Black Friday

I did it. I braved the stores on Black Friday. Damn, I love America! I wallowed in extreme consumerism from 5:30 am to 9 am. I visited 4 stores in the following order: Sears, Joann’s, Target, and Wal-Mart.

I shall break down my awesome purchases and experiences at each store.

Sears:
I got there at 5:30 am. They were giving away $10 gift cards to the first 200 customers. My friend T was there before me, luckily, and she saved me a spot. I may not have made it into the first 200 if it were not for that. Thanks, T! After the store opened and the line was moving slowly towards the door, these 2 girls jumped in front of us. Some guys told them to move along, and T also told them to take a step towards the back of the line. It was funny when the girl told T to “fuck off” and T replied, “Blah blah blah!”. She so crazy. (and yes, the girls moved)
So, of course chaos reined in the store, but I had one goal. There were queen-size sheet sets available for $17.99! The regular price on those things were $69.99 just the day before. Woo hoo! Now if you are paying attention you will remember that I just got a $10 gift card for standing in the cold a half hour. So, the grand total on my purchase was $9 and some change. Now that’s what I call a discount. J And apparently you can still buy these online…at least until 11/27…so get on it, yo!


Joann:
There wasn’t as much chaos at Joann’s. But that was because I was at their smaller store. I really wanted to visit the superstore, but that was way out of my way. So, I missed out on some selection. But that’s okay. I got the stuff I really wanted.
This year I am crafting my own holiday cards, and I really wanted a snowflake stamp. All the stamps were 50% off. So, I purchased 2. Their regular price was $5.99 each, so I spent that much on 2. J I also got some felt for some holiday projects. It cost me 10 cents a piece. And paper by the piece was 6 for 96 cents. (Regular price 59-69 cents). So, with 2 stamps, a lot of felt, and 6 pieces of paper, and a 10% off total purchase, I left that store $7 lighter.


Target:
Oh, Target. How do I love thee. Those specials…I just didn’t have enough money to cover everything I wanted. But I did get Family Guy on DVD (the first and second season) all for $17.77. And for some reason, Star Wars DVD was on sale for $39.99. WTF, that thing is usually $60! I snagged on for the Big D. Hell, even Wal-Mart’s sale price was $47. And in the category of what else I wanted but didn’t get….Mulan and Pirates of the Caribbean were $12 each. Ho hum. Total Target purchase: $62

Wal-Mart:
Yes, even after hearing stories from the shumucks on cell phones about fights breaking out, I still braved Wally World. It, of course, was a zoo. But they had $3.88 DVDS, and I needed to check some out. I got there about 7 am…they had only been open an hour, but of course all the good stuff was pillaged. I did score a copy of Blazing Saddles. Man, I love that movie.
Here’s the kicker. While T and I were checking out some remote control cars, I noticed a Leap Pad reading system just sitting on the shelf. Could it be true? Was this a coveted $20 leap pad just sitting there minding it’s own business!? This is one of those sale items that you just KNEW was demolished 5 minutes after opening. But here one was…with a pretty little $20 ticket on it. I snagged it and held on with all my strength. (It already had 2 books included in the package)


All in all, I had a fabulous morning of shopping. The Big D was pretty darned sick, so he stayed home with the girl. He’s at the walk-in clinic right now. He probably has a bad case of Sinusitis. L But he is much happier now that I have medicated him with Star Wars DVDS.

BTW, Thanksgiving was great. C and I went to T’s Mom’s place. It was great fun. Just like being with my Michigan family (I miss you guys!). It was chaotic and noisy and I got to help out in the kitchen. We looked at family photos and the newest baby got passed from lap to lap. He was soo cute! The Big D missed out due to sleeping the day away (yes, he missed FOOTBALL). I ate too much, as usual.

So, I guess I should sign off with what I am grateful for. I am grateful for having love. I am grateful that there are people out there who want to receive my love in return. I am grateful for living in America. I am grateful for the heath and happiness of my husband and daughter…well, sure, D is a little sick right now, but I know he will get better.
I am grateful for food in my belly, a roof over my head, and high-speed internet access. ;)