Black Friday Shopping

What's that? You are anxiously awaiting to hear how my Black Friday shopping was?

It was awesome,   thank-you.

I took K and her friend KB. We left town at 5am and drove 50 minutes to our first stop where I bought B's Birthday present in the first 5 minutes. We wandered around the mall from 7-8:30 or so. The girls (rookies) sat and ate Dunkin Donuts. I had smartly brought a piece of chocolate cake with me to eat in the car. No need to waste time SITTING for breakfast!

I managed to grab a picture of them sneaking onto Santa's chair and pretending they were the big guy himself.

We went to a few more stores and were home by 1! I scored a $90 faux Christmas tree for $32. That's right, it was mismarked and I stood my ground and proved it to them.

Today was the day for local stores and I managed to drop some in a little shop downtown. I would like to say I am done with my Christmas shopping, but that would spoil the last minute fun, right?

Did you head out early yesterday?

2 Weeks Until Thanksgiving (AKA: Black Friday Eve)

I have written about Black Friday before (here, here) because I love, love, love the idea of a bargain! It is not just a bargain, it is the thrill of the hunt. The Christmas music blaring, people calling each other from different stores comparing deals, the more or less happy store workers and the sales, oh the sales!

So as I have said before, my strategy is to hunker down on Thanksgiving in front of the fireplace and pour through the advertisements. I have pen, paper, glue and scissors at hand. I cut, I frantically write, I may even glue a picture of something to my list, I am at my peak of organization. I strategize on what store opens when and how I will go from one place to the other while making the most out of my time. No, I do not have all day. I go out at 5am and am home by 12. I can't even begin to think of staying later, too many people!!!

This is crazy and unheard of to some, but it works for me. It was even better when the girls were little because toys are on sale, often for less than 50%off!! Last year, I brought K. She is already raring to go again this year.

Now, yes, I could sit home on my computer and order everything online. (Boring) Or I could wait until CyberMonday and order things online (boring). I could just skip (oh the horrors) Black Friday and shop like a normal person. Yet, I like the exhilaration of being out in the crowds.

That said, this year is different. I have already received emails about Black Friday deals. What? 2 weeks before Thanksgiving and they are giving the anticipation away? I am disappointed. What about my traditions?! I need to cut, write, paste, map out a plan on Thanksgiving. Some people take a nap that day, not me, I spend it scheming and planning. I don't know what 2 weeks of scheming and planning will do to my ultimate goal.

What do you think? Should I start the strategizing now, or hold off for 2 weeks?
 

Frag'n Friday

*My underwear was pole dancing in the washing machine last night. I had to cut it in 2 places to remove all the laundry. If only I were that talented.

*My sister and some friends have been going back and forth on email trying to get together a group of us to go to see Breaking Dawn. They have been signing their emails, Team Edward/Team Jacob. Here was my response:

Let me know when you all want to go see the Muppets.

Love, Team Piggy

*I know why Ashton and Demi are getting a divorce. It's because he stopped washing his hair and shaving.

*If you want to feel good about giving to a good cause AND getting your kids that pony they've always wanted, check out this site. The folks at MyOwnPet Balloons will donate $5 of every purchase toward Canines for Disabled Kids. This is a group that trains canines to help children with disabilities feel more comfortable in society. Seriously, the cause is great and the balloons are ADORABLE!

*Anyone been watching the last week of Regis? It's really been cool looking back at all he has done.

*BTW, this is me. I am giddy thinking about Black Friday.



*Have a fantastic weekend!

Black Friday

Black Friday is like a fun game for me. I love, love, love getting a bargain! Last year I wrote down these tips for Black Friday shopping

Here are some suggestions for Black Friday shopping:
1. Do your research. I scoured the ads yesterday and wrote down what I wanted to get in each store, what time they opened and clipped any coupons needed.
2. Set out your outfit the night before, so you can hop out of bed and right into it. Don't forget your socks (I did). And don't dress too warm, malls are hotttttttt!
3. If you have a few stores to get to, do not browse in the beginning stores. Get what you need and get out. If you have time and money left over, then you can relax and browse.
4. I stay away from Best Buy. The people mental for the 4 $300 computers in the store scare me.
5. Smile. It really freaks some people out how you can be so happy at 6am.


Do you see number 4 where I state that I stay away from Best Buy because the people scare me? Case in point, some family in Florida started camping out in front of the store yesterday (that would be Monday people)!! They don't even know what is on sale yet, but they know it is going to be good and they want to be FIRST!

Will they fire up the grill and have grilled turkey on Thursday? Will they eat and drink too much and lose their gaming skills and give up their first in line spot? Will they be too sore from camping out on the sidewalk to get up Friday morning to stumble into Best Buy? Will someone steal their camping stuff while they are in Best Buy? I seriously hope the news people grab these people on their way out of the store to see what they bought.

If anyone knows these people in Florida, could you tell them I need a new fridge? Thanks.