If you are looking for deals, sometimes it’s overwhelming and difficult to find the Black Friday deals that can save you a lot of money.

Saving money on the things that you want and need, I think is important.

Why pay full price if you don’t have to, but (there is always a but) you have to be able to afford the items that you buy.

Finding Your Reason For Buying

There is also a difference between wanting something and needing it.

Often, people don’t think about the reason behind buying an item and just because something is a great deal, if you don’t need it then really you need to think about the ‘why’ for purchasing the item.

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Just want to browse then check out my Amazon Shop, it’s full of loads of items to inspire you.

My Favourite Courses On Sale

There really isn’t anything better than finding some course on sale that will help you learn and grow.

You might not know but I’m a big fan of Crystal Paine, from Money Saving Mom, and 13 of her courses are all reduced during this Black Friday sale.

These courses are great and these are the ones that I have.

Crystal is a great teacher and has her courses really well priced normally so some of these courses with 50% off making them just $8.50 which is amazing value for money.

15 days to a healthier you This really is a course that makes you think about you, and being a mum this is something that I struggle with. So, having a course where you are just thinking about your needs is amazing.

4 weeks to a more productive life Do you feel that you need to be more productive? This course will get you thinking about being more productive with your time.

Makeover your evenings Have you ever thought about making routines for your day? A way to have a set plan at different times of the day? This is a great course about setting your day up for success the night before.

Makeover your mornings Do you wish you had a better morning routine so you felt less stressed and less overwhelmed and had a more relaxed start to the day.

Makeover your year If you want to start the year off then this is a great course to take, it’s amazing.

Saying goodbye to survival mode This I think is one of those courses that make you think about all you and your life and where you are going. Very thought provoking.

My Friend Hilary runs some amazing family courses, you know how to be a better parent type thing. If you use her code code: GRATEFUL you can save 25% on any of her courses.

Amazon Deals

Let’s get to those sales!

Have you heard of Prime Book Box? This is a really great idea to really push your child’s reading! You choose how often you receive the boxes and you get to tailor the boxes to your child, you can even pick the books!

Amazon Prime is something you will love or hate! It’s a great way to make savings during the year as you have access to some amazing deals that are just for Prime users! What’s great with Amazon Prime is that you can try it free for 30 days, if you don’t like it just cancel it before the 30 days is up, if you forget to do this you will be charged!

If you run a business, then you want an Amazon Business Account! You know that there are times when you just need to order for your business and being able to do it through your business and not your personal account. Well, now you can with an Amazon Business account!

Deals I’ve Found!

I wanted to share some of the amazing deals from multiple companies!

You must know that I’m a big Cricut fan, you buy direct from Cricut or you can get them from HobbyCraft.

If you are looking for gifts have you tried The Works? You can get lots of different things for adults and children from The Works, it’s a great shop.

From jigsaw puzzles, diaries, books to read and even art supplies and storage, so much to choose from.

If you are looking for something fun then Paint By Numbers for adults is a great way to get creative and when you can save some money it’s even better.

If you want a Christmas planner to help you organize these next few weeks, then you can get an amazing one at 40% discount using the code: BLACKFRIDAY

There are savings on the Living Well Spending Less Planner by Ruth Soukup, this is a great planner that’s undated and easy to use.

Do you love Swan products? I’ve just found them and I’ve fallen in love with them. If you use my discount code you get 20% off even off the sale price. This is my code: Howto20

There are so many different products that Swan make, they look awesome! From kettles to vacuums all at great prices.

Shark Vacuums are offering loads off their range, I do love anything to do with Shark, they have brilliant products and they are affordable!

Mabel’s Label’s are so cute, I just love labels in my home and with money off who would complain.

If you love Yankee Candles, then you need to check out these sales.

Simba mattresses are offering an amazing deal for their Hybrid Mattress.

If you are just looking for inspiration in the DIY section you need to check out what B & Q have on sale.

If you want to update your bedroom grab this 20% off EasyClosets and make your bedroom look amazing.

Research The Items You Want

I think it’s important to research the item first before you rush out and buy something!

I love sales and a bargain, but I always think about the why, why it’s on sale, why have they reduced it!

This really makes me look at the deals and it encourages me to compare the different brands and the different models to make sure that the one that I do purchase will meet my needs!

There is nothing worse than buying something in a sale and the next week you see a better model that does more than the one you purchased.

Final Thoughts

The most important thing to do before you go sale shopping is to know the product you want and have your budget sorted and ready!

Don’t just jump at the first option, there are some stores that are matching the sale prices, so it’s important to check for the best place for you to buy the item!

Think twice before taking kids sale shopping unless you have to, it’s not fun for them!

Most importantly, have fun and don’t blow your budget!