Well guys and gals...it's almost that time of year again and I'm not talkin' turkeys or men in big red suits. I'm talkin' about the biggest shopping day of the year. Now if you're brave enough to venture out on this day, here are a few of my tips for surviving all the madness. 
1. Strategize, Strategize: Get the Thanksgiving Day newspaper in your area and flip through all of those ads. A lot of the ads are time-sensitive so you will miss out if you're not there before 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the morning. As well, some stores will open as early as 4:00 a.m. so you will need to decide which stores to hit first, and which stores can be hit later in the day. Also, bring your ads along to avoid any disputes over how much an item is supposed to cost on Friday. Having the ads will come in handy at stores promising “lowest-price” guarantees – especially if you find lower prices elsewhere. 
2. Dress Comfortably and Bring Snacks: If you're determined to brave the crowds then dress comfortably. Dress in layers so that you can adjust accordingly, as some of those stores can get pretty toasty with all those shoppers. Comfortable shoes are also a must, and so are portable snacks and drinks. They’ll prevent you from having to endure low blood-sugar levels, dehydration or congested food courts. Yours truly has not waited in a food court line in 5 years. What a waste of time. 
3. Make Friends with People in Line: A spirit of camaraderie will not only make the long, dark wait more pleasant — it also could prove to be a godsend if you must give up your place in line so you can run to the bathroom. Trust me...this little gem of advice has saved me hours in waiting because some truly lovely people become quite vicious on this day and would not even hold their own grandmother's place in line. Sad but very true. 
4. Pick the Right Shopping Buddy: Unless you want to bicker and feel frustrated all day, think hard (I'm talkin' really hard) about who would get into the spirit of a shopping day like this. Taking your boyfriend, lover or husband is like taking a walking argument...it just don’t work. It's also wise to leave your kids at home. Trust me when I say I have witnessed countless arguments and temper tantrums in the wee hours on this day and it ain't pretty. 
5. Shop with a List: You'll accomplish so much more if you shop with a list. You'll also know who you've already bought for and who you still need to buy for. Trust me when I tell you how you can spend way too much time and money if you don't have a shopping list to guide you through this nightmare. It doesn't have to be a fancy list...it just needs to help keep you on track so you can accomplish what you set out to do. 
Although this is a repost from last year...I felt it outlined the strategies really well...and gave some wonderful tips on making your Black Friday Shopping Day a big success. 
Good luck and I hope you find all the bargains your hunting for. 
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