The Holidays in 2011!

I know, Christmas just ended but if you're crazy like me, you start thinking about Christmas next year! This does two things for our family.

1. I purchase wrapping paper, bows, tissue paper and sometime ornaments now and save for next year.

2. If you spread out your purchases over 12 months, you don't spend as much money in December next year.

There will be a lot of Christmas items go on sale in the next few days, many of which can easily be kept for next years stockings. Stickers, bubbles, ornaments at a fraction of the cost. Also, keep your eyes peeled for craft projects that might have been in the seasonal department but don't actually have anything to do with Christmas or Hanukkah. They can make great birthday gifts throughout the year (and my daughter goes to a ton of parties, so we're always looking for something!).

Black Friday

Incase you weren't counting, there are only 2 weeks until Black Friday! Here is my problem with Black Friday, I have all...well almost all, of my holiday shopping done. I start shopping for Christmas on December 26th and save things all year long. I LOVE Black Friday though!!! The thrill of the hunt and the great deals make it hard to stay away. I will probably try to get a few great deals but I'll have to stay home for most of the day so I don't spend money. In preperation for the big event, here is a link to the "leaked" ads from many retailers. As the day approaches, you'll see more ads appear. In my experience, these ads are usually the same as the ads that come out on Thanksgiving. Target, Macy's & Lowes are already on there.

Go to  Black Friday and start preparing your deals!

Gymboree & Justice Coupons

Just in time for back-to-school shopping!

Check out Gymboree to print.

Check out Justice to print.

Half off Longwood Gardens-Groupon

Half off at Longwood Gardens is a great deal! 
Check out Groupon for all the fine print and details.