apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time


Survey: Black Friday vs. Buy Nothing Day

11-27-2008sandwich.jpgThe wait is almost over. We're one day away from Thanksgiving and two days away from the biggest shopping day of the year.

What are your plans for the day after Thanksgiving?

 
 

November 28 is Black Friday ... but it is also Buy Nothing Day. What will you be doing?

image via Marshall Astor; Flickr.com

Tags

Surveys, Buy Nothing Day, Black Friday

Related Links

Share

Comments (16)

I am going swimming and then to our local science museum where my husband works. After that, maybe happy hour. Who wants to waste a whole day off shopping?!

posted by Jeanne on November 26th 2008 at 10:09am
view Jeanne's profile

I love to shop as much as, if not more than, the next girl. But I have to work on Friday. And even if I didn't, I still wouldn't hit the mall. Black Friday crowds make me claustrophobic.

posted by christinalouise on November 26th 2008 at 10:20am
view christinalouise's profile

Movie day-at home! Some knitting, some leftovers, some popcorn, and a lot of movies. :)

posted by tarasana on November 26th 2008 at 11:26am
view tarasana's profile

I picked other because I won't be eating turkey (vegetarian) but won't be shopping either. I will probably sleep in and alternate reading and watching movies. I suspect the cats and bunnies will encourage me to nap extensively :-)

posted by Erica in DC on November 26th 2008 at 12:52pm
view Erica in DC's profile

i am eating about 6 of those sandwiches...then passing out.

posted by amalgamax on November 26th 2008 at 1:00pm
view amalgamax's profile

I gotta admit - I'll be out there hitting the sales. In this economy, saving even a little bit off that special gift or gadget really helps.

I just try to make a plan, and only try to pick up things that I came for.

posted by Delairen on November 26th 2008 at 1:17pm
view Delairen's profile

I work in a community center, with a food pantry, senior meals and other such services. We'll be open. I'll be working.

posted by boliyou on November 26th 2008 at 1:38pm
view boliyou's profile

eating leftovers, watching movies, and sadly doing homework. :(

posted by witchbaby on November 26th 2008 at 2:05pm
view witchbaby's profile

Other. The day after Thanksgiving is my baking day. I bake pumpkin rolls in preparation for all the December and early January festivities and events. They freeze well, and that way some of my later holiday stress is prevented.

As for shopping, all my family lives elsewhere, so my holiday gifts are either already in the mail or will be mailed this week. Circumstances have forced me to be organized and plan ahead. Besides, I'm with christinalouise, the crowds are just too much for me!

posted by Shana Lee on November 26th 2008 at 2:28pm
view Shana Lee's profile

We always decorate Mom's house for Christmas on the day after Thanksgiving. Christmas trees, garlands, ornaments, and a wreath on the front door.

posted by Aimi on November 26th 2008 at 3:18pm
view Aimi's profile

i will either be shopping for my dad because he doesn't have the day off and is addicted to electronics or doing work at home (and not getting paid for it) because my boss had the great idea of putting 2 week deadline a month's worth of work. That sandwich makes my insides giggle with anticipation.

posted by chusmabilly on November 26th 2008 at 4:33pm
view chusmabilly's profile

I work retail. I'll be at work.

posted by RoseCampion on November 26th 2008 at 6:23pm
view RoseCampion's profile

75% off at the Salvation Army in the morning.

posted by kmarie on November 26th 2008 at 8:24pm
view kmarie's profile

Shopping at some independent local businesses! To get supplies to make my Winter Holiday gifts!

posted by laurenipsum on November 27th 2008 at 12:25am
view laurenipsum's profile

I picked other because we're going to the Williamsburg Pottery Factory & WalMart (I need a new vacuum!!) and then wrapping Christmas gifts & enjoying leftovers!

posted by unseeneclipse on November 27th 2008 at 2:57pm
view unseeneclipse's profile

Hanging out with family...enjoying the day, screw the crabby retail employees who are stressed out, and the over crowded malls.

posted by nickel525 on November 28th 2008 at 5:50pm
view nickel525's profile