As a former retailer, I refuse to go shopping in stores on black Friday because there is absolutely nothing that anyone wants or needs that badly!
Instead, I shop throughout the year for deals, and don't end up broke in Nov. & Dec. Plus, I can relax while others are out fighting the traffic, and the crowds.
I can also say that other than 3 gift cards, which I'll pick up at Kroger for the fuel points, I'm already done shopping AND everything is wrapped.