Smart shopping ideas: practical gifts
EUGENE, Ore. -- There are some specific gifts you can look for this Black Friday that can save people money in the long run.
DailyLounge.com's Manoush Robin says to go for the more practical gifts that add value to the home experience.
Rather than going out for drinks, purchase a wine aerator set for your friends to taste grape varieties at home. Same thing goes for an espresso machine. That's a gift that provides friends and family another way to save money in the long run. Sip mochas at home.
Also while you're out fighting the crowds, looking for the lowest prices, use your phone and make it simple. Robin recommends using frucall.com. "You text a product to it and it will text you back 3 alternative prices. Maybe you'll see there's a cheaper price online or a competitor has it for less. This will make you a better shopper."
If you are thinking about big-ticket electronic items, Robin says now is the time to buy. "I haven't seen items like 50'' TVs priced this low this early in the Christmas shopping season."
