Hello Readers!!
First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I hope everyday you are grateful for loved ones, but let's especially take some time this week.
So, besides turkey, dressing, and football, SHOPPING has become synonymous with Thanksgiving. And what better way to start the holiday season than with a blog about organized shopping!
"Black Friday", as they call it, fills me with nervous thoughts because I always think of mean pushy people fighting over the last Transformer or a $5 flat screen TV at 5:32am. My earliest memories of the day after Thanksgiving are those of not having the parents around all day because they're out shopping.
So, for all those parents who shop on Friday, I hope these tips help you get home early enough to spend time with your family.
1. Do Your Research!: Find out which stores have the Early Bird Specials, best sales, where they are , and what time the stores open. This will help you figure out step two. Also, you may strike gold and find online ordering deals. Think: less stuff to bring in the house later.
2. The-Set Up: Figure out PRIOR to shopping what you want to purchase for each loved one on your list. If you know you want to get Aunt Gina a dress, make sure you've found out her sizes beforehand, it's the worse when you get a gift you can't fit. After you figure out what you want to get each person, maybe think of a list of stores that may cater to what you are looking for. This will cut down on time.
3. Sneak Attack: If there are Early Bird specials that you REALLY need, then fine, get there early enough to secure that special Tickle Me Elmo little Rasheeda has been asking for, but other than that, pick stores all in one specific area (if possible) to cut down on travel time. If you can avoid going to Kohl's in Rochester and then Macy's in Novi, you've won half the battle.
4. B.Y.O.V.: Bring Your Own Vittles!: Bring snacks and water along so that you don't have to stop by the McDonald's outside the mall. It's going to be a looong wait, and they might run out of McNuggets. Save yourself the heartbreak.
5. Divide and Conquer: Find a willing comrade who loves the thrill of the hunt. This way one person can wait in the long line while the other grabs the quick items. Don't forget to synchronize shopping lists and watches!
6. B.Y.O.E: Bring Your Own Entertainment!: This is where that Ipod comes in handy. There are bound to be long lines, and if you bring a buddy to divide in conquer, you'll spend time in the trenches (i.e. cashier lines) alone. Unless you like striking up conversations, a little mood music may help. I suggest Eye Of The Tiger because this isn't for the faint of heart...
7. Start Early: Your kids love you. How many Fridays do they get to spend at home hanging out with their parents? Probably not many. Get out early so you can enjoy the rest of your day.
8. Prayer: Only Jesus and Temperance will stop you from blowing up on rude shoppers who push and shove.
9. Get something for the wonderful person that gave you this information: I'd like a Nintentdo DS or diamonds please. :)
Here's a few places to start your Research:
1. JCPenny (opens at 4am): http://www.jcpenny.com/jcp/default.aspx
2. Black Friday Deals website: http://bfads.net/
3. Target: weeklyad.target.com
4. Amazon.com (why wait in line?): http://www.amazon.com/b/?ie=UTF8&node=384082011&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=4238437209&ref=pd_sl_835ann76u_b
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