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3 Steps to Take to Find the Best Black Friday Deals
Black Friday is just around the corner, and the crazy excitement is getting hard to control. We all love getting our hands on the best Black Friday deals right? For broke high school or college students, it’s their only chance of saving up on a few bucks by buying awesome stuff. Whether you want a new computer or just to improve your gaming system, the discounts are too juicy to ignore.
Even so, I don’t want you to head out shopping without a plan. We all make the old mistake of going to shop without a strategy. I’ve carefully put together a simple 3 step process to help you get the best deals on Black Friday.
1. Recon Is Important!
Going out shopping on Black Friday without knowing which deals are available is quite dangerous. It’s like enrolling in a university or college without having a look at other schools. Yes, I know that you might get the product you wanted, but you’ll feel quite mad if you missed out on a similar item, but with a better price tag.
So, start by checking out various deals from your retailers’ website. Also, remember to go through review websites to know what other customers think of the product. I had an easy time last year with the help of the Try Mattress blog, and I was able to get an affordable mattress.
You could also check out these websites too:
BlackFriday.com – it allows you to find sales fliers in an alphabetical order. It also has alerts sent directly to your email.
Nerdwallet.com – It improves your search by separating different links into categories, for example, clothing, electronics, and sports among others. Besides, it also offers links to various coupons too!
2. Have a Plan
Whether you’ve gone Black Friday shopping with your friends or alone, you’ll still need to come up with a suitable plan. First, you’ll have to know when your favorite stores are opening. Luckily, today there’s a website that has all these shops put together for you.
Once you have the list, you’ll know which shops to hit first. If you’re shopping as a team, you’ll give each member a store to ‘attack’. It’s also a good idea to do a dry run by visiting the place a day or two earlier. I’ve discovered that you gain the upper hand if you familiarize yourself with the location.
So, you can pass out itineraries to each team member. Remember to include the names of the shop, items targeted, hours, and the quality you need. Lastly, with the growth of technology, it’s wise to have all the members update the address into their phone’s GPS.
3. Things You’ll Need to Have
If you decide to head out shopping, it’s essential to put some factors into consideration. Let us look at some of these issues:
- Coupons – Go online and get the ones you find useful for Black Friday. However, I found it’s easier to download a coupon app like Shopular. Either way, you’ll get incredible bargains!
- Fuel – Ensure that your gas tank is full and also keep some healthy-energy snacks to help you’ survive’ through the day.
- Money – Of course you’ll need cash when going shopping. However, remember to keep it in your purse or wallet. Thieves are also out shopping!
With the above tips, you should quickly take on the massive crowds on Black Friday. You can even avoid them by choosing to shop online. Most of the deals in stores can also be found once you go online shopping. This means that you can keep buying until dawn while still enjoying quality time with your family. With that said, I hope you have a crazy, fantastic shopping experience!
I’d like to say thank you to James for an excellent article!
Twist, Turn, & Wiggle You Way To Endless Fun With The PlasmaCar!
The Original PlasmaCar Product Description
Kid-powered! No batteries, gears, or pedals…just hours of endless fun. Sit with both feet on the footrests, turn the steering wheel, and away you go. Turn and navigate in small spaces indoors. Ride outdoors on sidewalks, pathways and any other safe, smooth, flat surface. PlasmaCar supports up to 220 lbs (100 kg) so parents and grandparents can ride, too. The Original PlasmaCar – kid-powered, kid-approved, and loved by drivers of all ages.
From the Original PlasmaCar Manufacturer
It’s like magic, but you don’t need to be a magician to get it to work. The PlasmaCar is a mechanical marvel that makes use of that most inexhaustible of energy sources, kid-power, by harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction. It’s so easy to operate; all it needs is a driver and a smooth, flat surface. The PlasmaCar is adult-friendly, too. For starters, it doesn’t require an expensive power source that needs constant replacement. No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel – just the occasional cookie or two.
It’s quiet too-the only sound you’ll hear is the sound of its wheels. It provides kids with plenty of exercise, more so than most toys. And the PlasmaCar is engineered to be absolutely safe when used appropriately. It’s been extensively tested and meets or exceeds all significant international safety standards. Fully Assembled: 31″ x14″ x 16″8.15 lbs.
This PlasmaCar Reminds Me of the Good Ole’ Days!
A couple of weeks ago we received this PlasmaCar from PlaSmart. Although one of us was familiar with their products, neither of us had ever had the pleasure of experiencing any of their products in person. For our grandchildren, PlaSmart and their PlasmaCar were familiar. Which for us is great news, for them it was total excitement and anticipation of the test drive to come. But first, a little bit of assembly had to occur. We really appreciated the simplicity PlaSmart incorporated into the design of this fun car.
After mounting the rear wheels to the body of the car, it was time to mount the most critical part, the steering wheel. For those who are not familiar with this product, the steering wheel is also the gas pedal. When you turn it side to side, it creates forward motion. To traveling backward merely spin the wheel 180 degrees and once again turn the steering wheel side to side. Remeber to tighten the steering wheel nut firmly, making sure not to over torque the nut and strip the threads. Assembly only to a few minutes including double checking that the components were secure and seated properly.
So now the long-anticipated unveiling to the grandchildren. Excitement became the dominating emotion for the PlasmaCar’s new pilots. After a bit of practice they both whipping around the blacktop like pros. Each was trying to make laps faster than the other. They had a blast, and we were all happy they both put down the smartphone and game controller and engaged in healthy outdoor fun; like we did in the good ole’ days. Children weren’t meant to stay indoors and live a sedentary life. They are supposed to, not want to come in before the street lights come on.
This little car doesn’t appear ever to lose its novelty. Since it arrived, it has not stayed parked for long. We are all pleased with this well designed and constructed product that stimulates children to get out in the fresh air and exercise. Something that our grandchildren have now embraced vigorously. Thank you PlaSmart for creating such an excellent product.
Unique Gift Idea: From Your Favorite Funny Coffee Mugs
Unique Gift Idea: Dear Mom AND Dad, From Your Favorite Funny Coffee Mugs
These Mugs Make a Fun Birthday Gift or Christmas Present from a Son or Daughter
Thanks For Putting Up With My Bratty Sibling ceramic coffee mugs are a great gift idea for any coffee or tea lover! Each arrives packed in a durable gift box and is guaranteed to arrive safely. These high-quality 11-ounce modern white ceramic mugs have their unique design on both sides. They are ideal for a hard to buy for Dad or Mom who has everything. Perfect for many occasions: father’s day, mother’s day, birthday, anniversary, Christmas, secret Santa exchange, as a stocking stuffer, and more.
When my cups arrived I took a few minutes to inspect each of them. I found that each mug has a nice weight and the print on them is sharp and aligned wonderfully. With just two of us and since we are also just a year apart, my sister and I are always teasing each of that we are the favorite. So these will cause quite a stir on Christmas day when given to our parents. They both profess that they don’t have a favorite but we all know that I am. They just don’t want to hurt my little sister’s feelings. ?
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During the 2017 holidays, be sure to shop Got Me Tipsy for the best gifts for Xmas, holiday office parties, white elephant gift exchanges, and unique stocking stuffers. They have unique and fun items that are great for your parents, male or female coworkers, brother, sister, husband, wife, bridesmaid, boyfriend, girlfriend, son, daughter, grandma, grandpa, grandson or granddaughter.
The 2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The ultimate guide for finding creative and unique gift ideas for everyone on your list.
I know you do not want to think about it yet but, Christmas will be here before we know it. With the holiday season upon us, so is the task of finding just the right gift for everyone on our lists. To help make your shopping a breeze, we have compiled some of the most exciting products in this holiday gift guide for you.
The perfect combination of fashion and technology. This super soft and comfortable knitted beanie will keep his head & ears warm while he enjoys listening to music and talking on the phone hands-free.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
The man on your list will be loving this vest when he is dry and warm this winter. This Yosoo heated vest has an inner liner that is made from a very soft material for comfort and an outside that is coated with a very cool “Mad Max” rubber coating, an ideal combination of materials that keeps the heat in and the rain out.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Inspired by the beauty of the Catania Region and indeed the very Sicilian spirit itself these Wayfarer Style Sunglasses from the Men’s Collection will have him dreaming of being one of these striking islands. However, with a frame width of 40, you could get a pair for yourself and join him, too.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Ideal for freshwater and saltwater fishing this hot RXA reel has reinforced hard anodized aluminum side plates and spool, precision machined brass gears, all alloy flawless level wind, industry-first stainless steel worm gear, stainless steel shaft and other components for superior corrosion protection. Just pair it with a new rod, some cold drinks, and he’ll be relaxing in the great outdoors bringing home dinner in no time.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Focused on creating timepieces that are modeled after a modern lifestyle. These watches are an expression of sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living. If your man doesn’t just have somewhere to be, but has somewhere to go he’ll love receiving one of these hand-crafted wood timepieces that tell a story.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Perfect for the DIY enthusiast, crafter, and family record keeper on your gift list this Marigold 9″ Thermal Laminator is designed in the USA with NTC technology. It has the reliable function of temperature adjustment and cold lamination, giving even the most novice user professional looking projects.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Even the girls with the most stubborn types of hair can now say goodbye to annoying frizz with this dual voltage, adjustable temperature, ergonomically designed Ionic Flat Iron. Its solid ceramic tourmaline plates will protect your girl’s hair from damage, giving it extra-shine. She’ll be straightening, flipping, and curling her hair all year long in salon-style.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
If have someone who enjoys the aroma of scented candles on your list you can’t go wrong with one of these luxury candles. With 75 hours of burn time and deep rich scents, these hand poured soy-based wax candles are sure to be enjoyed by the gift receiver.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Girls love to keep their feet sandal ready all year and with this callus remover, she’ll be able to do that quickly and easily. This foot exfoliation tool gently lifts away dead skin and minimizes calluses keeping her feet soft and smooth for those cold winter nights when she slips them up against you for warmth.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
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I would like to tell you about a book that I took a virtual tour of and stopped by KD Novelties reading room to check out. In My Day at the Zoo, your child and their friends will embark on an educational adventure at the zoo where they learn about the exciting world of animals. By following their map they get to meet the Elephants, Lions, Monkeys and more! With its great story, colorful pages, and detailed artwork this book is one of my featured items for the holidays this year. Be sure to stop by and check out My Day at the Zoo and all the other personalized gift items that your little would love to find under the tree this year.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
A great gift idea for making food fun for the picky eater on your gift list, FunBites Squares instantly cut kids’ food into 12 bite-sized squares. FunBites is made in the USA of high-performance food grade material chosen for its strength, sharpness, and durability.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
A great way to encourage children to move around and help them develop hand-eye coordination this set includes everything needed to get them started. This children’s pro freestanding punching bag comes with a pair of 10″ boxing gloves, hand pump with needle, and assembly hardware.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Get your children active with a classic, retro skateboard that honors the pioneers of skateboarding and that old school style. This beauty sports a deck that is 22” long x 6” wide and comes fully assembled with 3.25” trucks, 59mm/78a cruiser wheels, and ABEC-7 speed bearings w/ spacers.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
This multi-award-winning, cute and colorful board game is designed to teach young children about colors. They’ll be developing matching and sorting skills, strategic thinking, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and pre-handwriting skills while having fun with this great game.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
This 3-D pen is extremely user-friendly with its simple button operation making it great for beginners and experienced users alike. In just minutes they’ll be doodling and creating fun works of art. When they need to put this 3-D drawing pen down there is a convenient and sturdy stand to place it in. It also has some impressive features that you do not have with some other pens. The first is an automatic shut-off to protect from accidentally leaving it on. It also has two settings, ABS and PLA for different types of filaments. It can do wood filaments on the PLA setting, too.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
If you plan on getting a laptop or computer for your teen this gadget can save that expensive investment. It safely stores your password and will automatically lock their laptop or computer when they walk away making it less attractive to would be thieves. The fob can also work as a track/locate device for lost or misplaced keys, backpacks, or anything that it is attached to.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
We all know Teens and Tweens love their music. This sleek wireless speaker, with its bigger battery, Bluetooth 4.0 technology, and professionally tuned 50 mm drivers, offers an easy and enjoyable way for them to play and share their entire playlist.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Many teens and tweens dream of YouTube stardom for capturing that perfect shot of them doing some crazy cool trick. This extreme dual functioning sports action camera that records at full HD 1080p 30FPS, offers a rotatable lens, an aerodynamic design, and lasts up to 3 hours of recording time on a single charge can help them do just that. Give this a unique POV camera and watch their imagination soar.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Bone conduction headphones conduct sound to the cochlea through cheekbones by vibration allowing teens listen simultaneously to their music and their surroundings. With their multi- point connection technology they will be able to connect 2 Bluetooth enabled devices simultaneously.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
This first person view RC Quadcopter with altitude hold, return home, headless mode and flip mode includes extra batteries for drone and controller for even more fun. This Hornet FPV Drone with HD Camera is super easy to handle making it a great drone for beginners.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item SOON.
Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for the party host, that dependable service provider, college student, boss, teacher, parent, coworker, or gift exchange these coffee gifts are sure to be a hit with any single serve lover.
Only available during the holiday season, this Premium Gift Set has an assortment of dark roast, medium roast, light roast, extra bold and holiday flavored coffees that are so delicious they will have everyone wanting you to be their “Secret Santa.”
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Also around just for the holidays, this Deluxe Gift Set comes with an assortment of dark, medium, and light roast coffees, holiday flavored coffees, teas, cappuccinos, and ciders. With so many delicious choices everyone will be hoping to find this under their tree or next to the coffee maker at work!
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
If you have someone on your list that has a Keurig 2.0 and is looking to make changes to reduce their footprint on the environment or wants to live more frugally this four piece set can help them do it. Because these well-made and easy to clean cups are reusable they can help them save money, go green, and become more eco-friendly.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
This fun popper could go under so many gift categories because who doesn’t love popcorn! No more buying pre-made bags of microwave popcorn for the lucky recipient of this gift. They’ll be popping their own popcorn in this reusable bowl anytime they want.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Learn more about this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Pots and pans can be a substantial investment for many cooks and can take a lot of abuse. This four piece utensil set can help any cook protect that investment with its large (12″) whisk, small (8″) whisk, spatula, and basting brush – all with BPA-free, 100% FDA approved Silicone heads, and stainless steel handles.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Perfect for the home baker, this Professional Dough Blender is engineered from stainless steel construction so it will NOT break, bend or rust. Its four blades make cutting butter or margarine into dry ingredients quick and easy. Add it to a gift basket filled with ingredients and hopefully, you’ll be enjoying their delicious homemade goodies with them.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Have a college student, traveler, or newlywed on your list? This small sized machine is great for apartments, dorms, RV’s, and other small spaces. Offering a way to do small loads a Mini Portable Washer Washing Machine & Extractor is sure to be appreciated by anyone who is lucky enough to receive one.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
If you have someone on your list who is always on their phone or tablet, this little gadget is a must have. It allows your hand to relax while securely holding your phone. They just attach the PopSocket to the back of their device and can pop, tilt, wrap, prop, collapse, grip, repeat all they want. Its advanced reusable, repositionable, washable adhesive allows you to find the best placement and if they get a new phone it goes with them. They come in a wide variety of colors so you can match the recipient’s personality.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
Give your loved one the security of having a way to get going without having to depend on the kindness of strangers with this is versatile power pack. With this must have for every vehicle on the road, they’ll be able to jump start their car battery with the included cables, charge their mobile phone, laptop, and other devices through USB cable and auxiliary port.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
After all that shopping this is a gift for you or that special someone who spends a lot of time on their feet. You’ll find foot relief all day long with these remote controlled vibrating insoles. Designed to keep you comfortable and promote circulation throughout your feet and legs.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
This is the ideal gift for anyone who enjoys making their own healthy drinks. All they have to do is add boiling water or ice cold water to their favorite fruits or herbal teas and they’ll have a delicious infused drink without worrying thanks to the borosilicate glass chamber inside this tumbler.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
See the complete review of this Gift Guide Item HERE.
I’d love to know what are you hoping for this year.