Excuses are futile. The only option is to request the day off way in advance. Most likely not many people in retail will get Thanksgiving AND BF off. Last year I worked in a grocery store, I definately had to work the day before Thanksgiving (living hell in a grocery store) and BF just to get Thanksgiving off.
I'm a college student and let me tell you, everyone at school is obsessed with this series. I bought the DVD at Target for 22.99 with a 5.00 gift card.
That's definately one way to go, but there are some *bleeps* out there who just try to get you to hit your price ceiling, with no intention of buying the item.
I used to work for a natural foods store - $5.49/lb for an organic, fresh turkey. Yes, I know, unbelievble. But you won't believe how many we sold. Apparently quite delicious, but not like I'll know anytime soon :).
Best Buy or Target:
1. HD Plasma
2. Sony Vaio notebook
3. 21" widescreen monitor
4. Some ridiculous desktop
5. DVD's including: Lost Season 1, Simpsons 2-5, Sopranos 1,4,5, the new Disney Duck Tales
I have never seen these things but maybe you can get a headband/slippers that look very similar? If not then I guess more Barbie items since your child seems to like it.