Thanksgiving is for Thanks

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, just a little reminder that you don’t need to spend a dime this Black Friday if you don’t want to.

There will always be a sale.

There will always be “another one” at that price.

There will always be an opportunity to get a good deal.

I know this because I own a small business. I will never not have a future sale. Black Friday isn’t the end all of all sales. It really isn’t. It’s just a way to generate customer anxiety so they’ll spend their money now rather than later.

It’s a hoax.

So, spend your money another time. After you’ve really thought about what you need; after you’ve gone through your closet and seen the excess; after you realize you should buy your family and friends experiences rather than stuff; after you remember that life isn’t about things but rather the time spent with them. 

Instead of shopping on Black Friday, try making that lemon tart you’ve always wanted to attempt. Meet up with a friend for a cup of coffee. Go to the gym (you might have the place to yourself!) Write your Christmas card list or create a holiday playlist from your favorite music station to listen to. 

For me, the goal this Black Friday is to be thankful for what I already have. To let the masses out there fight with the other masses for the best deal and for me to put my feet up. To shut down the phone to online shopping and instead only leave room for happy texts and silly memes.

My plan is to chill at home for the day, take a walk, enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers and remind myself that I have everything I need right now. 

I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with good things - those good things being family, friends, and laughter. Lots and lots of laughter.

-Heather