Skipping The Biggest Shopping Day
For so many of us Black Friday has become a huge, stressful ordeal over the years. Sometimes it can even be a spectacle as we have seen on the news. Some people get all their holiday shopping done on Friday and even get a few deals for themselves.
There has been a movement, in recent years, to opt out of the shopping craze and do something meaningful. The focus is less on consuming material things and more so connecting with others, our surroundings and ourselves. As someone who helps people let go of their excess belongings, I love this movement.
When we have less stuff to manage we spend less time worrying about that stuff and more time with family, friends or ourselves. If the idea of getting up before the sun and battling the crowds to shop on Black Friday stresses you out then check out my list of alternative activities below.
Alternate Fun Activities
Go for a Hike
Get outside for some vitamin D
Bake-a-thon
With family or friends bake holiday goodies
DIY Gifts
Get your craft on and create decorations or gifts for others
Catch a Movie
Pick a fun movie for the family and friends, even if it’s from the comfort of home
Purge for Presents
Clear out and donate items you don’t use or need
Game Day
Start a new tradition of doing games and puzzles together
Take a Day Trip
Find a local place to visit like a zoo or museum
Volunteer
Pay it forward and help out your favorite organization. So many organizations are overwhelmed during this season of giving and could use your help sorting items to better distribute to those in need.
Final Thoughts
These are just a few ideas of what you can do on Black Friday if you don’t want to hit the stores. Whenever you do your shopping this year, consider shopping locally as much as possible. Your money goes back into your community and you can support your local business owners.
I’d love to hear what you’re doing if you don’t go shopping. Share in the comments or tag me in your activities!
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