elena_398

Anywhere that has good toy deals. Probably Walmart first as they price match also

$1 a pack here in Ohio.

I wish Ohio did something like that. I won't hold my breath though

Yup, pillow sales are good too at Kmart. I also go for gameboy advance games and cds.

At the Walmart after christmas clearances, I buy tons of the little girl bath sets and makeup/perfume sets. Anything that doesn't have christmas oriented items on it. My daughter is always invited to at least 4-5 birthday parties a year so I buy enough for gifts. So really I never know who they are for, but I know I will use them

I will not own one. too dangerous. My neighbors across the street has one for 2 years. They have 3 children. Last year, the daughter broke her arm, this year the oldest son. Needless to say they got rid of it. My daughter bumped her head pretty good. Only 3 little ones on it, but they find a way to hurt themselves. Everyone had a net too. Still doesn't help. You could get the little exercise trampolines. Have bounce to them and she could still practice her jumps.

I never really went to stores w/ freebies. I bypassed Sears when they gave away the GCs. Too dangerous. LOL

We always gather at my parents. My family (4), my sister's famil (5), and my parents. So 11 people.

After presents are opened, I make my holiday "big breakfast" as its known here: Eggs (their choice of style), bacon, sausage, and toast. Juice also. Every holiday they get this.

My daughter tried to ask for the Baby Alive, but I won't buy it. She can't clean up your own messes (with toys lol) so I really don't want a doll that poops in the house. haha

open gifts first. My kids would never chew a bite if the tree was still filled with presents. lol. I do however, have my coffee started before gifts are started. Thats why I get up super early, turn the tree lights on, start my coffee, and get the video camera ready.

I buy their Revlon lipsticks every year. They have them for .99. (I also price match at Walmart and get it for that too!)

Mine has opened up at 5am for the past 2 years. Sucks as KB Toys (though now gone) opened then so I had to make a choice for the past 2 years on where to go first. I will misk KB Toys, but now I can race to Toys R Us if needed.

I bought an item last week at Toys R Us. On my register receipt I got a number to call to get $3 off your next purchase. Real easy survey and once I got the code, I went back to Toys R Us and took advantage on the buy 1 get 1 50% off games. Funny as it turned out one of the games I needed was red tagged. So they let me use 3 different coupons: $3 off, 10% deal or no deal coupon, and 20% any red tagged item coupon. I saved $14 on 2 games and a pack of color wonder refill paper!

BF deals are for everyone. Thats why we all don't buy then for gifting. We buy for ourselves too! So go ahead and get those bargains and enjoy.

I've been doing Black Friday by myself (yes in all those years no one would go out with me) since my son was born. So almost 12 years now

I like Toys R Us, but they can be a bit pricey. Not very competative pricing. I find a lot of the same items at Walmart for a fraction of the cost.

Almost 75% done for my kids (son 11 and daughter 12). With the offers here and in store specials, I've clean up on great sales and clearance items. Just got back from Toys R us. Bratz Twister is on clearance. Came up $7. Also bought the Dance Maker star stage w/ mic for only $16 (had coupon for $3 off). Everywhere else it is $29.99 so thats a great find today

I was in Walmart today and they are starting to put out Christmas now. A whole aisle of cards are there right now and candles/scents

Super finds. Thanks for the post

Also right now, If you buy something you get a chance for an additional $3 off coupon code. I bought the crayola wonder color set on sale for $2.99 and on my register receipt it said to do a survey and get a code for $3 off next purchase. Today I went back and bought 2 games for the buy one get one half off. Used my Deal or no deal coupon for an additional 10% off and they also allowed me to use the $3 off code. Super price for the games!

Thats a super price. My Rat Terrier hates tags on her collar, but I may pick on up for her.

Son Daughter 2 Dogs

The Video Games/ CDs are stored in my room and the rest of the presents are stored in the garage. My husband had our garage totally redone and it has cabinets and shelving all around. So everything is stored out there. As I buy an item, I make a list so I can keep track. This list is kept in my purse so the kids don't find it!

LOL never thought of the pet stores on BF. "Santa"does come for my two dogs, but never really went into them shopping on BF.