#TheGifter Mission of the Week: Black Friday

‘Black’ and ‘Friday’ — Individually, the words are perfectly harmless. I mean, everyone looks good in ‘black’. . .and who doesn’t look forward to ‘Friday’. But there’s something about the Black Friday that sends people into a tailspin. Perhaps it’s the crack-of-dawn deals, the crowds, or the pure rush of fear that Christmas is seriously seriously upon us.

Well, this week, my #TheGifter mission (click here for last week’s mission) is to share my Black Friday picks. And let me tell you, this is no easy task. Golly, the pressure. But here’s how I plan to rise to the occasion and fulfill this week’s challenge.

BLACK FRIDAY STRATEGY

> Buy in bulk — I have lots of girlfriends, aunts, little cousins and co-workers on my list. For people who fall into similar groupings, I like to buy in bulk. Like, if I find a really cute scarf (see infinity scarf picture below) I buy a bunch and gift them to all of my girlfriends and aunties…this cuts my shopping time considerably.

> Hit at least two Marshalls store — While, at first, this might seem like a time drainer, I think it’s worth the time spent to hit two local Marshalls because the inventory varies from store to store and it all changes daily.

> Think “theme” gifts that create an experience — I love to give the gift of an experience. If you have a friend who never takes time for herself, give a relaxation themed gift, like French Lavender Scented Heatable Hot Boots and a bottle of wine with a personal note that speaks to the theme (see picture below).