Black Friday is almost here and two of my friends live for the rush. Leslie Presslar and Keri Baumgartner shop every Black Friday together and this year they even got matching shirts to add to the festivities.
I asked the girls for a few tips. What do they recommend for Black Friday shoppers?
First, start with a plan. Get the ads together before you go shopping. Next, make a list of what you want and in the order of importance, along with what store it's at. Make sure you go with friends or family because you can help each other by going to different stores and picking up stuff for each other. Also be sure you know what your shopping partner is shopping for so you can be on the outlook for those items as well. It's also nice to have an extra person as the getaway "cart" who is standing by with the shopping cart for you to throw your stuff in because pushing a cart around places is not fun when the stores are packed. Take your ads with you on Black Friday because some stores carry the same thing and some stores will match prices to ads. In the past they have arrived at stores around three am but this year plan to arrive at midnight. Remember the black Friday deals are boxed around the perimeter of the store, not in the section you would usually find them so be ready to play hide and seek, except the electronics. Don’t forget to take coats and blankets because usually you are waiting outside in lines. Eat before you go. Most importantly wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes. Last but not least plan on being ready to eat " lunch" at 9:30-10:00 cause you'll be starving. These girls also have a tradition of eating at IHOP during their Black Friday Shopping event. I know this might sound a little crazy but the girls tell me they sometime go back for round two and stay until that evening.
If you are looking for some great Black Friday Specials see below for some local businesses here in Victoria:
Pizazz located at 2914 North Laurent. Enjoy 11% off storewide all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Store hours Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 1 to 5.
Madi Tays located at 101 North Star Drive. Black Friday Fever at MadiTay's! Yellowbox and Grazie flip-flops buy one get 2nd pair of equal or lesser value 50% off and Tervis Tumblers 25% off! Prizes will be given away so make sure you come to sign up between 10am-2pm drawing will be held at 2!
About the Gift located at 1305 Suite C East Airline. All kids stuff 20% off all day. Take additional 50% off clearance all day Black Friday Fever at MadiTay's! Yellowbox and Grazie flip-flops buy one get 2nd pair of equal or lesser value
50% off and Tervis Tumblers 25% off! Prizes will be given away so make sure you come to sign up between 10am-2pm drawing will be held at 2!
Palm Tree located at 6322 North Navarro. They will be open Thanksgiving Day from 2:00pm-6:00pm 20% the entire store excluding Brighton.

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