Shopping on "Black Friday"

I woke up. laughed at how the news spoke of, not traffic on the roads, but all the full parking lots in the area. I then left and went to work and got there about 15 minutes earlier than normal due to the lack of traffic. Then I came home and have been hanging out. I don't go shopping on black friday. I just think it's silly!

We went shopping today and had a blast. Our mall isn't crowded like the bigger cities/malls but there were still alot of sell outs. We went looking for 2 things in particular -- Rock Band bundle and a Zune. We had to goto a few different Radio Shacks but it was worth it because it was a great price. We had no problem finding the Rock Band. If you are looking for electronics, then today is a good day for shopping. We will go again next year.

I had to work today, and have never been one to go Shopping on Black Friday as I would hate to have to face the crowds, etc. I see I am not the only one who tries to do things for the less fortunate. I have given Wrapped gifts to Salvation Army for their giving tree many times, and hope the people who receive these gifts enjoy them, and maybe in time can repay what was done for them as a token of their appreciation as well.

shopping today is not worth it.

I usually try to avoid the stores on Black Friday; mostly because I don't like the frenzied crush of shoppers and also because I think I would end up getting carried away with buying things "because they were on sale" and not because I actually needed them or had someone on my list that needed them. Today, I did end up going to Target because they had a $119 vacuum on sale for $67 and our vacuum has not been working well lately. I only went in and got the vacuum without looking at too much else, lest I be tempeted. I even had to carry the box in my arms because all the carts were either in use or had been left in the parking lot. The check-out line was really short though, guess I hit the store just when most of the morning shoppers had gone to get lunch.

I hate shopping + I am totally broke. We were supposed to take the boys crabbing. My husband pulled the truck around to the shed so that we could load everything up that we needed and noticed he had a flat tire. Needless to say, he spent half the day dealing with that so, we didn't get to go.

I went out for my first Black Friday ever. Crazy people everywhere and an amazing amount of people who should have showered before leaving the house. I konw it is hard work but the smell in this small store I went to was gross. Otherwise I think I am not the kind of person for it. I love a good sale but I am not going to fight someone for it.

I have never done a "Black Friday" thing, neither has anyone in my family. I'm lucky in that I do craft work and often make my own gifts to give to people, or make up gift baskets. I'm just not one of those that get caught up in the whole Christmas shopping frenzy. I wish I could do something like what your doing as far as getting gifts to get for the Salvation Army..what a wonderful thing for you to do..but my funds are limited..just can't do something like that

I didnt go shopping thats for sure! lol I was bascially at home trying to deal with a strained neck. Not sure what I did or how I did it, but its sore and I feel like Ive got whipslash. :( I sure hope it goes away soon! I was just sitting here myLotting it and I felt a pinch, havent been able to turn it in any direction since then. I got a neck rub from hubby when he got home, which felt really good, but when he stopped it hurt again. I asked him to stay home to day and rub my neck for me. LOL Thats really nice Kowgirl what you and your friends did. Youve inspired me to do the same. Although I cant buy for many kids, I think I could swing one gift to give to our Salvation Army. Having to watch every penny since turning the heat on. Im dreading to see the bill and pray its one we can afford to pay. What a sucky way to start out the holidays, worrying about excessive bills. But thats life right? *chuckles* Bay Lay Gray xx

I have a personal tradition of NOT shopping on Black Friday. I shop throughout the year and buy things on sale and am usually pretty close to done by Black Friday. I save it for spending time with family and relaxing. This year I got to spend it at the hospital with my sick daughter but she is back home now and doing well. I still wouldn't have gone shopping, even if she was well and I had a sitter. I just don't go out on Black Friday if I can help it. I hate the crowds and rude people. It just makes me mad that they are so rude and sad that they seem to loee the reason for the season.

usually,i don't go shopping on black Friday.i hate the crowd and crude people. additionally,i always worry that my wallet or child will be lose, etc. i'd rather stay at home or go to work.