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Help: Share Your Black Friday Shopping Plan

Put your Black Friday shopping ideas in the comments to this story and we will share the best of them Thursday morning. Ready, set, shop.

Black Friday begins at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Thursday for north and northwest suburban Chicago shoppers and Patch wants to know your plan.

Will you head to Toys R Us or Walmart at 8 p.m. Thursday before or after the Thanksgiving dishes are done? Target opens an hour later and will have more than 24 hours of continuous shopping. How will you take advantage of the deals at both places?

How will you be planning to navigate from Toys R Us or Walmart to Macy’s at midnight and not be too far behind the line for the best of the bargains?

Does your plan include a partnership? Will you trade lists with a friend and then become a placeholder while someone shops for you? Will you have a thermos of coffee or hot chocolate? Will you have your Thanksgiving dessert while waiting in line to shop?

These are some of Patch’s thoughts. Please put together your plan and share it with your fellow readers in the comments. Feel free to leave the specific stores or locations out of your comment to protect your place in line.

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victoria smith November 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm
My plan....To stay home, relax and keep my nerves in check. Never been to a Black Friday, and never will. Good luck to all of those that will participate. If it's their thing...more power to them.
A concerned parent November 20, 2012 at 03:34 pm
One word: ONLINE.
Chi-an Chang (Editor) November 20, 2012 at 03:50 pm
I was dragged to a Black Friday sale once and my advice is, bundle up, bring entertainment and make sure you have a hot thermal so you can keep warm and hydrated.
TAKH November 20, 2012 at 04:08 pm
Count me out. I plan to spend the day with my family and playing with my son. Now THAT's a good deal!
Korrina Grom (Editor) November 20, 2012 at 04:27 pm
A couple of years ago, my sister and I stood in line outside of the Coach outlet in Pleasant Prairie for about an hour. It was cold. Don't think I'll ever do that again. This year, though, I plan to go to Hawthorn Mall at midnight. I live only a couple of miles from there, so I figured - why not just stop by? But it's really just out of curiosity ... not because I plan to buy anything.
Billy Bob November 20, 2012 at 05:14 pm
Bingo! Better prices, better service and less hassle when you shop online. I do so exclusively.
KJL November 20, 2012 at 05:15 pm
My sentiments exactly!
Emily Stone (Editor) November 20, 2012 at 05:57 pm
You're a brave soul, Korrina. My post-Thanksgiving plan involves leftovers, a good book and probably some cut throat games of Scrabble.
Korrina Grom (Editor) November 20, 2012 at 06:39 pm
A reader on the Libertyville Patch Facebook page says: "Sleeping in and then go shopping at local businesses during regular store hours."
Pam DeFiglio (Editor) November 20, 2012 at 08:39 pm
One year I strolled into Best Buy at the crack of 9 (a.m.) and found there were 3 doorbuster laptops left. Someone who came at 4 a.m. had put them on hold but never bought them. So I got one--a nice HP model, at the doorbuster price.
Completey Maid November 20, 2012 at 11:03 pm
I just visited that same Coach store and they were already offering the 50% discount on their handbags... so avoid the lines and shop early!
barry November 20, 2012 at 11:09 pm
One thing I intend to NOT do is walk into a wall Mart. I support those employees for trying to just gain a little bit of a leg up who will be picketing to hold the line as Sam Walton tells employees more of their minimum wage must be spent for their sub standard health care plan. I might spend a little more somewhere else, but I'll sleep better, and no one I intend to gift will be affected.
Join me?
LiLSuzQ32 November 20, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Staying as FAR away from the madhouse as possible !!!
LiLSuzQ32 November 20, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Amen to YOU, Barry !!!
Nightcrawler November 21, 2012 at 12:08 am
Here's an idea. Let's head up en masse to the corner of Rollins Rd. and Rt. 83 in Round Lake Beach, where you'll find the empty hulk of the Wal-Mart that was built with TIF financing back in about 1990, which the company then deserted a couple of years ago without – you guessed it – ever paying a dime in local taxes. Bring a few rusty 55-gallon drums, some broken plastic lawn chairs, and we'll have a cookout. Just don't buy your burgers at Sam's Club.
Lake Forest resident November 21, 2012 at 02:29 am
Spending time with my kids tomorrow to go shopping for food items to donate. If you're a parent, ask yourself whether you want to set an example of loading up your car with stuff you don't need, or instilling the value of being appreciative of what they have as well as empowering them to help others.
Lake Forest resident November 21, 2012 at 02:41 am
I'm with you TAKH... You got your priorities set straight.
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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
RB June 19, 2013 at 09:54 pm
RPG was used as an example of limitations. To quote from the majority opinion inRead More Heller...."Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose"
Dan Cox June 19, 2013 at 10:11 pm
RB Yet, the Supreme Court has not deemed what that limitation is, because the writters of the SecondRead More Amendment, wrote it for the protection of the citizens, against a Tyrannical Government. If we want to really get to the heart of the matter, there is no limitation as to "WHAT" we may Bear, depending on the "purpose." Now if you wish to fall back on the Militia arguement... Illinois State Constitution, Article12, Militia..."Every resident of the State of Illinois, is a Member of the Illinois State Militia." Secondly, the Bill of Right's is for the citizens, not members of the Military, like the Army National Guard, obviously.
Walter White June 20, 2013 at 06:58 am
RB remember, bombs, tanks, RPGs, and howitzers don't kill, people do.
Steven June 11, 2013 at 01:19 pm
There is nothing historical about this house. The historical house was torn down in order to buildRead More a modern house which vaguely resembles the home that was owned by Lyman Wilmot. But calling this new construction "an important part of the history of Deerfield" is a travesty.
annette kalcheim June 14, 2013 at 07:39 am
Mara, So sorry you feel this way. We feel that this really improves the neighborhood. Tried toRead More keep much of old structure, but Igor's rehab and lack of upkeep, made it impossible. couldn't even keep floors, all warped from water and walls full of mold. City did nothing to stop Igor from combining two distinct properties. I am having a champagne lunch Wed. June 19, 11:30 to 1:30. Would love for you to come and see the house. Maybe that will change your mind. Annette Kalcheim
Mara Meyer June 15, 2013 at 09:33 pm
Annette - my first statement was "beautiful house" so I have no qualms with your outcome -Read More however, this is a re-do, re-creation not the original house. But good luck! I am sure you will find a buyer quickly!
J.Lyn June 9, 2013 at 06:10 am
I neglected to include contact information. Please contact Jennifer at : j.lyn.mclick@gmail.com