[How many people do you buy for for Christmas?]

I have maybe 10-15 (maybe closer to 20 before it's said and done) people to buy for. I have cut way back in recent years and try to make more homemade gifts. For example, my grand-nieces are getting crocheted blankets this year.

I also buy for my daughter's teacher, Toys for Tots, give to the adopt a family at work and make sure my daughter (she's 7)has gifts for her BFF's.

[What have you done to prepare for Black Friday?]

I do my 'strat planning' with the help of ads. Then I will spend time a couple of days during Thanksgiving week to do 'recon' on the stores I plan on going to. It helps for to plan my trip and know exactly or have an idea where things will be placed. This saves a lot of time.

[What are you hoping to see on sale this Black Friday?]

I am hoping to see the front loading washer/dryer set on sale again this year.

[How useful are previous year's ads to you?]

I don't use them for anything.