Black Friday, My Most Embarrassing Moment!

Are you going to brave the crowds in Springfield this year? Is it worth it to get up at the wee hours of the morning, slurp down some coffee, fight for a parking spot, and go elbow to elbow with hundreds of other shoppers to find a bargain? Absolutely!

You have to attack this with a plan. Get a newspaper or go online, scope the ads, make a list, plan your route; its like a strategic mission! When you get to the store, parking can be a challenge. Grab the first place you see! Once inside, don't get a shopping cart, it will just slow you down! If you take family members with you, you can separate and divide and conquer.

I have to admit something though. A couple of years ago I was in a store packed with shoppers and I tried to cut between clothing racks and there was a woman there in a wheelchair and I didn't see her until it was too late! I just about ran over her and landed in her lap. It was so embarrassing!

Some of the best places to find bargains here in Springfield Missouri on Black Friday are Bass Pro Shop, Best Buy, Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and of course the stores in the Battlefield Mall.

If you do brave the crowd this year, I promise not to step on your toes or snatch anything out of your hand. Parking places on the other hand are up for grabs!