The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston holds its annual Spring Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of pieces including ceramics, photographs, screen prints, jewelry, handmade cards, and more will be on offer at prices starting at around $5. A portion of the proceeds will go to Mobius, a Cambridge nonprofit supporting experimental art. The sale happens on the sidewalk along Museum Road, between the school and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (In case of rain, it will be held indoors at the school, at 230 The Fenway, Boston.) Find more details here.

If you're still wondering what to get mom for Mother's Day, you might do well to get advice straight from the source. Plum District, a flash-sale site powered by moms around the country who scout out good deals, has discounts of up to 80 percent on everything from jewelry and beauty products to kids' decor to artisan wine and vacation packages. Deals running right now include a 16-by-20 canvas print of a favorite photo for $27 (normally $87), and an 8-piece mineral makeup set from Bellapierre for $29 (worth $150). Deals last up to 6 days.

Newburyport art gallery and shop Chameleon will mark Valentine’s Day with a “conversation heart” Valentine jewelry sale, running this Friday through next Tuesday. How it works: Pick out something you like (the gallery carries handcrafted pieces in sterling silver, 18-karat gold, and semi-precious stones), and at check-out, choose a box of conversation hearts with a discount of 15-50 percent written on the inside flap. Consigned pieces are excluded from the sale. Chameleon is at 18 Liberty St., Newburyport, 978-463-7623.

More than 50 Salem businesses will be offering specials tomorrow evening as part of a Salem Open House event. Albatross is offering 15 percent off one item, Ben & Jerry's will offer free cocoa and ice cream samples samples; Rouge Cosmetics will give a free gift with purchases of $50 or more; Roost and The Beehive and will offer discounts on boxed holiday cards, ornaments, and stocking stuffers. Find more deals and details here.
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Looking to finish your holiday shopping and get a good dinner while you're at it? You're in luck: The South End Holiday Night Out happens tomorrow 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with lots of deals at neighborhood shops and restaurants. Stores including M. Flynn Accessories, Hudson, Boomerangs Special Edition, Lekker Home, J.E.M., and others are offering discounts of at least 15-20 percent; Reside is offering 10 percent off and will have a jewelry trunk show with three jewelry artists. Restaurants including Gaslight, Masa, Myers + Chang, and others will offer prix-fixe menus or other specials. Free parking at 500 and 540 Harrison Ave. Find a complete rundown of deals here.

[pictured: necklace from M. Flynn Accessories]

For the friend or relative who could use a little pampering, La Residencia Spa is offering budget-friendly mini-treatments, or spa “tapas,” as gift purchases through Dec. 24th. The idea: Buy two or more of the 25-minute treatments to build a gift card for someone on your list. Choices include an aromatherapy scalp, head, neck, and shoulder massage for $50; a foot massage for $40; nail grooming with paraffin treatment for $40; a mojito hand and foot scrub with reflexology for $50; and an “expreso” facial for $50. Purchase in-person or by phone. La Residencia Spa is at 336 Elliot St., Newton Upper Falls, 617-244-2280.

Neighborhood strolls are in high gear: Along with the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll and a Shop by Moonlight event in Inman Square (both tonight), South Boston will be holding its own stroll tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with caroling, a shoppers' shuttle provided by Boston Duck Tours, the Mix 104 Street Crew, kids' activities, a tree lighting, and of course, an appearance by Santa. Shops and restaurants along East and West Broadway will have special one-night deals; the following is just a partial list (thanks to Ku De Ta for sending these details):

Ku De Ta (663 East Broadway) will offer 20 percent off all full-price and 30 percent off sale-rack pieces;

Habit (703 East Broadway) will offer 20% off, excluding hand made jewelry;

Nurture Salon and Spa (127 L St.) will have special discounts on products;

Karen's Boutique (647 East Broadway) will give a $10-gift card with a purchase of $50 or more;

The Cranberry Café (704 East Broadway) will offer strollers a free large coffee or mint hot chocolate;

Local 149 (149 P St.) will have free bar bites;

The Playwright (658 East Broadway) will offer a $3-specialty cocktail;

South Boston Running Emporium (341 West Broadway) will have all clothing at 20 percent off and sneakers at 10 percent off;

Salon De Cheveux (661A East Broadway) will offer 15 percent off all products and beauty gift baskets and will have a drawing for a free makeup application;

Stapleton Floral (635 East Broadway) will give out a free Christmas wreath with bow with a $20 purchase;

Norman Crump Studio Gallery (628 East Broadway) will give up to 20 percent off artwork (a few exceptions);

Baystate Physical Therapy (377 West Broadway) will offer a free wellness screening consultation;

The Paramount (667 East Broadway) will have festive holiday treats and will offer a $10-gift card for every $50 spent on gift cards;

Spa Christine & Boutique (699 East Broadway) will offer 20 percent off all retail products and jewelry and will offer $50-gift cards for $35.

Mapping out your Black Friday shopping strategy? Here's what's planned at area shops both big and small:

Stel’s starts its fall sale at 11 a.m. Friday, with most fall items marked down 30 percent. Brands include A.P.C., Robert Geller, Gary Graham, and Rachel Comey. In-store kids’ boutique Monkey and the Bug will also have most fall items discounted 30 percent. Stel’s is at 334 Newbury St., Boston, 617-262-3348. (The sales will be online as well).

Cynthia Rowley is taking 30 percent off all Fall 2011 styles including velvet dresses, silk blouses, and other soiree-ready pieces. If you can’t make it in on Friday, you can get 20 percent off Saturday and Sunday. Cynthia Rowley is at 164 Newbury St., Boston, 617-587-5240.

Lots of Cambridge stores are offering deals as part of an annual “Plaid Friday” celebration tomorrow. Just a few: Didriks is offering $20 off orders of $100 or more in-store or online with the promotional code “harvard2011” (through December 31st); the Harvard Coop is offering 20 percent off titles from its “Best Books of 2011” list and 25 percent off all JanSport items; Oona’s Experienced Clothing is offering 15 percent off purchases of $50 or more. Find a complete list of deals and store addresses here.

Hudson is offering 15 percent off all in-stock items and new custom upholstery and casegood orders (Friday only). Find lighting, textiles, furnishings, tabletop items, vintage pieces, and more. Hudson is at 12 Union Park St., Boston, 617-292-0900, and 61A Central St., Wellesley, 781-239-0025.

Home consignment store Eddigan’s is offering 10 percent off storewide Friday through Sunday. The selection includes furnishings, lamps, linens, crystal pieces, vintage posters, and more. Eddigan’s is at 416 Salem St., Medford, 781-219-4927.

Newton Centre boutique Duchess is offering 25 percent off any one item Friday and Saturday. (For purchases of more than one item, the discount applies to the higher-priced item). Spend $125 or more and be entered in a drawing for a black frame clutch from Shiraleah and a pair of JoJo Loves You “Bling” earrings. Duchess is at 77 Union St., Newton, 617-964-0054.

Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs kicks off a sweater sale with selections from Desigual, Qi, Left on Houston, 525 America, and others marked down 25 percent through Dec. 11th. Store locations include 8 Church St., Wellesley, 781-235-0096 and 9 Main St., Andover, 978-269-0266. Find others here.

Salem sister stores Roost, the Beehive, and Scrub are giving out $20-gift certificates with purchases of $100 or more on Friday. Find a fun mix of home accessories, bath and body products, cookbooks, cards, and more. The stores are at 40 Front St. (Roost), 38 Front St. (the Beehive), and 230 Essex St. (Scrub), all in Salem. Contact at 978-744-4663, 978-744-0663, and 978-594-8391, respectively.

77kids by American Eagle is offering 40 percent off storewide and giving a $10-gift card with any purchase or gift card purchase through Sunday. Starting Monday, pick up a gift box under the holiday tree with a scratch card for the chance to win an Xbox Kinect, an iPad, Nintendo 3ds, movie passes, and other prizes. (Ends Dec. 13th.) 77kids locations include the Natick Mall, 508-647-5109 and the Burlington Mall, 781-272-2678. Find others here.

Disney Store is offering 20 percent off all items between (just after) midnight Friday and 10 a.m. Select toys, gifts, and stocking stuffers will be on offer from $10-$20. Disney Store locations include Square One Mall in Saugus, 781-941-8001, and South Shore Plaza, 781-380-7700. Find others here.

Roll out of bed, leave on your pajamas and get 20 percent off at select stores in Marblehead tomorrow. DS Designs, Babe, Bus Stop, Marblehead Outfitters, Spirit of '76, and others will be opening at 7 a.m. and offering markdowns on clothing, home accessories, and more until 10 a.m. (There will be coffee and donuts, too.)

If you're short on gift ideas for Mother's Day, you might check group-buying site Eversave, which will have dining and florist deals, marked-down spa packages and cleaning services, and other gift ideas for mom throughout the week. Today's deal is pay $10 for $20 worth of bakery items from La Patisserie in Winchester; tomorrow will be four deal options from Gentiana Salon in Peabody (a spa mani/pedi, a haircut and blowdry, a massage, or a keratin hair treatment). Deal discounts are at least 50 percent.

Mother's Day is still a couple of weeks away, but if mom has a sweet tooth, here's one way you can check shopping for a gift off the list: Dancing Deer Baking Co. is offering a 15 percent discount on its rose cookie bouquet (pictured) -- a dozen "long-stemmed," rose-shaped sugar cookies -- online with the code MDAY15. (They're $29.74 with the discount, plus shipping.) You can use the discount toward the other goodies on the website; allow around five days for shipping.

If you've resisted springing for a knockoff of Kate Middleton's engagement ring or trying to recreate her hairstyle, you can now shop at one of the princess-to-be's preferred clothing shops for less. Reiss has started its winter sale, with lots of men's and women's clothing and accessories marked down up to 50 percent. Great party dresses, stylish outerwear and tops, men's sweaters, belts, hats, handbags, and shoes are all included. The sale will continue through New Year's. Reiss is at 132 Newbury St., Boston, 617-262-5800. (The store is also taking orders for the "Nanette" dress, the cream-colored frock the future princess wore in her engagement photos.)

(Pictured: Courtney silk dress, now $227.50 at Reiss)

Looking for bargains while doing your holiday shopping? Deal aggregator Signpost has just the tool for you (at least, the technically savvy of you): a handy (and free) iPhone app that will show you discounts at stores near you while you're on the go. (So if you're in Downtown Crossing and Macy's is having a sale on cookware... you get the idea.) If you don't have an iPhone, check out the website before you head out; along with shopping deals, find discounts at restaurants, spas, night spots, and more. (You can also contribute and comment on deals, which will earn you "karma points" and rewards such as special deals and invites to exclusive events.) Sign up on the site to have select daily deals sent to your inbox.

For the science-minded on your holiday shopping list, you may want to hit the MIT Museum store, where all items in the store are 20 percent off from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find periodic-table soap, in-home rainbow makers, and cuddly stuffed microbes. (What else would you expect?) Starting at 5 p.m., admission to the MIT Museum will be free (also until 8 p.m.). The museum and store are at 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-253-4444.

Businesses in downtown Salem are hosting a holiday shopping event tomorrow evening from 6-9, with sweet treats, libations, and lots of discounts. Crunchy Granola Baby is offering 15 percent off storewide; J. Mode has select fall and winter clothing marked down 20-50 percent and is giving a free copy of "Crave Boston: The Urban Girl's Manifesto" with buys of $50 or more; Roost and sister store The Beehive are offering 10 percent off if you wear a holiday sweater or something similarly festive (think reindeer, snowflakes... menorahs?); Modern Millie (pictured) is offering 15 percent off purchases up to $99 and 20 percent off purchases of $100 or more. (Here's a full list of participants and more deals, courtesy of Crunchy Granola Baby.) Shoppers will be entered to win a basket of goodies from the participating businesses.

If you love Alexis Bittar's Lucite pieces or Chan Luu's signature wrap bracelets, you'll be happy to know that they (and other jewelry from the designers' collections) are marked down 20 percent at Folklorica (in Newton Centre) until Dec. 24th. Find bracelets, earrings, and necklaces from Bittar's Elements, Lucite, and Miss Havisham collections along with Chan Luu's necklaces and cashmere/silk scarves (along with the wrap bracelets, of course). Folklorica is at 61 Union St., Newton, 617-630-1815.

North End boutique Twilight is offering a different deal each week for the next three weeks. Until Sunday, accessories are 15 percent off when you buy one, 20 percent off when you buy two, and 30 percent off when you buy three or more.

Select J.Crew men's and women's outerwear is 30 percent off in-store and online today through Wednesday night. The selection includes leather, puffers, trench coats and more. Find store locations here.

(Pictured: cocoon concerto coat, $206.50 at www.jcrew.com)

If you've still got holiday shopping to do and are looking to avoid the malls, mark your calendar for next Wednesday (Dec. 8th), when lots of South End retailers will be offering discounts of up to 20 percent from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of the neighborhood's annual holiday stroll. Some restaurants, too, will be offering one-night deals; the list of participants (courtesy of Washington Gateway Main Streets) includes 570 Market, Aquitaine, Aunt Sadie's, Bark Place, Bead + Fiber, Boomerangs Special Edition, diseño | bos, Flock, Flour, Foodie's Urban Market, Galeria Cubana, Gallardo Works, Gaslight, Gifted, Hudson, J.E.M., Kiwi Baby, Lekker, Looc, M. Flynn Accessories, Metropolis, Michele Mercaldo Jewelry, Michelle Willey, Mohr & McPherson, Motley, Myers+Chang, Patch NYC Shop, Polka Dog Bakery, POPS Restaurant, Posh on Tremont, Restoration Resources, Sara Campbell LTD, Skoah, Sooki, South End Athletic Company, South End Buttery, Stephen Baumbach, Stir, Tadpole, Turtle, Uniform, Union Bar and Grille, Upper Crust, Laura Preshong, D Scale, Charles Tersolo, Face Facts Healing Spa and Escape Salon & Spa.

On Friday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., North End shops, galleries, and design studios host their annual Buon Natale Holiday Shopping Stroll, with many of the participants offering discounts. We're told Shake The Tree will have clothing marked down 20 percent; Acquire will have all ornaments at 15 percent off; and The Wine Bottega will have wine marked down 10 percent (if three or more bottles, then 20 percent, mix or match). Find the complete list of participating businesses here (see the flyer on the right). Pick up a stroll "passport," get it stamped at all of the shops, and enter to win a gift basket full of goodies provided by the shops.

If you're able to do a bit of online shopping today, here are a few deals to get you started: AllSaints has most of its clothing and accessories marked down 25 percent; Ann Taylor is offering 40 percent off in-store and online (use the code MONDAY online); Armani Exchange is offering 25 percent off and free shipping online. If you're into theater, check out ArtsEmerson's one-day sale today: Tickets for the first two performances of every show from January to April are $25. See the website or call 617-824-8000 to buy.

[Photo: PSY, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre Jan. 25th- Jan. 30th (Arts Emerson). Photo by David Poulin]

As you make your Thanksgiving preparations and post-holiday shopping lists, here's a list of just some of the Black Friday deals you'll be able to scoop up if you're quick:

At Legacy Place, Gap (opening at 6 a.m.) and Banana Republic (opening at 8 a.m.) will be offering 40 percent off purchases until noon on Friday, and then 25 percent off until 10 p.m. Orvis will have men's watches marked down 25 percent until Christmas Eve.

Target (opening at 4 a.m. on Friday) will have a Westinghouse 40-inch LCD high-def TV for $298 (originally $549.99), a TomTom XL335T for $79 (originally $189.99), and a Sony wireless-ready Blu-Ray player for $99 (regularly $179.99). These deals are in-store only; find others here.

At Macy's, sterling silver diamond pendant, earrings and bracelet sets, normally $400, will be $99 each; select coffee, tea, and espresso makers will be 40 percent off; Clarks cold-weather boots will be half off; and a 5-piece TAG Fairfield luggage set, normally $200, will be $49.99, among many other deals.

Staples will have HP notebooks for $299.98-$499.98 (with discount and rebate) on Friday and a host of early-bird specials (starting at 6 a.m.) including a Samsung WEP450 Bluetooth headset for $4.99 after rebate (normally $29.99) and Omnitech 11-inch digital picture frames for $69.99 (originally $139.99). Good online deals are promised for tomorrow as well.

At Neiman Marcus, spend $100 or more between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday and get a $50 gift card (which must be used by Dec. 5th).

French Connection will have select men’s and women’s outerwear and sweaters marked down up to 40 percent on Friday and select women's dresses marked down up to 50 percent (in-store and online). Use the code BFFCFS and get free shipping on orders over $125.

Second Time Around will have all merchandise except furs marked down 50 percent from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, and 30 percent off through Sunday. (Late sleeper? The Atrium Mall location will be taking half off between 9 and 11 a.m. Friday.)

South End boutique Flock will take 20 percent off all purchases (full-price items only) on Friday. Flock is at 274 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0222.

Also in the South End, Motley is taking 20 percent off of purchases over $50 on Friday and will give a $10-gift certificate (to use any day other than Friday) for purchases over $100. Motley is at 623 Tremont St., 617-247-6969.

Ku De Ta is offering 20 percent off merchandise (except designer jewelry) Friday through Sunday. (Store opens at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.) Ku De Ta is at 663 East Broadway, 617-269-0008.

TisktiK is offering 10 percent off purchases up to $100 on Friday; 15 percent off purchases between $100 and $250; and 25 percent off purchases over $250. Until Dec. 3rd, a percentage of proceeds will go to Food For Free. TistiK is at 54 Church St., Cambridge, 617-661-0900.

Lucky Brand is offering $30 off of full-price jeans in-store through Dec. 1st and online through Sunday. Find stores here.

At Utrecht Art Supplies, get 40 percent off on canvas, paint, and paper products Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Find locations here.

If you're looking for fancy bling, Ultra Diamonds is hosting a scratch-off game Friday morning through Sunday evening (at 7 p.m.) with discount codes toward purchases.

Treesje is offering 20 percent off its handbags and accessorie online purchases Friday through Monday.

From Friday through Sunday, Olive Green Apparel is offering 20 percent off its eco-friendly mittens, hats, and scarves with the code BlackFriday. Also, Framingham-based Nancy's Gone Green will offer 15 percent off eco-friendly wares from Bahar Shahpar, Linda Loudermilk, Dyer Maker Studio Scarves, and others on Friday, and an additional 15 percent with the code GREENWEEKEND.

If battling mall crowds isn't your idea of a fun on Black Friday, what may be more irresistible are the deals at smaller stores. Hudson (South End and Wellesley) will be offering 15 percent off in-stock lighting and textiles (bedding, pillows, throws, more); 10 percent off in-stock casegoods, upholstery, and accessories; and 20 percent off custom casegood and upholstery orders Friday through Sunday. Find locations here. South End boutique Turtle will be offering 25-50 percent off designer duds from Elm, Prairie Underground, Aimee g, and others Friday through Monday. Who says all holiday shopping has to be for other people? Turtle is at 619A Tremont St., Boston, 617-266-2610.

(Pictured: Delano chair at Hudson)

With four short days before Black Friday, you might already have some sort of shopping plan in place. If you want a real head start, many of the stores at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets will be opening at midnight (as in, don't even bother cleaning up from Thursday's meal) and will have their best deals in the pre-dawn hours. Among them: Converse will be marking down total purchases 40 percent until 6 a.m. and then 25 percent until 10 p.m. (up to $400, with the discount); DKNY will be offering 60 percent off until 8 a.m. and then 50 percent off through Sunday; and Restoration Hardware will take 30 percent off until 8 a.m. and 20 percent off through Sunday. See the complete list of Wrentham outlet deals here.

Rising early on a Saturday morning is no easy feat, no matter how worthy the reason. Luckily, to hit West Concord's annual Early Bird Sale tomorrow morning, you won't even need to change out of your PJs (though you might need some coffee before driving over). Stores including Debra's Natural Gourmet, Merlin's Silver Star, and Noa Jewelry, Fine Handcrafts & Gifts will be offering markdowns to sleepwear-clad shoppers, with some stores opening as early as 6 a.m. (Most are on Commonwealth Avenue; all are in short walking, or sleepwalking, distance from one another). Find details and other participants here.

If you haven't been to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in a while, this weekend is a good time to go: Today through Sunday, gift shop items are 10-50 percent off (the discount for members starts at 25 percent), and holiday-inspired desserts in the museum cafe are $3 each (normally $7). The shop's selection includes jewelry, note cards, scarves, pottery, prints, and more. The shop and cafe will be closing in mid-December until early 2012, while the museum's new wing is being built, making this something of a lastl hurrah, at least for now.

If you choose to become a member of the museum this weekend, you'll save $10 on the yearly fee (normally $60 and up) and have your entrance fee for the day ($12) reimbursed. If you can't make it this weekend, you can get the discount through the end of the year by calling the membership office, 617-566-5643. Find other details here. The museum is at 280 The Fenway, Boston, 617-566-1401.

If you're looking for a gift for a golf- or tennis-playing gal in your life, check Ame & Lulu's site, where all orders are 10 percent off throughout November. (Use the code NOV10 or NOVSALE.) There's also plenty of non-sporting fare: cute totes, toiletry bags, diaper bags, pet accessories, and more.

Now that Halloween is over, we can all start thinking about... holiday shopping. (I haven't heard any Christmas carols yet this year, but am giving it a couple more days.) If the gift-buying spirit should move you this weekend, Salem shop Roost will have most items marked down 20 percent on Saturday to celebrate its first anniversary. The selection includes budget-friendly handmade jewelry, coasters, bath and body goods, and lots more. Roost is at 40 Front St., Salem, 978-744-4663.

A few deals that are on today (because, hey, 'tis the season): OldNavy.com is taking 20 percent off all purchases with the checkout code ONSAVE20; JCrew.com is taking 30 percent off women's tees and knits (mostly shirts, but a few sweaters and dresses as well). Jos. A. Bank has most of its items at half-price today (except shoes and gift cards); online, we saw cashmere scarves and select merino wool sweaters for $29 and cashmere sweaters for $69 and $99. (Sale is online and in stores.) 

If you're looking to splurge on someone special without doing too much damage to the wallet, Shreve, Crump & Low is offering discounts of up to 50 percent on designer jewelry (sale ends Tuesday). Finds include pearl and diamond drop earrings, diamond cuffs, sapphire and pearl rings, and more. On Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., the store will have an end-of-sale party complete with music and champagne; RSVP at 617-267-9100 if you'd like to attend. Bring a friend to the party and receive an extra 10 percent off each of your purchases. Shreve, Crump & Low is at 440 Boylston St., Boston, 617-267-9100. www.shrevecrumpandlow.com

Abrano Silver in Harvard Square now has most of its jewelry at 30-50 percent off. The store carries its own line of mostly modestly priced necklaces, bracelets, cuffs, pendants, and pins along with fashionable pieces from other designers. The sale runs through early January. Abrano Silver is at 35A Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-576-9595. www.abranosilver.com

We were excited to learn that a blog we've long admired, Apartment 528 (tons of good tips for decorating stylishly and inexpensively) now has a companion store. The selection is still growing, but you can find funky wall clocks, throw pillows, small kitchen items, stationery, and more at budget-friendly prices. Tomorrow until Sunday, all items will be 10 percent off, and ground shipping is free until Dec. 31. www.apt528.com.

We hear clear skies are predicted for tomorrow's South End Holiday Night Out, meaning it should be perfect for strolling from retailer to retailer in search of stylish discounts. Looc (12 Union Park St., Boston, 617-357-5333) will take 20 percent off on all clothing; Diseno (409 Harrison Ave., Boston, 617-423-2008) will offer 20 percent off on in-stock items; and Leokadia (667 Tremont St., Boston, 617-247-7463) will be taking 30 percent off its prices. (Find the complete list of participants here.) As a plus, restaurants including Aquitaine and Rocca will be offering up specials for the evening. The fun happens from 4 to 8 p.m.

For the outdoors lover on your list, the online REI Outlet is taking an extra 20 percent off any one item until Thursday. The outlet has ski and snowboarding jackets and gear, camping equipment, footwear, kids' gear and clothing, and more. The Komperdell kids' ski set, with the discount, is $39.93 (compare at $99.95); a men's Burton Traction shell jacket (2008 closeout) is now $63.93 (compare at $179.95). See www.rei-outlet.com.

Total Wellness Clinic in Brighton is offering 10 percent off on massage gift certificates until tomorrow night. The clinic offers 30-, 60-, and 90-minute treatments; click here for details. The certificates can be bought in person Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., online, or over the phone. Total Wellness Clinic is at 705 Cambridge St., #1, Brighton, 671-783-1600. www.totalwellnessclinic.net

It's somehow already December, and you're struggling to drum up the enthusiasm for holiday shopping. Don't despair. Group-buying program LivingSocial Deals' 12 Days of Gifting, starting today, is offering some attractive discounts to coax you into the spirit. Today's deal is a $50 credit for Lyndell's Bakery for $25; upcoming offers include a discounted spa package at SPA InterContinental (at the InterContinental Hotel) and special deals at Nebo, Diva Indian Bistro, and Improv Asylum. (The deals are dependent on enough people buying them, but from what we've seen, this generally isn't a problem.) A portion of the sales will go to charity. See deals.livingsocial.com.

Vintage-inspired earrings by Jill Schwartz, at Black & Blues

Tomorrow night, the Davis Square Area Resident-Business Initiative hosts its annual Midnight Madness event from 6 to 12. Poor Little Rich Girl (255 Elm St., Somerville, 617-684-0157) will take 20 percent off one item, 25 percent off two items, and 30 percent off three items; The not-yet-officially-opened Boston Shaker (69 Holland St., Somerville, 617-718-2999) will be offering 10 percent off cocktail tools, ingredients, and glassware; and Black & Blues (89 Holland St., Somerville, 617-628-0046) will offer progressively steep markdowns throughout the night (starting at 10 percent from 6-8 p.m. and gradually climbing to 40 percent from 11 to midnight). For a complete list of participants, see www.yourdavissquare.com.

If you're looking for a truly retro gift, Twentieth Century Limited is marking down its extensive Bakelite collection until the end of the month. Jewelry -- bangles, necklace and earring sets, and brooches -- is 25 percent off, and clocks are 20 percent off. Twentieth Century Limited is at 73 Charles St., Boston, 617-742-1031. www.boston-vintagejewelry.com

If you're not completely fatigued from Black Friday -- or if you simply prefer to shop away from the stores -- there's no shortage of "Cyber Monday" deals to peruse. A sampling: Macy's "web busters" include a Mia 24-piece room-in-a-bag bedding set for $99.99, an Anolon 10-piece cookware set for $129.99, and select men's and women's coats at big discounts; Amazon.com has announced a TomTom ONE 140 3.5-inch portable GPS navigator for $109.99 (list price $179.95), a Livespeakr Ultra-Portable speaker system for an iPod/iPhone for $39.99 (list price $79.99), and a Samsung 52-inch LCD HDTV for $1,399.99 (list price $2,899.99); Target.com's deals of the day include a Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS bundle for $186.99 (normally $249.99) and a Jonas Brothers one-gigabyte MP3 player for $17.99 (list price $69.99).

Gap.com is offering 50 percent off all men's and women's sweaters and 50 percent off all kids' and babies' fleeces (hoodies, pants, hats, scarves, gloves) until Sunday. Some shirts, pants, and outerwear for men are 30 percent off, and all women's outerwear is 30 percent off. Sister site Bananarepublic.com has 30 percent off all men's and women's sweaters and outerwear until Sunday.

L.L.Bean is taking 20 percent off all men's, women's, and kids' sweaters today until Sunday (online and in-store, though not at outlets). L.L.Bean is at Legacy Place, 950 Providence Highway, Dedham, 800-650-6358, and at Wayside Commons, 6 Wayside Rd., Burlington, 781-505-1460. Find other locations at www.llbean.com.

In case you plan to hit the stores on Friday, here's a sampling of additional deals on clothes, home goods, and more to help you start planning your shopping strategy. Happy Thanksgiving, and happy shopping!

Filene's Basement hosts its annual Black Friday scratch card promotion between opening time (5 or 6 a.m., depending on the store) and noon. Take a card upon entering, and once you check out, find out what you saved. Discounts range from 10 to 50 percent, or, if you're very lucky, your entire purchase will be free. See www.filenesbasement.com for locations.

Kenneth Cole stores are taking 41 percent off prices for the first four hours they're open on Friday. For the rest of the weekend, items will be 31 percent off. Kenneth Cole is at Copley Place, 617-867-9580 and 128 Newbury St. (men's only), 617-867-0836. (Both locations open at 9 a.m.) www.kennethcole.com

Brooks Brothers will offer 15 percent off purchases until noon Friday and Saturday. (Shoppers using a MasterCard or Brooks Brothers Platinum MasterCard will get an additional five percent off.) Brooks Brothers
Factory Stores are taking 40 percent off all items until Sunday, and an extra 10 percent off Friday and Saturday until noon. Find locations at www.brooksbrothers.com.

Kohl's opens at 4 a.m. with early-bird specials on clothes, jewelry, kitchen items, board games, and more until 1 p.m. All Fisher-Price, Playskool, Barbie, Littlest Pet Shop, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Tonka, Little Tikes, Crayola, and Play-Doh toys will be 50 percent off; select games, including Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders, will be $3.99 each (normally $9.99). Find Kohl's locations at www.kohls.com.

JCPenney stores will have "doorbuster" specials from 4 a.m. (when they open) until noon. Deals include a Wii/Xbox gaming tower for $48.88 and a Lionel Santa Fe battery-powered train set for $99.88 (normally $199.99). Good deals on clothes, shoes and boots, kitchenware, and more as well. See details and store locations at www.jcp.com. (Check the website for "Cyber Monday" deals on Sunday and Monday.)

Cowboy boots and vintage clothing spot Rick Walker's will be taking 50 percent off select items on Friday. As a bonus, there will also be live music and free hot drinks and biscotti. Rick Walker's is at 306 Newbury St., Boston, 617-482-7426. www.rickwalkers.com

For its post-Thanksgiving sale, vintage stop 40 South Street is offering 20 percent off all clothing and buy one item, get the second one half-price. 40 South Street is at -- you guessed it -- 40 South St., Jamaica Plain, 617-522-5066. www.fortysouthst.com.

Web store Olive Green Apparel will be taking 15 percent off its eco-chic, fleece-lined mittens (normally $65) Friday until Dec. 3. Use the code BlackFriday during checkout. www.olivegreenapparel.com.

Andover boutique First Date is offering 30 percent off all black merchandise and 20 percent off everything else Friday and Saturday. (In-store only.) Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. First Date is at 28 Chestnut St., Andover, 978-247-8999. Get a taste of what the store carries at www.shopfirstdate.com.

Ku De Ta is taking 15 percent off its prices (except for designer jewelry) on Friday. Ku De Ta is at 663 East Broadway, South Boston, 617-269-0008. www.kudetaboston.com

Home Depot's Black Friday deals include good buys on washers and dryers, such as an LG washer and electric dryer pair, normally $1,198, for $798; a Ridgid wet/dry vacuum for $19.88 (worth $99); and a buy-30, get-30 deal on Rayovac AA batteries (60 total for $9.99). Find Home Depot locations at www.homedepot.com.

Lowe's has deals on tools, kitchen and Christmas items, and more (in-store and online) Friday until Monday. The Saugus store will have a Skil 4-piece, 18-volt cordless combo tool kit for $59 (originally $129), a 12-cup programmable coffeemaker for $49.84 (originally $99.84), and a 400-light Christmas tree for $38 (was $98). Find locations at www.lowes.com.

Along with its slew of Black Friday deals, we're told Best Buy has already lowered prices on some of its televisions: 32-inch Dynex LCD HDTVs are now $299.99, 40-inch Dynex 1080p are $499.99, 32-inch Samsung 720p LCD HDTVs are $397.99, and 50-inch Samsung plasma 720p HDTVs are $697.99. www.bestbuy.com.

Chic home goods purveyor Hudson will be offering lots of discounts Friday through Sunday: Custom casegood and upholstery orders (tables, cabinets, beds, and upholstered seating) will be 20 percent off; in-stock lighting and textiles,15 percent off; casegoods and upholstery floor models, 10 percent off; and accessories (candles, books, ceramics, barware, and more), also 10 percent off. Hudson is in the South End at 312 Shawmut Ave., 617-292-0900, and 61A Central St., Wellesley, 718-239-0025. www.hudsonboston.com

Over the next few days, we'll be giving you a heads-up as to what's planned for Black Friday. For those who can't start shopping early enough, select Gap Outlets and Banana Republic Factory Stores will be hosting a Midnight Madness sale starting the first minute of Friday. Gap Outlet is offering up to 60 percent off all merchandise and a $10 zip fleece for the first customers; Banana Republic Factory Stores are offering 40 percent off all items and $10 men's and women's track jackets (men's is pictured). Until Sunday, shoppers at either store will get a special holiday shopping pass, each with three coupons worth $5, $10, $15, $20, or $500 off their purchase when used during a designated week between Dec. 4 and Dec. 24. Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Store are both at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, 508-384-0870 and 508-384-5320, respectively. (Gap Outlet in the Arsenal Mall, Watertown, will open at 5 a.m.) www.gap.com

For the fashionistas on your holiday shopping list, we recommend a stop at Luna Boston on Friday (yes, Black Friday), where staff will be handing out $100-gift certificates good toward purchases of $200 or more. Should you have several fashionistas on your list, show up between 9 and 11 a.m. to get two gift certificates, or $200 toward a purchase of $400 or more. The boutique carries handbags, shoes, gloves, winter hats, and other accessories by Diane von Furstenberg, Rebecca Minkoff, Free People, and others. Certificates are valid Friday only. Luna Boston is at 205 Newbury St., Boston, 617-262-3900. www.lunaboston.com.

Tomorrow through Sunday, our favorite spot to pick up Rubik's Cubes and irreverent action figures -- Monroe Salt Works, of course -- is taking 20 percent off everything in the store. (Previously marked down items excluded.) The stores' cheerful blend of old-school toys and games, novelty items, and signature country-chic stoneware make for good one-stop holiday shopping. Monroe Salt Works is at 202 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, 781-646-6699, and Copley Place, Boston, 617-236-0045. www.monroesaltworks.com