Tip Tuesday: Get Prepared for Black Friday

I commend those brave enough to participate in the Black Friday sales inside the stores. Me...well, I'm more of a shop online kind of girl around the holiday season. There are really good deals online as well, but if you really want to get the most out of your in-store shopping experience, there are a few things to keep in mind....

1. Plan Ahead - Know which stores you want to shop at. Look online and/or call your local store to find out store schedules and policies. Put them in order on a sheet of paper by opening times (or when the sales start that day) so that you can get the most out of your shopping.

2. Make Lists - You can put all stores on one sheet of paper or separate sheets by store, which ever is easiest for you. Know what's most important to get 1st and put your potential purchases in order of importance.

3. Know the Layout - Knowing where the items are located in the store makes for quickness and ease getting to that item. Ask a manager ahead of time if that item will be placed in the department or in a center aisle. For example, sometimes that T.V. you want won't be in electronics. They may have it at a big display somewhere else in the store.

4. Bring Sale Ads - This is VERY important. You want to have that on had when you grab your items so that you can be sure you are getting the exact item in the ad. Also, the ad comes in handy at the checkout if there is ever a need to reference the sale.

5. Be Careful - I know it can get hectic and down right crazy for that $5 toaster, but be aware of your surroundings. Unfortunately, some won't hesitate to tackle you for an item. I've seen it! lol

I hope you have enjoyed this week's Tip Tuesday. Some Black Friday ads are being released early so keep an eye on my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/mayday1101 because I will be posting links to ads tomorrow. Have a great day everyone! :)