Get Geared Up For Black Friday!

Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Though not an actual holiday, many employees do receive the day off.  The increased number of shoppers creates the busiest shopping day of the year.  To accommodate the rush, many retailers open at 3 am or earlier to offer massive sales to entice people to shop their stores.  Shoppers will camp out to be the first in line to get that special sale item for their loved ones.

What does Black Friday mean for shoppers? Black Friday = Sales!  Shopping for deals on Black Friday has become a post-Thanksgiving tradition for many families.  In preparation for this "holiday," shoppers map out the best routes to their favorite stores, each clutching a stack of Black Friday ads and coupons along with a survival pack.  What to pack in your survival guide?  Nobbies has given a quick rundown of the essentials:

Survival Pack:

·         Recyclable shopping bag to keep survival essentials in (plus an extra for your finds)

·         Thermos with water, coffee, cocoa, or energy drink

·         Energy bars or snacks (such as trail mix to keep you going)

·         Ads and coupons in order of first store stop to last

·         Book or magazine to read while waiting in long lines

·         Chapstick, earmuffs, gloves (while waiting in outside lines)

·         Black Friday Gear (antler headband, Santa hat, etc)



 What?  Why do I need gear?  Well, because of a few reasons: It’s a great conversation starter and people just can’t hate someone donning holiday gear to get into the spirit of things, even if you are grabbing the last toy out of their hands.  Also, if you are shopping with others, what an easy way to find your shopping partner during this hectic day. Plus, it’s just fun and makes the day smoother and your spirits brighter if you have on a silly tree hat or reindeer nose that glows.  Not to mention, you can wear your festive gear to all your many holiday get-togethers.

So get Geared Up to tough out the crowds and make the day the most fun it can be.  Don’t forget that Nobbies offers great holiday gear now through November 22^nd at 20% off as well as many items for your survival pack.  Come in early and get all the items you need to look festive while battling Black Friday crowds for all your awesome sale finds!