Love Black Friday deals but can’t stand to face the crowds? Folks, you need to check out Kohl’s. Their sale starts on Monday, 11/25, many days earlier than most retailers—should we call it Black Monday?—and wow, there are so many goodies!

Here are a few things to know that will help you get the best bang for your buck:

Register for a Kohl’s Account

In less than 5 minutes, you can set up an account. Putting your info into their system can result in surprise coupons, both paper and digital codes, being sent to you. This is not the credit card, it’s an email list. Totally worth it!

Proper Planning is Necessary

I suggest picking up a copy of their physical ad or carefully studying the online version. There are 66 pages. It’s important to make a detailed list so you don’t get confused. (I’m so absent minded now that I not only make lists, I color code them, to keep each store separate.)

Most Items are Available Online

Hop online at 12:01AM on Monday and shop to your heart’s content. With the exception of a few Doorbusters, you do NOT have to shop in-store. Of course, if you like the store, you can also shop there, but I need to simplify.

Doorbusters Start Later

They will be up at 12:01 AM on 11/28, Thanksgiving Day. Doors at the store open at 5:00 PM. Because these are the “loss leaders” type, there are limited quantities, valid while supplies last through 1:00 PM on 11/29.

Save on Shipping

I hate paying for shipping! At Kohl’s, orders over $25.00 ship free or you can have it shipped to the store for free pickup. Since holiday shopping tends to be on the bigger side, hitting the $25.00 mark is easy.

Maximize Kohl’s Cash

You get $15.00 in Kohl’s Cash every time you spend $50.00 during Black Friday week. Big items, small items, hot ticket items like electronics and fancy cookware is included! Essentially, with the Kohl’s Cash, that turns a $50.00 sale into a $35.00 sale which is awesome.

Look for Rebates

Every year, there are rebates offered for small kitchen appliances like crockpots, blenders, coffeemakers, rice cookers, etc. Yes, it’s a pain to mail in the required forms, but the savings are worth it. I’ve bought some really nice Hamilton Beach that has held up well.

Combine with Ibotta

Another way to earn more cash back is to purchase through the Ibotta App. It’s not a huge amount, but I never complain about extra money.

That covers strategy, but what about actually picking the best things to buy? I like to use Slickdeals. Not only is it constantly updated and well organized, but they also sort by dollar amount and list any available coupon codes.

Some eye catchers are an Instant Pot for $67.99, Fitbit for $99.99, Shark Rocket Vacuum for $84.99, Amazon Fire TV Stick for $19.99, Barbie Dolls and Hot Wheels for $4.99, and Kids Puffer Coats for $16.99.

If you’re looking for video games, they have Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in the ad. I honestly can not say if Kohl’s has the best deal around because I haven’t specifically searched for electronics yet. Normally, all the Big Box stores are pretty close in price, but it’s not a guarantee. Electronics are always expensive, so please do your research for them.

Are you planning to shop at Kohl’s? I’d love to hear what you’re buying.