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All The Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals You Need To Know About

by Samantha Darby

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means eating turkey, watching Charlie Brown, and knocking out the women next to you because she dared to grab the last 75 percent off toaster. 'Tis the season for Black Friday shopping. Sarcasm aside, there are some pretty fantastic Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals you should know about, but those ads can be totally overwhelming. If you're not looking for something specific, all of those percentages and Buy One Get Ones (or BOGOs for the pros) can blur together to make a big old mess and next thing you know, you're tossing the shopping list and vowing to buy everyone something off of those late night infomercials.

Breathe. I've got your back. I've poured through some of the most popular Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to find the deals you need to know about. I'm a mama, so I know that I want to focus on the things I need in our home, the things both my daughter and I can benefit from, and any deal that makes my life a little bit easier. And do I even have to mention the toys? I've compiled the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals you need to know about, but this isn't an exclusive list. Because prices vary by location and store, this list only includes the generic sales and hot ticket items that have slashed prices. But rest assured that all of your, and your kids', favorites are here. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toys, clothing for kids, household items you need -- all here. So grab your pen, read through the list, and get ready to win the battle of the holiday shopping without breaking a sweat. (OK. You might break a little bit of a sweat because those Elsa and Anna singing dolls are no joke, but at least you know the best deals on them.)

Clothing and Accessories

Target

  • 40 percent off all clothing and accessories for women, men, kids, and babies

Kmart

  • 50 percent off all clothing for women, men, kids, and babies
  • BOGO free on slipper socks and booties
  • BOGO 50 percent off on socks and hosiery
  • 50 percent off team sports apparel

Toys R Us

  • 50 percent off all Carter's clothing and sleepwear
  • 30 percent off all Disney clothing, sleepwear, and accessories
  • BOGO 50 percent off on all shoes and slippers

Macy's

  • Buy One Get Two free on graphic tees
  • 65 percent off character sleepwear
  • 65 percent off all Disney Frozen and Princess looks
  • 60 percent off Carter's playwear

J.C. Penney

  • 50 percent off men and women's watches
  • 50 percent off character watches
  • 60 percent off all juniors' fashion jewelry
  • 60 percent off men's gloves, hats, scarves
  • BOGO free on college team tees and college or pro team caps
  • BOGO free on men's bowties and ties
  • 60 percent off men's sleepwear and slippers
  • 60 percent off girls' dresses, collections, fashion tops, and bottoms
  • 60 percent off boys' Star Wars apparel
  • 50 percent off all boys and girls' Okie Dokie Disney apparel
  • 60 percent off Carter's sleepwear and apparel
  • 25 percent off Nike athletic shoes for men and women
  • 60 percent off juniors' apparel

Kohl's

  • 60 percent off all Carter's apparel
  • 60 percent off all OshKosh B'gosh apparel
  • 25 percent off Nike athletic shoes for the family
  • 60 percent off all women's handbags and wallets
  • 40 percent off wallets for men

Furniture and Linens

Toys R Us

  • 40 percent off all character themed nine bin toy organizers
  • 50 percent off all character themed pillow and throw sets
  • 40 percent off all character themed slumber bags and cuddle pillows
  • 40 percent off all high back chairs and flip open sofas

J.C. Penney

  • 6o percent off quilts and bedspreads

Kohl's

  • 60 to 70 percent off bedding sets and quilts
  • 70 percent off all licensed huggers, throws, and bathwraps
  • 70 percent off throws and blankets

Electronics

Toys R Us

  • $25 off all Disney Infinity starter packs
  • $50 off any regular-priced Apple iPod Touch
  • 50 percent off LeapFrog LeapsterGS Explorers
  • 50 percent off all LeapPad software
  • $50 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Kids Tablet
  • $30 off Nabi Jr. Tablet
  • $15 off Amazon Fire Kids Tablet
  • $60 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7" Lite Tablet

Best Buy

  • $50 off all iPods
  • Up to $100 off Apple watches
  • Up to $50 off Fitbits
  • Up to $300 off Select Surface Pro 3

Toys

Target

BOGO 50 percent off on the following brands:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Hot Wheels
  • Thomas & Friends
  • Star Wars
  • Monster High
  • Our Generation
  • Melissa & Doug
  • Minecraft
  • My Little Pony
  • Vtech

Kmart

  • 20 percent off Marvel Avengers toys

BOGO 50 percent off on the following brands:

  • Disney Cars, Planes, Toy Story, and Big Hero 6
  • CAT and Road Ripper vehicles
  • My Little Pony
  • Littlest Pet Shop
  • Imaginext
  • Thomas the Train engine or track set
  • Hero Mashers figures
  • Laugh & Learn toys
  • Little People toys
  • Fisher Price infant toys

Toys R Us

  • BOGO 50 percent off on all Melissa & Doug toys, puzzles, and role play items (store only)
  • $25 off Star Wars and Marvel 2 pack role play sets
  • 50 percent off Star Wars: A New Hope 18" figures four pack
  • 65 percent off all Furby Furblings
  • 5o percent off Fisher Price Medical Kits
  • 50 percent off Vtech Alphabet Activity Cubes
  • 40 percent off Doc McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile Cart
  • 60 percent off Mega Bloks 100-ct First Builders Block Sets
  • BOGO free on Animal Planet buckets
  • 50 percent off EduScience Microscope & Telescope Combination Set
  • $20 off My Size Barbie
  • 6o percent off all Disney Princesses, Frozen, and Fairies role play dresses
  • $20 off Disney Frozen Ice Castle Vanity
  • $20 off Disney Frozen Singing & Talking Elsa and Anna Plush Dolls two pack
  • 50 percent off You & Me 12 - 18" doll umbrella strollers
  • 50 percent off Strawberry Shortcake doll and dress up set
  • Up to 65 percent off all Disney petite princess 6" toddler dolls
  • 50 percent off John Deere 15" big scoop vehicles
  • 50 percent off Hot Wheels six lane raceway
  • 50 percent off Razor Lil' Kick or Razor B Kick scooters
  • 50 percent off Moto Trax or Melody 6-volt toddler quads
  • 50 percent off all Avigo skates and skateboards
  • $100 off 6-volt Mini Cooper or Range Rover
  • 50 percent off all Flying Heroes figures
  • 50 percent off 24" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles plush turtles

Macy's

  • BOGO free on Melissa & Doug toys

Kohl's

  • 20 to 50 percent off all toys including Fisher Price, Playskool, Vtech, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Tonka, Crayola and Play-Doh
  • 50 percent off all Nerf toys
  • 20 percent off all Melissa & Doug toys
  • 50 percent off all board games

Baby Gear

Toys R Us

  • BOGO 75 percent off on all Tommee Tippee infant and toddler feeding items

Household Items

Target

  • 50 percent off all jar candles
  • 50 percent off all picture frames

Kmart

  • 50 percent off all holiday string lights
  • 20 percent off Stanley tools
  • 50 percent off all licensed outdoor holiday airblown decorations
  • 50 percent off Trim a Home stockings

Macy's

  • 65 percent off all Lenox and Spode Christmas China
  • 60 percent off holiday trim
  • 60 percent off all holiday dinnerware
  • 60 percent off all Samsonite luggage
  • 60 percent off Martha Stewart Collection bedding

JCPenney

  • 60 percent off all holiday trim and decor
  • 50 to 60 percent off all lamp sets
  • 50 to 60 percent off all accent rugs

Kohl's

  • 40 to 70 percent off kitchen and cookware prep
  • 50 percent off all Star Wars and Disney tabletops
  • 40 to 70 percent off all tabletop and kitchen textiles
  • 20 to 50 percent off all floor care
  • 60 to 65 percent off wall decor and frames
  • 50 to 70 percent off all rugs
  • 70 percent off all licensed huggers, throws, and bath wraps

Other Deals

Target

  • Spend $75 or more on Black Friday and receive 20 percent off one shopping trip between Dec. 4 and Dec. 13

JCPenney

  • Spend $75 or more in-store on Friday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and get $20 bonus cash redeemable Dec. 2 through Dec. 15

Kohl's

  • Sign up for email sale alerts and save 15 percent in store and online
  • For every $50 spent Nov. 23 through 29, receive $15 Kohl's Cash to redeem Nov. 30 till Dec. 6
  • First 100 customers in Kohl's for Black Friday will receive two tickets to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Images: m01229/Flickr; Target; Toys R Us (3); Kmart; Macy's; Giphy