Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Friday Success!

Yep, I love being one of those crazy shoppers out in the wee hours, the morning after Thanksgiving. (I'm not too crazy though, I don't get to the stores at midnight!) Instead, my mom and I head out on the road at 4am. I sit in my kitchen, quiet as not to wake my sister, and sip coffee. Then I see my mom's headlights round the corner and I bounce out to the car. Jacked on caffeine we crank Christmas music on the radio and head to our first stop (most often, Shopko). We waited in the store vestibule till 5 this morning and then gleefully shopped with the masses. Thankfully there wasn't anything we really needed this year, so we could take 'er easy and not rush. After Shopko we grabbed coffee and snacks at our friendly nearby Starbucks and headed on to Target, then Michaels, then Old Navy, Ace Hardware and lastly the mall. Busy busy! We kept it simple this year and didn't purchase much. I ended up with some new fleece pants, scrapbook supplies, earrings, a movie and a gift for my sis. Fun! After I was dropped back off at about 8am I hit the hay once more for a good long winter nap. :) Now I'm refreshed and on to the next big thing: starting the Christmas decorating! This year it starts with moving all the living room furniture around. Time to put the fireplace in center stage and make room for the tree to go up. Lots of dust bunnies (who am I kidding, dust semi-trucks!) vacuumed and the floor is mopped. All the Thanksgiving is tucked away in a box and I am staring at a blank canvas for all my December decor. I can't wait! :D

10 comments:

  1. I was definitely not brave enough to face the masses this morning, but sounds like you had fun and got some good deals. I'm considering a sojourn to the local outdoor mall this evening . . . hoping it will be calmer?

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  2. Wow, you are brave facing those crowds! Sounds like you and your mom had alot of fun though! I like the stopping for treats part best! Can't wait to see all of your decorations... happy decorating!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  3. It was such fun! There is just something about driving around in the snowy dark with a select group of people that is magical. I am loving my new socks and slippers. And Daddy loved his new book. LYS

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  4. What fun! I did the same thing, as well, got up and shopped (albeit not at 5 am!) and then put up the Christmas decorations. I love it! XX!

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  5. Shopko? What's that? I'm from Toronto (Canada) so I'm clueless about this store. But I do know Target! I HAVE TO go to Target each time I cross the border.

    P.S. I'm a new follower. Thanks for following me! I'll be visiting often.

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  6. that sounds super fun! wow, can't believe you were HOME by eight am :)

    xoxo

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  7. Wow you had quite the power shopping trip! I hope you are enjoying all of your holiday decorations!

    Kat :)

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  8. Have seen advertisements, and thAt is totally unheard of here. But I do not think if such happened here I want to be near any shop, because masses here means something totally different from there, I am certain.
    Enjoy the new season decorating!

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  9. I handled the Walmart crowds because my boyfriend wanted a TV, but as soon as I could I got out of there! I've never been patient enough to deal with crowded stores!

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  10. Ooh, aren't you a little trooper!!! :) I don't think I've ever been out on Black Friday, but I love hearing about your success.

    And OHHHH -11. I remember those days down here, and boy oh boy it wasn't pretty. I'm SO happy you are enjoying it though!!!

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