1. Let Your Fingers do the Shopping. Many stores will offer some of the same deals to online shoppers. Do your homework online to make sure you really need to get out in the crowd. It's going to be crazy out there. Wouldn't you rather stay home in your jammies and slippers?
2. Buy the Thanksgiving newspaper. Online sources will provide more detailed information as Friday approaches but I like to mark up a copy of the sale flyer and have it with me in the store.
3. Go with a buddy. Not just for fun, but you can divide and conquer. One of you go after the hoodies and boots while the other tracks down the must have movies or electronics.
4. Plan Your Itinerary. Make your list and prioritize. Even if it might be out of your way, go for the big ticket item first that might be out of stock later in the day. Also keep in mind some sales are timed.
5. Don't buy things you don't want. Don't buy things they don't want. 'nuf said.
6. Don't spend all of your money because new ads will come out after Thanksgiving, making your kids crazy to get things you haven't even thought of yet.
7. Relax, this is supposed to be fun. If you don't enjoy shopping you should probably stay home.
8. Go early if you want to park your car anywhere, even in the farthest row out.
9. Take a hot cup of Coffee or some steaming tea to sip while you wait for the clock to roll since you arrived early.
10. Always make a 24 hour store your first stop on Black Friday Sale day. I always being at a store that's open 24 hours so I don't have to wait outside. If the doors aren't closed you won't wait in the cold and there won't be a stampede. (Now that, I will not do!)
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