I get our local paper and I usually hit the K-mart sale so I'm up early for that, so I pick up one for the town south of us since that's where we shop on the BEST day of the year.
I usually see what is on sale at Kmart and if it is something that I need then I will go out early. If not, I wait until I get turkey in oven and then go out.
If you have a Costco around, they have a Dora House Bundle package with 6 sets of furniture and 5 figures for 106.77. I can't seem to find it with all the items included for less than this.
I can't remember what Joann's BF day sales are but the day after (Sat) they have solid color fleece for 1.99 a yard. I usually get in line that day by 6am.