Guess what will be here in a just over a week? Sure, there is Thanksgiving but there is also Black Friday! Are you a Black Friday shopper? I definitely am and look forward to it every year. If you are too, I am here to help you with your black Friday preparation with tips on creating a Black Friday Survival Kit {and printable}!
Making it to all of the black Friday stores to check out the deals and take advantage of the savings can be a long process. There tends to be a lot of waiting in line and, if you are like me, you are out for several hours at a time. Being successful in black Friday shopping is best done with a plan and an “emergency” kit. Here’s a peek at mine:
I started with a plain tote bag and just ironed on the Let’s Shop. I thought it was a fun little addition to an otherwise boring bag. Mathlete and I usually end up in lines at different stores so, with this bag, he can have snacks and supplies with him and I can just stash anything I need in my purse too. {I’m sure he’ll turn it so no one sees the lettering though}
In my bag, I have the following “supplies”
– Granola Bars for Mathlete
– Trail Mix
– Lara Bars for Me
– Bottled Water for me
– Gatorade for Mathlete
– Two Reeses Christmas trees for when my sweet tooth kicks in
– Starbucks card preloaded for our caffeine break
– My Jackery phone charger
– Headphones
– Pen
– My Black Friday Printable Shopping List from Swish Printables
Donna designed the shopping list printable for me after I emailed her looking for a much cuter way to keep track of my planned purchases this black Friday. I think she did a great job {as always} and I can’t wait to use it. She is so awesome though that she is giving it to you guys for free! Just click over to her free printables page and you can download your copy too!
So, now we are all ready to shop and grab some of those great black Friday deals. Are you ready?
Donna says
Love it!!!
Mel says
LOVE what a fantastic idea, in fact I’m going to use these over the next few weeks thanks for sharing, & I love the shopping bag 🙂
Cara @ Craftdictator says
This is such a great idea! 🙂 I went and pinned it!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Shannah, this is great! I do an annual Black Friday outing with friends and that list will help (maybe!) keep us a little more focused! Thank you so much for sharing and pinning! Have a happy Tuesday!
Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY says
You are much braver than me! I venture out on Saturday when all the hardcore shoppers have gone to sleep
Heather M says
This is an awesome idea! I am going to use this one! My family use to drop my sister off at work and shop all night long then get breakfast at 3-4 AM and go home and to bed for a few hours then go back out. Now she has a car so I am not sure what we will do.
Tonia says
Cute idea! I haven’t gone Black Friday shopping the last two years and I’ve missed it. I haven’t decided about this year yet. I seem to do more and more of my shopping online as my kids get older.
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
What a great idea. Will have to try it out!
Allyson says
This is so great and useful! I shared on my FB page! Allyson@Domestic Superhero
Debbie Denny says
That is an awesome idea! very creative and useful!
brett says
LOL! Love the chocolate!! COFFEEEEEEEE is what you need to add every other line.
Kimberly says
Fun idea! I must be getting old. My daughter is all excited about Black Friday shopping and it sounds tiring to me. 🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
What a great way to keep things straight! I am not too big on black friday, but this is cool!
Jennifer B says
This is adorable and a great way to stay organized on Black Friday!
Britni says
You’re hilarious. I am such an online Black Friday shopper. I’ve been out once or twice and it was just too much and I ended up more annoyed than I started and left without buying anything. This is an awesome idea though so someone who is up for braving the insanity.
Mommy2Jam says
What a wonderful idea to keep you not only hydrated but those well needed snacks while shopping for the best deals. Thank you for sharing
Petro Neagu says
Very cute idea and creative!
I like your snack supplies, with a bag like that I would definitely survive this tremendous shopping spree 🙂
Hugs
Cynthia L. says
This is a really great idea. I only went shopping on black friday one time and that was enough! i hope you find what you want!
Shauna says
Ha! Love this. What a great idea… I don’t personally plan to head out to shop, I only head out to see the crowds, HA! Love your printable.
Pam says
That is a great idea to create a survival kit. I am not much of a black friday shopper, but when I do I like to be prepared.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
What a great survival kit.. totally love the idea.. and being prepared is the best technique to grab the deals this Black friday; thanks for sharing
Danielle @ We Have It All says
LOVE the printable and a survival kit is a must for black friday shopping!
kathy balman says
Lol this is great! Love the protein bars and candy!
Debbie Lamb says
I love Black Friday sales…we are heading out Thursday at 6 pm. Great idea to take along a snack and water…lines get really long in Target
mama to 5 blessings says
very cute idea! I make one too a bit different though – it’s all in a binder!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
What a great survival kit!
Malia says
I can’t wait for Black Friday! Haven’t decided if I’ll be shopping online or going out and facing the crowds.
Ashley @ Simply Designing says
What a cute idea!! Love your free printable!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
This is great– I always forget snacks and get hungry/angry while shopping!
Stephanie Pass says
Great ideas! I always forget to pack snacks for crazy sale days.
DesignedByBH says
This is such a great idea! I’m sorry I didn’t see it until AFTER Black Friday!!!
Thanks for posting on the Daily Blog Boost last week! 🙂
– Brooke –
Jedd Moreno says
Wow, this is a quiet impressive idea. Good job Miss Coe. Looking forward for your recipes. This is a great help for me and my family. Have a great day!
~ Jedd Moreno