Shoppers Guide to Black Friday 2015

It is that time of year again when people will be wrapping up the Thanksgiving turkey and getting ready to hit the stores for Black Friday.

Some Black Friday veteran shoppers have their itineraries meticulously planned out by now to include, which stores to hit first based on opening times, mapped out routes by distances, pockets full of coupons and flyers and all suited up in their comfy sneakers and active wear ready to keep up with long lines and wait times at the crack of dawn.

Do you know what you’re buying this Black Friday?

We have searched the all the ads and must have lists and bring you the hottest buys of 2015 for everyone on your list.

For Kids:

1. Kindle for Kids Bundle with the latest Kindle, 2-Year Accident Protection, Kid-Friendly Black Cover: Zero distractions – unlike tablets, Kindle is designed just for reading.

2. UDI U818A 2.4GHz 4 CH 6 Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter with Camera RTF Mode 2: Fly high with this Quadcopter that even has a camera.

3. VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch, White: A bright, colorful touch screen kids smart watch that teaches and entertains kids.

4. Star Wars Bladebuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber: The news we have for you is that deals on Star Wars toys are going to be scarce. And, even if some stores have ads for them, they’re probably going to sell out super-fast.

5. SHOPKINs Ultimate Collectors Playset :  The ultimate collectors set for any Shopkins Lover and would make a great starter set.

For Gamers:

1. Minecraft: Story Mode :  is an adventure game set in a Minecraft world. It is a five-part episodic series.

2.  Fallout 4 :  In a massive open world with hundreds of locations, characters, and quests. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone, gamer’s choice.

3. Star Wars: Battlefront : Visit classic planets from the original Star Wars trilogy, detailed with an unprecedented amount of realism and sense of authenticity that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away.

4. Halo 5: Guardians: A Sci-fi shooter that takes place on a mysterious alien ring world.

5. Game Consoles: Xbox One 1TB Holiday Bundle. Own the Xbox One 1TB Holiday Bundle, featuring Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Rare Replay, and a full-game download of Ori and the Blind Forest.

UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection PS4™ Bundle Play Through Three Critically Acclaimed Adventures: Discover the epic story that made Drake a legend in the single player campaigns for UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, and UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception, all re-mastered.

Gifts for Moms:

E-Reader – An e-reader is a no-brainer. Moms spend a lot of time in waiting rooms and parked for practice to end. A lightweight e-reader like the Kindle or the Nook is great to have on hand for those times when the coach assigns extra laps and Mom is sitting in the parking lot. Basic Kindles start at $49 and tend to be offered at discounted prices for Amazon.com’s  Black Friday Deals Week.

Buying clothes for someone else can be a little tricky, but jewelry, purses, wallets, and laptop bags in the latest style score big with moms. Look for the kind of accessories she would buy for herself. Some moms are all about big hobo bags in bright colors and some prefer a tiny leather clutch. You know what she likes. Check out the LOCAL deals for mom at San Marcos Premium Outlets.

Moms who love to cook also love gadgets that make cooking easier. KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Refurbished Stand Mixer Red or Black SALE: $219.97 each at the San Marcos Tanger Outlets.

Gifts for Dads:

If the dad or husband on your list enjoys nature or being outside in general, there are many different gift options to choose from. Check out LOCAL deals at Cabelas.

For the handy man in your life, check out tools and must haves for Mr. Fix It at Harbor Freight.

No matter what sport and athletes he loves, whether he plays or watches, you are sure to find something he will enjoy at Academy.