Most years, we miss Black Friday because we go on vacation. This year we will be here. I will not likely be shopping… well, maybe some online! That said, here are some tools to help you get the best bang for your buck on Black Friday.
Black Friday.com is “the authority” on Black Friday and holiday deals. Their goal is to make your shopping experience simple and stress free. They feature thousands of deals worth heading out early for, but because many of the deals are available online, you can skip the crowds and save money without leaving the house. Black Friday has all of the official ads for Black Friday and you can sign up for alerts. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Addicted to Savings is a great deal blog I just found (well, Liza found me on Twitter – thank you Liza!) Liza takes Black Friday and Cyber Monday VERY seriously. She has a whole page for it and a Twitter alert system. Check it out HERE. Brad’s Deals had a Black Friday site and a Cyber Monday site, too! Also, in Chicago, check out Time Out’s best Black Friday and Small Business Saturday recommendations.
What sites and tools are you using to get the best deals on Black Friday? Cyber Monday? Don’t forget to check out alternative ideas like Track Friday and consider joining me in some holiday challenges to stay in shape during this crazy season!
I need another social networking app like I need a hole in the head, but I have to say I am smiling about MeRightNow. MeRightNow “lets you say more about what’s up, what’s happening and how you’re feeling right now. Join a community sharing, expressing and connecting through our relatable moments.”
You can combine a GIF (choose from tons of free images) or an image of your own with awesome filters and fonts to create a MeRightNow “card” (which looks a lot like a MEME’d Instagram). It is a “visual expression of your relatable moment.” You can share it instantly in the app and with your favorite social networks – Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
You can choose from millions of animated GIFs and images pulled from across the web, or just use your own. The free app also has over 10 awesome filters with beautiful fonts and photo effects. You can share on social media or send directly via SMS, email or save to your camera roll.
They say, “Status updates and text messages are so last year. So download MeRightNow and start saying more….right now.” And, it’s free on iTunes. I think I need to up the anti on my humor. Could be fun! Right?
It’s Friday and great deals abound on the internet. Here goes:
- Get $10 off FabFitFun’s VIP Box with code BLACK10. Sign up for the limited edition FFF VIP box HERE. ($300 value for $39 with code!) through 12/1.
- The Microsoft Store is offering their new HP Stream 7 Signature Edition Tablet for $99. Through the holiday season, as long as supplies last, the HP Stream 7 Signature Edition Tablet comes with Office 365 Personal (with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and 1TB of OneDrive online storage, which is a $69.99 value, all for FREE.
- Take offering 40% off every item from ProCompression, including Marathon Compression Socks! Save 40% on on all items when you enter coupon code CYBER at checkout. Free shipping is available for your purchase over $20 (after discount) for US purchases.
- Get 25% off on an order from Clubs Galore – great holiday gift ideas at many price points with code BF25OFF through 12/31.
- While supplies last, get 60% off on full and reduced awesome tech gear for women from Swirlgear with code OCTOBER.
- Get 30% off and free shipping from Sweaty Betty with code USA-2524 through 12/7. All online orders have free shipping through 12/22!
- Check out awesome, healthy foods The FEED + get $5 for checking it out + $10 free goodies if you spend $25
- 20% off all online purchases from Newton Running with discount code BCORPHOLIDAY at during checkout any time before December 22. Newton Running will donate $5 to B Lab for every pair purchased with this code.
- sweetriot is offering a 35% discount on their products purchased online. Use promo code blabholidayriot at checkout to receive the discount. Offer is not valid to riot club membership.
- Chicago deals for new high tech cos (that I received in the mail) :
- Get $10 off your first Minibar (liquor delivery) in Chicago with code ORDER462.
- Try Handy (cleaning service) for the first time for $29 for 2 hour cleaning with the code CHI29.
- Get $25 off of your first pick up dry cleaning/laundry service from Washio with code CLEAN1125.
- Get $20 off $80 from Boxed with code CHI20 (new customers only).
- Get $15 off your first order from Goldbely – great regional food gifts – with code friedtwinkie2. Then refer friends and get $15 more in credit, too!
- Enter to win One Habit’s meditation starter kit through 12/3.
- Need kids/baby gifts? Get $20 off $100 or $50 off $200 plus free shipping over $75 from Giggle with code CHEER 14 through 12/15.
- Get $10 free products with orders of $25 or more at the Feed if you sign up for their newsletter.
- Save 33% on canvas prints from Vistaprint with the code BEMERRY.
- Gilt City has awesome national and local (major city) deals at the moment on many things. Keep an eye for fun/different holiday gifts!
- Check out tons of great national, local and travel deals at Travelzoo
- Get groceries delivered in one hour from Instacart and get $10 off first order + free delivery. (Plus $5 for every friend you refer up to $25, too!)
- Get 10% off on subscription boxes from Bestowed with coupon code LOVEHEALTHY. Does not expire.
- Need a new logo or some help? check out Fiverr – a huge marketplace of services (online) starting at only $5.
- One King’s Lane is having awesome limited time sales on everything you need for your home and more!
- Get up to 50% off on hotel rooms with Travel Pony plus new users get a $35 off credit to use on hotel stays of over $200.
- Check out a ton of great sales and coupons on all of your active gear and get cash back with Active Junky.
- Check out Hautelook. Hello… flash sales from Nordstom/Nordstrom Rack
- Do you have an American Express Card? Sign up for Amex Offers for great easy to use offers. Just click and buy and your account is credited
- Check out great local deals at Groupon. And don’t miss new Groupon Coupons! More to come on that soon.
- Buy one get one free on boots for fall with code BOGO plus free 2nd day shipping and free returns at Heels.com.
- Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time. Start with Active Junky to get an additional 12% cash back.
- Get 50% off your first outfit at Fabletics. I LOVE mine!
- Save 25% on EnergyBits with code EricaFinds.
Linking up with Nicole and gang – check out some great Friday posts!
Happy weekend all! Low key weekend after a busy couple. Looks like rain here in Chicago but slightly warmer. What are you up to this weekend?
PS. Don’t forget my great giveaways!
*Please note: This post contains some affiliate/referral links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Some are just good deals I found and shared. Either way, you win!