Do you know why the day of shopping following Thanksgiving was coined, “Black Friday”? Back in the 1960s, “Black” had referred to retail shops moving from “red” (loss) to “black” (profit), according to how accounting records were kept. Black Friday has only gotten bigger and better throughout the years, and you are going to need to prepare for it the best way possible if you want to snag any awesome deals. Karma Kiss has you covered, let’s do this! 1.Jot down a list of those things that you absolutely want, second options if you don’t get those “absolutely need” items, then things that you may like, but won’t flip out about if you don’t bring them home. From what we’ve seen, most folks go for the electronic items, so if a new flat screen is on your list, go for..

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Holidays are a time of the year that present lots of opportunity to spread joy and warm hearts, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that they tend to be stressful. As you visit the common shopping stores you begin to hear the holiday music playing through the various speakers of your favorite retail outlets, and then the pressure is on. Luckily, with the use of effective gift guides, as well as conditioning of natural awareness, it can be quite a fun time overall. The pressure of the holidays doesn’t have to be something that puts you into a state of panic. It can be something that you merely recognize and set as a reminder for what ‘to do’ during the holiday’s and the shopping journey, as well as what ‘not to do’.  Here are 5 mistakes that are..

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Did you know that holiday shopping blunders can cost you more that you could possibly realize? A little spending seems harmless, but it can add up quickly and turn into a really big hole in your pocket. Now that the holidays are drawing near, we invite you to take another look at your shopping strategies and guide you to avoid potential mistakes. Below are 5 helpful tips that will help you save time, money and even stress when shopping for the holidays: Shopping without a plan. Stephanie Nelson, author of The Greatest Secrets of the Coupon Mom disclosed that “The number 1 mistake that people make is not planning.” She mentions that even if a person is going out at the last minute, it is recommended that they sit down and plan before they head on their way. Shopping plans..

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