The time has come to get the best deals of the year. Here is your Black Friday Shopping Guide, which will hopefully help you find the best deals and have fun while doing so. Some of these items are on my list, or I have already purchased them. Some of the items are from companies I work with and truly believe in. And some of the items, I really want for myself, hint, hint.
Your Black Friday Shopping Guide
Back in the day, I used to wake up early and hit the ground running to grab those Black Friday sales. I would always find a great deal, and I had a lot of fun. It was the kick-off to the holiday season for me, and I loved searching for the best Black Friday deals for my family and friends. Now I get a lot of my good deals through online shopping, mainly to avoid the large crowds. Here is your Black Friday shopping guide filled with my tips, tricks, and deep discounts to give you a head start on your Christmas wish list.
Tip Number One
Create a holiday shopping list for your friends and family. This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on what your loved ones really want and need. I usually work on my list throughout the year, but in recent years, I have been so busy that I find myself scrambling for ideas.
Tip Number Two
Sign up for all of the rewards programs. I use Amazon Prime, Rakuten, Fetch, and any other discount codes I can get my hands on. Most of these programs offer a percentage discount, special promotions, and sometimes early deals.
Rakuten
Fetch
Amazon Prime
Tip Number Three
Read Product Reviews for the larger items. No one wants to buy their loved one an item that isn’t great or that will fall apart the day after they open it. This is a great way to find some favorite brands of people who have already tried them out. It’s also a great opportunity to find the popular items of the year. Remember Tickle Me Elmo?
Tip Number Four
Find the big discounts on your favorite bloggers’ sites, like mine Travel Life With Adeina. Here are my “Top Pick” items for the best early Black Friday deals.
For the traveler in your life, here are a few select items with incredible deals.
NOBL Luggage
As a travel writer, I am always on the go, and I have been searching for great luggage for years. I finally found a great luggage company, and I can’t wait to share this deal with you. NOBL Luggage is sturdy, spacious, and its color selections are amazing. Their Black Friday sale is by far the largest I think I have ever seen. They are offering up to 62% off for Black Friday.
Tinggly Experiences
This is one of my favorite companies and one of the best gifts you can get a loved one. Because I am an adventurous person, I love the idea of giving someone an experience as a gift. Tinggly has over 150,000 experiences worldwide, and they are offering 30% off for their Black Friday sale. Be sure to use the code ADEINA.
Southwest Adventure Tours
Not only is Southwest Adventure Tours offering a great Black Friday special, but you may get me as your tour guide, depending on what adventure you choose. Be sure when you book your adventure, you let them know I sent you.
My Amazon Picks For The Year
I love Amazon, I love that I can order some things and get them the same day, but I also love the massive discounts they offer for their pre-black Friday deals, and Cyber Monday events. This is a great way to get those big-ticket items that everyone is looking for.
New TVs
Nintendo Switch
Apple Airpods
Video Games
Tip Number Five
Don’t overdo it. You will hear things like “lowest price of the year” or “Black Friday Price”. Don’t get sucked into buying things you don’t have on your list or don’t need. Times are tough for everyone, and they will love you no matter what you get them.
Extra Tip Number Six
A fun thing I will be doing with my friends is a gift swap. We always do a gift exchange, but this year we are changing it up because a lot of my friends are having a tough time financially. Each person goes to the Dollar Store and picks out however many of the same item for how many people will be at the get-together. I can’t wait to see all of the items that everyone gets for each other.
Tips For Making It Through Black Friday
Plan, create a shopping list. Grab a cup of coffee or wine, depending on what time you are shopping. Set a budget, don’t spend more than you can afford, because they will still love you. Stand up and walk around, don’t just doom scroll through social media and websites, give yourself a break every half hour or so. And last but not least, have fun. Shopping and buying for others should be fun, not stressful.