Got Black Friday Shopping Secrets?

Black Friday begins at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Thursday for north and northwest suburban Chicago shoppers and Patch wants to know your plan.

Will you head to Toys R Us or Walmart at 8 p.m. Thursday before or after the Thanksgiving dishes are done? Target opens an hour later and will have more than 24 hours of continuous shopping.

How will you take advantage of the deals at both places?

Will you navigate from Toys R Us or Walmart to Macy’s at midnight to ensure you're not too far behind in line for the best bargains?

Does your plan include a partnership? Will you trade lists with a friend and then become a placeholder while someone shops for you? Will you have a thermos of coffee or hot chocolate?

Will you eat your Thanksgiving dessert while waiting in line to shop?

These are some of our thoughts. Share your with us!

Share your plan with your fellow readers in the comment section below.

Feel free to leave the specific stores or locations out of your comment to protect your place in line.