If you LOVE Black Friday, you’re going to LOVE this post. I’ve compiled all you need to know about store hours, special stipulations, deals, and of course my favorite bargains. Check back throughout the week for updates on the deals, too! I’ll be adding more as I see them.
Target
Bullseye and company are rolling out the deals this year! The following links and details will help you build a plan to shop Target.
- Target 2018 Black Friday Ad
- Doors Open 5 PM on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd and close at 1 AM Friday, November 23rd.
- Doors re-open 7 AM Friday, November 23rd.
- Free Standard Shipping on Target.com through December 22nd on hundreds of thousands of items. Minimum purchase threshold may be applied.
- REDcard holders get early access deals online Wednesday, November 21st.
- Spend $50 or more on Friday, November 23rd and get a coupon good for 20% off your entire order on a future shopping trip between November 27th and December 8th.
- Saturday and Sunday save $25 on purchases of $75 or more in the Wondershop (holiday decor, lights, etc.). Plus 40% Off artificial trees.
My Favorite Deals
- FREE $10 Target Gift Card with Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 6-qt. pressure cooker ($69.95)
- Google Home Mini ($25)
- Element 55″ Smart 4K UHD TV ($199)
- Polaroid 32″ LED TV ($79.99)
- Fitbit Versa smartwatch ($149)
- Ring video doorbell ($99.99)
- FREE $15 Target Gift Card Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 camera ($59.99)
- FREE $10 Target Gift Card 23andMe Personal Ancestry Kit ($59)
- Select DVDs and BluRay ($4)
- 50% Off Select Games and Puzzles
- Hatchimals Surprise ($34.99)
- 3-ft. giant bear or dog ($10)
- Select kids’ bikes ($49)
- Peg Perego Polaris 12V ($249)
- Men’s & Women’s T-shirts ($4-6)
- Toddler Ts and Leggings ($3)
- Holiday graphic tees for the family ($5)
- Room Essentials™ Bath towel, 2-ct. hand towels or 6-ct. washcloths ($2)
- Threshold chenille or Sherpa throw ($10)
- Nespresso VertuoPlus limited-edition bundle ($124.99)
- Select Household Appliances ($10)
Walmart
Walmart rocks Black Friday every year. Here are the details you need and the best deals, too.
- Walmart 2018 Black Friday Ad
- Download a map to find all the deals on the Walmart App or Website.
- Deals Begin 6 PM on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd.
- FREE Coffee, Hot Cocoa, and Cookies begin at 4 PM while supplies last.
- Some deals are available all day online. Check the ad for details.
My Favorite Deals
- 65″ Class 4K Roku Smart TV ($398)
- Samsung 32″ Class Smart TV ($178)
- Smart 55″ Class 4K Smart TV ($298)
- Canon PIXMA TS3122 Printer ($19)
- Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Camera Bundle ($55)
- Fitbit Versa ($149)
- Select DVDs ($1.96)
- Select Board Games ($5 and $10)
- Giant Plush Dino, Sloth, & Unicorn ($20)
- Select Kids’ Bikes ($36)
- 6-Gallon Stainless Steel Shop Vac ($29)
- Instant Pot 8‑Qt. Pressure Cooker ($59)
- Select Farberware Appliances ($9.96)
- Bath towel or 6-ct. washcloths ($1.60)
- Serta Elite Comfort Pillow ($5)
- Protege 5 Piece Luggage Set ($48)
- Men’s Dickies Hoodie ($11)
- Men’s Fruit of the Loom Fleece Sleep Pants ($4)
- 2‑Pc. Plush PJ Set ($10)
- Kids’ 12 M – 14/16 character sleep sets ($4.75)
- Athletic Works™ Fleece ($3.75)
- Kids’ Athletic Fleece Sets ($8.75)
- Hatchimals HatchiBabies Foxfin ($34.88)
Meijer
Meijer is one of my favorite Black Friday stops. If you use mPerks, you can kill it with deals and coupons while collecting rewards points toward coupons good for future purchases. Especially for large purchases like electronics, this is likely your best stop.
- Meijer features a week worth of sales including
- Saturday November 24th Santa Bucks & 1 Day Only Sale
- Sales start at 6 AM Friday and Saturday
- Use mPerks to get more coupons back!
My Favorite Deals
- Thursday/Friday
- Element 55″ Smart Roku 4K UHD TV ($199.99)
- Fitbit Charge 3 ($119.95) – Get a Coupon Good for $30 Off Your Next Shopping Trip
- Apple Watch® Series 3 or iPad® 6th Gen ($329) – Get a Coupon Good for $100 Off Your Next Shopping Trip
- iPad Pro® 64GB 10.5″ ($649) – Get a Coupon Good for $125 Off Your Next Shopping Trip
- Select DVDs ($2)
- 5 Minute Story Books ($5)
- Select Games ($5 and $11)
- Sharpie 21 Ct. Permanent Markers ($9.99)
- Select Nerf Blasters ($5.49)
- Intex Jump-O-Lene Castle Bouncer ($34.99)
- Black+Decker/Stanley Tool Kit ($99.99)
- Select Small Appliances ($19.99) – Get a Coupon Good for $10 Off Your Next Shopping Trip
- Crock-Pot Express Pressure Cooker 6 qt. or Oster Air Fryer 3.2 liter ($49.99)
- Ultra Spun Bath Towel ($2.99)
- R+R Supersize Pillow ($2.99)
- Royal Luxe White Goose Feather and Down Comforter ($49.99)
- Men’s Graphic Ts ($4.99)
-
Buy 1, Get 2 Free Girls’ Leggings
- Buy 1, Get 2 Free Carter’s Apparel
- D&Y Beanies, Blanket Scarves, Falls Creek 3 Pr. Magic Gloves, Falls Creek “Kay” Crossbody Handbags ($4.99)
- Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ or iPad Pro 10.5″ – Get a Coupon Good for $150 Off Your Next Shopping Trip
- Friday Only
- Element 65″ Smart Amazon 4K UHD TV ($399.99)
Amazon
Amazon has already started some of their deals for what they call Black Friday Deals Week. More than likely, they’ll be squaring up toe to toe with most big box retailers. Here’s what you need to know:
- Prices on Amazon made products like the Kindle, Echo, FireTV, and more will be at their lowest of the entire year. This is important for both Amazon and if you’re in a store that prices matches Amazon.
- Lightning Deals are still the secret sauce of saving on Amazon but depend upon the ability to sit behind a screen and wait patiently with a quick trigger figure. You can schedule alerts to let you know when a deal is on the horizon but you can’t delay.
- When applicable, don’t forget to clip extra coupons.
- Use Ebates to get cash back on select products.
- Especially when it comes to Toys, check the Movers and Shakers because this often indicates a drop in price. Click on Toys & Games and then Best Sellers. On the right hand side bar, you’ll see a Movers and Shakers category.
- This year, Amazon announced free shipping during the holiday season. While not all items qualify and you won’t get the 2 day shipping Prime offers, you still won’t have to fork over the cash for a Prime membership if you don’t want to.
My Favorite Deals
- Beginning November 18th: Fire TV Stick with 1st Gen Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player ($24.99)
- Beginning November 22nd: Ring Video Doorbell 2 ($139.99)
- Beginning November 22nd: Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa $5 with any Echo Device Purchase
- Beginning November 22nd: All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal $24
- Beginning November 22nd: Fire 7 ($29.99)
- Beginning November 22nd: Toshiba 50LF621U19 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV HDR – Fire TV Edition $299.99
Kohl’s
- Kohl’s 2018 Black Friday Ad
- 12:01 AM CT on Monday, November 19th online deals begin.
- 5 PM on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd deals begin in stores.
- 12:01 AM CT on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd doorbusters online begin.
- 5 PM on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd doorbusters begin in stores.
- Get $15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend November 19th – 23rd; redeemable November 24th – December 5th.
- ALWAYS Check online for coupons. Kohls.com adds coupons automatically to your wallet but they’re not always the best ones.
- Sign up for Kohl’s Rewards!
My Favorite Doorbusters
- Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt. ($69.99) Plus $15 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Samsung 58″ 4K Ultra HDTV ($549.99) Plus $165 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- FitBit Versa ($149.99) Plus $45 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR ($399.99) Plus $120 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Ring Video Doorbell 2 ($139.99) Plus $30 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Nintendo Switch Bundle ($329.99) Plus $90 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Minnie or Mickey Mouse Power Ride On ($59.99) Plus $15 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Assorted Small Household Appliances ($4.99) After $14 Mail in Rebate
- Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1 6 Qt. ($99.99) Plus $15 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Gloves for Her ($1.99)
- Holiday Leggings for Women ($4.99)
- Croft and Barrow and Sonoma Flannels ($9.99)
- Larry Levin Wool Peacoats ($24.99)
My Favorite Deals
- FitBit Ace for Kids ($59.99) Plus $15 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- Sharper Image Portable Projector ($49.99) Plus $15 in Kohl’s Cash
- Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 camera with film ($59.99) Plus $15 in Kohl’s Cash
- Assorted Small Household Appliances ($9.99) After $12 Mail in Rebate
- KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer ($199.99) Plus $45 Back in Kohl’s Cash
- The Big One Pillows ($2.99)
- The Big One Bath Towels ($2.99)
- 50% Off Jammies for the Family
JCPenney
- JCPenney 2018 Black Friday Ad
- Doors Open 2 PM on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd.
- Deals available Friday, November 23rd while they last.
- Shop JCP.com all day Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd while supplies last.
- Free Shipping on JCP.com with $49 purchase.
- Coupon Giveaway in stores on Thursday, November 22nd while supplies last.
- In Store Only on November 24th, Spend $100 on Gift Cards and get a $25 Off Coupon Good November 25 – December 24.
My Favorite Deals
- Cooks 1.2-Qt. Air Fryer or 4-Slice Toaster Oven ($4.99) after $20 Mail-In Rebate
- Home Expressions 100% Cotton Bath Towel, 2-Pk. Hand Towels, or 4-Pk. Washcloths ($2.99)
- Assorted Household Small Appliances ($7.99) after $14 Mail-In Rebate
- American Explorer Hardside Luggage ($39.99)
- JCPenney Home 40-Pc. Dinnerware Set ($29.99) after $20 Mail-In Rebate
-
Home Expressions Down-Alternative Comforter ($19.99)
- JCPenney Home Classic Standard/Queen Pillow ($2.99)
- Guys’ Novelty Christmas Tee ($4.99)
- Men’s Stafford Easy Care Stretch Broadcloth Dress Shirt ($9.99)
-
Men’s North Pole Trading Co. Microfleece Sleep Pant ($4.99)
- Girls’ Arizona Leggings ($4.99)
-
Kids’ Xersion Puffer Jackets ($14.99)
- Okie Dokie Bodysuit ($3)
- Mixit Fluffy Gloves ($1.99)
- Women’s Xersion Tanks & Tees ($4)
- Women’S St. John’S Bay Active Polar V-Neck Fleece ($4.99)
- St. John’s Bay or St. John’s Bark Holiday Tees ($4.99)
- Cooks Fast Pot Jr. Multi Cooker ($19.99) after $20 Mail-In Rebate
Best Buy
- Best Buy 2018 Black Friday Ad
- Doors Open 5 PM on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd.
- Friday Doorbusters begin at 8 AM on Friday, November 24th.
- Saturday Doorbuster not yet released.
My Favorite Deals
- Toshiba 43” Class LED 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV with HDR Fire TV Edition ($129.99)
- Apple MacBook Air® 13.3″ Display Intel Core i5 8GB Memory 128GB Flash Storage Silver ($799.99)
- FREE Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 3) with Ring Video Doorbell 2 ($139.99)
- FRIDAY: Sharp 55″ Class LED 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV ($249.99)
Comparing Prices
Want to know the best price on the must have items on your list? Use a third party site like TheBlackFriday.com or BFAds.net. I also LOVE the Passion for Savings Database to search for the best deals by product.
Our new book Your Money, Your Marriage is now available! Be sure to check out videos on managing money together on Facebook.
My book is now available: Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After. You can also check out The Debt Free Devotional
This post contains an affiliate link. That means when you get a great deal, learn about a way to save, or maybe even something for free, I may end up making a small commission. All prices are subject to change.
[…] Queen of Free’s Best Black Friday 2018: My running list of favorite finds for this year in particular. […]