Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Black Friday is traditionally the kick start of the holiday season, and for me, its the day that I brave the crowded malls in search of great bargains on the big ticket items on my holiday shopping list.  Over the past few years, I've saved big bucks by buying items such as iPods, Wii Consoles and Laptops at the door buster prices that can only be found on Black Friday.

This year however, my Thanksgiving was spent differently to most others.   Instead of cooking my usual Bobby Flay Thanksgiving Menu (sorry Bobby) we decided to take a mini vacation, and get away from it all for some much needed family time.

It wasn't until driving home today as we weaved our way through our community (by this point already fully decorated and  adorned with evidence of 'tis the season to be jolly') that I realized  for the first time in years, I hadn't spent my Thanksgiving Weekend holiday shopping.  My panic was only momentary until I remembered the second crazy retail day of the season, Cyber Monday, the day in which not only are the prices insanely discounted, you also get to shop from the comfort of home, without the chaotic crowds, rude shoppers and incredibly long queues.

So, it seems, at least for this year, it was possible to have my cake - and eat it too.

I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving.