What did you buy on black Friday?

katwkittens
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:54:46 +0000

We managed to snag a few good deals, braving the crowd on T-day evening then returning home for a nap and back out later in the morning. We weren’t looking for electronics rather fulfilling the lists for the “angel” tree and the families son’s med school adopts over the season.

I like nice classic toys and books, along with some “popular” ones, walmart, target and TRU all had some and on sale. Jenga, monopoly, battleship, scrabble, connect 4 and operation were all $7 each at Target price matched them at Walmart (combined with $5 off coupon made them $2 a piece).

Fisher price Space Shuttle was $20 for all those aspiring missions specialists! Disney treasuries (hardbacks) were $5, assorted titles. Legos and Duplos were $15, Lincoln logs were $9.99 and Super Flying Grover was $19 (my fav). Memory games/matching were $2.88 and children’s Huffy bikes were $25.

Chilldren’s coats at macy’s were $15.99 combined with a $10 off $25 coupon bringing them to just around $10 apiece. Warm socks are always requested along with blankets so those were $1-$2 and $10-$15, respectively.

JCpenney’s also had small appliances for $8, toaster ovens, toaster, iron, hand mixer and coffee maker…their Cook’s line so nice quality.

As being a family that was on a VERY limited buget, these sales have over the years made it afforadable not just to buy everyday items (neccessities) but occasionally opt for a few Christmas presents (something we would not purchase).

Now that kiddos have grown and know how important those few Christmas gifts meant to them, they are more than happy to do for others. Son worked hard on the lists for the families last year at his med school and wanted to be even more prepared this year, so he had us shopping all year long! If we saw something that might work and was a fabulous price then in the Christmas box it went. We were all surprised at how much more we have this year and spent less.

Having Walmart, Target and Toys R Us all price match everything has made a huge difference.

Kat