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I am getting more and more distressed as the ads are released. If the remaining ads don't improve, I may be skipping BF this year altogether for the first time in 10 years. :-(

another blah ad

That's ignorant. But, perhaps they are ignorant and need to be educated. I didn't know about Black Friday until about 10 years ago.

I'll be skipping Kohl's this year. Not a single thing I want.

I printed out the coupon and went to the mall ... got 6 for $28! Not as great as the $3.33 each deal from 2 years back, but I'm happy!

TJMaxx and Burlington are in our city.

DD says I never buy her any name brand (true! - too expensive for my tastes). I really want to surprise her with some outfits and accessories from Justice, Aeropastale, and Old Navy for christmas. Could someone please give me an idea as to when those stores will have their best deals? Justice had 40% off today, but I still thought it was expensive. Do they have better deals? TIA.

I just came up with a new idea in case anyone else with a tween is interested: DD has really gotten into accessories of late, so I am going to buy a good sized jewelry box and fill it with colorful bangles, earrings, and necklaces.

Haven't bought much yet (just a few DS games), but that's not unusual. I buy 95% of what I'm getting on BF.

If I buy anything from BB this year it will be online, so I know I wont be getting what I really want from there...Netbook.

DD is 10 and I think this year she no longer believes, but she'll still pretend that she does.

Both.

You can do it! Unless it is a necessity, I never buy anything regular price.

DD gets whatever the early bird stuffed animal is at TRU every year.

since my DD was born, so 10 years now

I want either a Kindle or Sony E-reader, and will buy it for myself. :-)

Here's what I've come up with for DD's list so far: A netbook Perfect Brownie Pan Bedroom Intercom Mindflex Mental Game (if its on sale, otherwise I'll wait) Dippin' Dots Frozen Dot Maker and refill packs Cooking Lessons Clothes from Aeropostale/Old Navy/Justice Boots DS games Bath & Body Works gift basket I'm really trying to cut back this year on DD's presents. I hope I can stick to that promise and go without greatly expanding on this list! lol Its so hard though when you have an only child.

We put up our tree the day after thanksgiving after BF shopping is complete. We take it down in mid-January. One year, we left it up until April. lol

I found a 1x per month cooking class in our area that I am going to register DD for as a Christmas present. I think I've got a pretty good list, many of the items I got from ideas on here. I think DD will really like them!

Yes. I don't fill my own stocking, though.

Those scooters are great! My DD got one 2 years ago and she and her friends ride it around the neighborhood all the time.

I don't keep track either. I just buy enough cool little stuff, some as cheap as $.99 from target or dollar tree, with others costing up to $20 (like DVDs, books, smaller toys, etc.).

I am so looking into this ASAP!!!!

I vow not to buy DD lots of stuff she won't use just because I think she'll like it. I vow not buy anything, except if Amazon has crazy deals, after BF. I vow not to go too far over-budget.

I love the cookbook idea! DD is really getting into cooking and baking. Please keep the ideas coming! I know lots of folks are in the same boat as me and appreciate the great ideas!