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