Years ago, planning to shop on Black Friday was easy. Sure, you had to wake up at midnight so you could go and stand in line at the store, but you knew that all of the stores opened at 5:00am and you could get in a few hours of sleep before having to wake up early to stand in line. However, over the last five years, all of that has changed...

EXPRESS pre-Black Friday Sale ad is out and there are 11 days of big savings leading up to Black Friday 2012. Express makes a bold statement about their 2012 Black Friday Sale, 'A Deal So Big We Can't Tell You Yet.' They will, however, share a preview of their Black Friday sale with shoppers on November 21st. Be sure to check back with us when we post Express' 2012 Black Friday sale, it's advertised as their 'Biggest Day Ever.'

Stein Mart discount store has a loyal following in 30 States. They offer reduced prices on trendy clothing, electronics, perfumes and accessories among other houseware items. Stein Mart has 260 stores and they are open at 7am on Black Friday.

You can check out the entire 4 page ad here but some of the notable sales offered are:
50% off Ladies Coats
Denims at $14.96
PJ separates at $7.96
Turtleneck sweaters at $12.96

We've posted the 4-page Music & Arts Black Friday ad which features a number of deals that run throughout Thanksgiving weekend. Doors open at 8 AM, and there are several door buster items to draw an early crowd.

The Target Toy Book has just been released, and with 48 pages of products there are plenty of deals to choose from  While this isn't a Black Friday sale, there are great bargains to be had with Target offering very competitive pricing on some of this season's popular items.

The Ace Hardware Black Friday 2012 Ad is now available. Traditionally Ace Hardware is always one of the first ads to break in October, and this year is no different. This year's ad is similar to last year's specials. The featured products in the ad include a Craftsman 190-Piece Tool Set for $99.99 and a DeWalt 18 Volt Cordless Drill for $99.99.  It also features coupons for the weekend with a 50% off coupon on any item less than $30.  The rest of the ad is pretty much what you would expect from Ace Hardware, with deals on tools, automotive products, and seasonal decorations.

These days, everyone is looking to save some cash, and coupons are a great way to get discounts on everything from ice cream to diapers! Couponing has become a huge trend among consumers in all income groups, even those who make a higher income. In fact, nearly 80% of households who make over $75,000 per year use coupons.

Did you know... BlackFriday.com now has coupons too!

Why wait for Black Friday when you can shop and save now? Macy's is offering a SUPER SATURDAY with great savings and new designs. Some of the items on sale now are even better than the Black Friday prices. Get extra 20% off + Free Shipping on select items. We would like to share some eye catching deals with you: 

Cashmere Sweaters w/ Extra 15% off + Free Shipping (promo code: SHINE)

Men's 1/2 ct. TW Diamond Stainless Steel Bracelet on sale now for $199.00 (Reg: $450.00)

DKNY Coat, Faux-FUR-TRIM Hooded Belted Puffer on sale now for $134.99 (Reg: $275.00)

Else Jeans, Skinny Red-Wash Colored Denim on sale now for $49.99 (Reg: 68.00)

Go check it out now before it's too late!

The Pep Boys Black Friday Ad has been leaked. This is a 4 pager with a few good deals including car batteries from $30 and a hydraulic floor jack for $10. They have a good selection of gift ideas at price ranges of $3, $5, $10, $15, $49, and $69. One thing to watch for however is that a few of the deals are "mail in rebates" rather than in-store discounts, and a few of the deals require that you also get Pep Boys to install the item.

Check out the 2012 Pep Boys Black Friday Ad Here

Despite the rough economy people are spending more than ever on Halloween. Why? It’s still the 3rd biggest party of the year and people like to have a little escapism. Check out some of the cool facts below one how people will spend their time and money on Halloween...

Both Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works will be offering totes loaded with goodies on Black Friday. If this is your thing, make sure you get there early because these will be offered only while supplies last.

Dell has some great deals on a very limited time offer! Check them out it you are in the market for a new laptop!

Flash Sale! Dell PC deals for 5 hours only! Featuring Dell laptop starting at $349.99 with free shipping! 10/25 10AM-3PM CST only! 


5 hours only! Dell Inspiron 15 laptop with 2nd Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive – for $349.99 only with free shipping! 10/25 10AM-3PM CST only! 

Kmart is having a Layaway Sweestakes that will run through November 17, 2012. Simply place an item in layaway, either online or at your local Kmart store and you will have a chance to win $500 toward your layaway balance. 12,350 winners will be selected, one every week at every store, as well as one per week from online orders.

Every year Black Friday employees risk life and limb to ensure that their customers get the best deals. So when Walmart employees threatened to strike on Black Friday, the bold move garnered its fair share of media attention. Walmart is already known for pepper sprayings and tramplings, but with employees threatening to “take action” on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, things could get even more interesting.

The threatened strike would be a major headache for the retail giant, and of course, it would also put a damper on Black Friday shopping plans across the country. After all, Walmart is a Black Friday destination for millions...

Walmart’s “Toyland Wish List Book” has just arrived! There are 48 pages to browse, including the season’s “Top Toys.” Some notables include 15% off the Lalaloopsy B Harmony Sharp doll, 20% off Leapfrog Explorer software, and select Skylanders Giants available only at Walmart. The Wii U is another hot ticket item, and it’s available November 18. Hurry though, because the “Get it First” tag makes us think that supplies on this item are limited.

Click here to browse the “Toyland Wish List Book.”

“Kmart Toys” has been leaked! This toy book features 48 pages of the hottest toys, coupons, and more. Kmart's Fab 15 Toys, like the Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze Doll, the Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle, and the Barbie Holiday 2012 Collector Doll all offer savings with coupon. Hot ticket items like the Wii U and the LeapFrog LeapPad2 can also be found within this book's pages. Kmart also offers free layaway with no service fee on purchases made through November 17, 2012.

Check out the entire “Kmart Toys” here.

"The Great Big Toys R Us Book" is finally out, and we have posted the entire 80 pages on our site. Toys R Us also offers a price match guarantee! You can never go wrong. There are deals on everything from ride-on toys to video games, and there are coupons and freebies galore!

Check out the entire "Great Big Toys R Us Book".

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Hi, My name is Heather Schisler and I'm the founder of PassionForSavings.com. I love saving money and I love sharing great deals and I'm excited to be joining the team here at BlackFriday.com to bring you insider tips and tricks on all the ways you can save money this holiday season.

I have some great news for all of the Target Deal Lovers out there. This holiday season Target has announced that they will be price matching online prices!

Tommy Hilfiger has released a Black Friday flyer announcing that the entire store will be 40% off. The flyer includes coupons for an additional 25% off your purchase of $200 or more before 10:00 am, and 15-20% off all day.

Click here for the Tommy Hilfiger Black Friday Ad.

The shopping day millions of people look forward to all year long is almost here! Computers for $200, TVs for $100, video games for $20... If you have visions of doorbusters dancing in your head, you'll need to get in line early!

With so much competition, the only way to ensure you snag the hottest deals is by being one of the first people through the door...

Macy's has posted a Holiday Gift Guide on their website. It's got lots of great gift ideas and even a few holiday specials. What's nice about browsing the gift guide online is you can sort by material type, sizes or price. Plus they've divided it into six sections: her, him, teen, kids, home and beauty. They have also included top 10 voted items on each category. They also have gift ideas from lots of the celebs that work with Macy's

Check out The Gift Guide Here

Amazon has announced that they are going to kick off the 2012 Black Friday Deals Week on Monday, November 19th. They are going to have Black Friday deals and sales all day, every day that week all through the day after Thanksgiving. But if you can’t wait until Black Friday, Amazon’s Gold Box event is back! Every day they post a new hot deal. Today's special is for Wenger Swiss Military Watch Gift Sets for $89.99, originally for prices between $211-$250 (up to 64% savings)! There are new deals posted each day though, and we'll let you know which ones are worth your time.

Black Friday is just a little over a month away -- November 23rd.  If you are hoping for a deal on that game system or coffee maker, you may be waiting for a deal which may or may not grace the cover of your favorite Black Friday ads.   Of course, there is no way to know which items will be on sale, but there is a way to make sure that you get those items for your family and friends...

Half Price Books has released their 1 page Black Friday ad announcing that their sale starts at 7:00 am on Black Friday. The ad includes coupons for $10 off purchases of $50 or more or 15% of your entire purchase. 

The first 100 people through the door get a $5 gift card and one card will actually be a $100 card.

See the Half Price Books Black Friday Ad Here