Are you putting your feet up for a day of rest after Thanksgiving or are you joining the throngs of shoppers heading out for the Black Friday frenzy? Or perhaps you're holding out for the online sales on the newer but growing in popularity Cyber Monday? As you probably know these shopping days are mostly dominated by big box stores and sites, although some smaller companies are also getting in on the action. We've put together information on some notable sales for kids' and family goods as well as pulled out some specific deals to check out.

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We may be a few days out from Thanksgiving but the holiday sales and events are starting to kick into gear. This week's list is full of indie designer sales – from coast to coast and cities in between. In addition, we have a number of online sales to get you prepped for the holidays. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

Sure, we've got the usual selection of deals for television, gaming, movies and other home tech, but this week we've also added a few stocking stuffers for early shoppers. How about a temperature sensitive, color-changing mug shaped like a battery charging icon? Or an RFID blocking wallet for the security minded? Did you even know there was such a thing as a water powered clock? Plenty more below... More

One of the great things about our weekly roundup of sales and events is that we try to hit all areas of the country. Sure, most of the sales are concentrated in the big cities, but increasingly we're getting events in other places — like this week's Ligne Roset Warehouse Sale in Dallas and the MCAD Art Sale in Minneapolis. And if we still haven't hit your neighborhood, there's always the online sales, too. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

Pick up a new hobby and digital camera with great interchangeable lens digital camera deals or just veg on the couch with a brand new big screen TV and hours and hours of Mel Brooks on Blu-ray to keep you entertained. You'll also love these cute flash drive styled after your favorite Star Wars and Transformers characters, and who doesn't need an iPhone case that's also a wallet and a bottle opener! More

This week ThinkGeek is offering plenty of sales deals on items perfect to store away later as stocking stuffers (and can you believe Amazon has already launched their Black Friday store?). One of our favorite nature series is now available at 63% off (and in Blu-ray), free 8x10 printed collage from Walgreens, and a $50 discount off arguably the best universal remote available today. May the force be with you as you try to wake up with a Darth Vader alarm clock! Plenty more deals below... More

With Halloween (and a huge hurricane) behind us, it's time to start fluffing up our nests for the coming winter holidays. From dining room furniture to art and a little bit of everything in between, there's a wide selection of sales in this week's guide. And if you're not in the mood for shopping, there are non-retail events as well. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

No doubt you'll be spending your weekend bouncing around various Halloween parties dressed up like Honey Boo Boo. But if you're looking for something a little different for your weekend, take a look at our sales and events list. From online sales to in-store events, there's a little something for everyone. Check out the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

Show off your vinyl collection with LP frames for your IKEA Expedit shelves while you chill/work from a sweet Blu Dot desk you got on discount. And while you're at it, go ahead and grab yourself a discounted 3rd generation iPad for only $380. Plus get ready to rock out with Glee Karaoke and more in this week's sales. More

Keith Haring lovers will love these iPhone cases with his signature artwork. Or how about these unique graphic pieces made from recordings of your actual voice? Upgrade your sound system at $50-200 discounts, pick up an extremely affordable sound-isolating headphone for your next trip, and maybe even check out some tech accessories to make you look good and feel good... More