Friday (11/23): Free exclusive Life of Pi Ornament & Movie Ticket
  • Saturday (11/24)  & Sunday (11/25): Exclusive Life of Pi Tote bag & Movie Ticket.

Thanks Alissa! 

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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Black Friday 2012 Shopping Tips

by Briana Carter on November 20, 2012

Black Friday is really creeping up on me early this year. In a few years, Black Friday Deals will start the day after Christmas. That is just how ridiculously early they will start.  Regardless of which winter holidays you celebrate, there are some great upcoming retail and restaurant deals to take advantage of in-stores and online.

Over the past few years, I have written posts on Black Friday Savings Tips, Black Friday Apps, and Black Friday Preparation. My theme remains the same as I don’t usually go in-stores on Black Friday. It’s not worth the risk and stress for me when I can get most of the same deals online from the comfort of my own home.

If you do go in-stores on Black Friday, prepare, prepare, prepare. I can’t stress this enough.

Preparation is the key. Do not go out without a plan of attack. My first Black Friday, I had no plan, no idea what to expect, and thought I could just browse. Uh, big fat wrong. I was seriously walking in circles in some sort of haze trying to figure out what I even wanted to buy.

If you don’t know what you want to buy, just stay home. The people who come out on Black Friday are the shopping ninjas. They will eat you alive. I joke about this but it really isn’t funny when you consider some of the injuries and deaths that have occurred on Black Friday.

Prepare

Preparation is the key. Do not go out without a plan of attack. My first Black Friday, I had no plan, no idea what to expect, and thought I could just browse. Uh, big fat wrong. I was seriously walking in circles in some sort of haze trying to figure out what I even wanted to buy.

If you don’t know what you want to buy, just stay home. The people who come out on Black Friday are the shopping ninjas. They will eat you alive. I joke about this but it really isn’t funny when you consider some of the injuries and deaths that have occurred on Black Friday.

After all my Black Friday shopping negativity, if you still want to brave the waters, I do have some tips that can help you before you head out. Or you can just be like me this year and shop the Black Friday online sales!

Scour the ads before you shop. I have several ad previews with coupon match ups list on my Black Friday Deals Page.

Be sure to price check all the items you want to buy against prices online. I recommend using the Savings Lifestyle Black Friday database.

You may find the online price is not much different than the advertised Black Friday “deal”. Only you can determine if the savings is worth braving the madness!

:: Other Tips

  • If you have a smart phone, you will want to check out my recommended Apps for Black Friday.
  • Prioritize the items on your list. Start at the store where you are going to maximize the most savings.
  • Factor in drive time, finding a parking space, and additional crowds and traffic.

The Morning of Black Friday

Hopefully, you have heeded my advice above about a plan of attack. You need to take that part extremely seriously. I have had two Black Friday #fails because I was too indecisive about what I wanted to purchase or the items I really wanted to buy were out of stock by the time I reached that particular store.

Black Friday morning is starting at midnight at many stores. You will want to dress comfortably with comfortable shoes. Layers work well depending on your weather as it gets hot in the crowded stores but you don’t want to worry about a bulky jacket when you are getting the last Pillow Pet as it will just slow you down.

Keep the kids at home. They will slow you down and you will really lose your sanity. However, you will want to bring a shopping buddy. This is key as you will need someone who can keep you on track, keep your place in line, and have a few laughs.

  • Carry your ads with you in case of a dispute.
  • Stick to your budget. Shop with cash or a prepaid card so you don’t go into the red on Black Friday.
  • Carry a smaller purse with only the necessities.
  • Recharge, refuel, and relax with the free restaurant offers after you have completed your shopping.

In the past, we’ve browsed other smaller stores in the mall after our main shopping and found many unadvertised deals at these stores.

Stay Home

If you don’t want to head out on Black Friday, that’s okay too. Really. You can find some great deals from the comfort of your own home. Many retailers are offering hot online deals all week long, which I have posted on my Black Friday Deals Page and my Cyber Monday Page. Amazon has again already begun their Black Friday deals early and so have many other retailers.

Don’t forgot about all the Daily Deal sites too. Many of these flash event sites will be offering additional discounts on top of their great deals.

If you are planning on doing online shopping, be sure to use a cash back program like Ebates to earn cash back on all your online purchases. This can add up at this time of the year. Plus, you get a $10 bonus when you make your first $25 purchase.

Also, you can search my online coupon code database to find the best coupons for your holiday shopping.

Are you planning on doing Black Friday Shopping in stores or online?

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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Sears Black Friday Ad Preview + Doorbusters Starting 11/21

by Briana Carter on November 18, 2012

There is no need to wait for Black Friday as Sears is starting now! Shop Your Way members get exclusive access to Black Friday Door busters Early. Starting at 5 p.m.CT this Sunday,November 18 thru 11:59 p.m. November 19, members are able to shop select Black Friday Door busters in advance of non-members. (Buy online, pick up in-store only. Limited Quantities. No Rainchecks)

Member-Only Deals Page: (including $37.99 3-pc luggage set, reg. $139.99)

Sears has over 1,000 Door busters this year starting online at sears.com on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 8 p.m. CT. Check out the complete Sears Black Friday Preview, including B1G1 Star Wars slippers.

Other Information:

  • Thursday Door busters start at 8 p.m. CT online (8 p.m. Local Time in-store)
  • Friday Door busters start at 2 a.m.-3 p.m. online (4 a.m.-1 p.m. Local Time in-store)
  • Super Saturday Door busters start 5 a.m.-3 p.m. online (7 a.m.- 1 p.m. Local Time in-store)

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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Kmart Black Friday Ad Preview + Triple Door Busters

by Briana Carter on November 18, 2012

This year Kmart will be home of the Triple Door Buster! On Black Friday morning, door busters start at 4 a.m. online and 5 a.m. in-stores.  View the Preview of the Kmart Triple Door Buster’s (including an $88 TV).

Don’t forget, you can lock in the savings and pay off the items slowly by using Kmart Layaway all year long!

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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Shoe Carnival Black Friday Printable Coupons + Deals

by Briana Carter on November 18, 2012

Shoe Carnival has released a new Black Friday coupon! Doorbuster deals from midnight to noon on November 23, 2012 in-stores and online. Plus, B1G1 50% off every shoe in the store or online with coupon code BIGSAVINGS.

  • $5 off coupon to use all day (in-stores only)
  • $10 off coupon to use from midnight to 8 a.m. Friday (in-stores only)
  • B1G1 50% off every shoe (excludes doorbusters, super values, and pink sticker clearance)
  • Chance to win $100 shopping sprees at 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
  • Name brand shoes under $40 (huge selection)
  • Women’s Boots for $19.98 (large selection)
  • Doorbuster deals from midnight to noon, in-stores and online

Plus, on Friday, November 23, 2012 only, the first 100 customers in stores will receive a surprise reward card worth at least $10. One lucky customer will receive a $100 surprise reward card!

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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Office Max Black Friday Ad Highlights 2012

by Briana Carter on November 17, 2012

Highlights from OfficeMax’s 2012 Black Friday Ad

Starting 6 a.m. ET on Thanksgiving, shop many of OfficeMax’s Black Friday deals early at OfficeMax.com and enjoy free shipping on orders over $20. On Black Friday, OfficeMax will open its retail stores at 6 a.m. local time and feature special doorbuster deals until 12 p.m. The deals will continue in store and at OfficeMax.com through Saturday, Nov. 24. (See below for a few of the best deals or view the entire Black Friday ad at officemax.com/holiday.)

Can’t wait to unwrap the savings? Starting today (Nov. 9) through Dec. 14, OfficeMax is launching its popular Black Friday Every Friday event where shoppers receive a new Black Friday-caliber deal on a special product each Friday at officemax.com/holiday.

Black Friday Doorbusters

  • $25 OfficeMax gift card with purchase of Kindle Fire HD 16 GB tablet for $199.99
  • HP® Color Officejet 4500 all-in-one printer for $39.99 (Save $60)
  • 2TB USB 3.0 hard drive for $64.99 (Save 50%)
  • Mid-Back Manager Chair for $39.99 (Save 50%)

Tech Gifts & Accessories

  • Save $15 on a $50 iTunes® gift card (Black Friday only)
  • AZPEN 4 GB A701 Tablet for $69.99 (Reg. $129.99)
  • Savings of up to $200 on laptops, starting at $249.99
  • NOOK Tablet™ 16 GB for $179
  • Nikon Coolpix S6300 with full 1080p HD video for $129.99 (Reg. $199.99) with FREE Lexar™ 8GB SDHC card and Lowepro® camera case
  • Stylish iPhone® cases starting at $5
  • 40% off select BELKIN® cases for Kindle and iPad®

Gifts for Kids

  • Video games starting at $9.99
  • 25% off all Hello Kitty® cases and accessories, including keyboards and headphones
  • 60% off ful® Powerbag backpack, messenger and sling bags for $49.99
  • SKULLCANDY® headphones for $4.99
  • Up to 50% off iHome® headphones
  • Cyber Acoustics portable speakers for $9.99

 

For the Home or Office

  • Save $15 when you purchase a $100 Visa® or MasterCard® gift card in OfficeMax stores (limit one)
  • It’s like getting a 20-pack of DURACELL® batteries for a penny in store after MaxPerks® Bonus Rewards
  • Desktop computers starting at $249.99
  • Trade in your qualifying laptop and save up to an extra $200
  • Savings of up to $100 on color laser and multifunction printers, starting at $49.99
  • FREE $20 OfficeMax gift card with purchase of Keurig OfficePRO® B145 brewing system
  • 50% off select personalized photos gifts including smartphone cases and laptop skins, including photo calendars, canvas wraps, from OfficeMax ImPress® Print Center
  • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 and next version free for $89.99
  • Save $25 on Verbatim® 100-pack of DVDs and CDs for $19.99

** Please see OfficeMax’s Black Friday circular for details and restrictions.

For More Holiday Bargains Bookmark the Hot Holiday Deals Page

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