The Creative Lady's Black Friday (and beyond) Shopping Survival Tips!

[artsy282]

LOL this was too funny. Hunny I am not ..will not nevah evah be a Black Friday shopper. You can always get those same sales a couple of days later. Stores have to get rid of inventory anyway by the end of the year!

[thecreativelady]

@artsy282 Girrrrl. . . I got caught up in some Black Friday madness that was too funny! I'm going to post a video later this week giving you all the details! It is crazy! Thanks for watching!

[ReacTxHD]

Thanks for the tips. I like the one about making right turns. I hate when people want to cut across in heavy traffic too.

[AMSxSn1P3z]

I thought about you when I went shopping! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[avaloncar18]

Great tips!

[thecreativelady]

@avaloncar18 Thanks! I tried them out this past weekend and they still work!

[Haitian1130]

I don't really buy into BF propaganda either.

[thecreativelady]

@Haitian1130 I love a sale but I never seen the need for the mayhem that usually takes place on Black Friday. Just in case, the media is always on hand to capture the foolishness.

[20pearlsNcurls]

Great tip about parking and making right turns! I have worked in retail for years and a lot of times all they do is change the sale signs to a brighter red or yellow color but the price is the same as the weeks before and the weeks after. SMH! Comfortable shoes, clothes, full belly and coffee/tea are a MUST for my successful shopping. LOL!

[thecreativelady]

@20pearlsNcurls The tips still work because I found myself in Walmart over the weekend with my family! I did not shop much but was joy riding! Great tips about the full tummy and tea/coffee!

[CandidAnn]

Great tips! I totally agree with you. I'm not running out the house for any midnight sale. I'm going to sit right at this computer and order everything that I want. And truth be told... I don't need anything.

[thecreativelady]

@CandidAnn There is nothing I need either. And if the need arises, I'm sure I'll find it online!

[POOCHIESCLOSET]

LOL @skip work!!!

[POOCHIESCLOSET]

love me some black friday. the malls are full and the thrift stores are EMPTY ;)

[thecreativelady]

@POOCHIESCLOSET Ahhh. . . be on the look for me some britches!

[11zeaky]

Have wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving :)

[zheahra]

Agree. Now, what time us dinner. I'll bring plenty of refreshments and desserts. LOL!!!

[thecreativelady]

@zheahra Guess who procrastinated and didn't grocery shop for Thanksgiving?! Looks like it is going to be cereal or whatever I can identify and thaw from the freezer! I hope I can get out today and find something quick! Sad I know. Looks like your refreshments and desserts will be the main course!

[LuvnDaNaturalMe]

I agree with all of that. I prefer to shop online for cyber Monday. I don't do well with crowds either.

[thecreativelady]

@LuvnDaNaturalMe Crowds with money give me the heebie jeebies! People just milling around looking for things to buy - the recession must be over or people are determined to have a good time anyway! Thanks for your input!

[kylahsmom1]

lol..my mom and I now go out about 7 or 8..we avoid the craziness and we have fun..just looking about..but honestly, we do much more on line shopping on BF...nice tips!

[thecreativelady]

@kylahsmom1 I bet it has calmed down a lot by then. I tried to stop at the grocery store yesterday and the people were hanging out the door! We will probably end up eating cereal for Thanksgiving cuz I refuse. . .! LOL!

[Vanurse09]

Girl, I plan on doing my shopping online. I've shopped online for years I love it. I plan on restocking my hair products for the year. My pjism is rearing it's ugly head lol. Be Blessed~~

[thecreativelady]

@Vanurse09 I love shopping online too. I haven't had a holiday headache in years! Yes ma'am, I've seen your PJjism and it's tempting me to try some new things too. This would be the best time to do it too! Thanks for watching!

[louloumatou]

great tips, the Black Friday sales sound like the boxing day sales in the UK!! :)

[thecreativelady]

@louloumatou Exactly. Big shopping is universal. 

[blueottlisa]

That parking tip is so true......I never park near the entrances.....and when I do get in my car....I hope no sees me so they're not rushing me LOL. Happy Thanksgiving :)

[thecreativelady]

@blueottlisa I have seen people with "good" parking spots get boxed in by 2 cars who want their spot. They can get pretty aggressive. I prefer the out of the way spots - with ages comes wisdom!