financebrat

Thanks! Yes, it looks like MA stores are still TBD. Our local mall stores still don't know when they are opening either. This is crazy!

Last year it was all over the place with opening times. Even the same retailer had different opening times at different locations. ToysRUs opened at midnight, so did the Gap/Old Navy, Wrentham outlets. So, even with the laws they can still manage a midnight opening. Walmart/Kohls opened at 3 or 4 am. I was planning to shop in New Hampshire this year but the staggered openings here might work out better as long as they are clear.

My dad bought my DD(6) a cheap Coby one on BF about 5 years ago and it was used daily in our playroom and occasionally in the car. It lasted for 4 years until DD(3) decided to throw it across the room! I'm going to buy the one in Targets BF ad this year. Since for us it will be plugged in, battery life isn't an issue and that one has a larger screen which looks nice. Bulkier might be better too since it might withstand another throw by my toddler. DD(6) knew how to work all the controls on it I think since she was 4.

The November Family Fun issue also has the 20% off coupon and I think Simon Malls are giving out the 20% coupons with visits to Santa. In the past you could use these coupons on top of the Black Friday specials. Still waiting the hear what those are though....

Waiting on the ads before I decide if I'll be in Nashua, NH or Natick/Framingham, MA.

I know I've been able to combine coupons at Toys R Us before and I was wondering if anyone had tried it with a 20% off 1 item and the $10 gift card with $75 purchase? Thanks! Amy

I was wondering this too. I'd love to grab a ticket and then head to a couple other places and just come back and pick up my items around 10am. Would that work??

Last year my store would not take the coupons with any of the early deals.

I seem to remember Staples offering most of the BF deals online last year. Does anyone else remember this or think they may be online this year? I have a coupon that is online only and I'd love to use it BF. Thanks!!!

I generally hit Waltmart first, but once I get into the store it is like a mad house and the item I want is always in the opposite end of the store from the direction I try first. Is there any way to figure out where the items are going to be in the store? Do they put them out the night before, so I could check it out then? I know they are always in the main aisles, but our store is like a figure 8, and they really spread them out all over the place. Also, I always grab a cart. Would it be better to skip the cart at first (assuming I'm getting smaller items) and then try to find a cart after the first mad dash? Thanks! Amy

Will Target do the price adjustments with the receipt only or do you need to bring the items in with you? Any other tips/info on this? Thanks!! Amy

Just giving you a bump because I am curious too!!

Michaels usually has a great sale on BF and I believe you can use the coupons/PM with AC Moore.