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How to Shop Smart on Black Friday

How to Shop Smart on Black Friday

This isn't typical for me ... but I'm getting a leeetle bit excited for Black Friday.

I've got a few favorite companies and products that I've got my eye on. I wanna know what great deals they've got cookin' for the season. And luckily, it feels like the days of people getting in line for Black Friday and waking up at the crack of dawn are mostly gone. (Anyone remember the Cabbage Patch Kid frenzy??) These days, you don't have to shop for Black Friday deals in person. You can shop, mostly from home, in your comfy jammies. (Except for giving love to your local small businesses!)

Here are my top 5 Black Friday tips for how to shop smart during this day/week/month of great sales:

5 Tips for a Holiday Season with Less Stress and More Joy

5 Tips for a Holiday Season with Less Stress and More Joy

I love the holidays as much as the next person, but I get a little worried when I start seeing that familiar ol' frenzy kicking in.

We're already stretched thin in our day-to-day lives. Toss in an ongoing pandemic, flu season and THEN cooking, shopping, decorating, wrapping, a small (or large) dose of family drama, and it's a recipe for a total meltdown.

So, this year, I'm taking a beat. I'm sharing with you the 5 things I'm going to do this holiday season to have less stress and more joy. Let's get those holiday ideas started!