Black Friday Shopping

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Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season. Here are some tips on how to thrived during Black Friday and holiday shopping.

Use curbside pickup or shop online! Many more stores now offer curbside pickup services or delivery.
If going in person, avoid crowded aisles and take your time. Especially if you have to go into a store for a doorbuster deal, it’s not a bad idea to bring a friend (the bigger the better) to help you make your way through any crowds and get to the register unscathed.
For those extra bulky items (like rolls of gift wrap), I tend to order them online and get them delivered so I don’t have to wrestle with getting them through the aisles or doorways. Prioritize what to get online vs in person.
Transporting all your gifts from your car to your home can be a hassle. You can make it a little easier if you keep an extra big shopping tote in your car that can fit multiple items so you can balance more on your lap and make fewer trips.

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