Many stores offer special deals for Black Friday shoppers.  If you are going out, you can save a lot of money and get a great deal of shopping done.  Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Have a plan.  Know which stores you want to hit and what you want to get at each store.
• Eat breakfast before you go.  You don't want to face crowds on an empty stomach.
• Carry only the things you absolutely need.  Keep your credit cards and cash on your person to keep your hands free.
• Take extra patience.  No gift is worth getting hurt over or hurting someone else.  There will be another gift.
• Have fun!  Treat it as a game.