Tag: holiday gift ideas

  • 5 Ways to improve your Black Friday experience

    How to enjoy Black Friday Black Friday can be hectic and stressful, but a little planning and know-how can improve your Black Friday experience. Be the (wo)man with the plan Don’t just show up at Wal-Mart with your credit card and expect everything to go smoothly; have a Black Friday plan: Decide which stores you’re…

  • Black Friday by the numbers

    According to the National Retail Federation, approximately 226 million shoppers spent an estimated $52.4 billion during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend last year in stores and on websites. Spending green on Black Friday The National Retail Federation survey also indicates that spending increased from last year. The average shopper last year spent $399, up $34 from…

  • Fashionable holiday gift ideas for tweens

    Animal hat Animal hats and caps are all the rage right now. From panda bear flap hats to sock monkey knit caps, you have plenty to choose from for your tween. We love the line of animal hats from Muk Luks (Target, $15). These hats are cozy and fun, keeping the head and ears warm…

  • Black Friday opening hours for major retailers

    If you’re gearing up for Black Friday, you need a game plan. Pick a few stores that you want to hit, and then create a schedule based on the retailers’ opening times. Black Friday store hours Here is a list of 20 major retailers and their Black Friday opening hours, along with any special promotions.…

  • Gift ideas for the holiday-obsessed

    Keepsake ornaments Add some cheer to her Christmas tree with a keepsake ornament. A 2012 Engraved Christmas Bell (Macy’s, $36) commemorates the holiday with a classic theme. Share the gift early to give the new ornament time to shine. If your recipient is celebrating a special milestone, such as a baby’s first Christmas, find an…

  • How to save money on your holiday shopping

    Use the right credit card If you aren’t able to pay with cash, at least use the credit card with the best terms. Most people don’t even know the interest rates on their cards. Do your research, and use the card with the lowest interest and with cash back bonuses, if possible. Buy family gifts…

  • Amazon.com week-long Black Friday sale

    Instead of reserving its deals for Cyber Monday, Amazon.com instead has a week-long Black Friday sale beginning on the Monday before Thanksgiving. Shop at Amazon.com all week long While many online retailers offer only one day of big savings on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, Amazon.com takes a different route: Each day for the week…

  • Holiday shopping on flash sale sites

    Toys Flash sale sites aren’t all about clothes; you can find toys on a number of these websites, too. Try Totsy, Zulily and, to a lesser extent, Gilt Groupe. Clothes You have lots of choices if you’re looking for designer clothes at discount prices. Gilt Groupe is a popular spot, as are ideeli, Hautelook and…

  • Last-minute holiday gifts that give back

    Contribute to a local charity Many local organizations help out those in need — from children’s shelters to food banks. Make a donation to a charity in your area in the name of a relative or friend. Then, give a card to the recipient notifying him/her of the donation. This is the perfect gift for…

  • Black Friday by the numbers

    According to the National Retail Federation, approximately 226 million shoppers spent an estimated $52.4 billion during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend last year in stores and on websites. Spending green on Black Friday The National Retail Federation survey also indicates that spending increased from last year. The average shopper last year spent $399, up $34 from…