Black Friday
Black Friday Shopping Tips & Deals Round-Up
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at 4:38 pm.
My Top 8 Black Friday Shopping Tips
If you are planning to brave the stores on Friday (or even as early as tomorrow as many stores are opening their doors on Thanksgiving), then here are some tips to increase your chances of survival. 
(1) Be prepared. Before you head out to the store, research the Black Friday ads (you can click here to find many of the Black Friday ad scans) and outline exactly what you would like to purchase. And to be extra prepared, you can even research the layout of your store, so you’ll know exactly where to head to grab the items on your list. For example, Walmart has made available store-specific maps on Facebook. To access the map, shoppers simply need to find their local store by clicking on the “My Local Walmart” application on Walmart’s Facebook page.
(2) Be ready to stand in line for quite a long time. Wear comfy shoes and appropriate outerwear and consider leaving the kiddos at home (if this is not possible, bring toys or other items to keep them entertained while shopping).
(3) Know your store’s hours (some stores are opening on Thanksgiving night while others are waiting until the wee hours of Friday morning). See my outline here for store openings and hours for quite a few of the most popular stores.
(4) Familiarize yourself with each store’s price matching and/or coupon policy. Keep in mind that many stores have created special price matching policies specific for Black Friday (see more details here).
(5) Make a list! This will keep you focused and will definitely help to prevent you from being tempted to purchase additional items that are not on the list.
(6) Remember to ask yourself whether the great deal you see is actually a great deal for you. Check out this post for more on this topic. You may also want to research online prices versus in-store prices, as you can often snag better deals online even when you factor in shipping costs. Plus, think about the time and gas saved when shopping online! Love that!
(7) Keep those receipts! After the adrenaline rush is over, you may realize that you got caught up in the Black Friday craziness and purchased items that you really do not want. As long as you have the receipt, you should be able to return them and get a full refund.
(8) And my favorite tip of all… skip Black Friday and wait for Cyber Monday instead! There is nothing better than snagging *HOT* deals from the comfort of your own home in your favorite PJ’s! 
Feel free to share your tips in the comment section below!
Round-up of Black Friday Deals
Rite Aid Black Friday: 11/24-11/26
CVS Black Friday Deals 11/24-11/26
Walgreens Black Friday Deals 11/24-11/26
Macy’s: Black Friday Deals (11/25-11/26)
Target: Black Friday 2-Day Deals (11/25-11/26)
Walmart Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/25)
JCPenney: Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/25)
Toys R Us: Black Friday Deals 11/24-11/26
Old Navy Black Friday Deals: 11/24-11/26
Radio Shack: Black Friday Deals (11/25-11/26)
Staples Black Friday Deals: 11/25-11/26
Lowe’s: Black Friday Deals (11/25-11/28)
OfficeMax Black Friday Deals: 11/25-11/26
Best Buy: Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/26)
Sears: Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/25)
Kohl’s: Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/26)
Click here for all you need to know about Black Friday store hours, price matching policies and more! …And for a round-up of all the best Holiday Restaurant, Entertainment & Retail Deals, click here!
Also, go here for my personal take on Black Friday and the thoughts of over 400+Hip2Savers in the post entitled Black Friday: A Couponer’s Dream or A Couponer’s Nightmare (What do YOU Think?)
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Dippin’ Dots: FREE Small Cup (Black Friday Only)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at 3:23 pm.
Here’s a yummy freebie to score if you plan on shopping during the Black Friday madness! Just head on over to the Dippin’ Dots Facebook page and “like” them to print a coupon valid for a FREE small cup of Dippin’ Dots! Limit one coupon per customer. Only valid to use from 5am to 10am on Black Friday, 11/25.
* Also, keep in mind that some locations may choose to redeem this coupon during different hours and some stores may choose to NOT redeem this coupon at all, so make sure to call your local store to verify.
(Thanks, Dayna!)
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Rite Aid Black Friday: 11/24-11/26
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 7:32 pm.
Note that select stores are open on Thanksgiving day – call your local store for hours.
If you are a newbie to Rite Aid shopping, head on over here to check out the Rite Aid Store Guide! And if you are new to all this coupon mumbo jumbo (huh?!), then check out our Coupon Newbie section.
Want to create your own custom printable shopping list?!
Simply click on the printer icon to the right of the post title and then follow the instructions to easily remove portions of the weekly deals that do not interest you. Then print and take with you to the store!
For the very latest Rite Aid coupon policy, please go here.
**My favorite deals are highlighted in red! 
(To see the all of the Black Friday deals, click the link below “Read More / Post Your Comments”.)
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CVS Black Friday Deals 11/24-11/26
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 6:33 pm.
CVS will be open and the deals will start on Thanksgiving day! Call your local store for specific hours.
There are some *HOT* deals and money-makers at CVS during Black Friday! Remember, you can always ask for a rain check if your store is out of stock on an item (some exclusions apply)….and rain checks never expire! Also, before starting your shopping trip, be sure to scan your CVS card at the Magic Coupon Machine to see what CVS store coupons print out that you can also combine with manufacturer’s coupons and Black Friday sales for some sweet savings!
If you are a newbie to CVS shopping, head on over here to check out the CVS Store Guide! And if you are new to all this coupon mumbo jumbo (huh?!), then check out our Coupon Newbie section.
Want to create your own custom printable shopping list?!
Simply click on the printer icon to the right of the post title and then follow the instructions to easily remove portions of the weekly deals that do not interest you. Then print and take with you to the store!
**My favorite deals are highlighted in red (which is almost the whole ad!)!
(To see the all of the Black Friday deals, click the link below “Read More / Post Your Comments”.)
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Macy’s: Black Friday Deals (11/25-11/26)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 5:47 pm.
Doors open at Midnight on Thursday and sale prices are valid through 1PM on Friday and 7AM to 1PM on Saturday 11/26. Be sure to use the $10 off $25 sale and clearance apparel and select home items coupon on front page of ad for increased savings (valid 11/25 and 11/26 only)!
Here are a few of my favorite Macy’s Black Friday Doorbuster Deals:
Calvin Klein Leather Gloves $19.99
(Regularly $42-$65!)
Isotoner Smart Touch Gloves $25
(Regularly $50!)
Club Room Cashmere Scarf $47.50
(Regularly $95!)
Club Room Rag Wool Gloves $19.99
Geoffrey Beene Dress Shirt $24.99
Isotoner Smart Touch Gloves $25
Kenneth Cole Reaction Peacoat $79.99
Maidenform Average Fit Bras Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Select Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Flat-Front Dress Pants $37.60
Select Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Pleated Dress Pants $37.60
Select Nautica, Perry Ellis, and other Silk Ties $19.99
(Regularly $45-$55)
Select Perry Ellis Leather Belt $17.99
Keurig Single serve brewers $99.99-$179.99
(Regularly $149.99-$259.99!)
16-Cup Rice Cooker $9.99
Ashberry Embroidered 7-Pc. Comforter Set (Queen) $49.99
Bella 12-Cup Coffee Maker $9.99
Bella Rocket Blender $9.99
Bionaire Bagless Upright Vacuum $39.99
Black & Decker Rotating Waffle Maker $9.99
Charter Club 3-In-1 Bodywrap $17.99
Charter Club Ultra-Plush Throw $12.99
Cristal D’Arques Longchamp 4-Pc. Crystal Double Old Fashioned Glasses $9.99
Cristal D’Arques Longchamp 4-Pc. Crystal Wine Glasses $9.99
Easy Care Mircrofiber Polyester Sheet Set (Twin) $5.99
Home Design Mini Stripe Down Alternative Polyester Comforter w/2-Pack Pillows $39.99
Tag Fairfield 5-Pc. Luggage Set $49.99
(Regularly $200!)
Travel Select Crossing 3-Pc. Luggage Set $99.99
Perry Ellis Shaving Kit $17.99
(Regularly $42.50!)
+ Lots More!!
**Head on over here to check out the Macy’s ad scan and all the other deals available.
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Target: Black Friday 2-Day Deals (11/25-11/26)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 5:10 pm.
Alright, so here is a rundown of my favorite Target Black Friday deals! Please note that Target stores across the country will open their doors on Thursday, November 24th at midnight. Also, these Black Friday deals will be valid through 11/26 only.
You can head on over here to preview all of the Target Black Friday 2-day deals. Don’t forget that you can also enter the Target 2-Day Sale Sweeps on Facebook to possibly win a $25 Target gift card!
Here are my favorite Black Friday Deals…
Electronics
WESTINGHOUSE 46″ 60Hz 1080p LCD HDTV $298
Save $200 – lowest price of the season!
Buy 8 GB iPod Touch (Doorbuster Deal) $195 = $40 Target gift card
Use the 10% off Apple iPod Target store coupon found here (will deduct $19.50)
Pay $175.50
Get back a $40 Target gift card
Final cost only $135.50!
** Smokin’ HOT price with $40 gift card and 10% off code!
8 GB iPod Nano $129 = $15 Target gift card
Use the 10% off Apple iPod Target store coupon found here (will deduct $12.90)
Pay $116.10
Get back a $15 Target gift card
Final cost only $101.10!
Nintendo 3DS Bundle with Super Mario 3D Land Game $179.99
Xbox 360 4 GB Game System $139.99
Buy Select Game = $10 Target gift card
*Just Dance 3, Wii or Xbox Kinect $39.99
*Zumba on Wii $39.99
*Zelda Nintendo DS $39.99
*Rayman on Wii $49.99, on Xbox or PS3 $59.99
*Skyrim on Xbox, PS3 or PC $59.99
$3.99 DVD Deals
It’s Complicated
The Blind Side
Pulp Fiction
New Moon
The Hangover
TomTom Via 1505 M GPS $89
Use the 10% off TomTom GPS Target store coupon found here (will deduct $8.90)
Final cost only $80.10!
** This is currently selling for $114.99 on Amazon.
Philips 9 inch Dual Screen DVD Player $99
This is currently priced at $129.71 on Amazon.
Sony Blu-ray Player $79.99
iTunes $25 Gift Card only $20
Toys
Razor Barbie or HotWheels Folding Scooter $20
This is a really great price for these scooters, as they are usually priced around $40+!
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Table $26.99
This is currently priced at $37.49 on Amazon.
Preschool Mega Bloks 80-pc bag $10
Use the $3/1 Mega Bloks Red or Pink 80 piece bag coupon found here (must sign up to access coupons)
Final cost $7!
** Great buy, as these normally retail for $20+!
Scrabble Flash, Simon Flash, or Yahtzee Flash $15
Use the $5/1 Facebook coupon found here
Final cost $10!
My First Disney Princess Doll & Toddler Dress Gift Set $19.99
*HOT* Price, as I posted this online deal here – which made these $24.99 (and I thought that was a great price!)
Household
Mr. Coffee by Keurig $79.99 = FREE $30 Target gift card
Final cost $49.99!
Oral-B Professional Care Electric Toothbrush $34.99
Use the $10/1 coupon found in the 10/16 SS
Final cost $24.99!
** Or instead you can choose to submit for the $20 rebate – which will make your final cost just $14.99! Note that you cannot combine the coupon and rebate offer.
Aerobed 14 inch Queen Air Bed $49
Use the 15% Off Coleman or Aero Airbed Target store coupon found here (will deduct $7.35)
Final cost only $41.65!
** Great price!! Over $50 off!
Merona Sweaters, Womens $12
Use the $4/1 Women’s Sweater Target store coupon found here
Final cost $8!
Gilligan & O’Malley 2 pc Sleep Sets $10
Use the $3/1 Women’s Sleepwear Target store coupon found here
Final cost $7!
Womens or Kids Fleece Hat & Gloves or Mittens Set $3
Use the buy 2 get 1 FREE Cold-Weather Accessories Shopkick App Target Coupon
Final cost $6 for 3 sets – $2 each!
** A HUGE thanks to Totally Target for the help with these deals… and if you want to see even more Target weekly deals, make sure to head on over to Totally Target!
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Walmart Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/25)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
Walmart’s Black Friday sales will start Thanksgiving Day at 10 p.m for toys, home and apparel. At Midnight on Black Friday, sales for electronics will start and finally at 8 a.m on Friday, 11/25, the sales for gifts for the entire family and more will start!
* Be sure to head on over here to see an extensive list of Black Friday ads (including Walmart’s)! You can also head on over here to preview the Walmart ad and a Black Friday store map!
ELECTRONICS
Black & Decker 20-volt lithium ion drill with bones 100 accessories and carry case $60
Emerson LCD TV 40″ 1080p $248
Samsung 32″ LCD TV $278
Samsung Plasma HDTV 51″ $498
HP AMD Dual-Core laptop $248
HP AMD Dual-Core desk top with 18.5″ LCD monitor and integrated speakers $298
Wii limited edition blue console $99.96
Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect $199.96
Playstation 3 Console $199.96
Select DVD’s only $1.96
HOME
Cool Fusion 2″ memory foam topper $28.99
Microfiber sheet set $6.88
7 Piece reversible comforter set $34.99
4 Piece character bed set $24.88
Cotton bath towels $1.28
2-Slice Waffle Maker $2.84
CLOTHING
Boys Character short sleeved tees $2.97
Boys character hoodies $4.97
TOYS
Mongoose 26″ $99
Razor Sole Skate $12 and Switchkix Scooter $12
Jeep Wrangler or Barbie Jeep 6-volt ride on $99
Select Children’s Games $3.88
VTech Tote n’ Go laptop $10
Playdoh Fun Factory Maga Set $10
VTech pocket learning system $20
Select Barbie dolls $5
HAPPY SHOPPING!
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JCPenney: Black Friday Deals (11/24-11/25)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 4:25 pm.
JCPenney Doorbusters will start at 4AM and go through 1PM, with over 500 Black Friday deals. Sale prices will be valid through 11/26, unless noted otherwise.
Also, you can get a FREE gift while quantities last ~ no purchase necessary! Limit one per customer.
Here are a few of my favorite JCPenney Black Friday Deals:
Doorbusters 4AM-1PM:
Selected Nerf, Barbie & Fisher Price Toys $3.99
(Regularly $12.99-$19.99!)
Totes Dartboard or Tabletop Foosball or Billiards Games $12.99
(Regularly $40!)
Discovery Kids Lamps $9.88
(Regularly $19.99!)
Discovery Kids Play Tents and Playhouses $14.88
Discovery Kids Trace/Draw Projector, Sewing Machines or Ice Cream Maker $19.88
Discovery Kids Digital camera $28.88
(Regularly $54.99!)
Treehaus Wood Castle Blocks $18.88
Treehaus Wood Easel $39.88
Treehaus Workbench $78.88
Cooks Coffeemaker, Slow Cooker, Griddle or Waffle Maker $9.88 (after $10 mail-in rebate)
(Regularly $49.99-$59.99!)
Protocol 4-Piece Spinner Luggage Set $39.88
(Regularly $200!)
Cooks Nonstick Bakeware set$9.88
(Regularly $17.99-$29.99!)
JCPenney 3-piece skillet set or 2-piece grill set $12.88
(Regularly $29.99!)
St. John’s Bay Cable Sweaters for Misses & Petites $9.88
2-pack Fingerless gloves $3.99
(Regularly $15!)
St. John’s Bay Mocks, Turtlenecks, & Long-Sleeve Tees for Misses & Petites $6.88
The Hunk Pillow Standard or Queen $3.88
(Regularly $11.99!)
Long-Sleeve Vees and Crews for Juniors $6.88
Farberware 17-pc. Wave Cutlery Set $9.88
Guys American Living Novelty Sweaters $24.88
Guys Basic Thermal Shirts $8.88
Women’s Dearfoams, Isotoners, and Easy Spirit slippers $9.99
(Regularly $20-$30!)
Men’s Dearfoams, Dockers or St. John’s Bay Slippers $12.99
(Regularly $36-$45)
Men’s Stafford Memory Foam slippers $8.88
(Regularly $25!)
Boys Arizona jeans $9.99
(Regularly $24.99!)
Men’s Gifts from Columbia & Totes $8.88
(Regularly $20!)
Men’s St. John’s Bay 1/4 Zip Fleece & Puffer Vests $12.99
Men’s St. John’s Bay Crewneck and V-Neck Sweaters $12.99
Men’s St. John’s Bay Gloves $9.99
(Regularly $30!)
Full session photo CD $49.99 ($149.99 value)
*Valid in studio on Friday
(Thanks, Amanda!)
+ Lots More!!
**Head on over here to check out the JCPenney ad scan and all the other deals available.
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Toys R Us: Black Friday Deals 11/24-11/26
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 4:13 pm.
The Toys R Us Black Friday sales will start on Thursday night, 11/24, at 9pm and some items will only be valid until Friday, 11/25 at 1pm, while others will be valid thru Saturday, 11/27 at 10pm.
** Don’t forget to print the toy coupons available here and here to sweeten a lot of these already sweet Black Friday sales even further!
The first 100 shoppers to enter the store will snag a Holiday Savings book packed with over $500 worth of coupons!
My favorite deals are highlighted below:
Deals Valid Thursday at 9PM-Friday at 1PM:
Apple 8GB ipod Touch $199 = $50 Toys R Us gift card
Final Cost $149.99!
Furreal Friends Biscuit My Lovin’ Pup $89.99 or Butterscotch Pony $99.99
(regularly $189.99-199.99!)
Leapfrog Leapster 2 $24.99 *HOT* Price!
(regularly $50!)
Baby Alive My Baby Alive Doll $22.49
(regularly $45!)
Littlest Pet Shop Rescue Tails Center $14.99
(regularly $39.99!)
Bratz Dolls and Moxie Girlz Dolls $4.99
(regularly $10.99!)
Tonka Chuck & Friends Power Playard System Chuck’s Stunt Park $14.99
(regularly $39.99!)
Bop-It Games $10.49
(regularly $20.99!)
V-Tech Kidizoom Camera $19.99
(regularly $39.99!)
Deals Valid Thursday at 9M-Saturday at 11AM
Currie eZip 450 Electric Scooter $149.99
(regularly $249.99!)
Playskool Weebles Musical Treehouse $14.99
(regularly $29.99!)
Imaginarium 45 Piece Train Set with Table $39.99
(regularly $79.99!)
Moon Dough Super Value Pack 20 ct. $9.99
(over 65% off!)
Furreal Friends Cookie My Playful Pup $29.99
(regularly $59.99!)
Little Tikes Gourmet Prep N’ Serve Kitchen $69.99
(regularly $99.99!)
My Little Pony Rainbow Dash Radio Control Airplane $9.99
(regularly $24.99!)
Kung Zhu Hamsters & Armor 5/$10
Final Cost $2 each (regularly $5.98-$6.98 each!)
All Toys R Us Brand Batteries Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Squinkies 2 pack 10/$10
Final Cost $1 each (regularly $2.49 each!)
Babies R Us Specially Marked Value Box of Diapers 48-96 ct. $10
(includes $38 in coupon savings; limit 4 per guest)
Deals Valid Friday 5AM-1PM
Disney Princess Favorite Moments Magic Castle $19.99
(over 65% off!)
Huffy 3-2-1 Trike $49.99
(regularly $99.99!)
My First Disney Princess Carriage Playcenter $29.99
(regularly $99.99!)
All Kung Zhu Playsets and Vehciles Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Tonka Bounce Pack Racer $14.99
(regularly $29.99!)
Leapfrog Alphabet Pal $9.99
(regularly $19.99!)
+ Lots More!
**Head on over here to check out the Toys R Us ad scan and all the other deals available.
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Old Navy Black Friday Deals: 11/24-11/26
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 3:50 pm.
IMPORTANT: Old Navy Cardholders can snag all of the advertised Black Friday deals (with a few exceptions) beginning tomorrow, November 23rd, as long as you make your purchase with your Old Navy Card. Call your local store for more details.
Thursday, November 24th Deals:
Most Old Navy stores across the country will be opened from 9AM-8PM on Thanksgiving Day (click here to find out your local store hours). Be sure to head over here to print a coupon valid for $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. This coupon is only valid in-store through 8PM on Thursday, November 24th.
* Peformance Fleece Accessories (slippers, scarves, gloves) $5
* Kids and Baby Frost Free Jackets $20
* Adult Frost Free Jackets $29
* Basic Tops for Family $5
* Men’s Fleece Hoodies $15
* Women’s Fashion Henleys $8
* Women’s Yoga Pants $15
* Women’s Leggings $5
* And more!
Friday, November 25th, Deals:
Most Old Navy stores across the country will be opening at Midnight on Friday, November 25th, through 11PM. However, some outlet stores will be opening at 10PM on Thursday, November 24th, for the Camera Giveaway (so be sure to call your store for hours in your area!).
A limited number of customers will win a FREE Kodak Easyshare Sport Waterproof Digital Camera Bundle with a qualifying purchase of $40 or more. Customers will need to form a line outside the store and a store associate(s) will pass out one wristband per person aged 16 or older, starting with the front of the line while supplies last (the wristbands will be distributed on a first come first served basis and Old Navy can not guarantee that all customers in line will receive a wristband). The wristbands are good for one KODAK EASYSHARE SPORT Waterproof Digital Camera Bundle with a qualifying purchase of $40 or more. Limit one KODAK EASYSHARE SPORT Waterproof Digital Camera Bundle per person, family or household.
* Adult Wool Blend Pea Coats $25
* Sweaters for the Family $15
* Slipper Sides $5
* 50% Off Outerwear for the Family
* Performance Fleece Scarves $1
* Stretchy Gloves $2
* Cozy Socks $3
* And more!
Saturday, November 26th, Deals
Most stores across the country will be opened from 7AM-11PM on Saturday, November 26th.
* PJ Bottoms for the Family $8
* Packaged Sleep Sets for Toddlers $8
* And more!
Head over here for the full Old Navy Black Friday ad.
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