{"id":4975,"date":"2015-11-26T10:45:50","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T15:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca?p=4975"},"modified":"2026-07-03T13:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:50:35","slug":"black-friday-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/black-friday-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday Shopping Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy Black Friday Eve! That’s right, the biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us. It’s a great time to stock up on some things for yourself as well as get your holiday shopping done, but it can also be overwhelming, stressful, and lead to some regrettable impulse purchases.<\/p>\n

Here are some of my tried and tested\u00a0Black Friday shopping strategies\u00a0to help you get everything on your list and make the most of the weekend’s big sales, while sticking to your budget and\u00a0keeping your cool.<\/p>\n

1. Plan, Plan, Plan<\/h4>\n

Have you ever heard the saying “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail”? Truer words have never been spoken on Black Friday weekend! I like to finalize my shopping list during the week of Black Friday. That includes figuring out\u00a0who I\u2019m shopping for, what specific items I\u2019m looking for, and which stores or sites I plan to visit. \u00a0Having a game plan in advance helps you avoid stress, blowing your budget, and feeling totally overwhelmed once Black Friday weekend actually happens.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip:\u00a0<\/b>I like to build out my shopping list using Pinterest so that I remember everything I loved and where to buy it. Use a secret board if you\u2019re buying gifts for friends and family so you don\u2019t spoil the holiday surprise!<\/p>\n

2. Think Small and Look for Essentials<\/h4>\n

Everyone\u2019s looking for big-ticket items on Black Friday weekend, but I prefer to go smaller. Think stocking stuffers, your daily essentials, hostess gifts, etc. By casting your net wider than the big ticket buys that everyone else is going\u00a0for, you give yourself access to way more deals – plus, you’re getting things you know you’ll actually use.\u00a0Remember:\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s not a deal unless it\u2019s on something you really\u00a0need or want.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Shop Online<\/h4>\n

Traditionally, Cyber Monday\u2019s been the<\/em>\u00a0day to score deals online, but most retailers now have their offerings up all weekend long with additional sales on Cyber Monday. Shopping online\u00a0lets me comparison shop and shop at any hour that works for me (including before and after the mall is even\u00a0open). Plus, instead of dealing with long lineups and crowds, shopping online means you can shop rom the comfort of your couch while watching Netflix!<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/span>Familiarize Yourself with Your Favourite Brands<\/h4>\n

In the days before Black Friday\/Cyber Monday\u00a0make sure that you’re signed up for emails from your favourite brands and spend some time researching what they offer. That way, when Black Friday actually comes around, you’ll be more prepared and less overwhelmed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro Tip<\/strong>: Follow your favourite stores and brands on social media! Most brands feature their best\u00a0deals to their social followers, and some will even offer social exclusives, so it pays to be following and checking your feeds all weekend.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Build Your Shopping Cart in Advance<\/h4>\n

This is my tried and tested Black Friday\/Cyber Monday shopping trick. After scouring my favourite sites and making my shopping lists, I actually create a shopping cart on each site I plan to shop at with all the items I want before the big day. \u00a0Then, early on Black Friday morning\/Cyber Monday morning, I check my carts, remove everything that didn\u2019t go on sale (unless it’s something that I really want and will buy anyway), and proceed straight to checkout. It\u2019s a great way to cut down on impulse buying and to get your shopping done faster and more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re serious about Black Friday\/Cyber Monday shopping, set an alarm! Waking up early is a great way to get a head start on your shopping and beat the rush.<\/p>\n

6. Be Flexible & Have a Backup Plan<\/h4>\n

Finally, it’s important to have a Black Friday backup plan. Despite your best efforts and meticulous planning, sometimes things will sell out. If there\u2019s an item you absolutely must have, make sure that you\u2019ve identified more than one place that you\u2019ll be able to get it to avoid disappointment if it\u2019s sold out at your favourite store.
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Good luck, and happy shopping! What are your Black Friday\/Cyber Monday tips? Share them with us in the comments![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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