the blackest of days

Last year was the first year I decided to go shopping on the blackest day of the year - the ever so evil "black friday" The day after the day of thanks. Here's the deal kids. there are two types of black friday people: the one who stands in line, combat boots, cargo pants, pony tail, and shank in hand... maybe even slept in a tent after leaving their family festivities early the day before. and then the one who REFUSES to ever step foot in a store on this evil day, and completely judges those who shop, claiming that the shoppers are the reason why America is so "corrupt" and that they are so hypocritical for giving thanks just the day before the madness.

What really is black friday anyway?
a day that huge and small corporations all throw all of their entire store on a ridiculous sale. There is no other day like this in the entire year and the timing is perfect, Thanksgiving is over and it is officially time to prep for Christmas.
What better day than to stock up on some great deals for Christmas gifts - there is no reason not to! If people want to pitch up their tents, miss a night of sleep after a busy family day, fight the crazy crowds, and buy other people in their lives Christmas presents, I think that is pretty darn sweet of them. Last year I went to Old Navy at midnight and scored some great winter clothes for myself and my toddler - I saved my family a whole bunch of money by doing this in the middle of the night on this black "holiday" and I would absolutely do it again. It's no different than clipping coupons in the Sunday paper for your family's groceries. These shoppers are saving a ton of money!
There are people who wouldn't be able to get their children the gifts they wanted if it wasn't for black friday.

So before you start judging all these "crazy soccer moms" who are just out shopping for their loved ones, shut up and think about it for a second. If you're not the black friday shopper, that's fine... just pay full price on days that are less busy. If that's what you want.
I will continue to save my family money and fight the crowds.