Thanksgiving wishes and some shopping advice

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! While your getting your feed on and planning your attack on Black Friday, I thought I would doffer some advice to those who actually brave Black Friday. *shudder*

1. Do it right. Don’t waste your time on clothing and accessories. If your going to brave the crazies on Black Friday, spend that money wisely and go for the big ticket items. Electronic items, jewelry, and uber popular toys are what to fight for in Black Friday.

2. Save your clothing and accessory purchases till Dec 17th and later. That is when the retailers start freaking and flailing like muppets because- OMG THERE IS ONLY 7 SHOPPING DAYS LEFT TILL CHRISTMAS- so all clothing and accessories go into MAJOR markdown starting then. Plus, it’s free shipping day. WOOOHOOO

3. You see a computer that you can get for $10 if you show up at 2am? Well, let me be the first to tell you that A. they usually only have 4 or less available and B. they are products specifically made for this sale and it is BARE BONES. You would be better off spending the couple hundred it usually is and getting a fully loaded model.

4. DO NOT TAKE YOUR KIDS.

5. Remember, Cyber Monday starts the Monday after Black Friday and the sales are available online with prices dropping the closer we get to December 25th. Don’t expect some of the same door buster savings though.

6. December 10th is the WORSE day to shop for deals. Not sure why, but statistics show prices are high that particular day.

7. Ask for price matches. Most retailers have already announced they will match Black Friday prices-just be sure you bring the ad to back up your claim.

8. And last but not least…think carefully before you leave your house. Is what you want to buy REALLY worth the hassle of Black Friday?

5 gifts for the reader on your list

Don’t know what to get the reader in your family? Here are 5 gifts I know I’d love to have.

 

 

Handmade book purses by Spoon Full Of Chocolate $78 and up

 

 

Hand designed bookmarks by Wicked Lil Pixie Designs $11

 

 

Tablet and/or E reader. Holiday guide for choosing the perfect e reader or tablet. $79-$300

 

 

Classy page holders (perfect for book bloggers) by Levenger $12

 

 

 

And last but not least…every reader wants books.

Gift Cards-available online and in most retail stores.

5 for Monday-The top 5 black Friday deals

Black Friday is in 4 days so the time has come to plan your attack strategy. Believe it or not, there is a way to approach Black Friday and make it less of a free for all and more of a shopping experience that won’t require therapy and some hard liquor when your done. Unless that’s your thing…I don’t judge here.
First off remember…this is shopping, NOT finding the cure for cancer. Nothing in those stores is worth getting stressed or injured over.
1. Get there early.
2. Know and follow the store rules. Some stores require you wear a bracelet or grab a ticket. It would suck if you get there and find you can’t even get in.
3.Get the flyers and circle exactly what you are looking for. Don’t go into these stores with the intent to browse.
4. If it’s the last item-let it go. You get triple karma points and like I said above, there is nothing there worth getting injured over.

Here are  6 fab deals that I’ve found that may make the trip to hell worth it.

Sharp 42-inch 1080p TV  $199.99 at Best Buy

Asus Transformer $249.99 at Best Buy

Xbox 360 4GB Game System $139.99 at Target

Lenovo dual-core AMD laptop $179.99 at Best Buy

PlayStation 3 $199.96 at Wal-Mart, Sears, and Target (the bundle offers extra controller and 2 games)

Apple iPod Touch with free $50 gift card $199.99 at Toys R Us

Toshiba Smart Blu-ray Disc Player $39.99 at Best Buy

Don’t want to deal with the crowds? Well, you really don’t have to. Most websites offer the same deals on line AND there is also Cyber Monday which is Black Friday for the internet.

So be smart, be safe, and remember….Christmas should be enjoyed as the holiday was intended to be enjoyed, surrounded by your family and friends regardless of what’s under the tree.