my4bearcubs

That is a tearjerker. But what a great story to hear to help remind us all what Christmas is about. I know I personally get so caught up in what I am getting all of my kids and making sure they have a great Christmas. Last year we started getting gifts for kids who are in our local Child Services. I made sure my children were involved in purchasing, wrapping...etc. I really like knowing I am purchasing a specific gift a child in need has asked for. Anyway - thanks for the reminder. I love reading the stories from others and what they do to help co-workers, friends, strangers. Really makes you think.

I have a great start with all 4 of my kids. 3 of them are getting the new Ipods so obviously I have not bought those. Not sure what the big gift for my oldest will be. I start in the early summer. When my kids were younger I shopped year round - it was easier to pick up nice toys that were on clearance. It gets harder as they grow out of toys. I am happy with my progress this year. I even have a good start on my hubby.

I am sooooo like you! Rubbermaid but I also buy the cheaper appliances they have just because then I hope I need them for a gift. I also always seem to grab whatever everyone else is grabbing because well it must be a must have! When I get home I am often like - what in the world did I buy. I will be honest and say that I do return items because I was just on the high of Black Friday shopping.

My 14 y/o daughter wants a decent camera for Christmas - well she wants one that is like $600-700 - no way is she getting one that expensive. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a decent camera that has 1080p video and at least 15-20 shooting/scene modes? There are so many out there - just not sure what is good and I have been getting overwhelmed. I want to hopefully stay in the $200 range and actually hoping for a good deal on BF somewhere. Thanks for the help!!!!

Great idea!! I am going to use mine for that! Thanks!!!

I did the exact same thing - I entered my youngest who was also born in 2004 and it worked for me!!!

I should add that is starting tomorrow Sunday as GoGo will be $44.99

Hey - you can go to Hasbro and print off a $5 coupon for GoGo. And then go to Target.com and print off the $10 off coupon they have for GoGo and bam you get her for $29.99.

I would call your Target - I believe they will not price adjust for doorbuster items. I would hate for you to waste your time buying the tv only to have to return it if you want it for the doorbuster price.

Thanks for the heads up - I printed them off!!!!

It may depend on the Target store but I did that quite a few times last year at my Target without any problems at all.

I just read the press release and it states that the toy catalog will be in homes by November 7th.

I am so excited for Black Friday - I can hardly stand it. I have my shopping cart full on Amazon - everytime one of my children, husband, other family member mentions something they want I add to my amazon cart so I don't forget and I can check prices!!

I have also used multiple coupons at my BBW - several times actually. I just used the 10 off 30 and the free item coupon this past weekend. Just depends on your store.

The coupon should be on the front of the item. My Target had many that were missing the coupon - check the castle as well as the other TRIO products. I found one and was able to get the castle for $9.99.

Ok - that made me laugh so hard - I needed that this am!! I am so with ya on that comment!

Personally - I think it stinks and I am really disappointed in both Target and TRU Toy Books this year. But that is just my opinion.

I am with you there!! Meijer's toy ad is fantastic. I really think both TRU and now Target stink with their Toybooks this year. Bummer!

The TRU set includes 6 additional rooms of furniture and 2 additional figures that their site said is exclusive to TRU. I read the description and it sounds like a really nice set. There is so much included. I may have to add that to my list for my DD.

Dublin, Ohio

All I want is the Nintendo DS Bundle - Zelda. I have never done BB on Black Friday and after reading all of the posts about standing in line and how early to get there - I am scared to death!! Does anyone think this will be a hot item that will sell out quickly - quick enough that I should just forget it. I did not plan on getting there until 2-3a before the store opens. I am in Columbus, Ohio and plan on going to the one in Tuttle (this is added just in case anyone lives in my area). Thanks!!