Black Friday is known for being the busiest shopping day of the year. After all, everyone is hustling and bustling around to find the perfect holiday gifts at the best prices for their family and friends. You may have to fight the crowds and stand in long lines to get those bargains, so here are some tips to help ease your stress and prepare you as you shop.
The first thing to do to prepare is to make a list of items you want to buy for each person on your list. Then, start looking for ads in newspapers, mailers, and online to see which of those items will be on sale. Many stores start advertising their Black Friday specials a few weeks in advance, so be sure to get a head start scouring the ads. This is also a great time to keep an eye out for coupons that the stores are advertising, that way you can clip them and have them ready when you shop. Be sure to get to the store early because you’ll probably have to stand in line. Don’t forget to wear some comfortable shoes. You may even want to dress in layers in case you have to stand in line outside in the cold. The food courts at malls are generally very busy on Black Friday, so keeping a cooler in your car that’s stocked with food and drinks might be a good idea.
If you decide you don’t want to face the crowds, just stay at home and shop online. The great thing about shopping online is that you can shop before the actual store opens. Many stores offer more promotions online along with free shipping as well. Plus, not only do you avoid the crowds, but you get to shop from the comfort of your home in your pajamas.
I hope these tips help make shopping less stressful for you on Black Friday. Have a great day of shopping and snag some amazing deals!
