Okay, I have a confession to make. I never thought I would have so much fun on one-day shopping as they do on black Friday.

 So here's the steps that I take to have an absolute blast shopping on black Friday. It's actually a six step plan to make sure I get most of my Christmas shopping done, but the prices are the.

 1)    Know what you want before you get started: The most important thing is make sure you exactly what you want and need. If you don't have a detailed plan  on what you are buying and how much to spend, then you'll be kicking yourself later.

  • Even if you're spending the money on household goods, make sure you know exactly what you want.
  • Make a list of all the people your shopping for this year.
  • Plan your budget and make sure you don't spend too much.

 2)    Plan your battle map. It's not just the budget and the list of exactly what you need, it's exactly where you are going and what you are buying in each location.

  • Timing is extremely important to getting the best deals. Make sure you show up at the right store at the right time. For example: if you know you're trying to get the girls bike at Toys "R" Us and only a limited supply, then you probably want to show up bright and early.
  • Make a list of the stores in the exact order you want to shop them.
  • Decide what car you want to drive. You want to make sure you have enough room to carry all your goodies.

 3)    Plan on substitutes: Hmm, a Crockpot might be just as good for Uncle Willie as a blender

  • Just make sure it's the same type of product idea kitchen product or the same type of family.
  • Make sure you get a return receipt because of Uncle Willie might not like that Crockpot you bought, and might need to return it.

 4)    How are you going to carry all your goodies: You want to make sure you don't go crazy carrying all the good deals you got that day and it ruins the entire trip.

  • Do you want to go green? Bring along bags that you can re-use.          
  • Maybe bring along a kid stroller that you could store all your goodies in.

 5)     Make sure you eat. Nothing ruins Black Friday more than a headache or stomach ache. Hey, you should be having fun!!                

  • Eat a light breakfast even if you head out at three in the morning.  
  • Plan when you are going to meet for lunch.

 6)    Plan your breaks. When are you going to meet up with your shopping buddies to compare deals?

  • Exact times, and places.
  • Tell each other about the amazing deals.

 7)    The Early Bird gets the worm: Yes, it's true. Especially on black Friday.

  • If you really want the deals, leave at 3 or 4.
  • Black Friday shopping is a blast.
  • The Christmas Spirit is in the air.

 So go enjoy Black Friday, and  e-mail about the amazing deals you got!!! Hope this list helps you in your battle plan (yes, I take this serious because it so much fun).