Black Friday 2018

Let’s be real, if you haven’t already started planning your Black Friday shopping, you’re late to the game. I started shopping last week because there were pre-black Friday sales I just couldn’t pass up. Black Friday shopping has been a tradition I started with my mom years ago. We would go through the ads and decide where the best deals were. This was back when deals started at 5am on Friday, not on thanksgiving. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve gone out a few times on Thursday night, but not until 10pm after all the Thanksgiving festivities were done. Now with the baby I’m planning on doing all my shopping online, because let’s be real, no way would I want to take this little one in all the craziness shopping.

*If you're just looking for deals & gift ideas scroll to the bottom for links!*
​*I do make a small commission if you purchase from my link.

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Most places put out their ads the week before (you should have already be skimming these!), and my biggest suggestion is to start price comparing and decide if the deal is really that good to spend on. Sometimes you can wait until Cyber Monday and get a better sale. 

I’ve already shopped the early deals from Costco and Kohl’s, but if you’re just starting to look for deals make sure you look through the whole ad, because certain pages can designate specific dates and times of when the items are available and on sale. Some of the ads have doorbusters spread through the whole thing and not just on the first page, so make sure you check out the whole thing! ​

Now, here are some of my favorites and I’ve linked some great deals I’m keeping my eye on for myself and for gifts for others! 

Kohl’s -Black Friday

Notice their deals started at 12:01 am online on the 19th! One thing I really like about Kohl’s is if you are already planning on buying an item they offer Kohl’s cash which you can use on the designated dates. Last time I had Kohl’s cash I spent $3 of my own money and got about 8 new pieces that fit for my work wardrobe, I love that unlike other stores they don't require a specific amount you have to spend to use their "cash".

• Their echo dot doorbuster is cheaper than amazon at $24
• Canon Rebel T6 bundle is $400 PLUS you get $120 in Kohl’s cash
• Record players on sale from $100-$130 and you get $30 in Kohl’s cash - great for a vinyl loving friend or family member!
• I got my Dyson last year and I absolutely love it. They have so many on sale - the upright animal is a great deal for $300, plus you get $90 in Kohl’s cash
• This one is definitely on my list - stainless steel cookware set is $80 after mail in rebate (always do them, for real!) and you get $15 in Kohl’s cash 
• You can also use the code: JOY for an extra 15% off your order from the 19-23! Also remember; most of the time you can pick up in store to not pay shipping fees, and if you hit a specific amount you have free shipping! I actually did in store pickup and they gave me another $5 in Kohl's cash as well!

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I could go on and on about the deals but instead I added the different ads I personally browse so you can take a look if you haven't already plus I linked gift ideas below!

Walmart Ad - Black Friday starts online on the 22nd!

• I always check out the movie sections because they have great deals starting at $1.96!
• Switch bundle with Mario Kart is a perfect gift (if my husband didn't already have one I would get it!)

Target Ad

• Echo Dot Gen 2 - $20
• Canon Rebel T6 DSLR bundle - $400
• Clothing Doorbusters - Tees starting at $4, Sweaters starting at $10
• Bogo 50% on cosmetic, beauty, and personal care gift sets

For the Home

For the Kitchen

For Friends and Family

For Sweater Weather

For the Shoe Lovers