No one understands holiday shopping on a shoestring budget better than college students. This year we’d like to provide you some helpful ideas to help you stretch that budget as far as it can go. Also, if you won’t be making it home for the holidays, we’ve included where to get a FREE Thanksgiving meal! Read on…
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES: Keep dollars in our community with these great deals!
Reno eNVy: Reno flair abound! Get 20% off your purchase, Black Friday Weekend (Fri. Nov. 25th – Sun. Nov. 27th)! Shop at 135 North Sierra St, Suite C or go to www.RENOeNVy.com (Promo code bfriday). Open 7 days a week 10a-6p, 775-682-3800
Grassroots Books: For the book lovers in your life, no other bookseller can beat the prices at Grassroots Books! In addition to their incredible selection of new and used books, they also offer a fantastic DVD and video game selection! Stop by at 660 E. Grove St. behind the Reno Costco.
Learning Express: Shop this locally owned toy store for the little ones you love. Friday, November 25th you will find 20% off store wide savings! Open from 10am-7pm. Free personalization and free gift wrapping available.
Carson City Confections: Know someone with a sweet tooth? This delicious handmade candy is created right here in Northern Nevada! Special order gift baskets or shop individual selections both online and inside Yogo Frozen Yogurt and Sweet Treats at 3250 Retail Dr. Ste #105 in Carson City, NV.
Black Friday Bus Tour Presented by Junkee Clothing: While this bus will cost you money to get on ($42.50), you can get all your holiday shopping done at local hidden hot shops! Snacks and lunch are provided. You must reserve your space by heading down to Junkee Clothing at 960 S. Virginia St.
Here’s a list of opening times for Black Friday shopping at the big box stores:
- Target – Midnight to 11 p.m.
- JCPenney – 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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- Sears – 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Kohl’s – Midnight to midnight.
- Macy’s – MIdnight to 11 p.m.
- Dillard’s – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Toys “R” Us – 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
- Walmart – 24 hours will continue as usual on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
- Best Buy – Midnight to 10 p.m.
- Costco – 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Kmart – Thanksgiving Day 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Black Friday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Old Navy – Midnight to 11 p.m.
- Scheels – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cabela’s – 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
OTHER IDEAS:
FREE Money Saving Black Friday Applications – Put your smartphones to work with these free applications geared at helping you located the best Black Friday deals in the area!
Cyber Monday: For those of you, who prefer to avoid the crowd and shop online, Cyber Monday has become quite the latest shopping rave! Find thousands of deals on just about anything you could possibly think of. Take a look at these top 5 reviews and get ready for Monday, November 28th!
For those of you who can’t make it home for the holidays, the Little Wal is serving FREE Thanksgiving Dinner. There’s no reason you can’t have turkey and all the fixins’ while visiting with your neighbors! Happy holidays to you all!
