Will you be one of the crazy shoppers that get up at 4:00 am to find a great deal? (Of course, I mean crazy in the nicest way possible)

I have to admit, I have been out early on Black Friday a few times.  A couple of the times I did it, it was not as bad as I thought.

On another occasion, I was pregnant and had to wait in the checkout line for 45 minutes.  Standing in place for so long caused my blood pressure to drop (I think I was locking my knees) and I almost passed out.   Needless to say, after that year I took a break.

This year I am considering giving it another try.  Why not?  If I can buy the Lego set that my son wants for $40 instead of $80, I think it is worth it.  We’ll see what happens… Wish me luck!

Tip of the Day:

If you are going to shop on Black Friday, be prepared!

- Some Black Friday ads are already available on this site: Black Friday 2009

- Make your list and check it twice!  This is not a day to just be browsing.

- Bring the store’s ad with you in case you need to point out a price during checkout.

- Trying to use a cart may cause you more of a hassle.  If you are going for smaller items, bring one of your reusable shopping bags with you to carry items.

- Be prepared to wait…and wait…and wait to checkout.  If the $3.00 coffee pot is the only item in your hand, you may want to reconsider.