Last month, several bloggers in the area went on a tour of on of a newly designed Bob Evans facility. I was bummed I had to cancel at the last minute since our son had an asthma attack. But, I know the gals had fun (several of the #bigdealmoms went) and they enjoyed their brunch after the tour.
I have yet to try Mimi’s Cafe, but I am planning on going with my BFF. She has been several times and just raves over it. Seriously, whenever there is a coupon she reminds me that we need to visit! We will be going there soon!
Actually, it got me thinking of something. Do you go Black Friday shopping? I know one of the traditions my mom has is to get up at the crack of dawn (you know the time, the roosters aren’t even awake yet!) and then have breakfast after all the deal shopping is done. Both Bob Evans and Mimi’s Cafe would be great places to enjoy breakfast after a marathon shopping morning!
So, even though I missed the event, Bob Evans still sent me along some goodies anyway. And, the best part, they sent me along some to share with you!! I have two items to give away: a $50 Bob Evans Gift Card and a $50 Mimi’s Cafe Gift Card. To enter in this giveaway, you have several forms of entry, which are:
Leave me a comment and tell me if you brave the elements on Black Friday. I went shopping on Black Friday once. I didn’t get up early, we went out around 9a. I might actually go out this year though. Or, I could just stay at home to shop online and then go to breakfast anyway :)
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I will be snug in my bed on the morning of Black Friday…..and possibly shopping online midmorning :)
I don’t go out on Black Friday but I’ve found that most of the deals are available online so I go in my PJs!
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I will definitely go out on Black Friday. Not to a mall (no way), but usually to Walmart & Kohls for a few good steals, then back home for some online black friday shopping. :) (And I already subscribe).
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I really like scoring the black Friday deals and I’ve been able to do it for the last 2 years while DH was away from the retail industry. He is back this year, so I know he’ll be working that day and I’ll have to stay home with the kids.
Andrea, it would be great to see a post on Black Friday/Cyber Monday online shopping. I might have to go that route this year and I have no idea what I’m doing. Any tips for strategies, what to do, etc.?? Help me, please!
I am so there. I have been day dreaming about black Friday. What am I going to do with the kids….They are not going……Who will go with me?….and so on. I think I’m more excited about finding a great than buying Christmas gifts. I am pathetic and I am ok with it. :)
I go Black Friday every year with my husbands family we leave around 9am. Then take the kids to see Santa. It is a lot of fun!
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It’s a tradition with my Mom–after we eat the turkey we map our our plan…and wake up around 3:30 to start the fun!
I love to black friday shop except that the last two years I have been out of state for a vacation so no shopping for me. I have to map out my shops and then hand over my list and money to my MIL to go for me.
I think I’ll be sleeping in this year. I’ll be doing more internet shopping than ever this year. It’s just so easy…and easy to price compare.
I’ve only been out once, about 5 years ago. There was something specific I wanted so I waited in line at Target…..it wasn’t that bad but I’d rather spend a few extra dollars and sleep in!!!! LOL
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When I was younger and still at home we would do Black Friday at the Disney Store. Now, I stay sung at home and enjoy the day with my own family.
Totally go shopping every year with my mom. One year I had a 6 week old. We started at 4 a.m. and when the baby woke up went home and fed her. Then we would go back out until she needed to eat again. Love shopping on Black Friday.
I will be going out early on Black Friday. Too many great deals to pass up. Last year, I went to Wal-Mart at 7 am and the items that went on sale at 5am were almost gone. So, I am planning on going whenever the sale starts. I hope to be done and home by 9!!!
I have gone out a few times – only worth it if the sales are really good and can’t be had later. I actually like the new trend of outlets opening at midnight on Thanksgiving – that’s easier than getting up early. I might participate this year if the same sales aren’t valid online.
most of the time, we shop from the comfort of our own home on black friday. however, this year we’ll be visiting family in st louis, so i do plan to get out early and see what all the fuss is about.
I have a wonderful hubby who braves the crowds for me. I go through all the ads and mark what I want, and map out a route for him. My two older kids love the great deals and now go with him to divide and conquer.
I do NOT go out on Black Friday. It is not worth it to me for 500 people to fight over 2 items! I would rather wait and enjoy spending my money!
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I have never gone out early on Black Friday – and I don’t intend to start lol.
I braved Black Friday last year & just ended up mad because home depot published the wrong opening time in their flyer and they were sold out of the christmas tree I wanted by the time I got there. So this year I will prob just sleep in!
No plans for Black Friday. Two years ago I ran to Meijer to get a deal on an iPod, but no I hate the crowds!
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My mom and I always venture out on Black Friday to get our big items finalized (cheaply) for the rest of the family. Our local mall now stays open through the night previous, so we don’t have to wake up at an absurd hour – we can just go at night and stay over!
I want to go shopping on Black Friday but have to work. Bah! I’ll do my shopping on-line this year.
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yes, we venture out on black friday, my mother in law watches our four small children, and my husband and I go out for a morning and breakfast together.
I used to wait tables at Bob Evans! And I still love it!
I don’t usually get up early and have some big plan to hit the stores, but I’ll always end up going out at some point that day and being blown away by the craziness. But what else are you going to do that day?
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I love Black Friday shopping! I am one of the crazies that are waiting in line at 4:30am in the cold.
I do not brave the elements, as we’re always out of town. I might go shopping later in the day but I don’t think I would ever get up before dawn for anything unless the house was on fire.
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Yes, we will definitely be out Black Friday. My whole family goes out. We usually have a group of three or four in different parts of the metroplex. If someone doesn’t get what they want we can call the other group and they will check their store. We tag-team shop and are done usually by 10am and meet for brunch! It is tradition and I can not wait for my daughter to be old enough to participate.
I love black friday…I totally get up and go…breakfast after would be awesome!!
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I have gone for the past three years and I will probably go again this year
I don’t do the Black Friday thing. I like to sleep and with a two year old I just don’t see it happening this year.
I have a wonderful husband who will get up and go anywhere I ask :)
After eating all that Turkey on Thanksgiving, who has the energy to get up and brave the crowds on Black Friday? Not me!
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I am still undecided. I guess I’ll probably read all the ads Thanksgiving night to see if it will be worth the trip.
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I am ABSOLUTELY going out shopping on Black Friday. I used to be scared of it, but now I know that’s when the SERIOUS shoppers are out. We all know what we want, and we go & get it – none of this wandering around the store, looking to see what they have, and if it’s what I want. My SIL insists that the family come to OH for Thanksgiving so that she can participate in the tradition – she gets most of her Christmas shopping done on that day.
I will be doing my gift shopping mostly online! Safe travels and Dr. Scholl inserts for all who will be venturing out.
no way! I send a list with my mil(who LOVES black Friday!)
There is a gang of us that shop Black Friday every year. We sit down the day before and hunt through ads. Then we decide who will go to what store and divide up money. I think hubby and I are the only ones that shop with cash, though.
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I love to shop on Black Friday! But this year, I am having a baby right before Thanksgiving, so I’m not so sure I will be able to get out as early as I usually do. I hope to get in on some of the sales though!
I have shopped on Black Friday once and could not believe the crowds – but actually enjoyed it. Won’t be able to this year because my hubby has to work.
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Every year 3 of my nieces and I go out. We start on Thanksgiving day pouring over the ads to decide where we want to go. We usually get together about 5 AM and then take a break for breakfast after we have hit the places we need to get to first and then go at it some more. Even if we didn’t buy a thing it’s a great girl’s day out!
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I’ve NEVER shopped on Black Friday – and don’t intend to start. I’ll do mine on 12/23 like always! :)
I am looking forward to going out on Black Friday. I don’t normally go crazy. I go for a few select deals and that’s it. I am already a subscriber.
I normally don’t go out. It is way too crowded for me!
I love BLACK FRIDAY! I have a little fund that I save up for every year. My favorite thing I got last year was a cricut machine at Roberts. It is my favorite part of the year for sure!
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I will probably brave the elements on Black Friday to people watch— it is super entertaining! :)
I wish I could shop on black friday. I absolutely love it but I have to stay home & watch my kids
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No way! We are always out of town with my hubby’s family and I enjoy sleeping in and having a big Southern breakfast! I do read the ads and think about what I would get if I was out in the crowds.
I leave at the crack of dawn and do my shopping at the local walmart and such then go pick up my son to head out to the malls. Always have a great time!!
My hubby went last year and got us a computer. both my hubby and i went the year before and the line to get into best buy went behind the building and we didn’t get what we went for. This i may just go shopping with my mom since we’ll be visitng this year for Thanksgiving.
I usually go out on Black Friday to one or two stores that have REALLY good deals – but, I’ve never been at the mall before it opened. Normally, I go around 10 or 11.
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I never shop on Black Friday, unless it’s just for something quick in the afternoon. I’d much rather relax with the family!
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I went shopping on Black Friday once, I must confess that was the first and last. It was just too CRAZY!
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I usually resolve to stay home on Black Friday and somehow end up getting dragged out by my husband.
I wouldnt miss Black Friday! I get up early and go kidless! Usually to Target, WalMart and sometimes Macy’s.
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I don’t normally go out on Black Friday. I don’t like the crouds. But, if I see something in the flyers I am looking for I might be brave and go out.
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I don’t do Black Friday, at all. In fact, I’m going to Disney World this Black Friday!
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I LOVE to shop on Black Friday! I wait all year, and spend tons of time prepping, making my lists of what to buy and when to be where. Being a stay-at-home mom, I love getting out with the crowds, making new friends in lines at 3am waiting for stores to open, and the fun of dragging all your stuff home exhausted at 10 in the morning. Can’t wait!!
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I will usually go shopping on Black Friday if I see some great deals. I only go for about 2 hours and run back home before it gets any crazier!!
I love to go out on Black Friday. My husband doesn’t like it though if I can’t find a friend to go w/me or if our daughter works because then I drag HIM along w/me LOL!!
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I went out on Black Friday once–might not ever do that again :-) It’s all in the company, however!
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Black Friday is a family tradition for us,!!
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My husband and I LOVE to go shopping on Black Friday!! We don’t usually wake up extra early, but we do love to go out and just enjoy all the people (and the great prices)!
We used to love going every year but we would end up coming home empty handed as everything we had on our lists would be out of stock. Now this year I will just sleep late. Thank you!
I like to go out – just not to the mall – and usually recruit other people to do the really early morning stuff for me!
Black Friday is not something that I am usually brave enough to do. There are so many people that is is overwhelming. Unless there is something I must have I usually skip it.
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My husband totally converted me on Black Friday! Can’t wait!
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I attempted my first Black Friday shopping last year at WalMart. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!! I think there better be something pretty fabulous and almost free for me to brave that madness again!! HA!!
I love going out on Black Friday. I love going early and standing the lines. Even if I don’t have anything big I am trying to get, I enjoy participating and going to see the unadvertised deals.
I went shopping last year, and I had a blast. I’m making a tradition of it now.
I can’t wait, I might even make a T-Shirt or something.
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I have shopped black friday’s in the past. It depends on what you want and if you are willing to handle the crowds and long lines for it. OfficeMax had some great deals a few years back. You have to be patient. Don’t know about this year. Haven’t seen any deals worth getting up that early for.
I LOVE the prices on Black Friday is the only thing that makes me get out in that mess of a crowd!! :) I try to be there at opening for the deals that I’m really interested in. The other stores I try to just make it to as I get there.
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I usually end up going out shopping on Black Friday, and probably will try to pick up a few deals again this year. I no longer go to malls much, and probably won’t that day, but depending on sales will probably hit a few stores. My Mom and I used to go to the Mall, but too much for her now. I do miss this “crazy time” with her, and have to remember to shop other days with her at local stores – we forget how much this means to our parents sometimes!! Great memories – She lives down the street so we do plenty together still, but … Can’t beat the love of family!!
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I hate crowds and like my sleep too much…I will be in my warm bed.
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I stay home on Black Friday! I have a tradtion of keeping the ‘wonder-nephews’ for the weekend while my sis and BIL shop till they drop. Now the boys are 16 and 21 and they still enjoy staying for a weekend of movies, board games and junk food! (I’m a good aunt!) :-)
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I braved Black Friday for the first time last year and it wasn’t too bad. I knew exactly what I wanted and used several reusable shopping to carry my items instead of a cart. It was much easier to manuveur through the crowd. I will go again this year if anything catches my eye.
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I have gone out early on Black Friday a few years ago but always to the smaller sales, Office Depot or Staples, never to WalMart (too insane). This year will probably do the same. Making my lists now, from http://bfads.net/.
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main entry: I do shop on black friday & sears & Kmart are the ones I like to hit most to find great deals. great giveaway not to much eating out these days with the slowing economy so this would be a nice treat espeacailly during the holidays thank you for the chance
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I LOVE shopping on BF. I try not to start any earlier than 6am but I usually shop until about 4 or 5pm. :) It definitely requires the right attitude (jolly is good!) & spirit to deal with BF shopping.
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If I have money then I will definitely brave the element on Black Friday! There are some great deals.
My sister and I did it once a few years ago and hated it. I still don’t get what all the hoopla is about. Who wants to get up that early, get crappy parking and fight crowds? I manage to do very well w/my Christmas shopping w/o it. I think I’ll bow out again this year. Better to do shopping early, online and then finish up w/Cyber monday!
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I shopped Black Friday two times and that was enough for me. Now I just sleep in. I have the majority of my Christmas shopping completed as I picked up deals throughout the year.
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I have gone out a few different years, but I’d rather buy online in my pjs!
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I stay in my PJ’s and watch movies with the kids on BF. I have always stayed away from the mall on that day, but I might hit some deals online from the couch!
I will be sleeping while the madness of black friday takes place.
After twenty plus years working Retail Management, I can’t stand to be in a retail environment from Oct thru Jan! So I’ll be shopping online only!
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my husband and I go every year-but the stores keep opening earlier and earlier…4am is so early!
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I go Black Friday shopping but only to one place usually. Most often it’s Wal-Mart because they price match so I already have everything I want picked and circled in everyone’s ad and I buy it all at one place! I sometimes go to other places if Wal-Mart doesn’t carry a certain item.
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Yes, I Black Friday shop-but not super early.
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I do not go shopping on black Friday. I normally have to work. Which is okay with me because I get the Wednesday off before and get to spend time with my hubby instead.
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I will be at work on Black Friday. I never go shopping on that day.
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My husband and I have gone for the last several years. He loves to get the Sears deals. But the gift cards at the door aren’t as popular of a promotion anymore since company’s are cutting back. The deals don’t seem as good either. I tend to go for a couple specific items (really good deals), but the online shopping has taken over most of the gift items.
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I go sometimes, but usually not until 10 or later. I miss some of the deals but also miss some of the crowd.
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I sure do brave Black Friday shopping! last year, I went to a couple stores when the clock struck midnight!
I won’t be shopping on Black Friday. I did that once and it was scary watching the people run into Walmart!
Probably not going to get up early this year to hit the stores. I did it one year. Bought a video camera at Circuit City for a steal, but then didn’t do the rebate correctly, so it was just a regularly priced video camera!
until about three years ago i was there but on the other side as a walmart associate and wow i thought these people were NUTS, we would step out of the aisleways and just be in aww as they unlocked the doors and laugh. but now im one of those NUTS and love every bit of it!!! saving money is not just my hobby, it’s my way of life. i enjoy it alot!! too much maybe lol.
I started shopping on Black Friday a few years ago and I LOVE it! Although I keep it safe and stick to Target & sometimes Walmart. They could be giving away the toys at Toys R Us with big stacks of cash thrown in the bag as well and I would still not go anywhere near one of those stores..They are NUTS around here.
We don’t get up early for the Black Friday Sales. Sometimes we’ll go later in the morning with my mom for a few things.
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I don’t usually go out on Black Friday but I’ve wanted to so maybe I will this year.
I went once and that was enough for me. Shopping on line sounds much more relaxing.
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I hate crowds and DO NOT brave the elements on Black Friday; I’d rather find online shopping bargains ;) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I have never went on Black Friday, but would love to. Nobody will go with me. I will probably go online and shop some.
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I have gone shopping on Black Friday a couple of times, but never gotten up early to do it.
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Several years ago, when my first born was in diapers, I dragged my mother, father, brother and husband to Meijers to buy diapers. There was a huge diaper sale and there was a limit of 2 per person. We had donuts and coffee after at their little eating area.
Two years go, my mom and went out for Black Friday. Crowds do not bother me and I really enjoyed it. Last year, I was very pregnant, so I didn’t want to take the chance, but I hope to go again this year!
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I do not go out on black Friday. If there is something really good that I want, I normally get it on-line.
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I don’t go out on Black Fri b/c my husband is in retail. I make him a list and then do the rest from the laptop, all cozy at home with a nice cup of coffee!
I will be out there shopping until I drop!!! I love deals!!!
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I don’t get up early to go shopping on Black Friday, but last year we did shop later in the day. My husband’s family has funny (to me) stories about crack o’ dawn Black Fridays past, though.
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I don’t go shopping on Black Fridays-I do alot of my shopping online :)
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i have never gone, but might possibly consider if there was something i wanted.
I will definitely be shopping on Black Friday–CVS especially!
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I will probably not be braving the elements..w/two small kiddos I need sleep!
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Black Friday and I will not be crossing path this year. Going to Fort Knox to have Thanksgiving with my brother and his family. Hopefully, I can hit some online deals :)
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I will be shopping on Black Friday with my mom, sister & sister-in-law. We plan our event once the Thanksgiving dishes are done and get started around 5 am Friday. It’s not worth it to go alone but with all of us together, it’s too much fun to pass up :)
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Sorry I missed the jewel party. I did not have a sitter for the little one. As for Black Friday I have braved it several times. I have gotten some good deals standing in line for gift cards and great deals at Kohls. This year with a little one I am not sure I am that brave. I may do the online thing.
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I have never ventured out on black friday. I’d much rather stay in bed than fight the crowds!
I actually have 75% of my Christmas shopping completed already so I will not be braving the crowds of Black Friday. With 4 kids, that would be more headache than it’s worth.
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I love getting up super early and hitting the Black Friday sales. I’m usually done by 9:00am. Then I stay up late on Sunday night to hit the Cyber Monday sales online!
First of all, I love Mimi’s Cafe! Awesome chicken pot pie and rolls. Going there on Sunday for a ladies night out and with my coupons! :) Definitely will be looking to score some big deals on Black Friday. Always get up and have donuts in the car (4 a.m.) and then have brunch later. Whoever joins me, my mom, aunt or girlfriend, we have a blast shopping and then taking care of our appetite at the end of the day! :)
I try not to go to too many places on black friday because I just get hostile. I am not a morning person and the crazy people make me nuts! :) Usually hit up Walgreens, Menards, Family Christian. I am not crazy enough to go the REALLY busy stores. Happy shopping!
Last year was my first year going. We got up at 2:30 to be at Kohls at 3am. It was a blast, some ladies really into it. I will do it again, but make sure you get what you want and get in line fast or you will be standing there all day!
I have gone out before dawn on black Friday for years! about 5 years ago my husband (who hates to shop) went with me and loved it now we go every year together! We also go out to breakfast after we are done.
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I usually don’t go shopping on black Friday – the crowds are just too mcuh for me!
I detest shopping in person so will be surfing the ‘net for my holiday purchases while the loonies get up and shove each other for whatever is on sale.
I’m not going out on Black Friday, although they really have some great deals then.
I love black Friday, not for the shopping, but just for the excitement of the holidays! I HATE lines! I am not a very patient person, and there aren’t many things for me that would be worth enduring the never ending lines of black Friday, BUT i will admitt I love to go to the mall and people watch. Plus, it is like the kick-off to Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year!
There is nothing I want badly enough to shop on Black Friday. I might shop on-line, but that is it.
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I used to go every year, but I didn’t last year, and I’m probably not this year. Big crowds freak me out!
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I always say Im not going, but there I am ar 4am pulling out of the garage, over the years I have had good luck and sometimes no luck but its always exciting
Black Friday is too crazy for me. I would rather shop online and skip the crowds and traffic. I love your website. Thanks for all the good tips.
I head out of the house at 5 am sharp with my teenage son… We have done this for at least 4 years now! I love the hustle and bustle of it all! Taking him out to breakfast afterwords would be a great wind down.
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I love black friday shopping. My mom, sister and I leave the house about 5am. After the shopping we go to Jack-in-the-Box drivethru for their breakfast sandwich!
To show you how dedicated I am to the tradition of BF, 3 years ago my Daughter was born on 11/14 (via c/section) and I STILL went out. I obviously couldn’t drive (or walk to far) but we still had fun. I normally drive, and it was nice to be a passenger. I did cut the morning short and was ony gone about 2.5 hours while DH stayed home with the kids. We were just pulling into the driveway when DH called to tell me that Kaelyn wanted to nurse! :)
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The last time I went out for Black Friday was when my now 8 year old was riding around in my belly at 8 1/2 mos. gestation. People were actually pushing me because I was walking too slow! Now I just send my husband out with a list. He loves the thrill of the chase!
We don’t go out for Black Friday beyond going to get a Christmas tree. We try to get presents online or beforehand, so there’s no scrambling for gifts or worrying about last minute plans.
I really hope I can go shopping on Black Friday. If it’s just me, I just go for a few hours. If I’m with my MIL, we go for the whole day. Just fun hanging out together.
I only hope I can think of what to purchase by Black Friday.
I have braved black friday a few times but never with kids and never before 8am.
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I have been out on Black Friday three times: once with just my sister, once with her and one of my best friends, and once with my sister and another friend. We’ve always gone late night, between midnight until almost 9am. I find it amusing to watch other shoppers because I’m usually already finished, or close to it, shopping for others, so I enjoy the energy and somewhat madness of it all.
I certainly go out! The only year I didnt was last year when I was 7 monthes pregnant with my twins! Me, my girlfriend and our moms have a tradition to go shopping very early and we spilt the deals up into the mom and daughter groups and attach more area at once. This year wil mark 5 + years we have been crazy enough to do this!! The we go to Breakfast!
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I go out on Black Friday..but might try online this year too.
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Yes I usually go out on Black Friday. Earliest that I have gotten up was 1am to be in line at 2am! Crazy huh!?
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I may sometimes go and pick up something later in the day, but never early. I hit the gym early. :)
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I have never done the butt crack of dawn thing on black friday, but I have gone to the mall after 5:00 on that day!
I will be at work until 8 AM
I’ve only done it once. Fortunately, I was able to drag my husband along with me. He would drive me to the stores, drop me out front, then park. When I was ready to leave all I had to do was call him on his cell and he would drive up and pick me up. If that wasn’t enough, he even treated me to a lovely lunch at a local restaurant.
By the end of the day I was exhausted…but it was fun!
Now, I try to get most of my shopping done before BF. The sales are just as good and everything is in stock.
Oh, I have gone out on Black Friday ONCE. I knew exactly what I wanted to get, got it, and came back home. I am tempted to go out this year. I started back to work in August so I REALLY need to get some shopping done and try to catch the great deals!
no i have to work on Thanksgiving so don’t go to town.
Never again – I couldn’t believe people can be that rude. Cyber Monday is for me.
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I love getting up at 3am on black friday and hitting the sales. Im not so sure I will do it this year as my kids want a weekend getaway instead of gifts this year to a place of their choice
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Yes, I go out on Black Friday. I used to head out at 5AM for the best of the best toy deals. Since my kids grew older they didn’y want the latest toys. But now with two grandchildren I’ll be right back at it again this year.
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I HATE the crowds so I always opt to stay home!
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My husband and I are on SSI- for the first time in our lives, we had to ask for a Free turkey dinner from a charity this year: Our SNAP Food credit is only $100 a month. We won’t have to worry about black friday at all! We can’t even afford our own Thanksgiving day meal, let alone go shopping.
One year I did Black Friday at JoAnn Fabrics. Waited in line for more than 45 minutes to have my fabric cut. I’m still making things out of that fabric. I might go to Kohl’s this year, but not at the crack of dawn.
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I’ve ventured out a couple of times on black friday but I tend to get claustrophobic with all the crowds! Now I do most of my shopping on line,
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I refuse to go out black friday. I do cyber monday instead. My son once talked me into the whole day after xmas 5 am thing and I will never do that again either
I’m like you – I’ve only gone shopping on Black Friday except for one time and it was late. I’d rather shop online anytime of the year!
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I went shopping for the first time on Black Friday last year. Good times! The madness was great…..
i wil shop on black friday cause there good sales
Thanks for the giveaway. I stayed outside overnight once at Walmart and never will again! I also only ended up spending $20-25 on that trip! Now, I go and browse in the morning to see if there are any deals left.
I do not brave the elements on Black Friday
I prefer to get a jump on the sales and shop online after midnight. As for braving the elements, I plan to go on a guided foraging trip either friday or saturday after thanksgiving. whats better then free food that grows wild?!
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i’ve never gone out shoppinng on black friday, but i do find deals year round and sometimes pick things up for the holidays.
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No way am I doing BF The commercialism drives me crazy
We’re really trying to attack our debt so we’re not spending much this Christmas…I think I’ll stay home on Black Friday.
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Thanks Andrea. I subscribed to your email. We are going to be in Florida this year but I usually do Black Friday although I have noticed that in the past few years the motivation to getting up early is waning. The ads haven’t really been that great for me.
No wee hours of the morning Black Friday start-ups for me. Where I live, it’s often freezing and snowing then. I’ll be holiday shopping snug in my office on my computer. By the way, I love Bob Evans, but have never been to a Mimi’s Cafe ~ would love to try it!
Yep, my mom and I go out every Black Friday. We usually start around 7 and are home by noon for a nap!
I’ll be sleeping in this year.
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Yes, as a young mother of five, it was always imperative that I get those good bargains before Christmas, but now old age makes it hard to battle those crowds. (I kind of miss the fun though.)
Not really! Haha.. I might do it if there’s something I really want on a great sale but there usually isn’t. I might have to brave Old Navy this year extra-early to stock up because I’m in the process of losing weight. :)
I don’t go out on black Friday anymore, it is just to crowded for me!
I will go but not early in the morning. I will go out later in the afternoon.
I used to with my Mom but this year I will have to work, yuk, not looking forward to it
I do not! I just shop online.
I stopped doing “Black Friday” many years ago. I do all my shopping online. You will find the same “Black Friday” deals online plus many more not offered in-store. Plus, online, they start running “Black Friday” deals at the beginning of October. I get all the “Black Friday” alerts and deals right into my email. Given all this, I can’t imagine why people still waste the gas and drive themselves crazy running from store to store between certain times. By the way, the really good “Black Friday” deals in-store go live online the night before already.
No thanks! No black friday sales for me, at least not in store. I’ll do my shopping online and keep my sanity.
I’m shopping online, I don’t do crowds :)
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I love to go shopping really early on Black Friday with both my sisters in law. I probably won’t pick up too much this year, but I’ll still be out there…it’s fun to get so much done before we get home at 9 am :-).
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I went shopping last Black Friday..got up at 4:30 am…bested the line at the door..quickly made my purchase and was back in bed by 8 am
I love black Friday shopping. A few friends and myself go out, break down our lists and are usually home before our kids eat lunch! Oh, and Mimi’s Cafe is Awe-Some!!!!
I’ve gone out in the past on Black Friday but ‘m not sure if I’ll go out this year or not.
The worst Black Friday for me was actually working at the GAP and being schedueled to work that morning!
People lined up before we opened. . .the dressing room line somehow entangled the check out line
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We used to be brave, but things seem to get crazier every year. Plus online shopping gets better every year as well. There’s nothing we really want that badly this year, so I think we may stick to online shopping this year.
I’m not normally a Black Friday shopper…I feel like I can find pretty good deals online using ebates, etc, and then I don’t have to fight the crowds :)
Did the black friday thing once and will never do it again. I usually do not buy the big items that are on sale that morning anyhow. We have a much smaller holiday budget and I can usually find what I want online w/ coupoins and discounts for less than I would pay in the stores.
I did go out last year and will probably just head to garden ridge this year!
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It is 67 miles to shop, so I will be doing it online.
I have yet to go shopping on Black Friday but, I think I might this year.
I am not an avid black friday shopper. But I have gone in the past if there is a must have item for a great price.
I’ll be home. I will be online or wait for Cyber Monday.
i usually go out,..but not for the hot ticket stand in line items :-)
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I’ve never forged out on black Friday. I prefer to get good deals all year long and stash them up. I’ve never found a deal good enough to fight the crowds. If I find something worth the fight…I’ll head out. We’ll see!
If there is something I really want to get, I will get up and go out but living in So Cal there is not much in the line of elements to deal with.
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I recently started shopping on Black Friday.
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I hate to shop, so NO will not be going out on Black Friday.
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I don’t bother going out on Black Friday – too many people going crazy.
Not shopping black friday this year but I will be shopping online. Just a lot easier with 4 kids.
I braved Black Friday once and only once. It’s just too crazy for me!
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I braved it once never again. I will shop online.
I hate the crowds and the chaos of black Friday so i plan on staying home that day and keeping warm. I shop early so most of my Christmas shopping is already done.
I got up early and shopped Black Friday once. That was enough for me!
We get up early and shop Black Friday and pick up the deals we’re interested in then go and eat Breakfast
I never shop on black friday.
I have gone early to Black Friday twice before (early, meaning out of the house by 7am), but only because there was a specific item I wanted. I don’t think I’ll do it ever again.
I always went before, but this year I’m 8 months pregnant. I really want to go!!
There is not a deal good enough for me to be up at the crack of dawn, in freezing cold weather, to stand in line and battle with the crazies!
I won’t be braving Black Friday this year. Our office has required that we work that day instead : )
I do not go out shopping on Black Friday but I do some on-line shopping that day.
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I do actually. I go to my sisters house and we all stay up and leave the house around 4:30 because we have to drive an hour to get to the good stores since we live in the country. I find it a lot of fun actually, even though I feel dead by noon.
I will not be going out on Good Friday, we stay in and eat left over turkey and watch all the crazies bashing doors down at 4am on television!
Last year I did wake up super early and went to Wal-mart for a good printer deal.
Yes! My mom and I go out at the crack of dawn every year! It is so much fun!
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My wife goes out way before the sun, but I stay home with our kids and check online. Usually I don’t have the luck, but she does.
I do not venture out on Black Friday. I have no interest in dealing with the crowds.
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I went out on Black Friday last year…and that is the very last time I will ever make that mistake! People go nuts and are totally ruthless when it comes to saving $5 or MAYBE getting that one specialty item before everyone else; which is totally not worth the effort at all for me. Thank for the great giveaway! I’d rather eat on Black Friday anyway! ;)
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I’ll go out on Black Friday in the afternoon. And I also participate in the online sales. They are usually pretty good!
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I’ve never cared to go, but my husband always braves the crowd. He’s a nut!
I have gone shopping on Black Friday before but I would never get up at 2:00am to sit outside of Walmart or any other store in an attempt get the one of 5 special TV’s or some ludicrous venture of this sort. I would rather be snug in my bed and get up with the family the next day and enjoy leftovers and coffee and whisky nogs etc. Way more fun.
I am not going to be brave and go shopping on Black Friday this year!
I go shopping online on Black Friday. Way easier. I usually don’t head out to the mall until like 9-10ish. :)
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i don’t go anywhere on black friday, i stay at home and make snide comments about the people who do go out
Black Friday is crazy, but I have been sucked in, money is money saved
I love going shopping on Black Friday, but decide based on the deals whether I go year by year.
I’ve never been brave enough to do the very early black friday shopping. I went just once at noon to a Target but everything was on the floor and most things were gone. It was a mess and I could barely walk around before getting pushed.
I have only ever been out on Black Friday once when we were visiting my parents in a tiny town in Florida and it was only because we knew there wouldn’t be a lot of people around. I don’t do crowds and I can’t stand rude people so I don’t do well on black Friday’s around where we live. Anyway long story short (too late) no, I do most of my holiday shopping online to avoid rude pushy people.
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My husband and I go every single year since we have been married so this will be year 10. It’s the only time all year he actually enjoys shopping as strange as it seems. I think he enjoys the thrill of the hunt!
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i might brave the crowd ,,if something catches my eye
No Black Fridays here! No way! I’ll sleep in, enjoy a lazy breakfast and home and then shake my head at all the sad stories of the day on the news.
I don’t participate in Black Friday. I like my sleep too much!
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I usually do brave the elements – but I often regret it when I’m exhausted!
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I haven’t done Black Friday for a few years. I just don’t like to deal with the crowds and the hassle!
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I love Black Friday! The earliest I went out is 2am and I still didn’t get what I went for!
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I go sometimes. I don’t knwo if I’ll be going this year. I think it’s going to be even crazier than normal. My favorites are the after-Christmas sales anyway!
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I don’t go out on Black Friday, I’m more of the weekend before Christmas shopper, I regret it every year though! :)
I will stay in bed—-2 years ago my teens needed laptops—best**y had a great deal —I stood in line for 7 hours they handed out tickets—explained they had 10 laptops for the deal—I had ticket number 4—and when I got to the door—no laptops left —same thing with the xbox, playstation, cameras etc—they handed out the tickets at midnight doors opened at 5:00am so they new when they handed out all the fake tickets that we would have to stand in the cold for another 5 hours and not get what we wanted–it was wrong. In line everyone was really nice sharing blankets and hot chocolate but people got ugly not towards each other they were angry at the store—–and the police were brought in. It kind of made me not want to go ever again!
I’m not a fan of Black Friday shopping. Rude people and crowds are not fun, even for some of those good deals. I’ve found great deals online instead on Black Friday, which is so much easier.
You can bet that I brave the elements…I love love love Black Friday. What an adrenaline rush!
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Yes, I am one of those that braves black friday sales. Sometimes I leave around 3:30 am !
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At this point I see myself sleeping off Thanksgiving dinner in the coziness of my bed on Friday morning.
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NO WAY would I brave Black Friday. It’s already a circuis at the Malls now! I do most of my Christmas shopping online. Mostly Amazon. Great prices there!.
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I go out only if freebies are being offered
I don’t care if they were GIVING stuff away…I wouldn’t go anywhere near a store on Black Friday!
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I do not go out black friday shopping,but I do some online!
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I’ve gone out once for black friday and it was a mess! Now, I take advantage of the deals online!
I sometimes brave the Black Friday crowds just to people watch. And if we happen upon a good deal we buy it!
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I used to go black friday shopping every year with my step sister-in-law. It was tradition. Thanksgiving dinner up north with DH’s mom and her dad, then we’d get up way early the next morning and drive an hour to the closest shopping town (they live in the middle of nowhere), and we’d shop til we dropped.
Well, this year DH’s mom passed away. We decided to have Thanksgiving with my parents. Which leaves me with no black friday shopping buddy…ugh!
My son offered but taking him bf shopping FOR him just doesn’t work for me.
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I do not get up early for Black Friday but I do hit up the stores around 8-9am.
My husband and I do Black Friday shopping every year! He is such a trooper! Love him!
I don’t get the option of being out shopping I’ll be working. I work at JCPenney and for the last several years and again this Black Friday I’m at work by 3:30 am for doors open at 4am.
My husband always goes out on Black Friday, and this year, I may even go with him! The kids may be staying the night with their grandparents on Thanksgiving, so we are going to both hit the stores. We’re already mapping out our route. LOL
I have a few times. I would love to do it every year but we never have the money. lol Thank you!
I tried to fight the crowd for Black Friday once and I swore I would never do it again!
I will not go back out on black Friday.People were pushing and shoving last year to get toys.It is not worth it to me.Thanks!
I hit the online sales. Call me lazy, but I never feel like waking up so early after a heavy thanksgiving meal! And eating breakfast in front of the computer is good enough for me.
Never again. I did once. I waited in line for hours and still didn;t get the special. The savings are not worth it.
I don’t go out on Black Friday as I hate crowds.
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I’m going ot check it out this year. I actually have cash to blow for the holidays this year!
When my mother was alive we were BIG TIME Black Friday shoppers. We’d plot our stop the night before and then set the alarm and head out in the wee hours of the morning and shop all day. When all the door busters were over, we’d stop also for a little break to rejuvenate and check over our lists to see how we were doing.
She’s since passed away, and so I don’t do that any more, but I remember it fondly.
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I do brave the elements on Black Friday.
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I went once a couple of years ago to get a cars comforter set for really cheap. I don’t have the money to be shopping this year so i’m going to skip it.
i used to go shopping on black friday but now i shop year round and mostly online shop!
I used to work in retail management, and when I left I swore I’d never set foot in a store on Black Friday again. I’ve managed to keep that vow. :D
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My mom and I go Black Friday shopping every year! It’s a family tradition.
I use to shop black friday when my kids were younger and i could do more one stop shopping, like Toys R Us. But I don’t so much now.
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I went last year around 9:00 also. It was kind of fun to go for awhile and then go for lunch. I think I might go this year too.
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I hope to have all my shopping done by Black Friday; that’s my traditional day to curl up on the couch and address Christmas cards.
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I do black Friday each year…I love it! Gets me in the spirit. Thanks so much for the chance.
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I went out shopping on Black Friday last year and purchased two flat screen TV’s. It was fun and we saved quite a lot of money!
I don’t mind shopping on Black Friday but I prefer to go somewhere like Target that has the same deals all day. Then I can hit it mid-morning, get the deals and still sleep in.
I used to go out to shop on black Friday, but now I shop online.
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I would just stay home & shop online.
I hate the traffic & the crowds.
Plus, with swine flu going around it’s just not worth it!
We try to brave the crowds but don’t wait outside too long