I have blogged about Black Friday many times. I have mentioned Black Friday in even more posts. That having been said, I am going out this Friday. I am heading to Etna, NY to a pottery studio to do some holiday shopping. If you would like to support an artist, you can see Gary’s items on his Etsy shop.
I wrote, back in 2006, about both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Then, in 2007, I wrote about Black Friday again. So I know you are all thinking, “what more could she possibly have to say?”
I use to be a confirmed Black Friday shopper. I would get the Sunday paper and every weekday paper the week of Thanksgiving. After the turkey went in the oven on Thursday morning, before heading to Mass, I would plot out the following morning’s madness. What the heck was wrong with me?
This year I have joined a group on Facebook, The 350 Project. The challenge for this Black Friday is to stop into at least one locally owned business and spend money there. Tell the business owner how thankful you are that he or she is in business. Don’t let the big stores lure you in. Shop local and keep your money in your community.
November 27th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Hey, that’s me!
12-4 Fri and Sat.
November 27th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Gary – Great seeing you and I know the gift will be loved.
November 27th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Excellent post, and an excellent place to spend money. I’ll be heading there at some point as well.
November 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Steve – hope you are having a great holiday with your kids. Have a wonderful time tonight!
November 27th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Again, I love the idea behind this.
November 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Me, too, KTW. I have pics of the pottery studio.
November 27th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
What an excellent idea. I don’t do “Black Friday” because I hate the crowds (and the morning). I do, however, think supporting local businesses is something that is worth doing. I think I will try that this year.
November 27th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Ambrosia – Love it. Ithaca is actually doing a Shop Ithaca First thing. I will be blogging about it later.
November 28th, 2009 at 10:32 am
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November 28th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
“Black Friday” illustrate the extent that business interests have interlarded themselves in our society. I mean, look at why “black” is used. Some stores have even begun Wed Xmas sales before Thanksgiving. I recommend the following post: http://deligentia.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/black-friday/