Black Friday may be a week away, but Amazon has already dropped a ton of great deals at up to 50% or more off retail. Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Early Black Friday Deals: Squishmallow, Columbia, Levi’s, Maybelline, Samsung Laptop & More
More than a dozen holiday craft shows are on tap for the weekend. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming 
Celebrate the holidays like a Swede! Get ready to feast your eyes on this Swedish seasonal spread…your taste buds, too. Join IKEA Centennial for its annual (and very popular) Julbord Holiday Buffet. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a unique and fun way for the whole family. And what better way to enjoy the holidays than with lots of delicious food and drinks! 
You’ve heard of “Elf on The Shelf”! Well, World Market is taking the holiday tradition to the next level this year. Bargain hunters always enjoy searching high and low for good deals. And, in this case, their detective skills can really pay off (literally!). World Market is hosting a 
Clean out your closet or junk drawer! Then, stop at GameStop and trade in the stuff you don’t want anymore for one day only. The popular gaming store is hosting its Trade Anything Day on December 6, 2025. And it’s exactly what you think it means — trade in just about anything for store credit. Use the store credit to do a little holiday shopping on a budget! 
For those whose weekends are jam-packed or have to work and have no time to shop the holiday craft shows, here’s an option: 
Happy Holidays, frugal friends! It’s that time of the year again to eat, drink and be merry. However, you should always celebrate on a budget, so we’re hoping to make the holidays a little merrier for a few lucky readers with our annual holiday giveaway. This year, there will be 
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. 
It’s the most Whopper-ful time of the year! And Burger King is inviting fans to deck the halls with an all-new limited-edition BK Advent Calendar. With a design inspired by a classic package wrapped in brown paper and string, the calendar features 12 drawers filled with nostalgic surprises — promising daily holiday joy to BK’s biggest fans. 
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 
Need to spruce up your home on a budget? Now’s the time to go shopping, thanks to the latest store closure. 
Nearly 50 local makers, designers, and creators will present a one-stop outdoor shopping experience for all of your gifting needs this holiday season at the 
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the 
Bargain hunters of all ages love a good deal. Saving money never gets old! However, it pays to be a little older (and wiser!) at Walgreens. The ubiquitous drug store offers customers 55 and older a special discount on the first Tuesday of the month. The drugstore’s