How to Save Money Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping

It’s that time of year again! Literally every company on the planet is having sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and it can be so overwhelming! I thought I’d put together a few tips to help you save money while shopping in stores and online. I’m a huge fan of coupon codes and cash back sites. I never place an order without checking first. Here’s a few tips to make your life easier for holiday shopping.

• Do your research beforehand. If you’re going shopping in stores, gather up all the coupons you have so you’re not scrambling in the checkout link. Have a game plan for which stores you want to go to, to avoid wandering around a jam-packed mall.
• The best deals aren’t always on Black Friday. I’ve noticed this with tons of stores. They seem to run deeper discounts before and after the major sale days. Many stores also are extending their offers past Friday and Monday, so you don’t necessarily have to rush to beat the crowd.
• Use cash back sites like eBates.eBates pays you for shopping online, what’s better than that! Click here to learn more about how the service works. It’s completely free, and is not a gimmick. I have gotten several big payments from them after shopping so I know it works! 
• Sign up now and get a $10 gift card!
• Use app’s like Shopkick while shopping. With Shopkick you earn points for walking into stores. Open the app before walking through the doors and like magic, your points come through. Once you have a certain amount of points you can redeem them for gift cards. I’ve gotten up to a $25 gift card at Target before! They also have in-store coupons you can use while shopping, and opportunities to earn points for scanning items.
• Sign up now to start earning points!
• Use coupon codes paired with the store’s hardmarked sales. RetailMeNot and GrouponCoupon always have the most accurate codes. Here’s a list I’ve gathered for you!

Target

• 40% off Clothing, Shoes and Accessories for the whole family! Valid 11/26-11/28 only.
• BOGO 50% off Boots Cosmetics, fragrances, hair care. Ends 11/28.

Forever21

• Up to 70% off. Ends 11/29.
• Free shipping over $30. Ends 11/27.
• 21% off your next purchase + Free Shipping with code GROUPON21. Ends 12/2.

Charlotte Russe

• Free shipping no minimum. Ends 12/1.
• $10 off orders $60+. Ends 12/1.
• Entire store $20 or less.

American Eagle

• 40% off + Free Shipping. Ends 11/30 1:00am PST.

BaubleBar

• 30% off & Free Shipping with code THX. Valid: 11/26 at 6 PM – 11/29 at 4 PM.

Charming Charlie

• Black Friday $10 Off Event + $20 Off $75 + Free Shipping (no minimum) Use code  GLAM20. Valid: 11/27 – 11/28.
• $10 Off $50 +Free Shipping (no minimum) Use code: GLAM10. Valid 11/29 – 11/30.

Kohl’s 

• Take 20% off in store and online with code NOV20. Valid 11/28 – 12/1.
• Free Shipping on orders of $25+! Valid 11/28 – 12/1.

eBags

• 20% Off + New Deals Every Day. Use Code: BLACKFRIDAY. Valid: 11/25/15 – 11/28/15.

BeautyCareChoices

• $20 off $100 with code blackfriday. Valid: 11/26 – 11/30
• Free Essie Haute in Heat Nail Polish with any Essie Purchase with code essie. Ends 1/01/16.
• Receive free shipping on any cosmetics order with code SHIPFREE15. Does not expire.

BHCosmetics

• Up to 75% off for Black Friday. Valid: 11/26 – 11/29.
• Up to 80% off for Cyber Monday. Valid: 11/29 – 12/1.

Birchbox

• 25% off ALL subscriptions and 25% off full-size beauty products on orders of $35 or more. Plus, receive free shipping on orders of $25+. Use code BIGDEAL. Valid 11/27 – 12/1

e.l.f. Cosmetics

• 50% off sitewide* Use code: BEAUTIFUL on orders $30+. Offer Valid 11/27 only!
• 50% off sitewide* Use code: CYBER on orders $30+. Offer valid 11/30 only!

Sigma Beauty

• Free Shipping two days only.Ends 11/27 11:59PM CST. 
• 10% off with code SIGMAPINK. Ends 12/31.

Ulta Beauty

• $5 off orders $15+ with code 205730. 
• Free shipping on orders $35+.

NuMe

• 55% off sitewide + Free Shipping with code STOCKUP. Ends 12/31.

Check out my list of evergreen coupon codes to save more!

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