Whenever I reach this day of the year, I always get this nostalgic feeling that Christmas and the gift-giving season is near! I'm always energized by the shoppers who come in with their Christmas tree already up, and they are all ready to add some gifts under their freshly decorated tree and cuddle up on the couch with a nice cup of hot chocolate to admire the glimmering lights.

My top 3 Black Friday Traditions for my family follow: 

#1. Filling up your belly with all the Thanksgiving leftovers!  We always have plenty of turkey to take us into the next week at my house, and can usually feast on several more full meals before the stuffing and green bean casserole disappear!

#2. Black Friday Shopping! This year, committing to shopping a bit

differently by going to all your favorite local shops first.  You can Shop Small and pick up most of the gifts on your list while supporting local businesses like Treehouse Gift & Home, Mainstream Boutique, Style Encore, Salem Floral & Gifts, Moka, Cozy Coffee, Sweet Shop, Linda's Bakery, and more.  Remember gift cards to these shops make great gifts for family in the area who love to shop local and put money back into our community.  Try stopping by your favorite local coffee shop to fuel up for more shopping!

#3 Finish the final touches on your Christmas Decorating and get a few gifts

wrapped under the tree to start building that suspense throughout the month with the kiddos.  

For all your gift giving needs, come by your local Treehouse Gift & Home this Black Friday for some of the best Black Friday specials around like Buy One Get One 40% OFF Light-Up Glitter Lanterns & Foaming Soaps.  Also, Save 20% OFF Select Angels & Ornaments Black Friday - Cyber Monday.  *Excludes Willow Tree & Local Artists.