This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner ladies and you know what that means. Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, and pumpkin pie… It also means shopping, shopping, shopping! Pulling an all nighter Thursday into Friday is a must to catch those Door Buster deals! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times to buy gifts for the Christmas season. Knowing which stores to shop at is key to stealing some of the best sales. So here’s a preview of a few stores in the city that will be sure to include great sales that will save you time and money:
1. Macy’s: closed on Thanksgiving, open midnight for Black Friday
Save up to 50% on women’s boots!
2. Best Buy: closed on Thanksgiving, open midnight for Black Friday
Save $130 on a Nikon Coolpix P510!
3. Old Navy: Open Thanksgiving Day
Save on peacoats for him & her!
4. Target: Open Thanksgiving Day
DVD’s starting at $1 each!
5. Kohl’s: closed on Thanksgiving, open midnight for Black Friday
Lauren Conrad jewelry starting at $9.99!
Start looking at those ads early girls! The early bird Black Friday specials tend to be the best, but they run out quick! Leave those heels for the Thanksgiving party and be prepared to stand in long lines in Chicago’s crazy temps! If you don’t feel like dealing with the insanity of Black Friday, don’t forget about Cyber Monday! You can catch some great deals online without leaving your house! Happy Thanksgiving and let operation: Black Friday begin! (: