BLACK FRIDAY ORGANIZE

That's right it is that time of year... The Black Friday Marathon... How to organize your mad dash!

Prep before hand

Step 1: Have your Christmas list already created with what you want to get each person.
Step 2: Collect your doorbuster catalogs. Know which stores are doing staggered releases of items, and what time those staggers are at. Also know the layout of the store. This will come in handy if there is a limited number of a door buster, if you go the wrong direction when you enter the door, it could mean the difference between getting the door buster or not.
Step 3: Pick the one item you are willing to wait in line for. (know the stores policies as to how many of a certain door buster you can get at one time.)
Step 4: Plan your route of stores based on the above collection of information.
Step 5: If there are multiple items you want released at the same time, tag team and drop someone off in one place while you are in another.
Step 6: Fill up the gas tank ahead of time.
Step 7: Check the weather so you can dress accordingly.
Step 8: Pack food and coffee... Most people think they are going to be able to just grab a Cup of Joe, or a snack while they are out. BIG MISTAKE, those lines are just as long as retail stores are while shopping. Prep ahead and have a thurmose with coffee, and pack a lunch. Avoid the turkey as it can make you a little lethargic. When you are done, then celebrate at a food joint.
Step 9: Charge your cell phone... communication is key to getting the most of your must have items.
Step 10: Go to bed early Wednesday night, as TG day you may not get enough sleep and Friday you will be running on adrenaline.



FRIDAY MORNING

Step 1: Put your game face on!!!
Step 2: Eat a big breakfast, but make sure it is something that will give you energy without a crash!
Step 3: Stretch; thats right it will help wake you up and it will help you from being stiff while waiting in line.
Step 4: Tip your driver. Finding a parking spot is the most stressful job to partake in on Black Friday. While you are in dashing for presents, they are fighting the crazies in the parking lot.
Step 5: ALWAYS get a gift reciept even if it is a gift for yourself. Way easier to return if it doesn't work out.
Step 5: Execute the plan!

GOOD LUCK- BE SAFE - HAVE FUN - REALIZE YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NOT GET EVERYTHING YOU WANTED - IF YOU RUN INTO A JERK, DON'T BE ONE BACK BECAUSE THAT IS NOT THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!! YOU WILL BE BLESSED BY NOT RETURNING ANGER AT SOMEONE WHO IS BELIGERANT.