Black Friday is soon approaching, and just like you, I enjoy finding the savings online, but, if I’m being honest, I kind of miss the Black Friday’s of the past and here’s
why.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day was a time for spending with your family and friends, and you didn’t leave your warm, toasty, home to get the deal of a lifetime.
Now, if you ate too much, and want to go as a family to find those savings then have at it, other wise, I try my best to stay home. LOL
Turkey Day Newspaper
On Turkey day, I would get up in the wee hours of the morning, put my bird in the oven, and head to the gas station to get the massive newspaper, that was full of
colorful ads, and the anticipation of savings.
My mom and I would circle the items that we wanted to buy, plan out a route, and away we would go with that newspaper guiding the way.
Up At The Crack of Dawn
I can remember getting up at 3:00 in the morning, to go stand in line at the store, freezing my butt off, but as soon as those doors opened, it was time to become a team
and get that Black Friday deal! Whoop! Whoop!
Get That Gift
This was the time you had to dive right in the middle of a swarm of people, and get that gift.
Sure, there were some people who weren’t very nice, but the majority of people were kind, and willing to help others too.
Hiding The Presents
At the end of the shopping day, your mission wasn’t over, you had to bring your gifts into the house and put them in secret spots.
Now, whether my family found these gifts, I will never know, because they always acted surprised on Christmas Day.
The Big Nap
And finally, after all that shopping on Black Friday, I would take a well deserved nap, with a smile on my face, because of all the savings that I got.
Sit And Click
Now, I’m sure that some people reading this think that I’m crazy to miss the Black Friday’s of the past, because today you can buy all those savings online.
In fact, certain websites share weeks in advance, what’s going to be on sale, and you can take advantage of the door-busters savings as you sit and click.
This really is great for those who have to work on the holidays, or can’t physically get around.
Time Well Spent
For as long as I can, I want to spend Black Friday with my mom, and hopefully, my daughter one day.
It doesn’t matter to me how we do it, just as long as we do, because it’s time well spent, which is priceless.
Believe it or not, some kids can’t eat all those Halloween treats due to severe food allergies.
A great way to support these kids on Hallows eve, is by placing a teal pumpkin outside, which lets these trick or treaters know that you have non food treats.
A couple summers ago, I took a beginner’s photography class to learn what all those little symbols were on my digital camera.
At the very first class the instructor told us to buy a book called, “The Digital Photography Book” by Scott Kelby!
(This is now available in a 5 part boxed set)
He knew that we were going to probably forget half of what half of what he said, and needed a go-to guide once we left his class.
Mr. Scott Kelby is the president of KelbyOne and Editor-in-Chief of Photoshop User magazine.
He also serves as training director for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour and is the technical chair of the largest Photoshop gathering in the industry, Photoshop World. (Just giving him some props as to why my instructor chose this book). 🙂
I really enjoyed taking this class in person, but many of us need some flexibility when it comes to learning something new. If this is you, it’s time to go online and highly suggest you try Bluprint.
The best part of an online series is that you can stop and start whenever you want to, ask questions, and share your work.
I’ve seen these decorator pillows go for a mint, and it just makes savings cents to buy a plain starter set and change the holiday designs out seasonally.
Harvest Time Decor
My favorite part of Fall decorating is seeing what my neighbors come up with each year.
Scarecrows, hay bales, and corn stalks are usually the way most of us start building our Harvest decor themes.
Super Saving Tip: Home Depot & Lowes will have a huge semi truck out front, full of hay bales for around $4 – $8 bucks.
For instance, I sprayed a corn stalk with some burgundy paint, added a scare crow and ribbons from the Dollar Tree a few years ago. Cheap and cute….
Places like Wal-Mart, Target, and your local home improvement stores have really stepped it up when it comes to decorating for the fall season.
Fake pumpkins, gourds, and don’t even get me started on the the velvet decor that’s hot this year.
Velvet Me Please
Ok….I like a little bling, but add in some velvet & lights and it’s mine! I love the velvet pumpkins this year!
For $44 at Walmart, you can get this beautiful lighted garland. Trust me….this is a deal, because these velvety pumpkins can run you
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A costume in a flash with this one!
, hay bales, and corn stalks are usually the way most of us start building our Harvest decor themes.
