Tips To Surviving Black Friday and Cyber Monday Like A Pro

My mother and I have been champions on Black Friday. We plan. We prepare. We are on a mission. I am here to share my expertise and knowledge with you so that you can be a Black Friday shopper champion.

• Tip 1: Plan Ahead
  • On Thanksgiving day, we gather around the table after everyone has eaten and spread out the sales ads. At this time everyone has had their bellies full of turkey and are either napping, watching football, or planning for the battle ahead. All of the shoppers in my family discuss who needs what from what stores, and the specific items from each store.
• Tip 2: Create Teams
  • After we discuss the items from each store, we then create teams who will be going to each store to gather those items. So instead of people jumping from store to store to get what they need. We split up based on the store. My aunt and cousin will hit Sears or Best Buy to get what everything is needed from there. My mother and I would go to Walmart and get what everyone needs there.
• Tip 3: Strategize the Mission
  • We then break down when each item we need is available in each store to create a timeline to get in and out of the store in the smoothest way possible.
• Tip 4: Rejoice In Your Victory
  • If you have followed these tips then you will have successfully taken care of your Black Friday shopping.