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Black Friday Tips and Tricks From Our Experts!

Molly — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:57:20 -0800

Food coma or not, it's time to hit the stores! It's Black Friday and the official kick off of holiday shopping. The stars are out snatching up deals, and we've got some great tips on how to find the best sales, stay comfortable and score everything on your wish list. Watch our PopSugar Rush special Black Friday edition now!

A Few Geeky Tips For Black Friday Survival and Success

GeekSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:00:33 -0800

If you're getting your shop-on for Black Friday, be sure to check out some of my favorite deals and tips before you head out. Once you're out braving the crowds, here are a few geeky shopping tips I've pulled together to help you out during the thrill of the hunt for the perfect bargains.

Unsure you've found the best deal? Text Google to find the best prices while you're at the store.
Do you use a Twitter app on your phone? Create a unique hash tag for friends and family who are also shopping in the area, and post awesome deals and finds while you're shopping. You can easily divide and conquer the sales without sending a flurry of text messages to everyone individually.
Trying to avoid the lines? Many stores, like the Apple store are offering special online-only deals, so your crowd-braving friends won't be the only ones scoring great deals.
Roads near malls and other shopping outlets can get pretty congested, so try one of these apps for tracking traffic on the go with your cell phone.

I'm planning on hitting a sale or two myself, so if you have any tips to share, please post them in the comments below!

Shopping Playlist: Tunes For Black Friday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

If you're choosing to enter the retail craziness that is Black Friday, let me equip you with some tunes to make your shopping excursion a little less painful.

I've got some pump-up songs to get you ready to attack the mall (and keep up your stamina when parking and long lines are getting the better of you), plus an array of tracks that remind you, yes, "women be shoppin'." To get your Black Friday groove on, just read more.

Shopping Playlist

Happy Black Friday!

GeekSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:47:53 -0800

Now that Black Friday is finally here, here are some of our BF-inspired posts to help you prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year!

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Are You Shopping Today?

CasaSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:30:13 -0800

I'm spending the holiday weekend on a remote island, so I won't be hitting any stores today, though if I were back in San Francisco, I'd definitely be tempted by all the Black Friday deals! What about you?

Be Body Wise on Black Friday

FitSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:30:55 -0800

Shopping maven Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City famously said "Shopping is my cardio." These days heading to the stores on Black Friday is more like a contact sport. As retail stores kick off the holiday season with crazy sales, I have a few tips on keeping your body happy while shopping.

Be kind to your feet. Wear the comfiest shoes you own. You may not be the type to wear your running shoes when not exercising, but channel Carrie B. and think of this as exercise.
When standing in line, don't lock your knees. Keep this joint slightly bent. Also avoid shifting your weight from one leg to the other and jutting your hip out, as this can throw your back out of alignment and cause you pain.
When your load becomes too heavy to bear, walk your bags to your car and then resume shopping.
If your back bothers you while standing in line, take a moment to casually squat down and stretch your low back. It feels great.
I would also set a time limit on shopping, and to do so, plan on attending a yoga class to stretch out and de-stress after surviving the busiest shopping day of the year.

Your Two Cents: Are You Hitting the Black Friday Sales Today?

SavvySugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:00:19 -0800

It's that time of year again - though you might be too stuffed with turkey dinner to even think about moving, the promise of Black Friday discounts is pretty motivational, and usually gets me into a store or two. Last year, quite a few of you chose to stay out of the mall, but there were definitely some brave, savvy shoppers who made it a point to hit the sales. What say you this year? Are you out for a good deal or staying home to avoid the shopping madness?

Will Your Family Participate in Black Friday?

LilSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:00:10 -0800

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, it's now time to cruise into the holiday shopping madness with Black Friday. Last year more than 80 percent of you said you skipped the sales, but the deals can be particularly great for those of us who need to stock up on seasonal goodies and presents. Will your family hit the stores today?

Do You Prefer to Shop Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:33:22 -0800

Black Friday Shopping Deals and Tips!

PopSugarTV — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0800

From finding the biggest sales to getting a great deal on video game consoles, our editors share their best tips for tackling the mall on Black Friday!