This Friday marks the biggest shopping day of the year, (and this year the trend is to start shopping even earlier, as in today!) But long lines and crazy crowds make us shudder. Here are our strategies to help you save big in stores and online without losing your sanity.

Avoid the frenzy and shop from home this weekend with these discounts and special offers from all of your favorite retailers:

•$20 off a $20 or more purchase at BabyCenter.com with code 22298ENFAMIL.

•50% off on almost EVERYTHING at Aeropostale.com, valid 11/20-11/25.

•25% off everything at H&M on 11/23. No coupon necessary, in-store only.

•25% off at WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com with code 8537. Valid 11/22, ending 11/23 at 12PM.

•Two-Day Preview Sale going on now at Target.com.

•20% off any order at BananaRepublic.com with code BRHOLIDAY. If you're paying with VISA, stack on code MYRBRGIFT for an additional 15% off. 30% off select outerwear through 11/25.

•20% off at OldNavy.com with code F8JXXP9RGCNJ, valid 11/27-12/3.

• 30% off at Gap.com with code D1L36GG596NL. Valid 11/30-12/3.

•$20 off any purchase of $100 or more at NineWest.com, plus free shipping all orders of $75 or more. Valid through 12/2.

•20% off any order at Sephora.com with code FF2007.

•20% off orders $125 or more at Nike.com with code 2PCTH7A, valid through 12/20.

•15% at AmericanEagle.com with code 87241053, valid through 12/24.

•15% off + free shipping at GiggleBrushDesigns.com with code SERENAANDLILY.

•15% off at Talbots.com with code HOLIDAY, valid through 11/25.

•15% off any order at EddieBauer.com with code COOKNOV07, valid through 11/30.

•$15 off any purchase of $60 or more at Illuminations.com with code 999201329, valid through 11/30.

•$5 off $40 or more order at eToys.com with code ETNLTR, valid through 11/25.

•$25 off orders of $150 or more at Shopbop.com with code GETAJUMP. The more you spend, the more you save! Valid through 11/26.

•$10 off any purchase of $50 or more at Sharper Image.

•$10 off your $30 order at BathandBodyWorks.com with code VELVET10, valid through 12/2.

•FREE tank top with $30 purchase at Forever 21 with this coupon.

•Free slippers with select PJ purchase at VictoriasSecret.com with code PJSLIPPER.

•Free watch with $50 order at WomanWithin.com with code WWSPECIAL, valid through 11/28.

•10% off select HDTV's at CircuitCity.com with code QYAQRL4A9R, valid through 11/25.

•Apple iPod Nano 4GB MP3 Player marked down to $137.94 + free shipping at OnSale.com

If you're still planning on pounding the pavement, devise a game plan to ensure a successful shopping day. Here are some quick tips:

Start early (some places like Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles open at midnight on Thanksgiving Day to kick off the festivities), have a clear idea of what you're looking to buy and stick to your priority holiday shopping list, so you won't get discouraged.

Keep track of your purchases with the help of priceprotectr.com. Once you register, the site will let you know if an item you bought from one of their 66 supported stores drops in price and you can collect a refund for the difference. Sweet! Participating retailers include Best Buy, Circuit City, Costco  and The Apple Store.

And there's no need to wait until Thanksgiving Day to plan your shopping strategy--check out BFads.net for Black Friday ads that are posted before they go to print!

Happy Shopping!

And for more Black Friday deals, make sure to check out our Black Friday ads!