I admit that I have gone shopping on Black Friday before, usually later in the day when all the craziness has worn off. But I have a very few times gone shopping in the wee hours of the morning with all the other Black Friday patrons, trying to get that special item at that ridiculously low price.
However, I quit shopping on Black Friday when I discovered Cyber Monday. Now that’s a shopping experience one of my heroines, Andromeda Miller (Finding Refuge), can really support. She’s thrifty and a great bargain hunter, but the idea of standing in line for hours on end, in the dark and possible cold, in order to score some good deals just doesn’t compute for her.
Shopping online, while wearing pajamas and sipping hot cocoa in the living room is my idea of a great way to spend money. Andri would find plenty of support for not hitting the stores on Black Friday from her hero, Travis. Travis’s mother, however, is a different matter. She attends Black Friday every year with her sisters, more for the festive tradition of it all than for actual shopping, though plenty of shopping ends up done anyway.
As I drove by the long lines of folks camped out in front of stores, awaiting the Black Friday sales, I could just imagine Andri ticking off reasons for Cyber Monday in my head: It’s greener, you might be able to score even better deals, it’s definitely easier, and you can do it all from the comfort of a warm house.
Do you shop on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or both? Leave a comment with your email address for a chance to win a $10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card from me. This also puts you in the Black Friday Blog Hop Grand Prize drawing. Here’s a list of the prizes:
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $75 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more! (USA only)
Comment at other blogs on the hop for additional chances to win a grand prize as well as giveaways on other blogs. Good luck, and whatever shopping you’re doing this weekend, stay safe!
Continue the Hop by clicking here: Black Friday Blog Hop
Lucy Francis 
I shop on Black Friday.
Thanks for the giveaway!
by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br
a little bit of both. but mostly i avoid it!
thanks for the giveaway and happy holidays!
beccaboo97200 (at) att (dot) net
I browse the Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers but I’ve never actually bought anything. ^_^
Thanks for the great giveaway!
– khriscc (at) yahoo (dot) com
Cyber Monday for me. No crowds 🙂
aircdrewood(at)gmail(dot)com
I prefer shopping online (I’m a international reader ^_^) we do have our own version of the Black Friday only it lasts three days. But I don’t like the pushing and grabbing.
fiza700[at]gmail[dot]com
We don`t have Black Friday deals here (I`m an international reader), so I`m just attending giveaways like this, lol. And I have not started my holiday shopping yet, I usually do that in December.
Thanks!
dita(dot)skarste(at)gmail(dot)com
I hate shopping. Thanks for the giveaway! miadowning007 (at) hotmail.com
Spending time with my family. We like to go shopping together.
Thanks for the giveaway!
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
I used to be a Black Friday shopper, but now, I’d go with Andri’s way of thinking 🙂 I like the idea of the PJs, cocoa, and a laptop on Cyber Monday. Somehow the cold and long lines doesn’t have the appeal it used to have, LOL.
maeclair (at) maeclair (dot) com
I look at the ads for Black Friday but don’t end up buying anything.
bituin76 at hotmail dot com
We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here I live, so no Black Friday for me either. But it must be fun to go shopping 🙂
verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
Oh i’m staying home this black friday!!! Nothing in the sale ads could make me go today. i do like to look them over and usually can find a better deal online.thanks you for joining the hop!
miriam.whitewolf@gmail.com
I am a full blown Thanksgiving weekend online shopper. Thursday thru Monday works for me just fine.
Kvmatlock (at) gmail (dot) com
Sometimes I shop on black Friday but am mostly an internet shopper 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win. Tanya my1lulabug@yahoo.com
Hey, love your blog background. Happy holidays.
I don’t do black Friday or cyber Monday – I try to watch for things all year to give. When that doesn’t work – I’m all for gift cards.
jsteinkamp07(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’m not a black Friday shopper. lisarayns at gmail dot com
I’m not a black Friday shopper. lisarayns at gmail dot com
I’m not a black Friday shopper. I’m more of a black Friday gawker.
planterofhope(at)aol(dot)com
Neither. I prefer to get presents in real stores, but I usually have all the presents before November.
Thank you for the chance!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
i love to go to my local shopping center on black friday for a gift card giveaway angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com
I usually do both. However, this year I probably will not be able to do either. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. angelacisco79(at)yahoo(dot)com
I prefer Cyber Monday to crazy crowded stores.
susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com
I browse the online offers both days, but I wouldn’t brave a store today!
vitajex(at)aol(Dot)com
I don’t do either one. My shopping is almost done.
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com
I rather shop on Cyber Monday in my pj’s , no fighting the crowds or the cold weather.
vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
Cyber Monday for me! I’m the Queen of on-line shopping. Thanks for the giveaway.
kareninnc at gmail dot com
I shop for both online!
mamamoss08@hotmail.com
I am not a Black Friday fan too many people. christiethemom@hotmail.com
I love BF & CM I do both~ Some BF online some in store~ it’s always fun each year! Thank you for the lovely giveaway~<3
MostlyMisha [at] gmail [dot] com
Cyber Monday. I’m Team Online Shopping!
muggledATgmxDOTcom
I may try Cyber Monday…No black Friday shopping for me…
ktyler13@yahoo.com
Online shooping here:)
kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love shopping but black friday is a bit too much for me. I think all the turkey is making me sluggish? So it’s great to come home, rest my feet and entertain myself with a great blog hop.
dancingcelt at gmail dot com
I do not like crowds so BF shopping is not for me! I will be spending my day hopping and then snuggled up reading! Well that is after I decide on what new book I have just added to my to be read list! It gets longer every hop! Thanks!
I am thankful for all the wonderful books I am finding on the hop!
grapeapril75(at)gmail.com
I never leave my house on Black Friday. Thanks for the giveaway!
compelledbywords@live.com
I sent the hubby shopping. I am glad to have found you on this blog hop and look forward to reading your works. Kim86004(at)gmail(dot)com
Cyber Monday!
I have friends who go Black Friday shopping but it’s not for me. Thanks for the chance to win!
sqwalker2@hotmail.com
Cyber Monday, definitely! The only reason I left the house today was to take my daughter and her friends to the movies.
jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
I usually shop both.
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
I shop both and the Thanksgiving sales as well.
JYL22075 at gmail dot com
Cyber Monday is better for me greta2242 at aol dot com
I prefer to shop online on Cyber Monday.
Thanks for the giveaway!
farrahsayyedATgmailDOTcom
I do all of my black friday shopping online! You can get the same deals and free shipping! Thanks for participating in the hop!
xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com
I have never done Cyber Monday, but I think I will give it a try this year. No BF for me this year. Thanks for doing the hop!
gatormaryd(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is the BEST way to spend Black Friday. Sitting at home, hopping with old friends and making new ones. I can’t handle the crowds anymore so I only do Black Friday shopping online if I do any. I also get some things on Cyber Monday. I tend to pick up gifts throughout the year so come November I’m finished. That way I can spread out the purchasing and not spend a fortune at the time of the year when my job is at its slowest and my paycheck is at its lowest. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Hi! Happy Holidays to you! No, im not a shopper on black friday. I hate crowds. Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaway! Best wishes and many blessings to you!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
I never seem to have money around Black friday, so no! lol Im thinking next year i might participate in the online sales. Could never face such an intense crowd though. Thanks for being a part of this amazing hop!
oddball2003 at hotmail dot com
I don’t shop on Black Friday, I don’t want to fight the crowds.
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com
I shop on Black Friday. I work on Cyber Monday and after work I have to deal with the kids. By the time they’re in bed I’m too tired to do anything!
kesummer69(at)gmail(dot)com
I shop on Black Friday. I am excited that I get to buy presents for my family this year!
jenceyg at gmail dot com
Now I only heard of Black Friday 2-3 weeks ago when i joined the hop. Cyber Monday I discovered about an hour ago. I’m thinking Cyber Monday as I hate crowds and all the maniacs who went out shopping on BF, are worn out by Mon! soozbuch@gmail.com
no BF or Cyber Monday shopping
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
I went shopping on black Friday this year for the first time in three years. I had a ball! It was a little scary at first, but everyone was so happy! It was really great. Happy holidays!
sandywolters(dot)author(at)gmail(dot)com
some years i shop bfriday or cmonday, not this year i’m broke – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I have only done the full experience of Black Friday once. Yep there is a reason it was only one time! I don’t think I have ever done a Cyber Monday but I am definitely looking forward to it this year. Shopping in my jammies with hot coffee in hand? Yes, please!
Thanks so much for the great giveaway and being a part of this hop.
Happy Holidays,
Marlena
charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com
I no longer go Black Friday shopping. Too many crazy people out there. I don’t have the patience I had when I was younger, LOL. So today I am staying in and blog hopping, instead of shopping! angadair@nwcable.net Thanks for the hop!
I do some Black Friday shopping, but I’m more addicted to Cyber Monday. No lines, No rude people, free shipping…. how can you go wrong!
angelheart618@gmail.com
I like doing cyber shopping on both days. You can’t really best shopping in your PJs.
Happy Holidays!
Forgot my email
Megonski216 at yahoo dot com
I did some online shopping today (on Black Friday). Thanks!
katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com
I refuse to shop in the stores on Black Friday but I may try Cyber Monday 🙂
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
I don’t shop on Black Friday. Maybe on Cybermonday.
Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the hop stop!
melhalp at msn.com
Thank you for participating in this blog hop! I don’t shop on Black Friday!! Cyber Monday is much more my style!
Julie K
kornhsl@yahoo.com
I am not shopping. Not for me. Instead of shopping, I’m hopping! I prefer to do my shopping online.
Happy Black Friday.
mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
I don’t go shopping on Black Friday! Thanks for the great giveaway!
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com
I shop on both, depending on what I need. isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com
I only shop online.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
I shop on Black Friday, but I hope I snag some cyber deals too. Thanks!
jillynann(at)gmail(dot)com
I never shop on BF.
I don’t do much online shopping, but if I see a deal, especially on CM, I might. *shrugs* It depends. This is much better than risking life and limb on BF!
Enjoy!
TBQ
The_Book_Queen(at)yahoo(dot)com
I shop online to avoid the crowds.
Thanks for the giveaway!
nerdswillruleoneday@yahoo.com
Did a little shopping on line last nite. I will probably check out cyber Monday also. But I do not like to venture out for Black Friday. I’ve done it once & it’s not for me. Thanks for the giveaway & being part of this hop!
JessieL62@comcast.net
I work on Black Friday. I am a cyber Monday shopper. I have been checking the deals.
Sblasi9285@aol.com
Usually both. But this year I found so many deals today I am out of $$ until payday 😦
Thank you!
Deliachic3@hotmail.com
I do a little shopping on black Friday, but I wait a few hours after the sales start before I go. That way I don’t get trampled to death 🙂 Mostly, I shop online. Thanks for the giveaway!
paranormalopinion(at)hotmail(dot)com
I’m usually 1/2 way done by T-day, and never shop on Black Friday. Sometimes I take advantage of Cyber Monday, though.
sestasik(at)gmail(dot)com
I love Black Friday shopping, but this year I waited until the store was almost empty and I still got all the specials on my list. I live in a small town and even though there are a couple hundred people in Wal-Mart, most are friendly and they even say excuse me when they push you to get to what they want. I would never shop in the places they show in the news, way too scary., but in my town, I try to go every year.
proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com
I usually stay home for black Friday and do my shopping online!
Thanks for the great giveaways!
~Lynne
tworeads.blogspot.com
tworeads (at) gmail (dot) com
I stay inside and let the lunatics run amok at the local stores without me.
krankimom[at]comcast[dot]net
Thanks for the chance!
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I prefer cyber monday, less crowds. lol. Thank you for the giveaway and being part of the blog hop. 🙂
yazmin593 AT msn DOT com
I’m not a fan of BF. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jesse
jesse.kimmelfreeman@gmail.com
Cyber Monday for me! Not a fan of Black Friday.
laceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com
Both. Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
Happy Holidays and thank you for the opportunity to win some great prizes. I can’t do Black Friday shopping (unless it’s online) – I don’t have the patience or the stamina for the lines and the crowds. cfierstein@cox.net
I’m a black Friday girl. I’m trying to go for cyber mondays but I’m still one for black fridays. Thanks for being a part of the hop. I hope that you had a happy Thanksgiving!
jessangil at gmail dot com