Simply Tasheena

I love black Friday and look forward to snagging the amazing deals that come with it each year. I still remember my first black Friday shopping experience over 16 years ago at Walmart. The lines were crazy, and it was such a huge crowd. From that day forward it was our tradition to look at the sales ads and to see which stores we were going to check out. Through trial and error, I've learned some very important lessons shopping on Black Friday. Below, I'm sharing some of my favorite black Friday tips.

Tips for Shopping on Black Friday

Price Matching Policy

A lot of stores do not price match on Black Friday. No there policy beforehand to save you time and money.

Stores

There are a ton of stores that have Black Friday sales, which stores do you plan on visiting online, and in-person? I’ve found it so helpful to create a list of the stores in which I plan on visiting in person, and virtually, and what item I want from each store.

Back-Up Plan

The possibilities are endless but have a backup plan. If you're at a store and the item you're looking for is out of stock. What is your plan "B"? Know beforehand what stores are going to have what.

Know When the sales start

It’s important to know when the sale actually starts. I think so many people have the misconception that most sales start on Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. However, I’ve learned that all stores are different some stores have sales that start on Wednesday online, and I’ve even gone to stores at the outlet who opened at around 12 am, and whose doors didn’t open until 6 am on Black Friday. Search the website for the stores in which you plan on visiting to make sure that you have the correct information on hand

Shopping List

Know who you’re shopping for and what stores you would like to shop at for that person. It’s so easy to see all of the sales and add everything into your cart. Creating a shopping list makes it so much easier to have a strategic plan.

Emails

Signup for their emails beforehand for your favorite stores. You'll be the first to know about sales and Earlybird opportunities.

Budget

I’m all for budgets, it’s so easy to overspend on Black Friday on items that you don’t even need or want. Create a budget for each person on your shopping list. If you’re purchasing items for yourself or Home. Create a budget for the store in which you plan on shopping.

Shop with a Friend 

If you have a friend/family member that wants to go with you. Let them, the more the merrier. Help each other out. Split up and go to different stores. Have a plan!

As the saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. “ Of course nothing is glowing to be perfect. Stores will sell out of items, some stores might not even have the item in stock in which you’re looking for. I highly suggest purchasing the items that are on sale for the same price online. That you purchase the item online to avoid having to search around the stores looking for it.

Do you have any Black Friday Tips? 

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This post is sponsored by R.W. Knudsen but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Recipe

Ingredients

32 Ounces R.W. Knudsen Just Cranberry
32 Ounces R.W. Knudsen Just Pomegranate
750 ml of Sparkling water
Fresh or frozen cranberries
lime wedges

Instructions

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Cooking Notes

Single Serving

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Cocktail Option

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