Time is near, Black Friday is just one week away! Black Friday this year will be on Friday the 23rd. Be alert and ready for this great sale so that you do not miss out. Plan ahead. We don’t want you to burn your wallet buying lots of cheap but useless stuff.

Wake up Early
On this day of Black Friday, most major stores and retailers open extremely early, in most cases at 4am or even earlier. Many people are aware of this special day and hence they will try to be up as early as possible to get the commodities they want before they are sold out.
By going for the shopping early enough, you will be in a position to drive smoothly to and from the stores. You will hence do your shopping comfortably and drive back without a hitch. The gas spent in the traffic jam is a lot and you do not want to be among the numerous shoppers who will be caught in the jam on this busy shopping day.

Check the Shops In Advance
The retailers who are ready to sell out their stuff at discounted prices advertise on their website and many deal sites such as GoGoShopper.com so that customers can be aware of the things that are on sale. You should check what’s on sale in your favorite shop on that day. Buying from the shops near you is more economical than driving to retailers out of your locality.

List The Things You want
Buying things on this day can be tricky because you may spend more than what you had planned for, and eventually forget what was more important for you. You should therefore make a list of all the things that you will need to buy starting with the most important, and the ones that you can do away with if you run out of cash should be among the last ones on your list. Stick to the list, as the many and tempting things on sale on this day will make you do impulse buying.

Buy In Bulk
Most of the products in the market are cheaper when bought in bulk. You should hence plan to buy enough to take you for a few months, and benefit from the low cost that they will be sold at. Another advantage of buying in bulk is that you will be offered free shipping to your residence.

Sign Up For e-Mail Alerts
If you like to shop at any particular store, you should sign up their email newsletter buy visiting their website. I know everybody hates spam emails. But after the holiday, you can unsubscribe the email list easily.

Deals for Special People
Some companies offer deals to particular categories of people and if by good luck you are in that category you will benefit from the offers from such companies. In this year for example, Apple store is offering up to $200 off on their products for students and teachers.

Shop Online
Some companies have offers where when you purchase things that exceed a given amount of money you get free delivery right at your door step. In this case you will not have to go physically to the shops to do the buying. All you have to do is simply wait for the delivery and counter check if everything is as ordered. You will not have to spend on gas and this will also save you a lot of time.

Cyber Monday is the day for numerous online deals. Buyers also benefit from coupon codes. On 2012, the Cyber Monday sales will be on Monday, November the 26th. If you missed the 2011 Cyber Monday Deals, then this is the time to get ready for this year’s sales. There are a lot of promotions that will be going on and you should take advantage of them to save your money. If you plan to shop online, Cyber Monday deals are as good as Black Friday deals.

Reduced Rates on Services Too
Some companies will take advantage on this month and offer deals so as to get many clients to subscribe with them. For instant if you have kids that need to be taken care of, you can get up to 50% off when you do a subscription on this month. The quality of the services will be as perfect as always and you can negotiate on better deals even after the cyber Monday Sale is over.

There are many other ways that you can check and take advantage of to ensure that you save as much as you can, during this time of the great sale. All you have to do is to stay alert on that very special day.

Tis the season for holiday feast and as we creep further into November Thanksgiving approaches us rapidly. Finding great decor for the season may be rushed and pricey, which is why these great deals will not only make the holiday beautiful and festive, but will make the holiday budget stretch further than imaginable.

1. Potterybarn.com
Setting the table on Thanksgiving Day can be one of the most stressful parts of the meal. Family and friends look for an extraordinary meal with a great presentation. This day is one of the few days everyone can get together and be thankful for the abundance in their lives, so many host want the set up to unforgettable. These great sculpted turkey plates are the perfect dish to serve Thanksgiving dinner on. They are white stoneware and will, therefore, match just about anything else put on the table. Not to mention the great turkey is the traditional symbol of Thanksgiving. For a limited time on potterybarn.com a set of 4 plates has been reduced from $50 to $35.

2. Americansale.com
Decorating the exterior of the home for Thanksgiving is often over looked due to the hype over Halloween and Christmas decoration, but it is possible to find simple and fun decoration to make this holiday more festive. Americansale.com current has great deals on interior and exterior Thanksgiving decorations. This great turkey decoration is simply placed over any porch light to illuminate the turkey and make the house look more festive. This turkey could run a lot of money, but right now it is on sale for $3.79, a more than 50% discount. With this great decoration the neighborhood will look more festive than ever before.

3. Terrysvillage.com
The dining table is the essential piece of the Thanksgiving meal. This place is where people gather, share their meal and their stories and give thanks for everything they have in this moment. It is important that the table shows that it is the center of the holiday though, which is why this turkey table runner from Terry’s Village is the perfect runner for the adult dinner table as well as the kid’s dinner table. This runner features 2 cute turkeys at each end of a Give Thanks banner. The runner span 40 ? inches long by 13 inches wide and is now on sale for $5.99, a 76% discount.

4. Dayspring.com
Finding great artwork for the Thanksgiving holiday is often very difficult, let alone finding artwork that can be kept up throughout the year. This is only one reason why Day Spring’s canvas “Give Thanks” painting is more than they perfect painting for this holiday season. The painting features the message to give thanks with apples featured just below, making this work of art great for Thanksgiving and a reminder to appreciate life throughout the year. During the month of November this great piece of art is on sale at dayspring.com for $44.99, a 25% decrease on its yearly price.

5. Amazon.com
Apart from the turkey, the cornucopia is one of the most famous symbols of Thanksgiving. Typically shown overflowing with great fruits, vegetable and breads this beautiful symbol reminds every one of the abundance received throughout the year. This is one reason why the cornucopia makes a great centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. This piece can also be used throughout the house to provide the spirit of the season. This particular piece not only shows the food we are thankful for, but an abundance of leaves to show the spirit of autumn. At 34% off the original price on amazon.com this cornucopia can be bought for $32.97!

6. Collectionsetc.com
Organizing the Thanksgiving dinner table’s seating chart can be a great hassle, but at the same time can help keep the dinner conversation flowing and problems to a minimum. When people know where they are meant to sit at the table it helps decrease accidents and speeds up the time before the feast. These fantastic autumn oriented place orders are perfect for letting people know where they are meant to sit without a lot of commotion. These place holders come in various pumpkin shapes and easily fit small cards big enough to put a name on. Now, on collectionsetc.com these place card holders are 23% off, a steal at $16.97 for 6 holders.

7. Gardenfun.com
Candles are a great way to make the home look festive for the Thanksgiving holiday. These candles are not only festive, but will look great on a table with all the fixings. These candle holders are beautifully crafted copper turkeys with stained glass tails that will look great when festive colored candles are added. Candles as large as 1.5 inches in diameter can fit inside these fantastic holders. Now, on gardenfun.com these holders can be purchased for 20% off. For a limited time each pair of turkey candle holders cost a mere $19.99. Act fast though because supplies are limited.

8. Crateandbarrel.com
For those that are not interested in long candles, these great pumpkin candle holders are perfect to bring out the Thanksgiving spirit. These candle holders are designed for candles 4.5 inches in diameter and are absolutely perfect for tea candles. The pumpkin candles are great for decoration as they represent the height of a pumpkin harvest. The holders also cover candles completely, so there is no need to worry about wax dripping down on the table. On the Crate & Barrel website these great decorations are on sale for over 50% off. The large marble pumpkin holder sales for less than $10 and the smaller candle holder for a mere $3.95!

9. Hayneedle.com
These napkin holders will work out perfectly with the rest of the Thanksgiving décor. They will not only stand out, but will also make the table look well thought out and put together. These napkin holders are made of earthware with a beautiful brown glaze that shimmers in the candle light. These napkin holders can also dual as place holders with the holders just above the turkeys. Now, on hayneedle.com a set of four of these wonderful napkin holders is 17% and can be purchased for $18.99. The holiday table will be complete with these fantastic holders.

10. Factorydirectcraft.com
Crafts are a great part of the holiday season. It is always nice to sit down and enjoy time with friends and family and crafting is one of the best ways of doing so. These great autumn colored acrylic leaves are perfect for many different crafts. The can be scattered on a fire place or table, put in a vase, or even used for kids to clue on paper for their own little art project. At factorydirectcraft.com, these leaves that are only slightly larger than a quarter can be purchased for $4.99, a $3 discount!

As Thanksgiving nears and the hustle of the holiday season hits these great deals will not only help the wallet, but save time that should be used for friends in family. With the décor, food and crafts it will be hard not to feel that warm holiday buzz this year!