Sanity is a good thing to keep intact, and one November strategy is to skip the overcrowded, stressful, irrational day we call Black Friday. Black Friday in my opinion is not THAT big a deal. I normally skip it because of the consumer issues; seriously, most of us get that day off so why not spend it on time with your loved ones vs. standing in lines at store. But even if you don’t frown on the over-consumption issues related to Black Friday, there are still good reasons to let it go. Skipping it can also save you time and …read more

Karen and I want to celebrate with you on the deals you got either on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.  So tell us what you found and how much you saved.  We want to celebrate with you!  My favorite deal was actually my mother-in-law’s deal.  My nephew’s list included a Little Tikes Wide Tracker for $21.  We found a similar item from Fisher price for $12.  We just happened to find it while we were waiting in line.  You just have to love running across a great deal like that.
So tell us what you found.  I bet you guys found …read more

Cyber Monday is a somewhat new concept for me.  Black Friday is a great time for my family as my MIL, SIL and I go out on Black Friday and shop ’til we drop.  This year, we were at Toys R Us at 6 am.  The line was CRAZY but we only stood for 35 minutes and got some Crayola spray sets for BOGO.  I loved it.  We also got a Thomas the Train movie and a Barbie for $5 each.  Target had their Disney movies for $12.  I was VERY happy with that.  Turkey Butt got several new movies …read more

As I mentioned in an earlier post, my hubby and I got up early and headed out for the Black Friday sales.  Let me just say that I had a hard time falling asleep the night before, which I think might have been caused by a yummy latte from Dunkin Donuts.  lol  I forgot to get decaf and so  I only got 3 1/2 hours of sleep.
We headed out and our first stop was Wal-Mart.  I had no circular for Wal-Mart so I had no clue what was on sale.  There were palettes of sweatshirts and pajamas.  People were digging …read more

I’m sitting here at my parent’s house.  They live about 1 1/2 hours from us.  We planned to come for the day and return home tonight so that tomorrow we could start packing for our move (we’re moving next week!). 
I had no intentions of shopping tomorrow.  After all, we live out in the boonies and I’m lucky to find a decent restaurant.  I’d have to drive almost an hour to next largest city to get take advantage of Black Friday sales.  I’d almost considered signing up at Tree Hugging Family for Buy Nothing Day.  And then I did it . …read more

If you’re a plus size gal, then you might want to stop by Avenue tomorrow for their $5 sweater sale.  Avenue has three styles to choose from.
This sale is for Friday, November 28 only.  Sorry, there is a limit of 2 sweaters and you must have this printable coupon. 

Michaels is offering specials throughout the week.
Click here to view the doorbusters for Friday.  This link also has printable coupons for 25% off your entire purchase and 50% off one item.
On Saturday, one of the great specials is a Fiskars paper trimmer (reg $79.99) for only $29.99.  There are also printable coupons for 20% off your entire purchase and 50% off one item.
Michaels has hot buys for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Check out these deals.  Many of them are 50% off or more.
Happy saving!

Lifeway Christian Stores are having a two-day sale! 
On Friday, November 28 only they are having early bird specials.  Get these items for only $5:

The Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore (reg $14.99)
Veggie Tales dvd, The Wonderful Wizard of Ha’s (reg $8.97)
Facing the Giants dvd (reg $14.98)
Christmas stuffed dog with scarf, Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (reg $10)

Two day sale items:

Hermie and the High Seas dvd $5
Amazing Grace dvd $7.99
Michael W. Smith cd, A New Hallelujah $7.99
Chronological Study NKJV Study Bible $19.99
The Word of Promise: Next Generation NT, ICB $19.99
Cast of Characters by Max Lucado

Other sales:

Diamond Rio Christmas cd $5
The Promise …read more

Sam’s Club is offering their sales to members only.  The stores open at 5 am and complimentary breakfast will be served until 8 am.
Click here to view the sale ad.  I could go for a big tv or some living room furniture.  How about you?

The competition for your business is pretty intense.  Stores need your business.  As we find out the sales, we’ll try to post them for you.  Feel free to email me information to karen at b5media dot com or to leave a link and/or info in the comments.