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"  I&amp;#039;m a big Black Friday shopper. I hit the mall at the wee hours of the morning looking for the typical holiday gifts: toys, clothing, and electronics. But I also find Black Friday as a great time to upgrade household appliances or simply get super deals on everyday items. Here are 4 categories to include on your shopping list. Major Appliances If you think your dishwasher will barely make it through tomorrow&amp;#039;s dinner or your parents&amp;#039; washer and dryer are from the Reagan years, now&amp;#039;s the time to purchase new ones. On the day after Thanksgiving, many home improvement stores offer their lowest prices on major appliances. Before hitting the store, do your research. This isn&amp;#039;t the day to wander aimlessly. Check out our guides to buying a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Vacuum Cleaners Can&amp;#039;t seem to get the carpet looking spiffy? This is an excellent opportunity purchase a new vac. In fact, Dyson is discounting many of its machines and offering free shipping at dyson.com. Even if you don&amp;#039;t need a vacuum, stock up on bags or filters at sale prices. Drugstore Staples Don&amp;#039;t forge to stop by your local drugstore chain. You&amp;#039;ll find everyday essentials ranging from shampoos and brushes to aspirin and cough syrup and even laundry detergent at unbelievable prices. After a rebate, you may even get some items for free. But be forewarned that because these stores are offering such great deals, they&amp;#039;ll probably limit the number of items you can purchase. Office Supplies This is the time when I load up on printer paper, ink, and batteries. Generally, I wait until later in the day, when the crowds have died down. In the morning, office supply stores are a mob scene with people snatching up computers, printers, and cameras. Before you hit the stores, be sure to check out my 6 tips for tackling Black Friday Shopping. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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