There’s nothing like the days leading up to Thanksgiving to get you in the mood for the holiday season! Thoughts of turkey and dressing, pumpkin spiced lattes, and maybe even Starbuck’s new Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte swirl around in your head as you’re secretly plotting your strategy for Black Friday sales.

You know you’re supposed to be concentrating on your Thanksgiving menu—but that can wait—you’re making your list and checking it twice NOW, not later. There are Black Friday deals to be had in Alpharetta, and you must be prepared!

Deals like these Marilee Riding Boots at Macy’s Black Friday Sale at Northpoint Mall are $19.99. Now, that’s worth getting up early to beat the crowd.

Or this adorable “Happy Holiday’s” 1’6″ x 2’6″ reversible accent rug in red and ivory is from Target. It’s just $13. You need this rug!

And what could be more fun than being the first person in line at Five Below at Mansell Crossings, or North Point Parkway, on Black Friday? With Christmas décor, stocking stuffers, holiday gift wrap, and all sorts of deals—you can’t go wrong with these door-busters.

Let’s not forget Avalon on Ice, the Rockefeller-inspired ice-skating rink sponsored by Northside Hospital. Be sure and book your reservation and purchase tickets in advance to ensure your particular time slot—but that’s a piece of cake –click here to purchase your tickets.

Speaking of cake, after Black Friday shopping and ice skating, why not pop into Café Intermezzo at Avalon for a generous slice of its famous Oreo Cheesecake. This #1 selling cheesecake has an Oreo crust topped with Epic’s creamy cheesecake, packed with chocolate cookies. It is decorated with Oreo cookies and drizzled with white chocolate and dark chocolate syrup. Oh, my goodness!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, here in Alpharetta, Georgia.