Black Friday is sneaking right up on us. There are all kinds of resources for checking out deals; days…even weeks ahead. It’s not a bad idea if you are planning on doing shopping, especially for big ticket items, to know some pricing before you go in. That way you know if a deal is really a deal…or just a fancy show for the busiest shopping day of the year.

Target has always been know to keep a tight lid on their sales. Even weekly ads, which are easy to get a preview of for most stores, are kept under tight wrap at Target. This year there has been a leak. It seems similar to last year…topping the list is $3 small appliances. You can get a sneak peek and see for yourself what to expect by visiting Yahoo! Finance Here.

Whether you plan on shopping in the stores or online, make a list of what you are looking for…what your budget is; then stick to it. Utilize sites like BlackFriday.info to keep track of sales and lay out a plan.

Looking for ideas and hoping for a good sale? Keep your eyes peeled as the days grow closer. You will find deals posted here on Shop Talk (with increasing speed as the days draw nearer and the deals get larger) and on SuperJenn. Follow along on Facebook as well. So many blogs will have deals running…there should be no shortage of ideas!

Here are a few random deals this week:

Tuesday 11/16 Disney’s A Christmas Carol will be released. Target will be carrying the BluRay + DVD Combo Pack for $24.99. Print a $10/1 Coupon Here.

CVS has Fiber One Bars for $3.99 with $3 ECB. (Limit 1)

Target has StoveTop Stuffing for $0.79. Buy 2, print a $0.50/2 Target coupon and get them each for $0.54. I use these for meatloaf and meatballs so I’ll be sure to grab a couple.

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