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Many overstuffed and overworked shoppers feel they need to rise at the crack of dawn to find great deals at retail stores on Black Friday. Here's a tip...shop online. Many online stores have similar deals that can be ordered in your jammies and fuzzy slippers at home.

I'm a big online shopper around the holidays. Brand name sites are secure and easy to use. Plus, many offer free shipping with certain purchase amounts or as a promotion.

And then there's Cyber Monday, where online retailers offer even greater discounts-but you may not have to wait. The good news is that many online retailers are actually beginning sales now. Here are a couple of handy sites of help you navigate the savings maze.

Check out these links for a list of Black Friday online promotions and Black Friday info for various retailers. And don't forget, AAA members receive guaranteed discounts at a number of online retailers including Target.com, Barnes & Nobel.com, Sirius.com, plus many more. Here's a complete listing of AAA discounted online retailers.

That's my secret for surviving holiday shopping. How about you?  Any tips for Black Friday and beyond?

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I agree, nothing beats on-line shopping and having your goodies delivered to your door!  How easy is that?