I normally do Black Friday shopping, but I am pretty conservative as everything I buy HAS to be a present for someone and has to be in our preplanned budget.

This year I am really bothered by stores opening up on Thanksgiving. I made the decision to shop at the local stores instead. They do a "Friday Frenzy" and offer a variety of discounts. All the stores are local and specialty shops. And they open around 8-9 AM. I won't have to wait in line all night! The gifts I buy will all have a local and unique flare.