| Black Friday is coming and it is time to scope out the | | | | too. |
| early bird deals of this holiday's shopping season. It's no | | | | Planning Tip #2: Opening Times & Trip Planning |
| secret that the wee hours of the morning after | | | | Ideally you will want to arrive at the store prior to it |
| Thanksgiving hold the best sales you will find all year | | | | opening by at least 30 minutes to an hour. Some |
| long. Everything from the latest video game systems | | | | stores can be very crowded with everyone going |
| to the hottest TV's, toys, tools and more can be found | | | | after the same deals. Make note in advance of Black |
| at deeply discounted prices. If you are trying to stretch | | | | Friday store times and if possible look to shop at |
| your Holiday budget as far as you can this year, it can | | | | stores with staggered opening times. Some stores |
| be well worth your while to participate in this year's | | | | open the doors as early as 3a.m. while others won't |
| bargain bonanza. | | | | open until 8a.m. Take advantage of this to create a |
| Veteran deal scouters suggest that you plan your | | | | schedule for your trip complete with times. |
| Black Friday shopping well in advance of venturing out. | | | | Planning Tip #3: Pack Like a Pro |
| With a good gameplan and time table to follow, you | | | | Planning ahead is the key to success and with a |
| can be in the right place at the right time and maximize | | | | marathon shopping spree ahead of you it is important |
| your chances of getting in on the sales. Most stores | | | | to make sure you have everything you need. If you |
| only have limited quantities of popular items on hand | | | | have a large purse or handbag it will come in handy |
| for these sales, so arriving early and choosing the | | | | but remember that you will have to carry it so pack as |
| most important stores to visit is critical to your success | | | | lightly as possible. You will want to make sure that you |
| on this mission. | | | | bring a bottle of water and a light healthy snack (like a |
| Planning Tip #1: Go Through The Ads | | | | granola bar) to keep you going. Hand sanitizer is also |
| Well in advance of these day after Thanksgiving sales | | | | recommended. Of course, don't forget your list and |
| stores will make their Black Friday ad circulars | | | | your ads! Charge your cellphone the night before and if |
| available for shoppers. If you need an even earlier look, | | | | you have a GPS unit, it can come in handy in case you |
| you can even find ad scans online. When you get your | | | | need help getting to another nearby store. |
| circular, go through it and make a list of the time that | | | | By planning your trip in advance, you can charge |
| the store opens and what items you must have. When | | | | forward come the early morning hours of the day |
| it comes time to shop, your consolidated list will come | | | | after Thanksgiving and bring home some really nice |
| in handy but don't forget to take your ads with you | | | | gifts without breaking your budget. |