1 - Jot down the items you need that may be on sale. 2 - Set a total budget on how much you will be spending. 3 - Go through your social media and check whether your favorite stores have hot deals on items you wish to buy. 4 - If you're shopping online, add the items to your wish list beforehand. 5 - If you're heading to the stores, make sure to be there as soon as they open. 6 - Search online for coupons to reduce the price of desirable items even further. 7 - Search for your desired item on several stores or websites and compare the prices. 8 - Read each store's Black Friday policy before purchasing an item.