If you are one of the many people who go shopping on Black Friday, there are a few things to keep in mind that will make your experience safer, less stressful, more fun and hopefully successful... 20 Tips for Shopping on Black Friday 1. Plan Ahead. Have a budget and a list! Make sure that you are prepared and have already looked through the sales papers and know what you want and where it is. 2. Map it. Decide what the best routes are to get to where you are going so that you get there faster. I recommend back roads since main thoroughfares will be filled with traffic. 3. Leave the Kids Home. Unfortunately, there are nutty people out there and this shopping day can be unsafe for even adults in some cases. Leave the kids at home for their safety and your sanity! 4. Eat on the Go. Eat a good breakfast at home and pack a lunch/snacks for your shopping trip. This will save you time, tummy aches and prevent additional spending. 5. If you must "camp out"... be safe! Bring a … [Read more...]
Support Christian Small Business Owners on Black Friday
Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving with your family and friends yesterday! Many of us will be serving up leftovers and heading out to the stores today to get the best deals on all things Christmas. Today is the infamous "Black Friday" where businesses everywhere hope to make enough sales to "get back in the black" and turn a profit before the end of the year. I’d like to encourage you to support Christian Small Business owners this year instead of spending all of your shopping money at large superstores and malls. A few reasons why you should support Christian Small Business owners this year: The Small Business owner is usually producing the higher quality gifts and better services. When you buy mass market products from a superstore, that doesn’t mean you’re … [Read more...]
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