{"id":3482,"date":"2018-11-07T09:30:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T15:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/?p=3482"},"modified":"2024-09-29T00:52:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T05:52:55","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-the-best-black-friday-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/how-to-prepare-for-the-best-black-friday-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare For The Best Black Friday Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/How-To-Prepare-For-The-Best-Black-Friday-Ever.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"The countdown to Black Friday has begun and though I don\u2019t really consider myself as a shopper enthusiast, this is a time of year that I really get excited. \" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/How-To-Prepare-For-The-Best-Black-Friday-Ever.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/How-To-Prepare-For-The-Best-Black-Friday-Ever-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #b547da;\">The countdown to Black Friday has begun and though I don\u2019t really consider myself as a shopper enthusiast, this is a time of year that I really get excited. <\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a reminder of how close it is to Christmas and that I should take advantage of every good sale that comes my way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The components to having the best Black Friday ever are to have a game plan, a solid budget, and earn easy money without having to do much for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[mailerlite_form form_id=4]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">Have A Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is most important so that you aren&#8217;t randomly buying and the opportunity to miss a great deal is avoided.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Think of all the people you need to buy for.<\/li>\n<li>Think of what you need to get for your home that may need to be replenished or restocked.<br \/>\nSpeaking of restocking, how about getting rid of old things that you know for a long time you should have replaced them.<\/li>\n<li>Old dented, rusted, pots and pans, worn-out bath towels where the inseams are coming apart. How about old sheets, or comforters,\u00a0shoes, or old clothing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have a list of what you need to get for yourself, your home, and also a list of the people you will buy for, make note of items that are either electronics and kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>These items tend to sell out pretty fast on Black Friday, so you will want to make sure that these items are first to purchase.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b547da;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span> You can use websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfriday.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"424\" target=\"_blank\">blackfriday.com<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/bestblackfriday.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"425\" target=\"_blank\">bestblackfriday.com<\/a>\u00a0to look at any of the upcoming deals at the stores you plan to buy along with their start times.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check the newspaper, but if you\u2019re like me, looking online versus getting a newspaper will allow you to research a lot more stores and what their deals will be in a shorter amount of time.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">What is your planned budget for spending<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I am always looking for ways to save money so having a budget in mind is essential. The one thing you don\u2019t want to do is shop blindly by overspending, overcharging on the credit cards and find yourself in a mountain of holiday debt.<\/p>\n<p>So for the list that you have created with all the names and items that you plan to purchase;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to have an amount set for each person.<\/li>\n<li>Use cash only if possible.<\/li>\n<li>See which stores are offering cashback to maximize savings (earning while shopping is awesome).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also make sure if you&#8217;re shopping in a store or shopping online, do it with Rakuten (formally known as Ebates) so that you can earn cashback.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #b547da;\"><em><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/em><\/span> With Rakuten, you can earn cashback by shopping online or at select retailers in your local area. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To maximize savings and earning potential, add the Rakuten browser extension and download the Rakuten app on your smartphone.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Double up on your savings and cashback with Ibotta also. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/ibotta2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"426\" data-lasso-name=\"Ibotta - General\">Ibotta<\/a> app on your smartphone, view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/ibotta2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"427\" data-lasso-name=\"Ibotta - General\">cashback offers<\/a> before shopping online or instore. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take a picture of your receipt as proof to earn the cashback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I recommend using both and here\u2019s why, though Rakuten has a much larger selection of stores to choose from, why not get extra money back from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/ibotta2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"428\" data-lasso-name=\"Ibotta - General\">Ibotta<\/a> especially if you are buying from major chains like Kohls, Target or Walmart.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">You May Also Like:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/the-five-best-christmas-budget-tips-on-a-small-income\/\" data-lasso-id=\"429\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"The Five Best Christmas Budget Tips On A Small Income\">The 5 Best Christmas Budget Tips On A Small Income<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/make-money-online-free-shopping-at-your-favorite-stores-using-ebates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"430\" data-lasso-name=\"Make Money Online Free Shopping At Your Favorite Stores Using Ebates\">Make Money Online Shopping With Ebates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">Black Friday Doorbusters or Early Bird Deals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plan to be at the store at MINIMUM an hour two before the projected sale begins.<\/p>\n<p>Doorbusters are a great way of getting really good discounts on clothing for sometimes 50 or 60% off.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3521 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" data-pin-description=\"The countdown to Black Friday has begun and though I don\u2019t really consider myself as a shopper enthusiast, this is a time of year that I really get excited. \" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most don\u2019t require you to be there at midnight. Most doorbusters start early as 7 AM and end at 10 AM or 11 AM.<\/p>\n<p>Early bird deals are not only for in-store shopping but also for online shopping as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">Black Friday Online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is truly my preferred way to shop.<\/p>\n<p>I like shopping online simply because I want to avoid the crowds plus I am able to search or shop at more stores in a shorter amount of time; versus getting in my car driving to one store, waiting in a long line for checkout, getting back in my car to another store, mind you there&#8217;s probably traffic everywhere&#8230;it just takes forever.<\/p>\n<p>Online shopping is continuously growing every year and sometimes you may find better deals online. This brings me to my next point, coupons!<\/p>\n<p>[mailerlite_form form_id=4]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">Coupons In Your Emails<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let coupons be your best friend for Black Friday, it&#8217;s free money so use them.<\/p>\n<p>Also for the stores that you plan to shop whether online or instore make sure you sign up so that you&#8217;re able to receive those store coupons.<\/p>\n<p>Bath &amp; Body Works has some of the best coupons for Black Friday, and if you&#8217;re like me this is the best time to stock up on home fragrances, candles, and hand soap.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3521 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" data-pin-description=\"The countdown to Black Friday has begun and though I don\u2019t really consider myself as a shopper enthusiast, this is a time of year that I really get excited. \" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/blackfridayfb.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are concerned that your email will be flooded with all these marketing Flyers then you can create a separate email account specifically for receiving coupons that way you&#8217;re not flooding your personal inbox.<\/p>\n<p>Also, most retailers have the option to receive offers through text.<\/p>\n<p>Are you an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/amazonprime?primeCampaignId=prime_assoc_ft&#038;ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&#038;_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;linkCode=pf4&#038;tag=mamaswallet-20&#038;linkId=919bbdf2e5a98d687ebccad840438718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"431\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">Amazon Prime<\/a> member? Amazon also has coupons on select items, that allow you to save additional money on your purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Just look for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/amazonprime?primeCampaignId=prime_assoc_ft&#038;ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&#038;_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;linkCode=pf4&#038;tag=mamaswallet-20&#038;linkId=919bbdf2e5a98d687ebccad840438718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"432\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">coupon<\/a>&#8221; tag, click the checkbox and it will be applied at checkout.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind you can earn cash back on certain categories in Amazon as well just by using Rakuten.<\/p>\n<p>Taking these steps to prepare yourself for this big shopping day will help you save money, put more money in your pocket and give you the best Black Friday ever.<\/p>\n<p>What are some ways that you save on Black Friday?<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #b547da;\">Pin For Later<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/How-To-Prepare-For-The-Best-Black-Friday-Ever.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"The countdown to Black Friday has begun and though I don\u2019t really consider myself as a shopper enthusiast, this is a time of year that I really get excited. \" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/How-To-Prepare-For-The-Best-Black-Friday-Ever.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/How-To-Prepare-For-The-Best-Black-Friday-Ever-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown to Black Friday has begun and though I don\u2019t really consider myself as a shopper enthusiast, this is a time of year that I really get excited. 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