Black Friday--One Of My Favorite Days!!

Usually I hate crowds and people in general but Black Friday has become a tradition for myself, my mom, my sister-in-law Mindy, my auntie Sharon, her daughter-in-law Aimee, Linda and Rachel. We leave around 4:45 a.m. and we usually don't get home until 3:00 in the afternoon. We usually hit Target and Walmart first. We spend the most time at Target--they have THE BEST deals on clothes for everyone that day.

Then sometimes we go to Shopko--it just depends on the ads and what everyone needs. After those 3 we usually have breakfast at Burger King and then head to Mervyn's and Roberts in Brickyard Plaza. We spend a lot of time at Mervyn's and it will be so sad that this will be the last year we can go there. )0:

Then it just depends, again, on the ads and what everyone needs where we go after that. Some years we have gone to Bed, Bath and Beyond, Linens and Things, Radio Shack, Macy's and Cottonwood Mall. We always have a good time!!

Now--I have been asked to give some tips to help on Black Friday. There are some CRAZY people out there. Tip #1 - Bring a pair of these:



Just in case you need to punch someone in the face. I have only ever wanted to do that a few times. People can get greedy and down-right rude. Also watch out for anyone that has a pair themselves. Like for instance--you are looking through a box of socks and a man looks over at you and tells you that that is his box of socks (sorry Mindy). Who knew that someone would be buying an ENTIRE box of socks?! We really have never been in any brawls--I have yelled at people because I am the mean one but other than that it has been o.k.

Tip #2 - Wear really good and comfy shoes!! You will be doing a lot of running and walking and "cute" shoes just don't cut it. You will be waiting in a lot of LONG lines. Especially if you get to the store before it opens. Once the doors open apparently people figure that line waiting isn't for them anymore so they rush the doors--this is when I get REALLY mad and sometimes use swears--the real ones.

Tip #3 - Walmart will match anyones ad price--as long as you have the ad with you. This is really good to know because it will save on trips to stores like Shopko who tend to only have 5 of everything in their ad (which make for some pretty mad shoppers).

Tip #4 - Have fun!! Don't take things so seriously. Enjoy yourself and the people you are with. It is the kick off of Christmas--so enjoy!! When you are all done and you finally make it home Tip #5 - Take a nap!! Good luck to all you shoppers--may you find everything your hearts desire (just don't take the things I want)!! (0;