[Seriously? Black Friday in July? Are you guys serious?]

I know what you mean. BF is all I can talk about. My friend and I were actually planning a few things yesterday. We decided to need to add 1 more person to our team so we can get even more bargains. I am so excited I don't know if I'll be able to make it to BF without driving my hubby crazy talking about it.

[Why do you shop on Black Friday?]

For me it is so much fun!!! I love being in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. The excitement of hoping to find that great deal is enough to give me butterflies in my stomach...lol.

[As of now, how much do you plan on spending this holiday?]

I voted about the same, but we will see how much I can have saved by then and my mom always gives us our gift in October/November when she gets her check from her Christmas Club. She just gives us cash, so I think I will hold onto that for BF unless I see a deal that I can't pass up.

[How is K-mart on Black Friday?]

I do not awlays shop Kmart on BF but on times I have I have gotten there later in the morning and would get almost everything on my list. I also shop there on Thanksgiving morning and have found out the hard way that if I do not get there right after they open on Thanksgiving I would not get half of the stuff I wanted.

That's been my experience at my Kmart too. Thanksgiving morning is way busier for them than BF. I definitely have to get there early if they something I must have.

[Who do you shop with on Black Friday?]

I already posted earlier in the thread about my DF going with me, but he has to go with me this year! I will be about 5-6 months pregnant with twins!! I will need the help!

So did you just find out you are having twins? Congrats!!!

[What has been your Toys R Us experience on BF?]

Wow, thanks for the advice. Maybe I will just check them out online before heading out to walmart. I would really hate to spend half of my morning stuck in TRU and missing the other deals at other stores

[What has been your Toys R Us experience on BF?]

I am thinking of making Toys R Us a priority on my BF shopping list, depending on their ad. I was just wondering what everyone else's experience has been with TRU. My only problem is they open at the same time as Walmart and that is where I usually start my shopping day. I have tons of toys on my list this year for my 3 year old and thought maybe TRU would be a great place to start this year. Any suggestions/advice?

BTW - I am new to the forums, my name is Sabrina, I live in NC and it is great to know there are folks like me who LOVE BF and are already thinking and plannning.

[What has been your Toys R Us experience on BF?]

I am thinking of making Toys R Us a priority on my BF shopping list, depending on their ad. I was just wondering what everyone else's experience has been with TRU. My only problem is they open at the same time as Walmart and that is where I usually start my shopping day. I have tons of toys on my list this year for my 3 year old and thought maybe TRU would be a great place to start this year. Any suggestions/advice?

[What is in your Black Friday arsenal?]

I haven't camped. We usually start at Walmart and ours is open 24/7 so we usually go in around 2:30 or 3 and find our spot in line, usually at electronics or cameras...lol. I will have to remember to get a chair to relax in this year, i never thought of that. The index cards is a fabulous idea, I will definitely be using that one. Thanks for the info.

[Who do you shop with on Black Friday?]

It has been someone different every year for me. I went with my mom one year, which is the year my obsession started... Last year I went with my friend, which was great to have the company, but she isn't as hard core as me. I am thinking this year I will either try to talk DH into going with me, or I may go alone. I am afraid if DH goes, I will just hear a lot of complaining and he will slow me down. I think it would be good to go alone so I can get in, get me stuff and get out, move on to the next.

[How is K-mart on Black Friday?]

I always go to Kmart on Thanksgiving morning before I start cooking. They usually have some decent deals. I don't normally buy much because I am waiting to go to other places on Friday, but it does help you get into Black Friday mode... I think last year I bought some leap frog toys for my daughter they were bogo, and some slippers and blanket for my grandma. I stay focused on other stores on BF, when I make it to Kmart, if I find good deals that great, if not thats fine too. I wouldn't make it my first stop in the morning unless theres is something there that you absolutely must have.

 

BTW, i just joined the forum and am so happy that there are other nuts like me that are already thinking BF. I can't wait to see those ads. My name is Sabrina and I live in NC.:)