Black Friday Fun

So I have been awake for 17.5 hours now. At 3 am my alarm went off and I rolled over thinking do I really want to do this? But then I thought about all the awesome deals and how much money I could save so out of bed and into the dark wee hours of the morning I went. Emily actually offered to go with me so I took her up on that offer, after all I did need someone to hold our place in line while waiting to pay.

I got some great deals. In fact I am 90 percent done with all my shopping. But the greatest buy of the day was the number one gift on Chris's list –– a Wii!! I can't lie. I didn't actually get it myself. My awesome, wonderful, daring friend Jamie did. Yesterday she managed to get her family one, so today she stood in line at an undisclosed, yet legal location and managed to get the 5th of 12 being offered. For those who may not know what a Wii is, it is similar to a xbox 360, but is more of a interactive game system. People line up for days to get one of these little guys. And here sits two. At least until I goto Illinois in one week and claim mine.


I can't wait until Christmas Day to see the look on Chris's face.

Tuesday's Tips: Christmas Shopping, Already?

Yes I am one of those crazy people who stand in line at 5 am the day after Thanksgiving trying to get the best bargains possible. Do I like getting up at 3 am just to get in line for a reduced price Tickle Me Elmo or mp3 player? Not really, but anything to save a dollar.

So imagine my excitement to see that this year I have found an alternative to standing in line on that dreaded black friday. Online Black Friday!

Black-Friday.net will allow people to purchase Black Friday items online without the hassle of standing in line (most likely out in the cold) at 5am. Yes you heard that right... NO STANDING IN LINE! And not only that, but the site will send email alerts saying when new Black Friday ads have been listed.

I have already written down at what I want to get at stores like Old Navy, Target and Walmart. Heck there are even deals for those looking for plasma cutting. I can't wait to see what awesome deals and how much I can save all while I sit in the comfort of my office chair on November 23.