What are the biggest sale days that savvy shoppers take full advantage of to save money on holiday gift shopping? It’s Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday deals that offer two days of absolute bottom line prices, on top selling, big ticket items. Join in the savings with some tips and tricks to stay ahead of the crowd on these two mega-shopping ‘holidays.’

Before you begin your early morning mall run on Black Friday or your online spree on Cyber Monday, be sure to make a wish list of gifts to keep you on track. Whether you’re shopping for electronics like a camera, flat screen TV, or cell phone, working from an organized list will save time. Or, maybe your teen would love a new jacket, jeans, or other accessories. Check online ads and newspaper ads, then pre-shop and compare current and future sale prices and jot them down on your list. Redeem a coupon along with the discounted Black Friday sale price for additional savings. When cyber-shopping, hit the web early to seize the deal on a great buy before it’s gone.

On the list you have created, make a note of the name of the stores and special hours when they are offering their deepest discounts, beginning with Thanksgiving Day. Note special sale hours like 5:00pm- 7:00pm at Banana Republic or find free shipping Kohls coupons. For shops like Old Navy, Gap, Walmart, Sears, Macy’s, Bed Bath and Beyond and others, look for their printable and online coupon code offers for online cyber sales as well as in-store specials.

Spend more holiday time with your loved ones when you become a super-saving shopper on Black Friday or Cyber Monday this year. From identifying the best deals with coupons for added savings, to getting cash back from online purchases, smart shoppers will make the most of this shopping season. Will you be one of them?