Tips for Surviving your Black Friday Excursion

With Black Friday being just under a week away, we thought we should offer a few helpful hints that  might help you stay sane on this busiest shopping day of the year!

1. Have a goal in mind. Especially if you are planning to go "all out" this year and wait in lines. Be sure you have a list of items to get that before you leisurely shop for clothes, shoes, or other items. 

2. Pay attention to details. There are some items that will always go fast and you may  not want to bother. But there are other items that are on sale for longer than just the "Early Bird Specials." Be sure to note which sales really are necessary to wake up at sunrise for. 

3. Bring moral support. There are days when some solo-retail therapy is just what we need, but Black Friday is certainly not one of those days. Whether your waiting in line or simply wandering the crowds, be sure to bring someone with you to keep you in-check. 

4. Stay Calm. I hope I'm not the one to break it to you, but Black Friday shopping has been known to get a little out of hand- don't let yourself be one of those shoppers. You must be prepared for long lines, rude shoppers, and bad drivers. And remember, nothing is worth fighting over over. After all, this is supposed to be fun, right?

5. Don't forget about the employees. I'm sure we all know someone sucked into working in retail on Black Friday. Many are unable to enjoy Thanksgiving because of it, so don't forget to be patient, respectful, and thankful to the employees!