My Black Friday Picks

The greatest shopping day of the year is next Friday!  No matter if there is something I have to have or not, I love to be out in the Black Friday madness.  I think it's the thrill of being being one of the few people to score an awesome deal is what gets me excited.  Most of the sales have been released.  I went through some of the ads and picked out a few things that I thought were a steal.

Christmas Scenes

I hope you guys had a very Merry Christmas!  I ran myself into the ground before Christmas.  I was so beat that I wore sweat pants on Christmas day!  Between helping my mom cook and clean and playing with Peyton there was just no time to get myself together!  Mister said he thought it was cool that I chilled all day.... If you say so Mister...LOL!

Our Kenya Doll Super Star Experience with Family Dollar

I was super excited that Peyton and I were invited to celebrate the launch of the new Kenya Doll with Family Dollar!  The first Kenya dolls debuted in 1992.  I am about to tell on myself but I never got to enjoy Kenya because I was a teen at that time : ).  Now she is Bizzack with mad style and a crew!  Now available at Family Dollar Stores!

Kohl's Toy Shopping Tools + $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

Since the holiday is about to begin I thought I would bring you guys some more giveaways!  Kohl's just informed me that they have a new online shopping tool to help make shopping a little easier for the children in your life.   You can select the child's age and it will pull up all the toys and gifts that would be appropriate for that child.  Head over to Kohl's to check out the toys for the kids in your life!

To add to this great toy shopping tool, Kohl's has been generous to offer one Baby Shopaholic reader a $50 gift card to Kohl's    Just in time for Christmas!  Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.  Giveaway ends on December 7 at 12am EST.  Open to US mailing addresses only.  Good Luck!

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Bratzilla Doll Giveaway! Just in Time for Halloween!

Just in time for Halloween!  I would like to introduce you to the glam and wicked cousins of the Bratz Dolls, the Bratzillaz!  

Zutano Kids Fashion at FAO Schwarz NYC

Parties in NYC for BlogHer were just off the chain!  Next up is a party at FAO Schwarz on 5th Ave!  Hosted by Nicole of Momtrends and Melisa of Project Nursery, with a Spring 2013 preview of Zutano.  

AGraff Designs Crayon Wallet Giveaway!

The party doesn't stop!  Make sure you are entered into all the fabulous giveaways from Shabby Apple, Carson Bryce Bath and Body Products, and Say Anything Game.

Today's giveaway is sponsored by AGraff Designs!  AGraff Designs specializes in handmade gifts for the fashionable and practical mom!  Diaper Bags, Baby Sling Carriers, Crayon Wallets, Coffee Sleeves, Diaper and Wipes Cases and Receiving Blankets, all designed and handcrafted for fabulous moms!

Every Mamanista must have a diaper clutch!  I adore mine!  Keep diapers and wipes in one place.  Throw it in your purse and pull it out head to the bathroom when baby needs to be changed. 

If you are a baby wearer, AGraff has some jazzy patterns that is sure to compliment your baby gear.

On to the giveaway! 

AGraff is giving one Baby Shopaholic reader this marvelous Crayon Clutch with paper and crayons included! Peyton is all about writing now.  I am constantly digging in my purse for a pen or and paper which ends up being an envelope from a bill or something.  AGraff Crayon Clutches are an awesome and stylish way to keep young ones busy at restaurants, in the car, church, doctor’s offices, or traveling on a plane.   

AGraff is also giving Baby Shopaholic readers 10% off!  Enter FRIEND10 as the coupon code. 

Mandatory entry:  Head over to AGraff Designs and come back and leave a comment of what item you would love to have!

Additional entries: Make sure you leave a separate comment for each action.

- Add AGraff Designs to your favorites on Etsy

- Follow Baby Shopaholic via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" Baby Shopaholic on FaceBook

- "Like" A Graff Designs on FaceBook

- Follow Baby Shopaholic on twitter - @babyshopa

- Follow AGraff Designs on twitter

- Post about the giveaway on Face Book, make sure you tag Baby Shopaholic

- Tweet about the giveaway:  I just entered @babyshopa @AGraffDesigns crayon wallet giveaway ! Check it out http://bit.ly/w0iRfr

Make sure to leave an email if you don't have a blogger account.  Deadline for entry is Monday December 12 at 11:59 est. The winner must have a US shipping address. 

Black Friday Recap

Thursday I got my ads and after Thanksgiving dinner it was study time!  After going through the ads we came to the conclusion that Walmart had the deals that we could not miss.  I usually stay away from Walmart on Black Friday, that crowd can get a little rowdy!

Our Mission:
Me: Convertible "BMW" ride-on car for $99
Tish: 32in LCD TV for $188
Sister Toni: Xbox w/ Kinect $199 plus you get $50 gift card.

My niece and sister got to the store around 7 and I got there at 8.  The sales did not start until 10pm.  So I had to stare at this box for 2 hrs!  There were only 12 and 6 people were already waiting!

When 9:45 hit they allowed us to put the items in carts.  One guy comes up from the back and tries to get one.  Let's just say he was SHUT DOWN real quick!

I grabbed these great deals.  Canopy 600 thread count king sheets for $19.  Shopper Barbie for $5.  VTech laptop $10.  I know Peyton may be too young for the laptop but she loves computers and only wants to play with the real thing, but this has more buttons then the toys she has so maybe she will play with this one. 

This was the line at 10:02 pm on Thanksgiving night!  We were all successful on our missions.  Did you go out for Black Friday?  What was your biggest score?

In case you missed it, click HERE to see what I wore on the red carpet!