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The Most Important Day of the Year
We are going to get serious here for a minute because I have something really important to talk to you guys about: Black Friday.
Now when I say I love Black Friday, I mean I really love Black Friday. As far as I’m concerned, Thanksgiving is just Black Friday Eve.
Growing up, my mom and I always went Black Friday shopping together and we pretty much bought all our Christmas presents on this magical day. We had the best time spending ALL DAY going from store to store checking out (and buying) all the deals. While I may not be going home for Thanksgiving, (stupid traveling) I have to hold up the tradition of Black Friday shopping for my Ma (or myself).
To explain to you just how much I looooveee Black Friday…..
- I put money aside from each paycheck into a separate bank account labeled BLACK FRIDAY (starting in January) so I have lots to spend when the day finally arrives.
- I literally do all my Christmas shopping on this glorious day- I do not come home until I’ve completely gotten everything I set out for.
- Whatever money I don’t spend on Christmas presents (once I’ve bought everything I intended to) I spend on myself.
- I go to bed super early on Thanksgiving so I can be up, alert and ready to go around 3:30 AM.
I’m getting excited just typing this post-you have no idea. To say I love buying Christmas presents is a huge understatement. I’m going to toot my own horn here and tell you I’m really good at buying gifts for people. I put in a lot of thought and effort into what I’m going to buy each person and try to purchase something they would really like and/or need which makes BF(Black Friday) super fun for me.
For those of you not as crazy as myself- here are the stores you definitely NEED to check out on BF because they have such awesome deals:
- Kohl’s- This is the only day I ever go to this store. Kohl’s basically gives stuff away on BF.
- Macy’s- Always my first stop because I do 75% of my Christmas shopping here. Great deals and amazing coupons.
- Old Navy- They basically give stuff away too.
Stores to skip?
- Nordstrom Rack- Last year their big thing was a coupon for 40% off one item-um hello that’s not BF worthy.
- Tj Maxx/ Marshalls- They never have BF deals because everything is already on sale. The lines are always crazy crowded so I typically skip these stores all together on BF.
- Banana Republic- I still don’t get how Old Navy has such awesome deals and Banana Republic will have something like 20% off full priced items. Again, not BF worthy.
My list is made, my routes mapped out and all my weight -lifting is sure to come in handy when I’m grabbing stuff out of other people’s hands.
I’m ready.
That’s all the nonsense I have for now!
Do you do Black Friday??
Categories Nonsense | Tags: black friday, holiday, shopping
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20 Comments to The Most Important Day of the Year
I avoid Black Friday like its the plauge but it seems that you have a great way to navigate through the stores. I love that Thanksgiving is black friday eve. haha. Have a good day
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:18 am
THANKS!
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Hahaha I’m considering doing some black friday shopping just because of your enthusiasm! It’s really something I’ve always avoided, my mom HATES shopping even on normal days so it’s not something I grew up with.
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:18 am
DO IT
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HAHA. I’ve never really done Black Friday. I think you picked your apartment location in Chicago based on optimal BF shopping. You can shop, stop at home for recharge, shop again.
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:18 am
OBVI.
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I’ve never done Black Friday all out–I did once go to JC Penney’s at like 6 p.m. on Black Friday, but that hardly counts–but WHOA. I’ve got to hand it to you for your dedication and passion. You are a Black Friday inspiration! Haha.
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Thank you, that means a lot.
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I love black Friday as well. I always go with my sister and mother…we have a plan of attack by Thursday at dinner and are usually out of the house by 430am ready to shop. I cannot wait!
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
YES! LOVE IT!
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I usually go but not always super early. I did go once at 3 am in college with one of my roommates but it was more for the experience and because I was a broke college kid who needed to buy lots of gifts on the cheap.
Walgreens also has great deals on wrapping paper and batteries if you need either of those. I always stop there to buy ours for the year!
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
you would go to Walgreens on BF
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Thank you! Lately I’ve been feeling very alone on this, but my ENTIRE family goes hardcore on BF. Even my dad and brother. My coworkers on the other hand (and my boyfriend), think I’m crazy. I’m glad there are more people out there like me!
Also if you like money for doing nothing and like to shop online for the holidays, you should probably check out ebates.com.
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Kelsey Reply:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:16 am
THANK YOU! AMAZING!
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You are exactly like my friend Danielle. EXACTLY. She’s all upset because she moved to Indy this year and her game is all thrown off… lol
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No joke, I hate Black Friday. I’ve decided that it isn’t worth my time even though I would save money because it is too stressful for me. I don’t like other people in my space. Also I really like Thanksgiving so I try to wait to start any Christmas things (even making lists or thinking of gift ideas for others) until after Thanksgiving.
Christmas stresses me out yo.
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There is nothing I need to buy badly enough to fight those crowds. This year I have to work so another reason I won’t be going. Lucky for me, I am pretty much done, as no one is getting gifts this year.
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Haha I love this! I can’t believe you’re such a fanatic of Black Friday…props to you! I did the Black Friday thing once and struggled to make it to all the stores I had planned. I might try again this year thanks to your good advice!
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Kelsey Reply:
November 21st, 2012 at 8:33 am
CANT WAIT!
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