For as long as I can remember, I’ve gone shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally, we’d go downtown and it was more about the experience than the spending: seeing the holiday lights, checking out the Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s) windows, eating out, feeling festive.
Then three years ago, a friend got married that day at 10 AM. This inspired my brother and me to hit the mall at 7 AM, shop and come home before attending. I still remember going to H & M and buying three or four sweaters (that I still wear) in a luxuriously uncrowded mall. We got Panera, enjoyed the whole spirit of the day and still finished before the wedding.
This year, I’m working. I’ve contemplated my options: taking the day off, shopping before work, shopping after work, neglecting the day altogether. And I’ve decided to opt for the last. I will be leaving a little early to pick up flowers for a co-worker’s birthday (the company reimburses me, believe it or not), but that’ll do.
As far as my holiday spending, I’ve managed to knock out one or two items, have been completely inspired for others and am still toying around with ideas for more. If you have any tricks for saving money on Christmas gifts, I’d love to hear them.
Happy Black Friday!
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