Black Friday

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Thanksgiving is exciting sure but many people are gearing up and training for the holiday that comes right afterwards: Black Friday. People get serious about their Christmas shopping. But that can be stressful! Waking up early, rushing around and dealing with the crowds is not much fun. If you are more of a laid back individual, consider these alternatives instead.

First things first, sleep in! Everyone else will be up before the sun trying to catch sales and deals. You can be cozy and warm in your comfy bed. Stay home and enjoy those extra hours of sleep. When you finally decide to roll out of bed, head to the state of the art fitness center to get a little early workout in. You’ll feel exhilarated and ready for your day afterwards. Relax in the clubhouse and socialize with the other non-shoppers before starting your day.

Instead of shopping big, why not keep it small? Small Business Saturday puts small local businesses first. Smaller businesses tend to get overlooked during big shopping times like Black Friday in favor of small, local businesses. While you’re shopping small, don’t forget to eat small also! Small, local restaurants need your love too!

It’s no secret that a lot of movies come out during the holiday season, particularly around Thanksgiving. This year on Thanksgiving, Pixar’s the Good Dinosaur will be premiering in theaters. Explore Mount Everest without leaving California by seeing Everest. Watching a movie is a great way to destress after the holiday and recuperate from all the food you ate. Edwards Corona Crossings is only a 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk, so you don’t have to travel very far to unwind in a movie. Check out their movie times here.


Black Friday shopping is certainly not for everyone. Others would prefer to take it easy and stay away from the crowds scrambling for the best deals. How do you like to spend your Black Friday: shopping or relaxing?