iphone in mans hand 300x224 Five Black Friday 2011 apps to download

Get these Black Friday apps to save

This list of five Black Friday apps comes from iYogi, which provides computer support for consumers and small businesses. A common feature is the ability to share deals on Facebook and other sites.

Go straight to all the Black Friday 2011 deals and ads.

TGI Black Friday – Search thousands of deals from stores like Best Buy, Kohls, Macys, Target, Walmart, and more. Get updates from almost all the major retail stores, download PDF ad scans, create personalized shopping lists, e-mail deals to friends, and compare prices of products across various stores and categories.

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santa dolls stacking Layaway plans a hit!?

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A large man carrying three stuffed red sacks passed me in Toys R Us recently. The manager and I exchanged looks. Huh?

“Having fun playing Santa?” she called after the man.

He pushed on, disappearing between two doors at the back of the store.

“Is that…?” I quizzed.

“Those are our layaway purchases,” she said.

“Ohhh. How is that program going this year?”

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back to school deals Back to school deals end this Saturday!

Last chance for back to school deals! Credit: stevendepolo/Flickr

Just a reminder that the back to school deals end this Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at Office Max and Staples. Office Depot has already cut us off. The only school sale worth mentioning for Sept. 11-17 is Staples so you’ll find that below. Here’s a recap of the deals ending Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011:

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back to school erasers Back to school deals: one cent notebooks and more

Prices inch lower on notebooks starting Sunday at Office Depot. Will Staples and Office Max follow suit? If you are looking for back to school deals on clothes and shoes, check our daily roundup of the hottest store deals.

Office Depot deals Sunday Aug. 21-27, 2011

  • 1 cent 1 subject note books
  • 1 cent Office Depot Eraser Caps
  • 50 cent Scholastic glue sticks
  • 50 cent reams of paper after mail-in rebate
  • 50 cent vinyl binder
  • 50 cent Purell
  • 50 cent 3-pack High Lighter

 Staples deals starting Sunday Aug. 21-27, 2011

  • 1 cent 120-packs of ruled paper
  • 50 cent Scotch tape with dispenser (HOT DEAL!)
  • 50 cent pencil cases
  • 50 cent Avery glue sticks
  • 50 cent spiral-bound notebooks
  • 25-50% off all backpacks
  • 50 cent  ball point pens
  • Print a Staples coupon for 20% off that expires Aug. 20, 2011.

Staples Bonus: Pay $10 for a Staples discount card that gets you 15% off on school supplies through Sept. 17, 2011. Excludes toner and ink, technology (electronics), gift cards, stamps, case paper, food, furniture, flash drives, cell phones and plans, services, and phone cards. You’ll need to spend $66.66 dollars to get your $10 investment back (15% off $66.66 = $10).

Office Max deals starting Sunday , 2011

  • Next week’s ad has not been posted. Hoping for an update later today so check back!

FFF Pics 049 300x198 Re cap of Frugal Festival Food!I promise this will be the last post about the Festival until next year! I wrote a quick recap on the Frugal Festival blog, including dozens of photos. Thanks for a great Festival!

near years 2011 Happy New Year! See you in 2011!

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I’m taking the rest of the day off to enjoy the last hours of 2010 and rest up for a party to greet 2011. I wish you all the best for 2011. Thank you so much for being part of the BargainBabe.com community and for making 2010 a great year!

~ Julia

aka Bargain Babe

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