heatherbade Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 My b/f used to go with me but doesn't want to drive 30 min. where all the stores are so close. So last couple of years hubby goes and he does okay, but he walks soooo slow. We still get what we want. lol
samisma Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Usually I go by myself and my mother watches DD. However this year mom is going through chemo so dd will probably be with me... Unless I can convince my best bud to go with me and her hubby watches the kids.. That's a distinct possibility - if her DH is willing. Otherwise it might be a logistical nightmare - trying to take a 3 year old bf shopping is going to frazzle my nerves. Especially since I'll be picking up some gifts for her too.
alora7 Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 I hate that I always have a damn list from everyone else who doesn't want to go out so early. Can you pick up such and such for me? Drives me crazy!!Buying for everyone else is my favorite part! Last year I didn't have a whole lot to buy and DH was trying to convince me that we didn't need to go so I asked the whole family after T-Day dinner and got a huge list. I had more fun last year since I got to go to all the stores I never go to!
lucyismycat Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Just me! DH might meet up with me at some point if I need him to take stuff home, but I love going by myself. I'm out by midnight and home around 9 or so. I don't buy many presents on BF, tho...I'm usually looking for some gadget for myself or DH. I always have a plan, but halfway through I'll make an unscheduled stop for something, so it's nice to not have to explain myself to anyone else.
BFAddict716 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I always go with my mom! She's doesn't love it like me but she's a trooper and a huge help getting half the list or waiting in line while I run around. We always have a good time in the end and get lots of deals. A bunch of my other family member's usually head out as well but we go alone since we usually cruise much faster then them but we do pick items up for them as we see them...if we end up with doubles we just return one!
chrisjuvers Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I go with 2 other friends and we have a great time! We stratagize and all of us call each other on our cell phones and pick up everything for everyone in each store. We have a nice red lobster lunch and usually shop for a full 12 hours.
ohitsunshine Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 Used to go with my husband, mom or sisters but since moving to FL and my husband always works that day...all by myself! It isn't as fun but sometimes I am glad no one is holding me up either!
rnstrange Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 My DH went once and that was it for him! He said he'd rather pay full price and then some than to get out and do that again! So my step-mom and I meet up at 4:30 and are done by 10 or so. I have to say all of this talking about BF is getting me ready to go shopping!!!
laguera903 Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 I always go by myself, my husband thinks I am crazy for doing it every year and he always has to work that day anyways. I meet up with my mom and aunt later if they want because they dont want to stand in line at 2 in the morning with me....party poopers, but as it has been said before, no one to hold me up, I prefer going alone.
fluffkin79 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I usually go with me, myself, and I. That and all my new friends that I meet in line. It would be nice going with someone else if they are like-minded about the deals. I have gone with my mom a couple times. It was nice to be able to spend the time with her. She is a browser, though - she doesn't do the run, grab, and get onto the next store thing. Fortunatly, most of my list has been little stuff - toys, DVDs, slippers, etc. If I miss them there will always be another chance with something similar. We did manage to get our 3 must-have items last year.
Jen198 Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 Just DH and I! This year will depend on me being healthy enough....If not, there is always online.
jamlei Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 I always go with my mom. Every once in a while I can talk my husband into going, but a couple of years ago we waited in line at Walmart and when the doors opened he was a little too slow and got "lost in the crowd" and we became seperated. I knew he was ok since he is 6'1" and could handle himself. However he still hasn't forgiven me for leaving him "to the masses!" Party pooper
babymains Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 For years I went by myself but last year me and my mother hit wamart together.. I have taken my dh to the cvs sale in the past but he gets bored really fast. This year my mom lives with me so she will probally go with me.
musicalkarasel Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 My sister and my mom. It's a tradition for us, we are pretty hardcore. We do have some cousins and friends stationed at different stores as well.
neile457 Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 I like to go alone, it's just so much faster - get what I want and get out.
mommy2twingles Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 Always with my mom. It has been our tradition for years. Between the two of us we usually fill my Expedition.
tjredsox4 Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 Usually I go with my sister and sometimes Mom. Last year sis couldn't go she had just had twins. She can't wait till this year, she said she is going no matter what.
Turtle Mommy Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 Me, myself and I Me too! Just the way I like it. I am only worried about the deals I want. I have met my sister before at the stores but I would rather go by myself!
ChristmasShopping Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 It is always DH and myself, plus one friend or another. This year, my best friend has already hit me up to go with us.
tinkrbel Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Me and my mother. I second jendeere about those ppl who won't get up but request items. I don't mind getting the items but I'll make sure I go for what I wanted and send mother for other stuff and help her if she can't find it.
brinak2005 Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 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.
stacy0479 Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 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!
brinak2005 Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 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!!!
stacy0479 Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 So did you just find out you are having twins? Congrats!!!I found out about 2 weeks ago or so! Thank you!!
PentiumMMX Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 I usually go with my mom, and on rare occasions, my sister tags along
elicia423126 Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 I've always gone with a friend or two. This year I'm taking my DS who is 12 with me. His idea, he has asked for the past 2 years to go with me, so I told him when he turned 12 he could come along. I think it will be fun having him with me.
Elmck Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 It started with me and oldest DD now it has grown to my older kids their spouses, my mom and dad, and aunts or cousins in town for the holiday. DH hates to shop so he watches youngest DD
olszanski Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 I usually go with my DD, my sis, sis-in-law and neice. :gdcar:We always have a blast! After turkey dinner, we sit down and plan out our strategy. We always go with the attitude that if we get the deals, great, if not, no biggie. This has been our tradition for years.
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