Archive for November, 2009

Get Ready, Set, Go! Black Friday is Here!

Friday, November 27th, 2009

On your marks, get ready, get set, go! If you haven’t heard already, Black Friday is here! That means it’s time for you to put your running shoes on. There are going to be tons of great sales this Black Friday. I’m going to mention a few in case you haven’t already heard. A few weeks ago, it was mentioned on Good Morning America on ABC that there were going to be some awesome sales during this year’s recession version of Black Friday. The following deals were discussed: Wal-Mart, Amazon.com, and Target will all be selling books for $9 or less. That’s right, hardback books, paperback books, best sellers, new releases and more! So if you have books on the list for any of your relatives or friends, be sure to get them on Black Friday with one of these venders. Also, be on the look out for great shoes from Maryland Square. Not exactly sure yet what kinds of deals they will be having, but just expect to be surprise.

Toys R Us and Wal-Mart will also be competing this year for cheapest prices on toys and DVDs, with both running the customer just under $10. All of this is in an effort to combat one of the worst retail holiday seasons in the history of mass merchant retailing in the United States. The recssion is definitely hitting home for retailers too this year which means that stores like Old Navy, Macys, Masseys, and mroe will have great deals for you to take advantage of.  So if you can afford to shop, do so. Otherwise, keep your but at home!

Cool Thankgiving Treats You’ll Find at Collections Etc.

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Well, we may have just discovered Collections Etc. but apparently they’ve been around a long time. Collections Etc. is a catalog retailer who specializes in decorations, accessories, and gadgets for your entire home, lawn, and lifestyle. They are a great place to begin if you are looking to start any kind of collection; but today we are going to look at their collection of Thanksgiving items. First there is the Pilgrim and Native American Figurine Set called “The First Thanksgiving”. For the small price of $14.99, it includes a male and female Pilgrim, and a male and female Native American. Talk about a conversation piece! These little figurines will certainly spark an interesting conversation at your Thanksgiving table this holiday. There is also a similar set but instead of them bein figurines, they are candles. This set, on the contrary, includes a pumpking candle and a turkey candle to go along with the set. If you are interested in other table decorations, there is a plethora of table runners, placemats, candles, wreaths, and other accessories that will make your Thanksgiving table stand out.

Collections Etc. also offers bathroom rugs to outfit your bathroom in holiday gear. These autumn inspired rugs are perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday for your guest bathroom or powder room. So jump start the holiday spirit and deck your home out in Thanksgiving apparel from Collections Etc. where nothing costs more than $14.99, (well almost nothing)!

Preparing For Black Friday

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Black Friday is fast approaching and there is no better time to begin preparing than the present. The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is the biggest single shopping day of the year. It’s true that people shop year round, but the day after Thanksgiving always sees the biggest number of people in the malls, in the stores, and in general, in the streets. Why? Well the day after Thanksgiving officially begins the countdown to Christmas Day, so its the first day that people really begin shopping for Christmas gifts. Retailers and stores know this so they try and offer some of their “best” initial deals to get additional customers to come into their stores and spend money. Every store from Maryland Square Shoes to Sur La Table will be offering special savings and discounts. So if you are planning on getting into the stores this Black Friday, then you are going to need to be very well equipped; not just with your credit or debit card, but also with a good pair of walking shoes.

Every year, people come home after shopping on Black Friday with blisters, bunions, and corns on their feet bigger than when they left. Make sure that you aren’t one of those poor fools this year by ensuring that you wear comfortable shoes. Masseys has a variety of comfortable shoes that will offer the right kind of support for your foot. Whatever you do, don’t go shopping in stilletos or high heeled boots. Be sensible and be prepared!