Make the most of “Black Friday”

The Friday after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday” because it’s the official
start of holiday shopping that puts retailers “in the black” for the year.  If
you’re not ready to do battle with 135 million other shoppers on Black Friday,
here are some alternative activities to consider:

• Shop online – You can score great money-saving deals online
   while avoiding the hype, crowds, and frustration of the malls.

• Plan another outing – Spend quality time with friends
   and family by taking in a movie or making a trip to the zoo

• Clean out your closets – You’ll reclaim precious closet space,
   and get a tax write-off for items donated to charity!

• Prepare your home for winter – A bit of caulk and weather
   stripping around drafty windows and doors will reduce winter energy bills.

• Relax! – Watch TV, read, or indulge in your favorite hobby. Enjoy