I know. I know. It’s only Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving. But retailers aren’t always that creative, so we’ve been seeing multiple “Black Friday” events. It would be annoying, but hey—savings! Whatever.

So what if they’re calling it Black Friday over at OfficeMax? It’s deals, and that’s all that matters to me. Deep discounts on desks, office chairs, technology and more. Plus, every order of $20+ ships for free.

For that, they can call it whatever they want.

Just in case you missed them, the last time around, the grab bags at Burt’s Bees are back! Pretty reader Karen was kind enough to let me know. (Just click on “Outlet” and they’re the first item on the list.)

$25 gets you $50 worth of goodness, plus you can use coupon code BBEES12 for $5 off (which will take care of shipping on one bag). Shipping is free on your $40+ order.

Will you get these in time for Christmas? I… wouldn’t bet the farm on it. You might, but don’t assume you will. If you‘re a Burt’s Bees junkie and just want the items for you (or for post-holiday gifting), though, go for it.

If you love the all-natural hippie stuff, but don’t love the “ingredients gently harvested by fairies” prices, here’s one for you: Amazon has three different varieties of Seventh Generation Body Wash available right now with a $6 off coupon, making each 15-ounce 3-pack just $5.14 delivered when you buy via Subscribe & Save, or $5.73 if you want to use your Prime shipping (or get your order up to $25 for free Super Saver Shipping).

Choose from Lavender, Peppermint, or Chamomile. [Edited to add: Looks like you can use the coupon once per account (boo!) but here’s another eligible item if you don’t want body wash: Seventh Generation Lavender Lotion (3 8-ounce bottles).]

This price makes it cheaper than the stuff at the Dollar Store that could take the paint off your walls.

I know we’ve all been busy with holiday shopping, and the “so cute” and “someone will love this” and all of that, but in the midst of all it, never forget the stuff you always need. Like toilet paper.

(Yeah, I know. It’s not as much fun. But… you always need it! Especially if you have guests coming to stay with you!)

Right now at Amazon, they have this 48-count pack of Angel Soft Double Rolls available for $22.63, plus there’s a $1 coupon you can clip on the page, plus you can save another 5% and get free shipping if you purchase via Subscribe & Save. That means you could get 48 rolls of TP delivered for just $20.50. Perfect.

We now return to our regularly scheduled Shopping For More Fun Things.

[Update: Looks like the Angel Soft is not doing it for some of you who prefer things plush. Heh. Here’s an almost-as-good deal—same low starting price, plus $1 coupon and available Subscribe & Save—on 48 double rolls of Ultra Plush Quilted Northern, instead.]