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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hampton U chapter.

Black Friday is almost here! Below are some steps to make your Black Friday shopping experience a success.

Step 1: Make a list of everything that you are trying to buy.

This will help you not spend unnecessary money and will reduce impulse buying. We all know we need to save, but this one splurge is okay!

Step 2: The game plan

You should check out stores that have the items you are want for the best price. After establishing that, figure out when each store opens and arrange them in order according to the earliest time. This is your game plan! Map out every place.

Step 3: Establish a schedule.

If you establish time limits for certain stores, it makes sure that you get your entire task list done in the store. Also the time limits are so that you do not waste time by spending 3 hours in Forever 21!

Step 4: Get others involved!

Shopping with friends is always 1,000 times better! Get your friends in on your shopping mission!

Step 5: Pack snacks and Get some rest.

The snacks will help give you an energy burst in the middle of the night when you are feeling groggy. Also rest is needed, this is a serious mission; the more rested you are, the better prepared you will be to run into the stores!

Step 6: Have fun!

Black Friday is not as serious as some people take it. Be sure to take pictures, and laugh! I mean, who doesn’t enjoy spending loads of cash!