Are you worn out from holiday shopping already? I sure hope not, because there are a lot more deals to come!

To begin with, there are two coupon booklets up for grabs Sunday.

Kroger will continue offering four times the fuel points with select gift card purchases into next week. Additionally, there will be plenty of new 10/$10 deals.

Ulta will have a couple more coupon offers in its ad this week, as well as a nice freebie with a specific purchase.

CVS will continue to offer great deals on gift cards next week, and there will also be some nice coupons available in the kiosk.
There’s a nice freebie and coupon available for seniors at the pharmacy as well.

Bed Bath and Beyond and Rack Room Shoes will both have new ads and coupons for extra savings.

Walgreens has big Balance Rewards Points available starting next week, and there will also be some special coupon offers in addition to its usual store coupons. .

Joann Fabric and AC Moore both have a stack of new coupons available.

Sears will have multiple free gift cards, some high dollar, available with purchase next week.

Macy’s and Belk will both have new coupons good Sunday and Monday.

Target will also have tons of freebies with purchase available, and they’re not all gift cards.

There’s no Kohl’s Cash available this week, but there is a coupon for an extra 25% off a purchase of $100 or more or an extra 15% off everything now through Dec. 3 at the retailer.

Toys R Us is having a “Great Big Christmas Sale” next week, and in addition to the sale prices there are coupons and freebies with purchase available.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke is offering free photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 1). Pet parents, feel free to bring your furry children as well — animals are allowed!

Additionally, you can bring your own camera and snap a few of your own photos.

For more information, click here.

The Elizabeth Arden Warehouse sale is going on now through Dec. 1, and it’s a great place to pick up gifts for the holidays. Some items you can find on sale include fragrances, make up and travel bags. The ladies love it, but there are also plenty of gifts for men!

The warehouse will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be another sale Dec. 10 through Dec. 22. This sale will have the same hours.

The warehouse is located at 3030 Nicholas Avenue, Roanoke. Call 983-6594 for more information.

Note: All sales are final and no one under the age of 16 is permitted inside the warehouse.

Click the map below for directions:

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This would make a great stocking stuffer.

Like the CVS MinuteClinic on Facebook and you can get a coupon for a free purse size Essence of Beauty hand cream.

The email will be emailed to you shortly after signing up and is good through Dec. 31. Registration for the coupon is open through Dec. 27, or while supplies last. I suggest signing up sooner rather than later.

What toys will you be stocking up on this year?

If you have kids or a gamer in your house this is a great deal.

Visit Groupon today (Tuesday) to pick up a $20 voucher to Toys R Us/Babies R Us for only $10. This shopping pass can be used in stores only, and is good through Dec. 24.

Here’s some of the fine print:
Not valid toward Buyer Protection Plan, gift cards including those for digital content, photo studios, phone orders, special orders, assembly fee, breast-pump rental fee, delivery fee, or shipping & handling. Valid only on a purchase of $20 or more.

Happy shopping!

I have never used a Coinstar machine before because I wasn’t willing to pay the usual fee just to have my change cashed in — but this new promotion is tempting.

Coinstar now offering shoppers gift cards when they trade in their change with new “The Coin to Card” option. Better yet, there’s no fee. How convenient!

Here’s what the website says about the offer:
“Just choose Free Coin Counting and the eCertificate or gift card you’d like. Then cash in, keep it all. ”

Some of the gift cards you can choose from include Papa Johns, Gap, iTunes, Amazon, CVS, Lowes, JC Penney, Sears, Toys R Us and Old Navy.

I can never seem to find those little paper tubes whenever I’m actually in the mood to round up all of that loose change, so this might be my new go-to plan.

For more information, click here.

Have you hit your shopping limit since Black Friday? I sure hope not, because there are still plenty of bargains to be found — and today’s paper has the proof.

There’s a new P&G Brandsaver available today full of coupons for P&G products.

Kohl’s is offering Cyber Monday deals all week, but the ad is full of bonus buys in store and online available today and tomorrow only. Additionally, for every $50 spend shoppers can earn $15 in Kohl’s Cash.

Toys R Us is having a big BOGO sale this week with products like Crayola, Disney, Lego, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Nerf, Barbie and Fisher-Price buy one, get on 50% off.
There are also special online Cyber Monday deals today and tomorrow only.

Michaels has Christmas decor up to 60% off this week, plus new coupons:
* 50% off any regular priced item
* 25% off regular and sale priced wall and tabletop frames, framed art and shadow boxes
* 25% off regular priced Martha Stewart Crafts paper crafting and celebrations

Macy’s is having a three-day sale today through Tuesday with extended shopping hours til 9 p.m. nightly.
Additionally, there are special Cyber Monday sales in stores and online today and tomorrow. Shoppers will get free shipping with a $75 purchase, plus an extra 15% or 10% off.

Ulta has its first ad available in our area, and with it is coming a coupon good for $3.50 off a purchase of $10 or more. This coupon is good in stores or online through Dec. 1. You can also sign up for weekly emails, which include coupons, on the store’s website. They’ll even scan the coupons straight from your smart phone at the register.

Sears has a new coupon available this week offering 15% off clothing and accessories or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, footwear, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, household goods and luggage. If you use your Sears Card you’ll get an additional 5% off.

CVS has big ExtraBucks up for grabs this week, $10 in many cases. There’s also a $15 rebate for Olay products available. For more information and to print your rebate form, click here.
If you’re giving out gift cards for gifts, be sure to check those out. You’ll get $5 in ExtraBucks with the purchase of two Aeropostale, Cracker Barrel, MovieTickets.com or Spa & Wellness gift cards, and get a free $10 American Express gift card with the purchase of three American Express prepaid gift cards.

Target has some great buys on Christmas decor and trees this week. Also remember that the retailer will price match select purchases throughout the store now through Dec. 24.

During Belk’s Cyber Sale you can use the coupon from the ad to save an extra 20% off sale and clearance purchases storewide, and 15% off home and shoes. This coupon and the sale prices are good through Tuesday.
You can also get free shipping on all Belk.com orders today through Tuesday, or shop extended store hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Joann Fabric has much of its holiday decor 40 to 50% off this week, plus new coupons:
* 60% off any regular priced item (today only)
* 40% off any regular priced item (today through Saturday)
* 60% off plus $20 off custom framing
* 50% off any regular priced item (Monday through Saturday)

Kroger is offering four-times the fuel points for purchasing select gift cards now through Dec. 9, so stock up on your holiday gifts before then!
There are also plenty of new 10/$10 deals, like Michelina’s entrees, Hamburger Helper, Kroger bread, Hunt’s tomatoes, and Clif bars.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

REBECCA BARNETT | The Roanoke Times, November 14, 2012 Rodney Davis of Forest is CEO of Brand Name Liquidations. His company hosted a warehouse sale on Nov. 14 in Lynchburg.

Warehouse sales come in all varieties: furniture at the Grand Home Furnishings outlet in Roanoke, cosmetics and fragrances at the Elizabeth Arden warehouse in Roanoke and clothing and accessories at the J.Crew warehouse in Lynchburg. If you’re a fan of warehouse-style sales, you’ll be thrilled to hear about a new liquidation company based in nearby Lynchburg, Brand Name Liquidations (BNLIQ).

Rodney Davis of Forest previously worked with J.Crew on its warehouse sales in the area, but now he is CEO of BNLIQ.

Drawing from his past retail work, Davis and his business partner Jim Rufus, who also works in commercial real estate and with a company called Whole Sale Food Group, created BNLIQ to be the liaison between shoppers and companies that want to have sales. The website states that BNLIQ “liquidate overstocks, returns, samples, damages via warehouse and sample sales on your behalf, while ensuring your brand is protected.”

Brand protection is key for Davis. He aims to keep the integrity of a well-known brand while still hosting a sale with deep discounts. For this reason, the location of each sale will be a respectful distance from any wholesalers and shops who sell the brand in the area. Shoppers can expect many sales to be held locally, though.

Can pop up anywhere

From Nov. 9 through 18, Davis hosted a Vineyard Vines sale in the old Lowe’s location off of Timberlake Road in Lynchburg. This was an appropriate distance from retailers, like Alligator Alley in Roanoke, who sell Vineyard Vines products regularly. He has no interest in competing with retailers who are selling the merchandise full price.

“Typically I just rent an empty space and set up shop,” Davis explained. You never know where his next sale might pop up.

There’s also no set schedule for the sales, as it generally depends on the seasonality of the merchandise and how much a company has to offer. But there are times of year when you’re more likely to see the sales.

“Fall is a really good time because of college kids, which is another reason the Lynchburg area works,” he said. Lynchburg is home to Liberty University and Lynchburg College — full of potential shoppers.

Don’t expect BNLIQ to work only with large apparel companies, either. Davis said he has “a lot of irons in the fire,” but wasn’t ready to release any prospective clients. He is open to hosting a variety of sales, though.

“We will work with smaller companies to do online flash sales and other things,” he said. “If they don’t have a huge amount of inventory it’s not a problem, we can still work with it.”

Loyal shoppers

Shoppers can sign up online to be notified of sales. So far the company has a database of close to 5,000 names. But the advertising for each sale will be different. Some clients are very brand oriented and prefer to advertise simply by word of mouth. If you’re trendy enough to know the brand, you’ll find out about the sale.

The savings at each sale can vary, but Davis said he would estimate most prices can be 75 percent to 80 percent off retail prices.

At the Vineyard Vines sale I attended, merchandise was an additional 40 percent off of the last marked price (which was usually at least 50 percent off). The sale had a very similar feel to J.Crew warehouse sales in Lynchburg, with merchandise set out in cardboard boxes or hung on racks. It’s definitely an atmosphere for the biggest of bargain hunters.

With a small laugh Davis said he can usually tell within a few seconds whether these sales are for customers who walk through the door.

Many shoppers at the Vineyard Vines sale were repeat customers and visited the sale numerous times.

Moms like Cami Wirt of Forest and Virginia Thornton of Lynchburg were shopping for their college-aged sons. And then there was Crystal Gerard of Charlottesville, who met Davis at one of his J.Crew sales and attends any sale he hosts.

Around lunchtime on Nov. 14, the women were all hovering around waiting for the next shipment to arrive — the boxes had been cleaned out of bowties.

“He runs a really great sale,” Gerard said. “It’s just fabulous. People love the bowties.”

Davis and Gerard both cautioned shoppers to dress appropriately and come prepared. There are no dressing rooms at warehouse liquidation sales, so many women opt for form-fitting workout apparel or leggings that clothing can be slipped over. With most companies only offering purchases as final sale (no returns or exchanges), it’s important to know the fit before you buy. Bringing snacks and water is also important.

Davis also warned that shoppers should be prepared to spend some time at the sale.

“It’s almost like a treasure hunt,” he said.

The next sale hosted by BNLIQ will be Moore & Giles, a leather company based out of Lynchburg. This sale will be held on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1081 Tannery Row in Forest.

For more information about BNLIQ and to sign up for the company’s mailing list, visit www.bnliq.com.

Don’t wear yourself out today — come Sunday there are plenty of new deals available, and they continue into Cyber Monday.

P&G will have new coupons available.

Kohl’s , Macy’s, Belk and Sears will all have new coupon promotions and Cyber Monday deals.

Toys R Us will have big BOGO deals available.

Michaels and Joann Fabric will both have huge discounts on Christmas decor and crafts, plus new coupons.

An Ulta ad and coupon will make its first appearance in some of your paper boxes.

CVS will have lots of opportunities to earn large amounts of ExtraBucks, plus super deals on gift cards.

Target will discount its holiday decor once again. Also remember that the retailer will price match select purchases throughout the store now through Dec. 24.

Kroger is offering four-times the fuel points for purchasing select gift cards now through Dec. 9, so stock up on your holiday gifts before then!

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com

As usual, I’ll be all snug in my bed this evening and into the early hours of the morning when many of you will be bargain hunting. I get my fill througout the rest of the year.

But, I’d still love to know about your escapades.

How do you prep for Black Friday? Where do you plan on shopping? What’s your best Black Friday find? Have you run into any crazy behavior?

If you need some tips, check out some of these suggestions from the Better Business Bureau.

Despite taking some time off, I’ll be approving your comments from afar today through Monday.

Good luck, shoppers!

Here’s a press release I received from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control about some specials being offered by Virginia ABC stores on Black Friday. If you’re planning to throw a holiday party or have a beverage connoisseur in the family, it’s a great time to stock up!

Richmond, Va. – Virginia ABC will join other retailers by offering extended hours and discounted prices on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season.

Most of Virginia ABC’s 338 retail stores will open at 9 a.m. Five stores in Williamsburg, Richmond and Northern Virginia will open at 7 a.m.

All stores will offer a 25 to 50 percent reduction (or more) on selected items as well as 10 percent off any purchase totaling $50 or more (pretax).  Early morning specials will remain in effect Nov. 23 at all stores until 3 p.m.

“This is a unique opportunity for our retail customers to purchase quality items at reduced prices,” ABC Chairman J. Neal Insley said. “For individuals interested in trading up to more premium brands for themselves or as gifts, the discount will help offset the higher cost.”

No product will be excluded from the 10 percent discount.  Shoppers spending the minimum $50 will receive the discount on everything from miniatures to top-shelf specialty items.  During the holiday, ABC stocks gift packages from a variety of vendors that will be included as well.  As is true with most retailers, store gift cards, a popular stocking stuffer, will not be discounted.

“ABC encourages Virginians to drink responsibly.  As the holiday season approaches, we should be especially mindful of this,” Insley said.   

Stores that will open at 7 a.m. include Willow Lawn, Richmond; Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg; Sully Plaza, Chantilly; and two Fairfax stores in Fairfax Court and Fair Lakes Shopping Centers.

Check out your paper today for a couple early Thanksgiving treats.

On page 4 you’ll find a Macy’s Wow! Pass offering an extra 20% off select sale and clearance apparel and jewelry. You can also get an extra 15% off all sale and clearance watches and select home items.
This coupon is good today and tomorrow only.

Then, on page 10 you’ll find a coupon from Belk offering 20% off select sale purchases store wide, and 15% off home and shoes when you use your Belk card. With any other form of payment and the coupon you’ll save 15% off select sale purchases storewide and 10% off home and shoes.
This coupon is good today and tomorrow only.

My mom loves to go shopping on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. The mall is empty and you can find some great deals.

When do you plan to shop over the next few days?

Increased traffic congestion is guaranteed Thursday and Friday, but some malls are making changes in an effort to ease some of the pain.

Check out Amanda Codispoti’s post on the Storefront blog about the changes at Towers. Shoppers can no longer drive through the parking lot parallel to Colonial Avenue.

Additionally, Valley View Mall has made these changes, according to an email sent out by Bob Clement, Neighborhood Services Coordinator in Roanoke City: 

   ·    No left turn from westbound Valley View West onto Ring Road.
   ·    No left turn from northbound Ring Road onto Valley View West.
   ·    No left turn from southbound Ring Road at the Valley View Boulevard
      access road.
If you go out shopping this Thursday or Friday, please drive safe and be patient.

Now, this is some Black Friday shopping I could get behind.

For more information, call: (434) 316-6324

Yes, the biggest shopping day of the year is later this week, but don’t look past your paper today. There are plenty of bargains and coupons available.

Smartsource has a thick coupon booklet available this week with plenty of restaurant, cooking and makeup coupons.

Kroger has brought back its promotion offering four-times the fuel points when you buy select gift cards. This offer lasts through Dec. 9. If you’re buying any gift cards for Christmas gifts, I suggest you do it now. The extra discount on gas will be valuable as you’re driving to all of those holiday parties and events.
You can also get a free gallon of milk again this week by buying four participating General Mills products.
P&G also has a special promotion this week: When you buy four participating items, you’ll automatically save $4 (you can mix and match).

Toys R Us has tons of products throughout the store on sale for the next four days, plus loads of coupons:
* 20% off any regular priced item
* Select board games only $3.99
* Buy one, get one free all Power Rangers, Ben 10 or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4″ and 6″ figures
* Buy one, get one free all Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop dolls and play sets
* 30% off all radio control land vehicles
* $70 off Power Wheels Boss or Barbie Mustang

Target has some nice coupon offerings available through Wednesday, as well:
* 25% off a Barbie toy
* 25% off Nickelodeon entertainment items
* 20% off Belkin accessory items for iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPhone or iPad
* 25% off a Nerf toy
*$150 off a Dyson DC41 vacuum
* $5 off Hamilton Beach kitchen appliances
* 25% off a Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn toy
* 25% off a Disney Princess toy
* 25% off party board games
* 25% off a Hot Wheels toy
* $5 off women’s fashion boots or handbags $19.99 or higher
* 25% off Playskool Sesame Street toys
* $20 off VIZIO soundbar

Michaels has its entire stock of Christmas trees on sale this week, plus much of its holiday merchandise up to 50% off.
Of course, there are new coupons:
* 25% off you entire purchase, including sale items (today from 4 to 9 p.m.)
* 40% off any regular priced item (through Wednesday)
* Extra 15% off custom framing (through Wednesday)

Stein Mart has a new ad with coupons that are good today through Wednesday:
* 30% off any sale item (there are two of these coupons)
* 30% off you entire purchase of red dot clearance items

Kohl’s has two days of doorbusters today and Monday (these prices last all day), and during that time period you’ll find products throughout the store discounted. Some of the best deals include outerwear for the family 40 to 50% off, all cookware 15 to 50% off, and final clearance up to 80% off.
Also, today through Saturday you can save $5 on a $30 iTunes multipack.

Dick’s Sporting Goods is offering free shipping all this week, and you can start shopping for deals online at 12:01 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. There are limited quantities of these online deals, so I suggest you start early (or late, if you’re shopping around midnight).

Walgreens will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and many of its store coupons are good today through Saturday (not for only four days, like many retailers).
There are many BOGO deals throughout the store, so keep an eye out. Some items that are buy one, get one free include Dixie tablewear, Hefty bags, children’s toys, various snack foods and select fragrances.
Also, many holiday items are buy one, get one 50% off.

Kmart has laid out its schedule of doorbuster deals later this week in today’s ad.
From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving morning, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thanksgiving night and 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Black Friday you can get special deals, so plan accordingly.
Shop Your Way Rewards Members can also still get a free $25 gift card with the coupon in the ad and by transferring a prescription to the pharmacy. There’s also a coupon for free Smart Sense canola, vegetable or corn oil this week.

Sears has a coupon tucked in the middle of its ad this week offering an extra 15% off clothing and accessories, or an extra 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, household goods and luggage. With your Sears Card you’ll save an additional 5%.  Or members can choose 15 or 20% back in points for select purchases.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Brad Wilson, 32, founded BradsDeals (www.bradsdeals.com), a website specializing in price comparisons, coupons and deals, in 2001 as a self-proclaimed “broke college student” at UNC Chapel Hill. Since then BradsDeals, now based in Chicago, has exploded and expanded into a second site and smartphone app devoted to the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday.

Shoppers can visit Black Friday by BradsDeals (www.blackfriday2012.com) to view leaked ads, store hours and some of the best deals of the big day as chosen by the site. And it’s never too early to start your research; in fact, Wilson says that’s key to having a successful shopping trip. 

“It’s really the one day a year where we get this kind of transparency where we can see what the stores are doing this far in advance. Start researching and make a plan,” he said.

So before you lie down for a long nap after dinner Thursday, plan your route and gather your ads. But Wilson also warns shoppers not to forget about the stores who aren’t advertising.

How to snag the big buys

“It’s really a retail-wide event. The big box stores get the most attention for putting out large ad circulars, but you can basically shop anywhere and they’ll be having some sort of promotion,” he explained.

Some of the most popular items that will be sought this year will include TVs, Kitchen Aid mixers, Dyson vacuums and apparel. BradsDeals tracks the number of clicks on products, and last Black Friday, televisions received four out of every five clicks on the site.

But just because TVs and electronics get the most attention doesn’t mean they’re the best deals available. Wilson suggests being open to any deals you see. Plus, prices will usually go back up for a couple weeks in mid-December.

Avoid the rush

Shoppers can expect the usual madness in stores this coming year, but most retailers are taking steps to reduce the rush.

Stores are staggering sale hours more this year, offering certain promotions for only a couple hours throughout the day, and some will be handing out tickets to shoppers who arrive first.

“In years past you got one bite at the apple,” Wilson said. “Now you get two or three at least if you incorporate sale times.”

The limited quantities of some of the best deals are the main cause of stress and conflict for shoppers, and this year Walmart has a solution.

“For the first time Walmart has guaranteed availability for their biggest deals,” Wilson explained. “The limited quantity thing has been a staple of the Black Friday phenomenon, but Walmart has said that anyone who’s there between 10 and 11 p.m. on Thursday will get a voucher for their best products.”

He believes that will be a game changer for the big day.

Watch out for warranties

The top concern for shoppers this year shouldn’t be return policies, as most stores extend those during the holiday season, but store warranties.

“We make a lot of big ticket purchases on [Black] Friday, and you obviously shouldn’t buy the store warranty because it’s really overpriced. Most products we buy come with a one-year warranty,” Wilson explained.

Instead of the store warranty, he suggested shoppers check with their credit card company to see if they offer extended warranty protection. Many American Express cards and VISA Signature cards offer this service.

With extended warranty protection, credit card companies can reimburse you the purchase price of products bought with select cards if the items break. Wilson explained that in many cases you end up with more money than the product costs to replace due to depreciation. If you have a card that offers this service, use it for your Black Friday purchases.

Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday

Even though Black Friday dwarfs the number of purchases made on Cyber Monday, Wilson says it’s one of his favorite ways to shop.

“The discount of online coupon codes jumps by about 5 percent that day. Pricing is a little better, discounts are aggressive and there’s a big sales tax benefit for many,” he said. “If I had to pick one day to shop, I’d pick Cyber Monday.”

While it’s true that some of the big door buster sales on Black Friday aren’t replicated online, many of the other bargains throughout the day could be.

 “If I was standing in line on Black Friday, I’d be on my phone cruising the Internet to find the same items I’m shopping for to see if I can find them for a similar price,” he said. 

What are you shopping for on Black Friday, and which stores do you plan to visit?

Black Friday is one week away. Does that mean this week’s paper will be empty? Absolutely not. There are a lot of savings to be had all week, and plenty of coupons to go around.

There’s one hefty coupon book up for grabs this weekend, and it has tons of goodies if you still need to do some holiday food shopping.

Kroger will have a sweet deal on gift cards next week, and there are various promotions offering discounts and freebies.

Toys R Us and Target  both have tons of coupons good Sunday through Wednesday on some very popular products.

Michaels  will have great prices on Christmas and holiday decor, plus new coupons.

Stein Mart has a new ad with coupons that are good Sunday through Wednesday.

Kohl’s has two days of doorbusters Sunday and Monday (these prices last all day). There’s also a special iTunes promotion that will be good all week.

Dick’s Sporting Goods  has information about what it will be offering online during the Thanksgiving/Black Friday shopping frenzy.

Walgreens will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and many of its store coupons will be good all week. There are also plenty of BOGO deals to be found.

Kmart has information on the deals you can expect Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, plus some special opportunities for Shop Your Way Rewards Members.

Sears has a coupon tucked in the middle of its ad next week offering extra discounts. Shop Your Way Rewards Members and Sears Card holders could end up saving even more.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

The Grand Home Furnishings Warehouse sale I blogged about last week has been extended through Sunday.

You can now shop today through Saturday from 10 a.m. to  6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, click the link above or call 777-4971.

These three holiday drinks are buy one, get one free now through Sunday. Photo by Starbucks.

The temperature is dropping, and that always puts me in the mood for steamy coffee drinks. So it’s very appropriate that Starbucks just announced this deal:

Now through Sunday (Nov. 18) participating Starbucks locations are offering holiday beverages buy one, get one free. Your drink choices include caramel brulee lattes, peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes.

This is the perfect excuse to grab a friend and treat yourselves.

For more information, click here.

If you haven’t caught the holiday shopping bug yet and you’re in need of some inspiration, I’d suggest you check out our new Best of Holiday Shopping Guide.

This website and publication has tons of voting results from readers, as well as content from some familiar bloggers from The Roanoke Times (like myself, Lindsey Nair, Sarah Jones and David Verde).

Black Friday is right around the corner and you can bet I included some tips in the guide about prepping to shop on the big day.

Check out all of the results, and feel free to chime in if you think something was left out — it’s never too early to start campaigning for your favorites for 2013!

If you missed the last Elizabeth Arden Warehouse Sale no worries, you have two more opportunities to shop before Christmas.

The first is today through Nov. 21.
The warehouse will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The second sale will be Dec. 10 through Dec. 22. This sale will have the same hours.

The warehouse is located at 3030 Nicholas Avenue, Roanoke. Call 983-6594 for more information.

Note: All sales are final and no one under the age of 16 is permitted inside the warehouse.

Click the map below for directions:

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Thanksgiving is in less than two weeks. Have you purchased everything you need to cook a big, delicious meal? Don’t worry, if you still have some shopping to do, there are plenty of coupons and promotions out there for you today.

You’ll also find our special Best of Holiday Shopping Guide in today’s paper, which is 52 pages of some of the best holiday offerings in our area as voted on by readers. There are also some special features written by RT bloggers, like myself, Lindsey Nair and David Verde.

There are up to two coupon booklets in today’s paper: Redplum and Smartsource.

Kroger will have pumpkin and sweet potato pies on sale for $3.99 this week, as well as tons of other Thanksgiving sides. Honeysuckle turkeys are only 79 cents/lb., while Butterball, Shady Brook Farms and Pride of the Farm turkeys are $1.59/lb.
Shoppers can earn a free gallon of milk this week when they buy four participating General Mills items, like cereal, Nature Valley granola bars, Fiber One granola bars, Pillsbury frozen breakfast items, Cascadian Farm cereal, Pillsbury pie crusts and Betty Crocker fruit snacks.

During the CVS Veterans Day Sale Pepsi 12 oz. cans (12-pack) are 4/$10 — stock up if you have company on the way!
Additionally, tons of merchandise is on sale throughout the store, and many products are eligible for big ExtraBucks with purchase. For example, Colgate MaxClean, SmartFoam and MaxWhite toothpaste is free after using a coupon and earning $2 in EB.

Starting on Tuesday you can shop and save at Joann Fabric. There will be a new doorbuster promotion Tuesday through Saturday, plus loads of coupons for extra savings.
* $5 off a purchase of $25-$49.99 (Nov. 13-21)
* $10 off a purchase of $50-$74.99 (Nov. 13-21)
* $15 off a purchase of $75 or more (Nov. 13-21)
The three coupons above can be stacked!
* 60% off any regular priced item (today and Monday)
* 20% off your total purchase of craft items (Nov. 17)
* 40% off any regular priced item (today through Saturday)
* 60% off custom framing orders (today through Saturday)

AC Moore has extended holiday hours, so you have more time for shopping — and using your coupons:
* 55% off + $10 off custom framing (today through Saturday)
* 50% off any regular priced item
Additionally, many Christmas and holiday related items are 40-50% off.

Michaels has many holiday-themed items up to 50% off as well, plus some new coupons:
* Extra 15% off custom framing (today through Saturday)
* 25% off entire purchase, including sale items (today and Monday only)
* 40% off any regular priced item (Tuesday through Saturday)
* 25% off your entire purchase of wall and tabletop frames, framed art and shadow boxes

Belk has coupons for extra savings during its Veterans Day Sale:
* Extra 20% of sale purchases storewide, or 15% off home and shoes (from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday)
* Extra 15% off sale purchases storewide, or 10% off home and shoes (today and Monday)

Macy’s has a new WOW! Pass available during its Veterans Day Sale:
* Extra 15% off select sale and clearance apparel and jewelry, or an extra 10% off all sale and clearance watches, shoes, coats, suits, dresses, intimates, suit separates, sportcoats and select home items.

Following the trend, Sears has a coupon available as well:
* Extra 15% off clothing, accessories, home fashions and luggage, or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fine jewelry, watches, housewares, fragrances and cosmetics
Additionally, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. in stores and online the retailer is hosting a Family & Friends event, which means you can save an extra 10 to 30% off select purchases.

Walgreens has a great coupon available offering a free 12 pack of Diet Pepsi with the purchase of three 12-packs of Pepsi products.
Also, there are over 70,000 Balance Rewards advertised in today’s ad — which means big savings are available.
In honor of National Diabetes Month, the pharmacy is offering free A1C tests with the coupon on page 17 of the ad, a $35 value.

Target has some great prices on Christmas trees and decor this week. Apparel for the family is also on sale, so you can pick up some basics like khakis for men for only $20 or tops for girls and boys for only $8.
There’s also a coupon the back of the ad offering $10 off electronics purchases of $100 or more, valid through Tuesday.

Toys R Us is joining in the fun and is offering up a coupon this week, good for a free $10 gift card with every $75 spent on regular and sale price items.

Kmart has most of its Christmas decor and trees on sale, from 25 to 50% off.
Additionally, shoppers can receive free gift cards with select apparel purchases for the family this week.

Starting Wednesday at Food Lion shoppers can save $5 instantly when they spend $15 on participating Unilever products, or save $10 instantly when they spend $30 on participating Unilever products. Combine this deal with your manufacturer coupons for the biggest savings.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

This weekend marks the 24th annual Stocked Market hosted by the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley.

The event, held at the Roanoke Civic Center’s Special Events Center, is a yearly gathering of local and national vendors that unofficially kicks off the holiday shopping season in the Roanoke area.

I attended the Stocked Market for the first time last year. To be honest, I went in with pretty low expectations. What made this vendor show different from the others? But I walked out impressed and with a few shopping bags.

So, what does make this show different? The local vendors.

Of the 125 participants this year, about 30 are locally owned and operated. Popular businesses, such as Anne Vaughan Designs, Christy’s Apparel and Accessories, and Chocolatepaper, have booths full of products.

“Some shops even get new merchandise and save it to be debuted at the Stocked Market,” said Ginger Poole Avis, a Junior League member and co-chairwoman of the event with Ashley Feuerstein.

Add to that the fact that some shops offer special discounts or bargains during the three-day event.

On one of the days I attended last year, my mother purchased a rarely discounted Hobo wallet on sale at the Gone Coco booth. Other vendors offer discounts and incentives for buying multiple products.

If you’re looking to get pampered, the event has that covered, too. This year Polished by Claire V., Pure Spa and Spa La La will be offering select services on site.

Feuerstein explained that the show often gives the retailers a boost in their holiday sales. It has been so successful for The Gift Niche, for example, that the business has upsized its booth to the largest available.

Of course, there are also plenty of nationally recognized vendors with their own deals at the show, including Thirty-One Gifts, Tastefully Simple and Miche Bag.

“Our show is a different class of vendors. The booths are very holiday inspired and these merchants really put a lot of effort into the show,” said Feuerstein.

Santa will be making a stop again this year, landing by helicopter at 10 this morning. He will also be available for photos throughout the event.

“There’s something for everyone, we really get the family involved,” Avis said. “We’ve got generations of girls who come together. It’s really got a following.”

Though the event does cost more to get into than some other craft or vendor shows ($9 at the door, good all weekend, though children 12 and under are free), the proceeds benefit multiple local community organizations, including Ronald McDonald House, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, CHIP of the Roanoke Valley, Roanoke Area Ministries, DePaul Community Resources and more.

Avis said that over its history, the Stocked Market has raised and given back more than $2 million to the community.

If you’re interested in attending, the remaining hours for this year’s event are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.jlrv.org.

The full list of vendors includes:

Junior League / Information
JLRV Information and Cookbook – 100
Community Partner – 309
Community Partner – 409
Community Partner – 509
Community Partner – 709
Community Partner – 806
Children’s Clothing / Gifts
LindseyBoo Creations – 512
Simply Fun – 617
Southwest VA Ballet – 705
The Princess Place – 102
Food
Auntie Faye Spratt – 314
Bethany Hall – 302
Buckeye Chocolate Company – 411
Cherchies Specialty Foods – 101
Frontier Soups – 215
Herb works Oil and Vinegar – 205
Mama Lee’s Gourmet Foods – 808
Nectar of the Vine – 1009
Oil and Vinegar – 413
Rand Hill Inc/Darby Creek – 508
Snookie Snookerwitz – 201
Sweet Memories – 312
Tastefully Simple – 612
Why Not Indulge – 1005
Holiday / Seasonal
Print Marks – 604
The Gift Niche – 212
Home Interiors / Gifts
Artist – Sandra K Brunk – 207
Bath Fitter – 108
Clever Container – 612
Colonial Home Products – 606
Colonial Home Products – 206
Creative Solutions – 311
High Noon Textiles – 603
My Pillow Inc – 304
Occasionally Made – 707
Sassy Pads – 103
Scentsy Wickless Candles – 708
Silver Monkey – 308
Smith Mountain Promotional Designs – 809
Southern Distributors – 714
Stripes & Polka Dots – 1008
The Cottage Gate – 514
Two and a Half Sisters – 510
Whispering Willow Soap Co – 701
Willow Grove Gifts – 306
Wind Designs/The Flag Shop – 106
Jewelry
Accent Silver – 315
Ambage Jewelry Selections by Susan – 109
Anne Vaughan Designs – 605
B Cool Shop – 105
Button Jewelry – 602
Crystals of Hope – 609
Deco Jewelry – 1004
Dizzy Blondes Jewelry – 805
Etchings Inc – 711
Hofmann Designs – 313
J&K Enterprises – 209
Jewelry with Charm – 610
Juliette’s Jewelry – 503
Origami Owl Custom Jewelry – 612
Paparazzi By Brooke – 702
Rainbow Collections – 1001
Shiny Stuff – 704
Silpada Designs Jewelry – 310
Simply Silver of Virginia – 407
Turkam – Silver Joy – 1002
Upcycled Gifts – 801
Men’s Clothing / Gifts
OrigAudio – 402
Specialty
A little bit Hippy – 807
B. Invited – 208
Beco Ball – 1003
By Appointment Only – 608
C & S Enterprises – 405
Ceramica De Espana – 712
Chocolate Paper – 501
Clear Channel – 811
Cox – 810
Cruise One – 611
Cutco Cutlery – 618
Duncan – 812
Elite Cosmetics – 406
Ferguson – 1007
Gi Gi Enterprises – 507
It Works Global – 511
Kids Stop – 802
Lip Sense – 1006
Massaging Insoles – 305
Nerium International – 408
Ovations – 607
Pacabella – 403
Paw Paws – 703
Phoenix Trading – 804
Polished by Claire V – 303
Pure Spa & Spa La La- 513
Pursonal Hangups – 211
Roanoke Times – 301
Roanoke Valley SPCA – 710
Sock Drawer and More – 210
The Pampered Chef – 505
The Salvation Army – 104
The Woodrow Instrument Co – 615
Third Stone – 713
Thirty-One Gifts – 803
Tomboy Tools – 203
Touch of Purple – 601
Usborne Books – 404
WDBJ 7 – 1010
WOW Organizing Service – 612
Yoga Matty – 614
Your Imagination is the Only Limit – 307
Women’s Clothing / Gifts
Amore dei Cani – 616
Buckled to Go – 504
Cashmere Elegance – 502
Christine Collections – 316
Christy’s Apparel & Assessories – 213
Gone Coco – 706
Grace Adele – 202
Handbags & Accessories – 613
Just a Little Bling – 506
Miche Bag – 412
My French Boutique – 401
Ocean Threads – 214
Planet Wear – 107
She’s International – 410
Sole Creationz – 204

Match the number beside each vendor’s name to the map below and plan your trip!

Today through Sunday, Nov. 18 Brand Name Liquidators is hosting a Vineyard Vines Warehouse Sale.

The sale is being held at 7401 Timberlake Road in Lynchburg (formerly Lowes).

Click the map below for directions.

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Sale hours are:
Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

For more information, click here.

If this sale is anything like the J.Crew warehouse sales in Lynchburg there should be some major bargains to be found. I’ll be visiting the location and speaking to the company next week, so look for a story in the future.

In addition to the tons of ads and coupons you’ll find in Sunday’s paper, you’ll also get to check out our special Best of Holiday Shopping Guide, which is 52 pages of some of the best holiday offerings in our area as voted on by readers. There are also some special features written by RT bloggers, like myself, Lindsey Nair and David Verde.

If you still have some grocery shopping to do before Thanksgiving the manufacturer coupons in Sunday’s paper should help. There will be up to two booklets.

Kroger have Thanksgiving meats, sides and desserts all on special this week, and shoppers can even earn a free gallon of milk with select purchases.

CVS  and Walgreens are offering tons of rewards this coming week, and both have special deals on Pepsi products.

Joann Fabric has a huge amount of coupons on the way, some of which can even be stacked.

Similarly, AC Moore and Michaels are both offering new coupons and have big savings available on Christmas and holiday merchandise.

Belk , Sears and Macy’s  will be offering coupons for extra savings during their Veterans Day sales.

Target has big savings in its holiday department. There’s also a special deal on electronics.

Toys R Us is jumping on the coupon train and offering something special next week.

Kmart will have free gift cards with select purchases this coming week, and big discounts on holiday decor.

 Food Lion will have extra savings available to shoppers starting Wednesday, no coupon required.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Today through Monday shoppers can enjoy the popular Grand Home Furnishings Warehouse Sale, where you can find discounts up to 87% on all kinds of furniture.

The hours are today through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Here’s a breakdown on some of the deals:
* Sofas start at $198
* Recliners start at $277
* Leather sofas start at $298
* Master bedrooms start at $366
* Futons start at $199
* Dinette furniture starts at $158
* Children’s bedroom pieces start at $178
* Outdoor furniture starts at $98
* Mattress sets start att $99

A few notes about the sale: everything sold is in “as-is” condition, all sales are final, financing is available, there are no layaways (you must pick up your purchase at the time of sale or within one week of purchase) and delivery is available.

The warehouse is located at 1221 Rhodes Avenue, Roanoke. For more information, call 777-4971 or click here.

Click on the map below for directions.

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Whether you’re ready for it or not, Christmas is approaching — and fast.

If you’re already in the spirit, check out this free holiday music playlist from People Magazine. These free downloads feature some of today’s most popular country acts.

Here’s the full playlist:
* Brad Paisley, “Away in a Manger”
* Lady Antebellum, “The First Noel”
* Sara Evans, “O Come All Ya Faithful”
* Scotty McCreery, “Jingle Bells”
* Gloriana, “O Holy Night”
* Sammy Kershaw, “Up on the Housetop”
* Katie Armiger, “I Just Want to be with You this Christmas”

Click here to download your songs now. This deal expires on Jan. 4.

You can get this "Indivisible" bracelet for free by visiting Starbucks today.

Texas Tavern in downtown Roanoke is offering a free bowl of chile to any customers who come in with an “I voted” sticker between 6 a.m. and midnight. Click here for more details.

Bojangles is offering those with an “I voted” sticker a free cup of coffee with any purchase today. Click here for more details.

The New York Times (click here) and Wall Street Journal (click here) are both offering free unlimited website access today while the numbers unfold. Of course, you can also get all of your local updates for free from The Roanoke Times here.

Visit Olive Garden with your “I voted” sticker and you’ll be rewarded with a free dolcini (one of the restaurant’s “little dessert treats”) with the purchase of any adult entree. Click here for more details.

Chili’s is offering customers a free appetizer with this printable coupon.

Also, here’s a list of online retailers offering special promo codes today.

[UPDATE: The River and Rail on Crystal Spring Avenue in Roanoke is offering customers who visit today with an "I voted" sticker $5 off each entree and one complimentary "For the Table" order per table. To view the menu, click here.

Also, I've seen reports on other blogs and news sites about Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven and Chick-Fil-A locations offering voters special freebies. I've been in contact with the companies and all of these reports are false.]

[UPDATE: Growler's American Grill and Venue in Towers Mall is offering customers with an "I voted" sticker 10% off food purchases, plus other specials. See the restaurant's Facebook page for more information.]

[UPDATE: Growler's American Grill has extended its deal to all customers who make food purchases this evening, no voting sticker required.]

Additionally, Politico posted this interesting article earlier this week explaining why it’s actually illegal for companies to offer freebies and discounts to voters. If no proof of voting is required, however, the deal is legal (like the coupon from Chili’s or the bracelet from Starbucks). It will be interesting to see how restaurants and retailers react.

Check out this list of Election Day promo codes from PromoCodes.us.

After you vote, treat yourself to a little something special.

1. My M&Ms
Through Nov. 6, save $10 on orders of $65, or 15% off orders of $100, with promo codes CHOOSE10 and CHOOSE15, respectively.

2. Macy’s
Click here to save 15% or 20% on select items with Macy’s promo code ELECT through Nov. 6.

3. Elizabeth Arden
Get 15% off $60, 25% off $75, or 35% off orders of $150 through Nov. 6 with code VOTE.

4. Old Navy
Take 25% off any order through Nov. 7 with promo code ONTAKE25.

5. Lands’ End
Get free shipping with every order through Nov. 7 with code ELECTION and this pin.

6. Amazon
Save 20% on $80 or more orders of select handbags, sunglasses, accessories and more through Nov. 16 with code BAGSFALL.

7. West Elm
Get free shipping on all orders through Nov. 7 with promo code VOTEFREE.

8. Famous Footwear
Take 20% off any order through Nov. 10 with code WINTER12.

9. Sierra Trading Post
Save 20% on any order through Nov. 7 with code ACJPUMPKIN2.

10. Build-a-Bear
Get the Patriotic Bear for just $5 with any purchase of $30 or more through Nov. 29 with code 98280.

Know of any other great deals in honor of Election Day? Share them!

Tuesday is Senior Day at Belk, so shoppers 55 and older can grab some extra savings.

Check out page 8 of today’s paper for a coupon offering even more discounts.

Here’s the deal:
By using your Belk card and the coupon you can save 20% off regular and sale priced purchases with limited exclusions, 15% off home and shoe purchases and 10% off electronics and coffee purchases.
With any other form of payment and the coupon you can save 15% off regular and sale priced purchases with limited exclusions and 10% off home and shoe purchases.

This coupon isn’t currently available online to be printed, so be sure you pick up a copy of the paper if you’re interested in the deal.

As a shopping enthusiast sometimes you strike gold and sometimes bargain hunting feels like a waste of time.

Luckily, this weekend I struck gold at CVS, Kohl’s and Food Lion.

At CVS I lowered my checkout price from $50 to $17 with coupons and ExtraBucks before being rewarded with another $11 in ExtraBucks. Factor the new ExtraBucks in and my total bill was only $6.
That’s especially awesome when you consider some of my purchases: a new razor, razor refills, tissues, Glade air fresheners and mascara. Those can be pricey items.

I also found some gems hidden on the clearance racks at Kohl’s. I picked up two dresses and one top, which all came out to less than $10 each with my extra 15% off coupon (which they scanned from my phone, a perk I wish other stores would honor more often). I also grabbed up some Starbucks K-cups that were on sale and a few accessories for myself from another clearance rack. Kohl’s coupons are great since there are usually no exclusions, I got a discount on all of my sale and clearance purchases.
My total came out to just over $50, which also meant I got $10 in Kohl’s Cash to spend in the coming weeks. I’m hoping to stock up on some of the fantastic Christmas decor that was already on sale – some of it up to 50% off! 
Even though I spent over $50 in the store on this trip, I left with a big bag full of new stuff. What really helps put the savings in perspective is when you consider this dress that I found on clearance was originally $40, just $10 less than my total purchase for the day.

What was originally a quick stop at Food Lion to pick up ground chicken for dinner turned into big savings. I love Amy’s brand soups, but unfortunately they can be a little more than I want to pay on a regular basis. I was very excited when I found tons of cans on clearance for half-off ($1.99) in the store over the weekend and stocked up. These cans don’t expire until September of 2014.
I also found a great deal on thin-sliced chicken breasts in the meat department. I love cooking with these, but they can also be priced higher than I prefer. Food Lion often discounts its meat on Sundays, so I timed it perfectly to find a family-size pack of the chicken breasts for only $5.40. This was cheaper than the regular size packs in the cooler, and I can split the pack up and use it for multiple meals.

Have you had any shopping victories lately? Tell me about them!
 Tons of retailers already have Christmas specials and most Halloween/autumn goods are on clearance, so it’s time to stock up.

Last week we saw the first glimpses of holiday shopping promotions and this week the ads are in full-blown holiday prep.

There are up to two coupon booklets in your paper today: Smartsource and Redplum. If you’ll be cooking any big holiday meals or special treats be sure you take a look, there are tons of cooking and baking coupons.

CVS is promoting the over $1000 in ExtraBucks the retailer will have available this season in today’s ad.
Additionally, there are plenty of items throughout the store that are buy one, get one free: toys, Nature’s Bounty supplements, Colgate toothpaste, select frozen pizzas, All laundry detergent, Whitman’s candies, photo cards, Seba Med hair and skin products, Dial and Tone soaps, Right Guard, Dry Idea, Rayovac hearing aid batteries, and various CVS brand products. There are also tons of products buy one, get one half off.

Sears is offering Come Back Cash again this week.
Spend $50 or more on clothing, accessories, intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics and home fashions and you’ll receive $10 in Come Back Cash.
Spend $100 or more on fine jewelry, watches, luggage and household goods and you’ll receive $20 in Come Back Cash.
Additionally, all regular priced women’s and kid’s shoes are buy one, get one free.

Joann Fabric has a special 20% discount for military service members (past and present) and their dependents Nov. 8 through Nov. 12.
Additionally, there are plenty of new coupons:
* 40% off any regular priced item
* 60% off any regular priced item (Thursday through Monday)
* 60% off a custom framing order
Red tag apparel, quilting and home decor fabrics are all 50% off and the entire stock of Autumn Inspirations decor is 70% off — no coupon necessary.
If you’re interested in a Wilton class now is a great time to sign up. When you register for any two Wilton courses you’ll get $15 towards the purchase of Wilton products.

Michaels is having a huge holiday sale this week with tons of coupons.
Christmas trees, decor, ornaments, candles, wreaths, garland, winter themed crafts, Christmas villages and more are all on sale.
Coupons include:
* 50% off any regular priced item (now through Tuesday)
* 50% off any regular priced item (Wednesday through Saturday)
* 50% off regular priced bakeware purchases (through Saturday)
* 50% off regular priced Celebrate It and Mega ribbon (through Saturday)
* 50% off regular priced Strathmore Pads and hardcover sketchbooks (through Saturday)
* 40% off regular priced candles (through Saturday)
* 40% off regular priced American Girl crafts and Melissa & Doug products (through Saturday)
* Extra 25% 0ff custom framing

AC Moore is following suit with a big holiday sale of its own and plenty of coupons.
* 60% + $10 off custom framing (through Saturday)
* 40% off any regular priced item (Wednesday through Saturday)
* 50% off any regular priced item (today through Tuesday)
* 25% off your entire regular priced purchase (from 6 to 9 p.m. today only)

Belk is hosting an Election Day sale today through Tuesday and there’s a coupon to celebrate: $10 off your first $50 or more (regular and sale priced purchases).
Additionally, red dot clearance is 30% off the current ticketed price.

During the Macy’s Election Day sale you can use your WOW! Pass to get an extra 20% off select sale and clearance apparel and coats, or an extra 15% off sale and clearance watches, jewelry, shoes, suits, dresses, intimates and select home items.
This WOW! Pass is good through Tuesday.

Don’t get surprised by the cold weather again — Target has all Merona hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for the family 20% off this week.
Christmas trees of all sizes and varieties are also under a temporary price cut this week.
It’s time to stock up on frozen dinners: Smart Ones are buy six, get one free and start at $1.89.
The Target toy book is also out this week and it’s stuffed with coupons. Don’t miss it!

Toys R Us is having a big sale on board games this week, with various games ranging from $1 to $20. Additionally, when you spend $35 or more on Hasbro board games you’ll get a free $10 gift card, or a free $15 gift card when you spend $50.
There’s also a coupon hiding on page 3 offering a free $10 gift card when you spend $75 or more between now and Nov. 10.

Kmart is offering Shop Your Way Rewards members free eggs with a $20 or more purchase of health, beauty or grocery products.
The retailer is also having a Big Holiday Kickoff Sale, with discounts on apparel, jewelry, shoes, toys, holiday decor and more.
Make sure you visit the store today for extra discounts during the Family & Friends Event. You can get an extra 10% off all regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise with the coupon located here.

Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon available today offering $10 off a purchase of $60 or more. Combine it with their usual BOGO deal for the biggest savings.

Office Max has a great deal for any price comparing holiday greeting cards currently. You can save 50% off all custom holiday cards and photo cards in the Print Center now.
Still need address labels? There’s a coupon offering $5 off all Avery mailing and shipping labels.

Staples also has a few coupons available:
* $10 off a purchase of $50 or more on cleaning and breakroom products
* 40% off any Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery product

Kroger is having a Holiday Open House this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free samples throughout the store, prepared holiday dinners and party/dessert platters, holiday decor ideas, wine tastings and cheese pairings (select stores only), and gift giving ideas.
There are also some new products that qualify to buy 10, save $5 this week: Green Giant veggies, Swanson broth, Land O Lakes butter, Stouffers and Smart Ones frozen meals, Campbell’s creamed soups, Pepsi brand two-liters, Domino sugar, Kraft cheeses, Kleenex tissues and more. You can mix and match these products.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.