| Shelby&Seymour | 11-29-2008 03:10 AM |
I go shopping EVERY Black Friday. It is sad to hear about the violence and fighting that goes on.....There is no need to get so overwhelmed over an item at a store that you have to hurt someone or fight.... it just ain't worth it......
As for me it is a fun adventure. Getting up early and meeting my friends. Standing in line is a time for meeting new people, drinking hot coffee, and admiring the winter attire of others in line.
Then......... there is the GAME PLAN. Who needs what from the store...and splitting the shopping list according to what dept....get what is on the list, no browsing :p... ... get in and get out. Avoid the LONG checkout lines if possible.
For example.... we arrived at JC Pennys at 3:45 am - stood in line behind about 30 people. At 4 AM, the doors opened. My friend went to the womens dept for slippers for her Mom and a coat for my daughter, I proceeded to go up the escalator to housewares for a set of silverware. We both met at the door after paying for our purchases and quickly walked out to the car....... Yes we WALKED. Once I started the car, I looked at my watch..... it was 4:13 AM. Yahoo..... one done in record time..... then we went to Walmart... their deals started at 5 AM...... then to Target at 6 AM.
The best part is having breakfast at a restaurant with my friends and giggling about our morning..... usually about 8 AM.... and then home for a quick nap before actually starting the day! :D
We got some great purchases, cameras at Walmart, hoodies & coats (to donate to the local coat collection box), Disney DVD's, mittens and scarves, small hand tools, pillows, socks, etc. I always try to get the deals on the toys.... My grandchildren all have a "list", but it is hard to pass up a pretty Barbie at a bargain price..... so they go to the Toys for Tots program.
Shopping on Black Friday is Great...... I try to go with a respect for others and an appreciation for the store employees. It can be really stressful on them, too! | 