Are you ready for black Friday?

I know a lot of you are prepping for both Thanksgiving and  Black Friday.

For my die-hard shoppers- Remember your coupons.  Tomorrow's paper is the single largest paper, so there will be tons of store coupons inside the adverts.  Keep your eyes peeled for great coupons from Kohl's (who always has the best coupons), as well as coupons from JCP (orignator of the famous $10/$10).

If you are on a budget, (and who isn't?) stick to your list.  I will be using gift cards that I have earned from SBKC and MyPoints  paired up with coupons to buy the last remaining gifts.  I have a stack of coupons  that I have pulled from my coupon wallet for various stores for the sole purpose of my holiday shopping.

If you are still looking for a way to maximize your savings- consider Groupon.  Currently, Groupon has a GREAT DEAL!  Ok, so they always have a great deal, but for the next 13 hours, Groupon is selling a $50.oo Nordstrom's Rack Gift Certificate for $25.00- It is redeemable at all Rack Locations. Use it to buy gifts, or gift it as the gift itself.  If you haven't checked out Groupon yet, it's a great website and they usally have something cool!

For those who do their shopping online, don't forget sites like retailmenot.com and couponcabin.com. You can look up coupon codes to your favorite shopping sites and retailers.  Also, if you are a member of mypoints or ebates, don't forget to shop through them to save extra money and earn points or rebate dollars.  If you aren't a member of Mypoints yet- What are you waiting for?  We've earned over $100 in rewards this year, just for doing the shopping online we normally do, as well as completing surveys and clinking on links in emails. It's really easy and fun!!

Some stores are giving away gift cards/ certificates when you buy $X in products or gift cards.  Save those for yourself, or gift them as a gift! Remember that these gift certificates may have certain limitations and exclusions, be aware of these before you give them or use them.

Whatever your shopping plan of attack is: Please be safe and courteous.