Black Friday Escape

In such a fast paced world it is difficult to enjoy the holidays as they come.  We are constantly expectant for the next best thing to come along.  When it’s Halloween we can hardly wait until Thanksgiving.  Once Thanksgiving arrives we can’t wait for Christmas.  We shop, plan, decorate and prepare for parties and holiday events.  After all of the feasting of Thanksgiving, often exhausted from overeating and overworking ourselves, we look forward to waking up at unthinkable hours on Black Friday to begin shopping for gifts to give to family and friends.

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Black Friday is littered with sale signs, pajama wearing shoppers and chaos.  Parking lots are jam packed and in the frenzy of excitement shoppers get over zealous and competitive for the best deal available.  Beat the crowds by shopping online.  Great prices are available all year long online and you can be stress free during the holidays knowing that you have gotten all of your shopping out of the way. 

Popular Gifts and the Best Ways to Save

Clothing- Stores have sales all year long.  Clearance racks often offer deals that beat out Black Friday sales.  Shopping out of season is a great way to cut sale prices even further.  Purchase shirts, ties, and dresses when they are at the end of their season.  Jackets and leggings can be paired with cooler weather clothes to make them winter appropriate.

Purses- Items such as purses are great for buying year round.  No one can grow out of a purse, they can be easily stored.  You may find great deals on online resale websites, discount clothing stores and at after season sales.  Purses and hand bags are great for holiday raffles, hostess gifts and party exchanges.

Shoes- Purchase shoes whenever they are on sale.  Adult shoe sizes won’t vary from month to month, however, if you buy the shoes far in advance, don’t forget that kid’s feet are changing all the time.  Anticipate their increased shoe size when buying shoes for children and teens.  Online retailers and outlet stores offer lower rates than local stores on shoes…especially if the buyer is prepared to buy multiple pairs.

Accessories- Since accessories are small and relatively inexpensive they are perfect to pick up all year long.  At shopping sprees throughout the year keep your eye on clearance racks.  You may find a headband or a pair of earrings that would be a great gift or stocking stuffer for someone special.  Feather hair extensions and single hair feathers are also popular accessories to create a feathered look.  Purchase feather extensions wholesale to save additional money.  Watches, ties and wallets are great purchases for men and can be found discounted all year long.