gigit65 Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 We have a group of ladies that make this a yearly event. Complete with manicures when we are done shopping. Any ideas to make this day more fun would be greatly appreciated.
starshine Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 How about a little secret santa. Everyone draws a name before BF and you have to get a BF item for that person. It would be fun to tell the horror stories of getting the gift for them.
sbhiggins Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I'd think some massages-- esp. foot massages would be great after all that walking around and standing in line. Maybe a wrapping party after the shopping? And a big glass of wine! Or whatever restores your spirit....
TheDude Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 A little off-topic, but I was thinking of throwing a pre-BF party. After TG dinner, we all hangout at someone's place (drinky drinky) or a bar (doubt that anything will be open). And then at 2/3 am go straight in-line. Not too drunk though, I don't want to spend BF in a jail cell in L.A.:)
PhotoNutAmber Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I think that sbhiggins has a great idea in wrapping the presents. Going straight to someone's home and wrapping gifts together would be a great way to talk and laugh about the day plus knock out some work. How great would it be to go home and not worry about the kids or husband for that matter peeking in the bags before you get the presents wrapped. Amber
gigit65 Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 Thank you for the ideas. They are something to think about.
Steakgoddess Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 I wouldnt drink beforehand. That could get UGLY.
elena_398 Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 I always meet my family after shopping for lunch. Compare stories and give items to the person I had to buy for. My friend and I usually gets together the weekend after and wrap presents
acesan8s Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 take the secret santa, and run with it. Don't pick names just buy a great gift (inexpensive but tasteful, of course) Whoever comes up with the most creative wrapping at your wrapping party gets first pick of the already wrapped "secret" gifts. I would love that idea. I'm already getting my wrapping supplies together for some fabulous trimmings on the gifts to suit my family and friends. 2/$1.00 ornaments etc to place on the packages. PB
copados1993 Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I think that sbhiggins has a great idea in wrapping the presents. Going straight to someone's home and wrapping gifts together would be a great way to talk and laugh about the day plus knock out some work. How great would it be to go home and not worry about the kids or husband for that matter peeking in the bags before you get the presents wrapped. AmberThis one would be a lot of fun! I hate to wrap, but doing it as a group would make the task much more enjoyable!
SuperMommy Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Shoot, I'm usually too tired after BF shopping. I usually just go home and rest for the rest of the evening.
sperdue Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 For those of you that would like to throw a wrapping party, here's a tip for you. I work at a shopping network and w/i the next week we are going to have a 263 piece gift wrap/bag/card/etc assortment IN A STORAGE CASE for $10!!!
gisellerol Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 MIND TELLING US WHAT SHOPPING NETWORK???????????
sperdue Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 MIND TELLING US WHAT SHOPPING NETWORK???????????I just sent you a PM
ravi7791 Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 I'm going down to NJ from MA for blackfriday. I'll be watching DVD's in the minivan :). On friday, we do NJ and on Saturday we do MA, NO ONE comes to the mall after thanksgiving on capecod
alimfp Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 I thought this was about parties BEFORE BF. And I'm thinking, "Yeah, just what I need.. to drink before Black Friday!" I'm not sure I could do a party afterwards.. that'd be pushing it. This year, IF I am not working, I'll probably just come home and pass out.
coryan11 Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 me and my mom would drink tru the night trying to stay awake with going to 4 TG dinners we dont get home tell 12 1 am so she would stay at my place and we would drink pepperment shnapps not a ton just enough to keep us awake we play cards and wrap gifts while my kids are sleeping then we start getting dress at 4am then head to walmart we stand next to what we want then hit shopko then target and ect after we fill the car and truck up we go and drop it off at a storge unit we get just for this day and fill it again lol after all the shoping we go out for a brunch and talk about the deals we get and how my dad says they mark things up so they can put them on sale but we know better cause we watch the prices for 3 mts before hand lol
allabouttheshoes Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 great ideas you guys! I think I may have recruited some friends to go with me this year. going to be a crazy day , anything to make it more fun..
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