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I definitely spent more time waiting in lines last year then ever before. I'm thinking I'll spend less time shopping this year, but it will be because I go out later and miss the big sale items. I'll also probably do a lot more online shopping.

I have been doing BF shopping for years now. I have always loved the hunt for a great deal, planning my shopping routes, etc. Over the last 6 or 7 years the store opening times have been getting earlier and earlier, the lines longer and longer. Now it seems like the main players are opening for BF at about the time I'll be having that second piece of pumpkin pie! I'm really considering passing on BF this year, or at least just going at a "normal" time (7am?) and just getting what I can. As someone who worked retail during high school and college, and having many family members that currently do, I hate idea of these store being open on Thanksgiving at all. Are we really down to having Christmas as the only day that 99% of stores/businesses are closed? I think I'm at a point in my life where the value of spending the extra time with family on Thanksgiving far outweighs dollars saved. That being said, I wouldn't bet against me still being out at 4am that Friday

I'm a hoodie fan.

We always meet up with family and friends after for breakfast. That's when we share our "war stories".

The only issue I had is that the Xbox 360 bundle online had an extra controller and was $249 instead of $199. Anyone else get this?

My buddy works for Target and he said they are not allowed to to buy/grab items that are in the ad. He did say he may be able to strategically place some items for me.

The Jars of Clay rendition of Little Drummer Boy is my absolute favorite Christmas song.