Black Friday Shopping Tips

1. Dress appropriately.
Sure, you want to show off your new 3-inch heels, but unless you're going clubbing on Black Friday, leave the stilettos at home. Instead, opt for comfortable flats that will bring you through the long haul -- after all, this day is not for the faint at heel!

2. Preparation is key!
Your boy scout son is nodding his head right about now. Stash a few granola bars, antibacterial soap, baby wipes, Band Aids, and whatever else you might need for any miscellaneous mishaps that may occur along the way (Diet Coke? Flask? Taser?). The last thing you want to do on your way to scoring a $5 microwave is stop for a snack break.

3. Scout the scene.
Check out any unfamiliar stores a few days before Thanksgiving so you can make a beeline to the items you're coveting. Talk to sales associates to find out where special door busters will be placed. Strategy is everything.

4. Know your sales.
Bring sale ads with you for clarification and extra in-store coupons, or in case you hit an extra grouchy associate that you'll need to defend yourself against. Many stores will price-match, but you can't get the deal without the coupon!

5. Be fierce.
Black Friday is the Olympics of shopping. Leave uninterested spouses or slowpoke children at home and bring teenagers who can run fast and aren't afraid of a good bribe.

6. Park it.
Never waste time circling a parking lot four times to get a spot by the door; it only wastes time. Instead, park in the first spot you see and walk off all that turkey you ate the day before!

7. Calm down.
The term "door busters" isn't meant to be literal, so let's all ban together to experience a stampede-free Black Friday. After all, a $10 DVD player isn't worth a $900 dollar ER visit.

8. Divide and Conquer.
Bring a few (fast!) friends and find out what their needs are. By shopping together, you can hit different areas of the store and meet back at the checkout faster than you can say "Black Friday."

9. Focus.
Shop only your advertised necessities that you've prepared for. Each moment you spend picking out regular-priced underwear will lessen your chance of scoring that $50 computer.

Follow our handy Black Friday guide and breeze through this year's holiday shopping. And remember -- it's OK to pick out a gift for yourself. 'Tis the season!

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New Moon

Team Jacob

Twilight

Getting ready for New Moon. Watched Twilight, read New Moon again. The Min Pins were trying to help. The Flea kept pulling book down. Isabella, had to be on lap all afternoon.
Can't wait, New Moon on Saturday. All the trailers and re-reading book have really got me excited. I hope it is as good as I hope.
Are they going to ruin it with new director and big budget. Are they going to follow the story. I thought they did a "good" job in Twilight. You can't have every moment from a book in a film.

Bath Day

Three Setters... No room for Connie on bed. He would not quit trying to squeeze in.

Twlight Fever

NEW MOON COUNTDOWN!!!!
10 Days...... Planning on 10:10 am show on Saturday morning. Yeah. Its opening Thursday Midnight shows in 7!!! theatres.
Rachel Ray show tomorrow all about Twilight. Cast on Regis and Kelly next week. Vamp alert on Ellen on the 20th.

I've been trying to perfect a logo for min pin club, fighting a deadline. Hard to make everyone happy. Here is what I think could be finale try.
Wanted to make T shirts and mugs for Vegas trip. But have put off till after club deadline. But this came to me last night. Why I was dreaming about a B&D song, I don't know:)
Computer added horizontal lines.

Titanic

Connie doing his "King of the World" impression from the tub.
They are threatening SNOW after some beautiful days here.
Afternoons are so sunny, everyone is smiling.

Halloween Trick or Treating

Our Little Trick or Treater

Andy and Taylor at Door

What a fun night. Taylors first time out as a Trick or Treater. So cute in her costume. She was knocking on doors, often jumping the gun and saying "trick or treat" even before the door opened. Hard decisions had to be made when the bowl was offered and she had to make the pick of which candy she would pick.

She was a so friendly and a little snoop. Peering in the house's past the owner who opened the door. Greeting the many dogs who were helping their owners.

(I wish many dog owners would have been more careful about their dogs rushing the door. Most were over joyed to see us, some were very pushy pulling past owners to get out to us and one growled at my witch's hat. And I couldn't believe how many had carelessly left their cats outside. Unfortunately Halloween Night is a dangerous time for pets).

OKAY OFF MY SOAPBOX!

We were out from Dusk to Dark, a unbelievable 2 hours on the streets of Redmond. And Taylor walked the whole way and wanted to "Get more candy", even as we were heading home.

Jodie carried darling Paige Olivia in a "Snuggle Bag" on her chest. She fussed a bit, then fell asleep through the rest of the trip. Andy took alot of pictures of the trip, can't wait to see them. His pockets were full as he emptied Taylor's little jack o lantern pail. It was filled to overflowing many times.

Annette had really done a great job on her make up as a witch. Taylor wasn't to sure about Annette's, warty, big witch's nose. Even at the house she greeted her Grandma, but gave a hint she was wondering if that really was her beloved Grandma. But there was no worry about holding Annette's hand to go to the lighted doors.

What a great time. Thank you for inviting me:)

One funny note, I had been in WAL MART 2 months ago when they first had displayed the costumes. I immediately fell in love with a gorgeous witch's hat, with a feathered sparkly brim. I would wear it everyday its so pretty. And a cool cape.

Guess what Annette had bought the exact same hat. Too funny.

Daylight Savings

Halloween Night

Annette and Paige Olivia

Taylor getting ready

Woke up a little confused. With so many clocks that automatically update, I always wonder did the clock set its self??? What time is it really??

But when I saw a little light peeking in past my dark curtains, I thought oh good. At least it will be light before I leave for work this week. Its been hard getting the minnis to stay outside in the dark and cold before work, and finish their business.

Checked my smoke alarm this morning. All good there. Hope everyone does the same.