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I'll admit I have a pile of ads, coupons and a list ready to go for Black Friday. I don't plan on shopping on Thanksgiving. I may pass up some great deals, but family time comes first. Shopping and coupons go hand in hand for me. I like a good sale, and even getting something as a bonus or gift with purchase. But the purchase I make that can benefit someone other than the merchant or myself is really the kind of shopping I prefer. So while you are in the mall, shopping online or shopping local this Saturday shop with a purpose. Places where your purchase benefits those in need: Dax Locke Store : benefits the Dax Locke Foundation raising money for St. Jude Children's Hospital. St.Jude Gift Shop : find loads of gifts here and be sure to check out the ornament tab. Brooks Brothers: 2012 St.Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign ®   use your Master Card ®  to make a purchase and a donation to St.Jude  at Brooks Brothers now through December 31, 2012 to make a donation and Master Ca...

Do you have a cute dog, or maybe a not so cute dog?   Head on over to GUND's Facebook page and submit a dog photo under the contest tab on their page . There are four categories for the photos: ·        Most Beautiful Dog ·        Ugliest Dog ·        “Doganista”/Best Dressed Dog ·        Dog that Most Resembles its Owner The Grand Prize is: GUND will create a limited edition model of the winner’s dog. The dog will be available in gift and toy stores in 2013. You dog could be a plush GUND! The contest is on now,so hurry up and enter today! Dates are  July 16 - August 15, 2012, and the   winners will be chosen the week of August 20th and announced the week of August 27th. ·         Entries: July 16 – August 5 ·         Voting: August 6 ...