Here is what you saw on Good Day Alabama for November 21, 2012:
BLACK
FRIDAY ADS - Retailers are getting set for the busiest foot traffic day
of the year- but only smart shoppers will know how to separate the
bargains from the hype. KDFW Consumer reporter Steve Noviello showed us
clever marketing maneuvers you should be looking out for as you scan
the Black Friday ads this year such as how to read the fine print to
notice the sale hours or comparisons to other ads. For more information,
visit www.facebook.com/savemesteve.
BARGAIN
MOM - Christie Dedman - the Birmingham Bargain Mom - joined us with
advice on how to navigate all the Black Friday sales! She shared 9
shopping tips to help you navigate Black Friday sales (for veterans and
rookies)
1. Match it: Ad matching is the key to saving money and time.
2. Watch the clock: Don't forget to factor in time spent in the check-out lines or waiting to pick up an item. You don't want to miss a sale because you didn't consider how long each stop would take.
3. Get a buddy: Find a veteran Black Friday shopper and team up. Charge your cell phones and make sure you have each others lists to split up and hit separate stores at the same time.
4. Security check: Ladies, leave the purses at home or in the trunk. Stick your keys, debit card and cell phone in your pockets or fanny pack. This is serious shopping. Guys, take a money clip or move your wallet to the front pocket.
5. Keep receipts: You might get home and discover the doorbuster is a bust. Return it immediately.
6. Be loyal to your list: Don't get caught up in the shopping spree mentality. You'll buy more stuff than you need, and that will leave you frustrated and annoyed.
7. Be diplomatic with cashiers: If you run into issues with a cashier, who by the way will be tired and cranky too, then just simply ask for a manager. Pepper it with kindness.
8. Take snacks and liquids: Last year very few restaurants were open during Black Friday shopping hours. Nothing like being cranky, tired and hungry.
9. Don't loose hope and get angry if you don't snag your item, walk it off: When I say walk it off that means exactly what you think it means. Instead of yelling at the associate or cursing other shoppers, walk around the store. Your coveted item could be sitting on a shelf in a completely unrelated department.
Want to
see some of the best deals? Check out the Bargain Mom's Black Friday
2012 price comparison list chart. Text "Black Friday" to 20566 and
receive a the chart! Remember - standard message and data rates may
apply. For more deals from the bargain mom visit http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2012/11/.
JEH
JEH LIVE - Jeh Jeh joins us live from the Jimmie Hale Mission this
morning. Workers and volunteers there are working to prepare a
Thanksgiving meal for hundreds of people in need. Since 1944 The Jimmie
Hale Mission has been a shelter for the homeless, a rest stop for the
weary, a feeding station for the hungry, and a sanctuary for the
hurting. For many, the Mission has not been their last stop but the
first step toward a changed life. You can donate to help. The cost for
one Thanksgiving meal is $1.95. For more information, call (205)
323-5878 or visit http://www.jimmiehalemission.com.
ZOO
CREW - Mickey visits with Ally Davis from the Birmingham Zoo to learn
more about the turkey. For more information, visit birminghamzoo.com.
CLARE'S
COOKING CLASS - Clare continued her cooking lessons at La Tavolo in
Chelsea where she's learning some of the basics and to learn how to make
a special Thanksgiving Dinner for her family. Today she learned how to
stuff a turkey and needs some help from her husband, John. For more
information, contact Mary Jo Gagliano at www.latavolo.com.
ASK
THE DOCTOR - Dr. Peily Soong from Children's Hospital took viewer
questions about childrens' health issues. For more information, visit www.ChildrensAL.org.
GARDENING
- Andrew Krebbs and Dolores Hydock join us with details on the upcoming
events at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. One exciting event is the
"Southern Tales: Holiday Songs, Stories - Southern Tales At The Gardens"
featuring songs and stories from Bobby Horton (of Three on a String)
and Dolores Hydock on Sunday, December 9 from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $20
for general admission. For more information, call (205) 414-3950 or
visit www.bbgardens.org.
Tomorrow
on Good Day Alabama, Chef Bob joins us in the Good Day Kitchen to show
up tricks and pointers for making a fabulous Thanksgiving meal for your
family! He also takes your questions about your turkey, dressing,
cranberry sauce or anything else that pops up while preparing your
Thanksgiving meal! Clare completes her Cooking Classes and she even
brings in a dish for us to sample! Gearing up for Black Friday? We talk
with our Tech Expert to get the insider scoop on the top gadgets! And
Jeh Jeh continues his annual tradition… He heads to the Christmas Tree
Farm to pick out a tree! That and much more tomorrow on Good Day
Alabama!