Fabulous Black Friday Tips

Go into this Black Friday with a plan, and make it as stress-free and productive as possible. Simply follow our "Fabulous Black Friday" guide, and you will enjoy a day of fun and enjoyment.

The worst thing you can do on Black Friday is to wander aimlessly into stores without a clear cut plan. Lay out a tight schedule to follow the night before, and you'll breeze through the stores.

Research Black Friday Deals

Take advantage of the post-turkey coma and pore over your local newspaper. It will be filled with details on the best Black Friday deals, as well as the times for the door buster deals that are only offered during certain hours.

Make a wish list of stores to visit, and note if they are having particular door-buster deals during certain hours. Taking into account each store's hours and deals, create a master schedule of the morning.

Plan to visit all the stores with the best deals first, and allot a specific amount of time per store. Stay on schedule to ensure maximum shopping coverage!

Keep it Fun

Remember, the goal is to make this year's Black Friday fun as well as productive. Now that you have made your strict morning schedule, it's time to infuse your day with some fun.

Once you have your morning schedule that includes all the door buster deals, create an afternoon schedule of the remaining stores you would like to check out. In between the morning stores and the afternoon stores, schedule a nice lunch with a friend who is also Black Friday shopping. Forget the turkey leftovers for once, and relax over a good meal, retelling stories of shopping conquests from your mornings.

Let your shopping in the afternoon stores be a more leisurely activity. Promise yourself that you will not get stressed or overwhelmed, and that you will enjoy the experience. Also promise yourself that you will go home if you are no longer enjoying yourself - you can do this since you've already taken care of your must-do shopping in the morning.

Decompress

Schedule a manicure and pedicure in the late afternoon with another friend or family member. This will allow you to truly de-stress and relax! Don't you wish every Friday could be like this?