Quicky Facts:
- 51% of Americans shopped on Black Friday, and 46% shopped on Cyber Monday.
- 45% plan to shop on Thanksgiving.
- It’s becoming increasingly common for shoppers to go into debt with “Black Friday” loans.
- Costco, GameStop, T.J. Maxx, and Marshalls are closing on Thanksgiving to give employees family time.
Here are some ways people are taking back their holidays!
Spend time in the great outdoors. Go to a cottage and appreciate nature.
Instead of buying tons of new clothes, clean out your closet and donate some of yours to charity.
Educate your palate at a wine tasting tour.
If you want something new, it doesn’t have to be bought. Why not try a new recipe?
Volunteer for a place you feel passionate about, like a soup kitchen.
Take some “me” time. Pamper yourself by booking a massage.
Go all out on decorating.
Spend time hanging out with your best friend.
Well … you gave it some thought but you’re still totally hitting the shops?
Check out this video (especially at 1:52) to see how your level of happiness can change depending on “what” you buy.
Or you can just stay in and count all the money you’re saving by skipping the mall.
