Black Friday Giveaway: Calphalon Bronze Nonstick 11-pc. Cookware Set (Winner Announced!)

Oooooo, I’m a fan of pans!

My husband and I went to Wal Mart on Thanksgiving evening at about 8:30 just to get some milk. When we got there we thought maybe we would do some black Friday shopping since it was starting early. We entered the store and I just could not do it! It was a mad house! When we returned home I did some shopping online.

no black friday shoping for me!!! Cuddled with the kiddos instead!!! Cyber Monday is the way to go!!!

I don’t shop on black Friday because I’d rather spend the day with family.

I avoided Black Friday except for one thing – my husband and my brother braved the elements and rang the bells for the Salvation Army. My whole family got out to take pictures of them and with them and help cheer them on!

This is the first year I am not doing the early morning craziness. Will go out later to try to catch some sales, but there are not any big saving items to buy for this year, and some of the items I can get online with savings and free shipping.

Got up at 4:45 AM and worked all day.

Great giveaway! Black Friday was great for good deals!

I did get out and do some shopping Friday – but NOT in the early AM and NOT at Walmart!

This is the first year I avoided Black Friday shopping. I thought I would miss it but instead I loved it! I enjoyed spending time with my husband, sister, brother-in-law and nephew. I even got to see my mom, whom I haven’t seen in about a year, before she headed off to her first cruise! Enjoying time with family is now my new Black Friday ritual, but there is Cyber Monday ;)!!!

No way would I try to go out on Black Friday. I have done it once and never wanted to do it again! Too much hassle! But I guess it is really fun for some people!

I stay home on Black Friday! I’m too chicken!

Go with friends

This is the first year in 5 years that I will not be going out on Black Friday. Nobody to watch my kids. :(

Stacey

Ohhh thats pretty, pick me!!

I skip the Black Friday sales but definitely opt into the Cyber Monday sales! My husband wanted an iMac for Christmas so it was purchased earlier in the week before Thanksgiving with my educational discount. That was actually cheaper than the BF deal. :)

Thanks for such an awesome give a way!

I dodged the black friday shopping this year! And I was so happy that I did….. Seems like its getting crazier and crazier! :)

my black friday and cyber money shopping is all done ONLINE! no parking, shoving, fighting, getting pepper sprayed or ambushed by any ‘occupy’ protesters.

i did find some great deals at anthropology.com (50% off sale stuff 6am-11am); and can’t wait to see what i can find tomorrow for camera deals!

would love to win the cookware, but if not still love your site and your updates!!

online shopping with some quieter stores later in the day…

Black Friday shopping: love the afternoon kind, but not the crazy up at midnight, stand in line kind. I love shopping in general: deals even better!!! Black Friday, Pink Saturday, Polka Dot Sunday shopping…..sign me up! :) Happy Holidays to you! Great blog! (I just discovered you!)

Cool! Who couldn’t use new cookware? After 9 years of marriage… that’s a lot of cooking mileage!

No Black Friday shopping for me. I prefer to do almost all my shopping online!

I live in Northen Maine so no good black Friday deals up here. I sent my mom a list though and she said she had tons of fun heading out at midnight!!!

I did most of my shopping online this year, but I did venture out on Saturday!

I sent my husband out to do the Black Friday shopping! We were looking for one great deal on an XBox Kinect… and he can deal with those types of crowds more than I can! So… although they were out when he got there… he still managed to get one… I knew I married him for a good reason! :-) Anyway.. would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this!!! Just stumbled upon your website and love it and liking you on FB!

We slept in until 9:30. woo hoo! Then a late morning at Walmart to purchase Christmas gifts for the family we are sponsoring this year.

Out by 5:30 a.m, picked up daughters at 9:30 a.m- home 5:30 p.m.
YES deals!!
Thanks!

Instead of shopping all day we enjoyed bloody Mary’s and football! I’ll make up for it on Cyber Monday.

I’m usually working on black Friday but was off this year. Our local scrapbook store had a huge sale and that was my only shopping stop!!

Just grocery shopping this Black Friday…we were 98% done with holiday shopping before Halloween. Just a couple of last minute things to pick up later in December.

Never been out on Black Friday, never plan on going!! Too crazy for this girl!
However, I did a lot of shopping online! :)
Thanks for the chance to win this bee-uu-tiful cookware!

This is the first time I have read your blog and I really enjoyed it. I loved how you organized your pots and pans and can’t wait to do it at my house. Also, I plan on buying the toaster that cooks toast and an egg for myself and several other people as gifts. thanks!

We only went to Michaels and then home! Now crazy crowds for us!

I was so restrained this year for Black Friday! I only bought two sets of Legos for my little boy (couldn’t pass up the great price). I’m trying to make most of our gifts this year :)

I skipped Black Friday this year. Just didn’t really see any deals on things we actually wanted.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday lighten my wallet, but what fun! A great way to kick off the holiday season.

I went out on Friday afternoon – because I had to get my two little girls out of the house. I ended up getting lots for movies for $1.99 and a whole bunch of gifts! The stores were not busy at all and it was nice.

I stayed far away from the all the craziness on Black Friday. But I did do some online shopping for Christmas gifts, mostly at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

black friday should be called retailers make out day

Ahh! I would LOVE new pots and pans!! I so badly need them.

I do all my shopping online. :)

I braved Black Friday and it went great. I went at 5am with a friend and it was not crowded, no lines, etc. We realized it was because everyone had already started at midnight – so the rush was already past! It turned out great and I got all but 2 things on my shopping list – yay!!

I totally avoided black friday shopping! Stayed home and put up the christmas tree!!

I’m trying to do more shopping online but may check out Cyber monday!

I probably made the smarter move on not going out on Black Friday this year. Looked through the ads with the family on Thanksgiving and there weren’t very good deals this year and I don’t think it was much of a smart move to deal with the chaos of Black Friday. lol.

Got a great bargain on a Dyson vacuum. The best for picking up dog hair!

I had fun shopping on Black Friday this year. I went with my husband and parents to get Christmas decorations.

I avoid the crowds! So I do all my shopping online. This year so far I only bought things for myself though :)

I had to work on Black Friday so I did not have a chance to go out in the madness!

I do not like the crowds and tend to avoid Black Friday shopping if I can help it, but I did have to venture out for my son’s prescription and got a few deals at a neighboring store. If this set of Calphalon pans was on the Black Friday sale at a good deal I would brave the crowds, however, as they are gorgeous!!!

First time ever I’ve been out at the opening of Black Friday – crazy stuff!

We didn’t go black friday shopping, we stayed home with my visiting mother in law and vegged; it was wonderful

We decided to go at midnight this year, but didn’t really find anything because I have never seen the stores so crazy! The main reason I go is to have fun and bond with my teenage daughters, which is always what happens.

I avoided Black Friday. We went to my sisters house instead and grilled steaks =)

I usually go out with my dad super early Friday morning, but this year, I went out with friends to the mall at midnight and we got back to our apartments around 6 am… Didn’t buy much, but it was my first time Black-Fridaying in LA & it was fun. Less crazy than I expected though, I must admit.

Thanks for the giveaway!

I did not shop on Black Friday! I have never shopped on Black Friday…and I have made myself a promise that in 2 years I plan to go with a friend and shop on Black Friday. Really intrigued on what it is really like.

I did not go shop on ‘black friday’… just couldn’t do it! But love the cookware and would appreciate being entered… and hope I’m selected as the winner!

The best thing about Black Friday? Starbuck’s coffee and P.F. Changs for lunch!

Since I work in retail at two places, and worked all weekend, I avoided going out shopping. I did go to bestbuy.com to get my guy’s toys he wanted, and a little something for me. Retail value of what I got was 309 (with tax), I paid $116 with tax. And the best part was: FREE SHIPPING :D

Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving :)

Usually we try to kick off the holidays with some Black Friday shopping, but this year, I just took a quick trip to Kohls to score a few deals. And $30 Kohls bucks, so I can go next week and spend more money.

Avoided it! I am looking to score some deals on cyber Monday though! :)

I went out at 6am and was back home by 7:30, it was wonderful!

Luckily I was able to do the little bit of black Friday shopping I wanted online. Avoid the crowds, get the same deals and even free shipping!

I’m setting a record for stay’n in, four days in a row and thoroughly enjoying every minute!

Would *LOVE*!

I went and observed the mayhem, but stayed out of the fray myself :)

I haven’t been out shopping on Black Friday for years. This year was no exception. I slept in and stayed in, especially since many stores offered extended deals all weekend. I looked online and will probably shop Cyber Monday. I love the bronze set you are giving away. It is beautiful and matches my kitchen

I went to cvs to get the free items on Thursday. On Friday I bought a mattress. $499 for a memory foam at mattress firm. I decided not to do traditional BF shopping this year, due to a negative experience last year. Please pick me!

Last year I went Black Friday shopping for the first time and bought tons of things that were a “great deal” that I never wore….I decided to do myself a favor and stay in this year :)

I ended up staying home and purchasing a camera on-line. I think the crowds are a bit crazy.

Black Friday scares me. I’ve lived through a few. They haunt me. I enjoyed snacking on leftovers at home and watching Elf instead!

Love the new color! I did go shopping a little, but was NOT a “shopping ninja” like my daughters! They scored a lot of deals. CRAZY!!

I actually didn’t shop yet. I still hope to find some great deals before Christmas. I can’t handle the early morning crowds and/or pepper spray!!

we had the best black Friday! we were in and out of the “traditional” mall in 45 minutes. Didn’t even have to get up too early…left the house at 7am! Then we were able to go to the “local” out of the mall stores and were home by 11am. just finished up with my cyber shopping and I am all done except for the wrapping!!

I have shopped Black Friday in years past, but this year was my first ever to work Black Friday in a retail job. I got to work at 2am and the lines were crazy for the checkout lanes still, that lasted until about 3:15 and then the store got quite for a little while and the guests that weren’t after the major black Friday electronics and etc came in. When I left work at 10:30am it was steady like what we see on a normal Saturday.

Black Friday seems to become darker each year. In a person’s choice to go get the perfect choice or deal for a loved one, often you see people behaving in a way that kind of ruins the spirit for me. One year, while shopping, someone pulled a gift right out of my cart in front of my face and kept on walking! I chose to stay home and put up the tree this year instead.

I went black friday clothes shopping up in Maine.. didn’t do so well though and only bought 3 things!

Opps, I didn’t go out this year – it seems we have most of what we need for now. We went and got our Christmas tree instead!!

I was working during Black Friday and it was crazy!! People were pushing, shoving, and yelling.

I went out at midnight and found what I wanted but then accidentally left it at my parents house 7 hours away :(

Avoided it, I worked instead!

I did online shopping for Black Friday since I have a 5 month old and my husband had to work. Thanks for the giveaway!

Love your blog; ) LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just found you, but I am going to pass along your link to everyone I know, sort of know……….. well, you know! Happy Holidays!

I typically go out Black Friday shopping but I refused this year when they started it on Thanksgiving day. I have my shopping done for this Christmas and we are getting ready to make gifts for people now. It’s been a great start to the holidays.

Hey there, I didn’t go black friday shopping this year, but i did last year (my first time). It was really fun and kind of crazy, just the excitement of it all and experiencing it with my best friends… would definitely do it again, when moneys not so tight.
By the way I love your Chocolate Cake Recipe -Thanks for sharing!

Charity

I avoid that crowds at all cost on Black Friday =) Recently I have started doing most if not all of my Christmas Shopping online…you can get some great deals through promo codes =) Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

Yes, I went Black Friday shopping! I had an enjoyable time, got what was on my list…and some BBW for me! Got to the mall at 7:30AM and was home by noon.

Lovely giveaway!

Oh, gosh, what a lovely set of Cookware, and I have been looking for a new set, mine is worn out! I do most of my Christmas shopping online, and I avoid the Black Friday crowds as much as possible! So looking forward to Cyber Monday, shopping from my office chair sipping a cup of coffee is much more up my alley than trying to avoid getting trampled or pepper sprayed, LOL!! Good Luck to everyone trying to win the Cookware (including myself, LOL)……..

I pulled an all nighter with three great friends and we had a great time! Would love new cookware.

I will only do shopping online on black Friday!

We went to Target around 11 and scored some good deals on Blu-Rays and DVDs – if you park and check-out on the grocery side, and it’s not too bad. :)

I love the madness and the sport of Black Friday. I got a few good deals, I didn’t spend more than $60.

I stayed in and slept in! Have done some shopping online since then! I have wanted this set for a long time!!!!

I was determined not to do Black Friday shopping, but our power ended up going out for 5 hours so we hit some stores later in the day. I much prefer going shopping on the Saturday and Sunday afterwards, less hectic.

I did my shopping online this year and it was kind of good, although nothing beats the exitement of going to the stores and getting that awesome super deal in something you weren’t even looking for!

I have actually NEVER shopped on black friday. I have got to try it sometime. Getting run over and trampled first thing in the morning as opposed to sleeping in my nice cozy bed always deters me. :)
Thanks for the giveaway. I would LOVE to win this!!!!

Babysitting so kids can shop for grandkids!

I had to (got to) work…thought about calling in well….Black Friday shopping on line some. Thanks

I don’t shop on black friday…..I try to sleep in and relax! :) I like to shop when things aren’t so wild and crazy. Love the chance to win the pots, Thanks!!! :-)

Thanks for the opportunity to win. I have to say that Black Friday shopping is something that I avoid if at all possible, easy to do this year as I had to work. Thanks again.

I like shopping on black Friday but I don’t like the stores opening on Thursday or midnight now, instead of enjoying dinner people are rushing to get in line. I hope I win

I have never gone shopping on Black Friday. I would rather sleep off my turkey coma than get up so early to go shopping!

I love Black Friday shopping but I did most of it online this year! :)

This Black Friday we slept in! It was wonderful! Although we did find that Black Friday is the BEST day to go grocery shopping.

Missed all the morning rush and didnt get out til early afternoon. Still got a few good deals on Christmas pajamas for the kids!

I did enjoy Black Friday this year. I went out with no other of an idea as to start my xmas shopping :) The stores weren’t as crowded this year due to a lot of them opening on Thanksgiving night which was nice. My friends son just passed away he was 22 and her husband just had his 2nd Stell Cell transplant hope to win this item and if so will use it as an auction item to help them raise money.

I try to do all of my shopping online but I did read about the crazy woman who was pepper spraying people. That sure doesn’t seem like the Christmas spirit to me.

First time in years, I didn’t get up (or stay up) for Black Friday sales. I thought they were all just OK. But on Saturday, I did get up at 5am to score a deal that started at 6. Thankfully, that early time was worth it!

My black friday shopping has turned into Cyber Monday shopping! The hours are better! :)

I don’t leave the house on black Friday. It’s way too crazy and crowded out there. Instead that’s when I decorate for Christmas.

We were traveling for a family wedding, so skipped Black Friday this year!

I did not go shopping. I enjoyed a relaxing, calm day with my family. Why ruin it?

I have a new baby girl this year so braving the crowds with her was not an option…hope to get back in the action next year though!

Went to Target at midnight for the black Friday deals. Had fun and met nice people while waiting. My sisters and I enjoy shopping all night every year.

I didn’t go out Black Friday shopping until around 9:00 am. Scored a few deals and then went bakc home to decorate my house!

No Black Friday shopping for our family this year! We spent the entire week at the beach with some great friends, it was wonderful!

We did not go shopping this year. Instead we took our 20-month old daughter to the zoo. It was a much better choice.

Boy do I need new cookware!

I went out last year at midnight to pick up one thing and I was gone for almost 3 hours! Needless to say I opted out this year.

Just got off of cruise ship this morning but will definitely check out online specials today!!!!

I did some online shopping but did not go out. I got some deals but nothing killer :) I would love to win this giveaway!

Wow! They don’t have Black Friday shopping here in China but all the stories make it sound like such an adventure!

I haven’t been black friday shopping in years.

We stayed home and shopped online–bought a new computer!

I did all of my shopping online on Wednesday! All the stores I needed to shop at had awesome deals on Thursday. Just loaded up my shopping carts Wednesday night and came back Thursday morning, entered the discount codes and BAM! Done!

This was my first year giving into the Black Friday craze! I got up at 3:30am. I found some really great deals at Anthropologie which totally made my day!

I went to Walmart and Target and was home by 6:30am. It was Fab.

I went, I shopped and I conquered the crowds! I got up at 2 am and left at 3:30 to be at the mall by 4 a.m. I literally spent 14 hrs black friday shopping. Got some great deals for those I am shopping for.

I hope I win this new set of cookware, cause mine are exhausted from all the thanksgiving cooking! Happy Holidays and thanks for the opportunity

Marilyn C.

We went out at midnight for the things we really wanted, then we went to bed. That was my favorite part!

Did you know that I have this exact Calphalon set at home now? I got it as a wedding gift, 15 years ago! It has really lived it’s test of time. I did have to replace one pan, but I did it for free because they have a lifetime warranty! If I win, I will give this set to a well deserved relative. Oh! Black Friday. Nope! Too cold here for that!

Did Black Friday one year at Kohl’s. What a nightmare! We live in a medium sized city and the whole population must have been at that line. When we got in, my wife did get most of the stuff she wanted, but the hours of wait in the line was a bit of board. Needless to say it was the first and last time for us!

No shopping for me on Black Friday!

Am I just in time???
In my country there isn’t the black friday. But I guess if it was, Iwould buy everything online!
Bye
Mopo

I’m not the type to go shopping right at midnight on Black Friday, but I do make a trip to the mall that afternoon. Usually the crowd has died down and the sales are still good!

we were with family over the holiday weekend and looked through the ad’s and my husband went out and purchase a few goodies for the kids…. it’s hard to shop when you are not in your own town. But we did help his brother score on a great new Nikon Camera to take pictures of his kids. So that had to be the highlight of the shopping weekend. We are home now and I’m sure our shopping will continue during the holiday season upon us. Those pans would be phenomenal to win. Thanks for the chance. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Kristie

My best friend called a few minutes before midnight to invite me to Black Friday shopping. We had both never gone so it was very exciting! The lines outside the stores were PACKED. I thought we were late enough to avoid the traffic. It was a fun experience and I’ll definitely be sure to leave earlier next year. I didn’t find any great steals either but I hope to be more prepared next year.

I didn’t get to go Black Friday shopping because I had to work! I’ve never done the true “Black Friday” gig where you get up in the wee hours of the morning! I want to try it sometime!

This year I avoided the Black Friday shopping so I could just sleep in and enjoy it…plus Christmas shopping for all the family and friends is already done! I do have a set of new pans on my list, however :)

I was unimpressed by the black friday shopping, all in my mind was that people have to wait outside of the stores in ungodly hours just to save a couple of bucks.
But then, I discovered online deals for black friday and almost becoming addicted to it. All is good, but I have my faith on black friday back.
I love to cook and the Chalphalon cookware would be definitely coming to good hands if I win the raffle, not to forget that I’ll be converted for life!

I didn’t go out on Friday, but I did do some browsing online.

This year the only place I went on Black Friday was to my local school supply store–25% off everything you could fit in a basket. Stuff there rarely goes on sale so I was very exicted! An added bonus was that there were no crowds!!!

I’m more of a Cyber Monday kind of girl, so no Black Friday for me. And it’s a good thing too…. this year it hardly seemed like a safe environment out there for my 8-months pregnant belly!!

Didn’t do any craziness this year, slept in, waited until late morning to check for one wish list item, and it was still available mid-morning, so must not be sought out too much, but big score for me, since it was still available! =) And then came home and enjoyed Thanksgiving leftovers.

everywhere i went for black friday didn’t have any of the deals they advertised. either they already changed the prices or they were totally sold out. :(

I had to work! :(

I’m an online shopper…so black Friday doesn’t do it for me :)

I didn’t do any black Friday shopping this year…but I have many, many memories of years of getting up at 3 am to go with my grandma and being out allllllll day! We always had the best time! I miss her dearly and black Friday is not the same without her!

I work part time in retail so I joined the crazy people by working this black Friday weekend!! It was crazy busy and we are still trying to recover the store!! lol

Black Friday shopping….BluRay players and thumb drives was my quest! LOL store opened at midnight – I was gone by 12:20! got what I wanted. Love your blog!

I worked. Blah.

Please pick me! I NEED a new set so bad!

I have never been a fan of black Friday. I like staying warm inside my home shopping online! I have recently lost 70 pounds and needed new cloths so I also did a little shopping for myself. Felt great to be down over 4 sizes! I also would love this new cooking set because I cook 6 out of 7 days a week at home and my set is really old, with missing lids and scratches all over it. I would love this to be an early Christmas gift!

Was not going to shop this Black Friday but an old friend called and invited me so off we went to the mall……. Loved it.

No Black Friday shopping for me! No thank you.

Every year I use Black Friday as an excuse to get something for myself :) This year it was an espresso maker…woohoo!!! :)

I’m not a Black Friday girl, it’s too crazy for me!

I’m all about shopping in my pajamas at home. I love online shopping!

I used to enjoy Black Friday, when I was younger. Not so much anymore. I’ve always wanted a set of Caphalon, though! :o)

I got up early to buy 15 foot long strands of fresh garland for $5 each!!!

No I did not shop. I am addicted to golf so I golfed for the Food Bank that day. It was a beautiful day in Mesquite, NV out with friends for a great cause. No guilt about spending!!!

Happy Holidays

Black Friday…no. NO! We shop on Amazon.com. It’s easier, no tax and is delivered to your door in two days. And actually, we are only buying for our new baby this year!!!!

Avoided the madness, the hubby and I are going to shop for our family tomorrow.

WitH 6 grandchildren (2 living with us) black Friday shopping is hard to do. Long gone are the days of getting up to shop at midnight.

I did not do Black Friday…but my husband did! I woke up with a cold Friday morning. I found out mid-morning that my husband had gotten up at 5:45 to get the TV he’s been longing for. Since I was sick in bed all day, I was the one who got to enjoy it.

I did my Black Friday shopping online. A lot less traffic and no fighting!

I avoid the crowd. I shop online too, specially when there is free shipping available! This thanksgiving weekend I actually decided to go visit one of my best friends who lives now out of the state!

I did go Black Friday shopping & I am STILL trying to recover! Power shopping is exhausting! :)

I have a two week old at home, which means I can’t get away from her for an extended period of time. This year I will be doing online shopping!
Katie G

I have a phobia where I can’t be in large crowds. Sometimes I think it would be fun to grab a friend and go out shopping in the middle of the night but if panic set in, it wouldn’t be pretty so I prefer to do my shopping online. I love bargins!

No black friday shopping for me!

what a great giveaway! we went out to one store and quickly decided that shopping wasnt how we wanted to spend our day. too many people!!

*fingers crossed*
-jersey

No shopping for me … waiting until monday to do it all online!!

I was traveling, but avoid those crazies even if I wasn’t. BUT, this Black Friday giveaway is fantastic and just what I NEED! I have two skillets and two saucepans…all mismatched and mostly falling apart. Winning these would make a wonderful Christmas gift…thanks for sharing it!

All I wanted were the 600 thread count sateen king size sheets on for $19.99 at Walmart. Sold out by the time I got there. Booooo! Disappointed for all I had to endure just to find out they were out! It was so obvious I was a newbie.

I avoid Black Friday shopping if I possibly can! We usually spend Thanksgiving at our house in the country, so it’s pretty easy to do. I know there are some great bargains out there – and I do love a good deal! – but I hate shopping in crowds. Yesterday my husband went to a craft show, ate leftovers, and took a nap. I’ll do my shopping online in my pj’s! (And I want this set of cookware like you wouldn’t believe. I’ve been shopping for new cookware and this is the set I’ve decided on but it isn’t in the budget right now, so winning it would be wonderful!

What a sweet giveaway! Thank you!! I did all my shopping online! No crowds and no craziness!!!

I went out in the afternoon, and it was awesome……seems the serious shoppers had been there hours before and had gone home……….

I spent the day at work so was unable to do the shopping but scored some deals online!

Love your website!! :)

Love your site!! :) Hope I win!

I didnt brave the crowds this year as my baby is due anyday and I didnt wanna chance having a baby in Wal-Mart! HA HA

I stood in line at Kolhs for an $8.99 blanket on Black Friday, how crazy am I?

Our family got together on Friday so I cooked and entertained. No shopping for me this year..at least on Friday!!!

I love going out on black friday and have been going since a kid. I started this year at 10pm on Thanksgiving then sales at midnight, the earliest yet! I just kept going for the 4am sales and beyond, so no sleep for me! I was able to get many gifts for family and friends. :)

I could actually display these awesome looking pots and pans.

This year I did not go Black Friday shopping because I was camping at the beach with family and friends. My boyfriend got a 60″ T.V. at Best Buy and it barely fits in the back of his truck!! Hopefully next year I will have the opportunity to take part in the craziness!

I shopped on Black Friday and it was crazy. Remind me not to do that again.

LOVE black friday (and giveaways)! We went to the outlets well before midnight — and I scored a whole ton of good deals on baby gifts and holiday presents for friends, coworkers and family.

We walked through Macy’s yesterday to get something (during a lull, thankfully!) and saw the bronzed cookware set and immediately fell in love with it so it is totally coincidental that you’re offering a giveaway with Caphalon! We didn’t plan to go out yesterday but were out and decided to take a chance – it wasn’t too bad but some stores were just beyond insane.

I LOVE Black Friday!! It is a “girls weekend out” for a group of us!! We usually get a motel and spend the night and then do some more shopping on Saturday. We started at midnight this year and shopped until about 5 p.m. on Friday. Went to the motel for a little “happy hour” and then back at it again by 10 a.m. on Saturday. Had a great time but am a little shopped out! Time for bed!!

I always shop on Black Friday.I did it for years with my sisters but now I spend the day with my daughter.We have a fun day and sometimes get a few bargains!

After all the cooking and cleaning I slept in on Black Friday! That was so nice!! I plan to go out shopping on Sunday afternoon, hoping the bargains will still be there. Hoping everyone had a great holiday!

I hit it hard….and hit it early – online :0)
This year I committed to supporting small businesses with gift purchases so etsy was the one-stop shopping solution. Mostly done by 10am and I get to spend the rest of the weekend decorating the house!!! Happy Holidays :0)

I did a little shopping Friday–nothing crazy though. I scored a few good deals–but still, nothing crazy. :)

I am all about the Internet shopping for Black Friday! No crowds for me!

i dont black friday shop…i thought about it this year because there were a couple things i wanted, but decided against it…i did however have to go to walgreens and pick up diapers on black friday! lol

There is nothing that I want bad enough to venture out at midnight to purchase. I would rather sleep in and wait until the afternoon even if I pay more for it.

I had a 10 hour shift at JCPenney. I set my alarm for 2:30 to be there by 3:15. We opened at 3:30. It was demoralizing to be yelled at by “bitchy” customers. Thankfully I won’t have to do it next year as I have scored a “real” job!

We are always out of town for Black Friday and the towns we visit don’t have a mall. So have never gone to a Black Friday sale. Know lots of people that do and love it but not me.

I stayed home. I have no desire to get up that early on a day off.

I ventured out on Black Friday at about 1:00 PM……..I was still in a turkey coma at midnight and there is no way I can get up and go shopping after the huge turkey dinner!

I wanted a Kitchen Aid Mixer. When I couldn’t get it online, I drove to the store, but didn’t get there until 10:00 a.m. GOT IT! Can’t wait to use it. Other than that, I didn’t think messing with everyone was worth any savings that I could have got.

I have never shopped on Black Friday except from the comfort of my own home………..love me some amazon and free shipping :)

Avoid it like the plaque! But love to shop online!!!

We found winter coats for our children and pillows for our beds. Nothing exciting, but we were happy to find good prices.

I didn’t go out at all this year — I do most of my shopping online :0)

I got up when I just naturally woke up. Then, when my family got bored, we headed out for a little while and picked up a few small items….I will never lose sleep for a sale!

No Black Friday shopping at the stores for me. I’m a cyberMonday kind of girl. I may be old school- but couldn’t there be one day left that people can still enjoy with their families? I feel so bad for everyone in retail who now has to work earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving.

I celebrated by going to see The Muppets, going to work and shopping online. I avoid crowds like crazy. So online shopping during this time of year is my FAVORITE!!!

I spent Black Friday decorating the house for Christmas. I decided to take advantage of my day off to get the house looking, smelling, and feeling like Christmas. This gets everyone in the Christmas spirit – there’s plenty of time left for shopping!!! (Famous last words . . .)

Avoided the crowds and did some Black Friday shopping online.

I didn’t do ANY Black Friday shopping this year. :( Unfortunately, not by choice…

I avoid Black Friday, too crowed!!! I tried to go this year but I over slept…oh well, I guess there’s always next year

Thanks for the great opportunity!!
I am not a black friday kind of gal – I do however “greatly” support the small business saturday :)
Blessings to you and yours
Cheers
Catie

I have no desire to go shopping on Black Friday. I wait for Cyber Monday. :)

I avoid Black Friday Shopping. We are trying to go debt free and a store filled with great bargains is too much temptation for me. I am also not a morning person :)

Couldn’t do any Black Friday shopping this year because it’s time for law school finals! It would be fantastic to win these pans to add to my dwindling collection of kitchen supplies!

I don’t shop on Black Friday. Too busy.

I went shopping on Black Friday for the first time in 10 years and had a great time.

I used to love going to the Black Friday sales with my daughter until people started getting ugly. This year, I slept in and went to town after lunch to specifically get a car seat for my great grandson. Went straight in the store, got it and straight out. No problems.

I scored at Anthropologie–lots of gifts, a few treats for me–a fun day with daughters and sisters.

No, no Black Friday shopping for me, don’t have the courage!

Did not leave the house – no way

No Black Friday shopping for me due to bed rest. :( However, Cyber Monday is a whole different ball game!

I did go shopping but only for some needed items that were on sale (jeans for my daughter)

I went out for Black Friday and loved it! No one was out. I casually went with my mother and sister and we were not looking for anything specific! It was a great experience and we will be back next year! What an amazing give-a-way. Thank you Amanda!

I did all my shopping online :)

I always work at the office on Black Friday so others can have it off to shop–I do my shopping online so I can do it anytime! This set looks AMAZING!!

Now that I am not working retail I sleep in! Once I’m awake my husband and I go out to see what’s left. We usually find something good, even if it’s after noon.

I’m not a Black Friday fan. I relaxed all day long in my pajama’s read, ate apple pie, and took a mid-afternoon nap! Now, I call that a great day!

Yes, I did go out on Black Friday with my daughter-in-law, left at 11:30 p.m. returned home 6:00 a.m. Sooo tired!!!!!! :)

I did a ton of online shopping on Friday and got some great deals from the comfort of home! The crowds just aren’t worth it.

No black Friday shopping for me. I’m a fan of my pajamas, a quiet house, and hunting for a bargain online!

I usually stay home and try to avoid the crowds.

Well, I wish we had Black Friday shopping in Alberta….it would be so sweet to get some good deals before Christmas. Our version if after Christmas on boxing day. You guys are lucky!!!!!! Wishing you a great Thanksgiving!

I like to stay in on Black Friday and shop online instead!

I actually spent Black Friday with my husband’s family, having Thanksgiving with them and watching my Bayou Bengals beat the tar out of the Razorbacks…..Geaux LSU!

I don’t do Black Friday shopping, but I admire those that can get up that early in the morning to shop. :) Thanks for another great giveaway!!!

I didn’t do much for Black Friday, but I did get an adorable coat from JC Penney for $50 dollars off the original price, and an adorable matryoshka water carafe! :)

I love black friday…always take my daughters and go shopping early to get the early bird deals!

I did all of my Black Friday shopping online!

After 6 years of working retail, I take Black Friday off and leave it to the professionals! :0)

I don’t usually go out for Black Friday. This year I went out after I got done with work and got a couple of my favorite shows on DVD.

What a giveaway!! I do venture out to the Black Friday Shopping madness, but not until second shift…..usually around 2pm. The sales are great, but mostly I do it becaues it’s something fun and festive to do with my sister!

My dad, finace, and I woke up at 4:30 to head to the outlets! We struck out at Le Creuset, so I still need new cookware, too!

NO THANK YOU! :) would rather be home in my Turkey coma than be trampled on by all the madness

I avoided Black Friday like the plague. I prefer Cyber Monday!

I did a little bit but then went home and have decided to just do the rest of my Christmas shopping online!

I don’t even go near the stores on Friday, unlike some of my other family members who spent 8.5 hours out. I prefer to hit all the deals online. Looking forward to chasing those deals with my mouse.

I avoid it like the plague! But, I sure would love those pots and pans!!

We conveniently live close to the mall, so we did make a trip. Only purchased a juicer for my Dad. Now, Cyber Monday is another thing… I will be finishing up my Xmas shopping list that day :)

Every year for the last 9 years my sister and I go shopping on Black Friday. So, this year, we continued the tradition. We started shopping at 1:00am on Friday morning. We also got some really good deals. I am also a coupon queen, lol. I had 5 coupons to Hibbetts Sporting Goods and decided to buy my children some items there. The poor young man that checked me out told me ” he felt like he was on extreme couponing”. It was so funny.
But, I have 2 boys and would love, love, love this cookware set!! So, please pick me and It will help me have a blessed Christmas!!

This is the first year I have not gone shopping for Black Friday!! I slept in until 8am! :)

I love Black Friday shopping. The fun and deals are worth the missed sleep.

I went to some of our small shops at the beach rather than heading to the larger chain stores. It’s just too crazy; plus our local merchants can really get us basically anything we need and will work with us on pricing. Now tomorrow and Cyber Monday??? I’ve already been on the computer scoring some great deals! Thanks for offering this great give-away!!

Black Friday shopping was a blast! My mom, my daughter, and me started at Kohl’s at 12:00. We shopped at different stores until 6. After a treat at Panera’s, we came home, took a nap and went out again. And again. I was able to get half of my Christmas shopping done. What I didn’t get will get finished a little at a time. More importantly, I had a wonderful time with my family. We had lots of laughter and fun and made a great memory!

Black Friday is not as big here in Canada, but I know a lot of people who travel down to N. Dakota for all the great sales!!! For a lot of people, its the time to start their Christmas shopping. We have a few stores that put on black Friday sales, but since our Thanksgiving is in October, its just not quite the same. Good luck to every one entering to win that amazing cookware set!!!

I went to Target at midnight just for the experience but ended up buying a video game for my brother, which came with a $10 gift card for me!

I avoid black friday shopping, especially this year since I am 40+ weeks pregnant! But I do sometimes look at the cyber monday deals online!

Oh, these would be sooooooooo awesome to win!

I rarely shop black friday, it has to be a very special sale, like the year I got my Kitchenaid!

i basically missed all of the good deals… :(

I do my black friday shopping with my mother in law and sister in law. This year we were the very first people in line at Toys R Us. We waited in line for 6 hours and got through 3 stores in 5 hours. It is a lot of fun with the right people.

And I try to avoid going to the stores on Black Friday….but will check stuff out Cyber Monday ;)

I went out with my Aunt on Black Friday this year. We had a great time getting things for all the kids!

I don’t think I’ll be doing Black Friday this year, but I’m all for Cyber Monday deals.

Honestly I never have the energy to do the Black Friday thing! I admire those that do however!!
Would so love to win the cookware……………..after being married for over 35 years ours is a bit of this and a bit of that!!

I’ve lived in the U.S. for over twenty years, and I have NEVER participated in Black Monday Madness:) Does that make me not patriotic? I think not, but I would love to win this Calphalon set!

There wasn’t really anything in the ads that interested me, so I didn’t even go out on Black Friday. I did do some browsing online, though….

Black Friday? Nah… I celebrate Website Wednesday… the day before Thanksgiving is a great time to curl up with my lap top and shop for all those “deals” on line! Perfect for the secrete “cyber” Santa in me! : )

My mom and I went out at 6am Friday morning. It was wonderful! No lines, all the bargains still there. Very friendly atmosphere and helpful store workers! And the best part was Starbucks was open at Target at 6 when we got there!

Black Friday…..the day companies go from red to black in going from deficit to profit. Lucky them we like to spend it all! Happy responsible shopping.

I went out and shopped all night with my mother and sons. I think I will become a cyber monday type of shopper from now on!

After all of that cooking, I was to tired to go this year.

No crazy black Friday shopping for me this year.

Scored several smocked dresses for my girls!!!

I LIVE for Black friday :) Going and GOT :) the free camera from old navy and the yoga pants from Victoria’s Secret.

First timer in the black friday midnight madness and it was CRAZY!! Got in the Target line about 9:30pm and waited patiently for its midnight opening! Can’t say I’d do it again, but it was a fun experience! :) PS: PICK ME!!

As a Canadian, I sadly did not get the chance to do any Black Friday shopping. Our stores try to pretend they’re having sales for that, but I would have loved to cross the border for that. Oh well!

Just found your website — love it! I don’t shop on Black Friday. I get reeeeeeaaaaalllllly ticked at the idea that if you don’t buy it right then and there, you’ll never see a better deal ever again — stupid.

I don’t go shopping on Black Friday, too crazy! I will wait until 2 weeks before Christmas and do most of my shopping online. I LOVE Calphalon Cookware! Enter me in the giveaway contest!

I went out to Target at midnight. I always like to get the really cheap movies and christmas PJ’s :)

Never participate in Black Friday…..Crazy people scare me…..LOL……

Since I don’t need anything electronic and my kids are so freaking spoiled that they have ALL the toys and aren’t getting any more for Christmas this year…I got to stay home on Black Friday and I’m so glad I did! It was nice to not be freaking out about getting to which store when and trying to get a million “killer deals”…I am looking forward to trying to score a couple of deals for myself on Cyber Monday though…

Not a fan. Stood out last year and froze., got sick and had to work that morning.. Never again!!! If I won the pots and pans I would give them to my mother who desperately needs them. :)

I avoid Black Friday shopping, these pans would give me something to do next year while everyone else is out shopping.

LOVE black friday shopping! Started at 10pm Thanksgiving and stayed up till 1am then out for more shopping in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!

We (my husband and I ) got out about 8:45am. We got chicken feed, pants for him, t-shirt for him and grocery shopping at our neighborhood store (salmon). Yumm.

I went winter-clothes shopping with my mom, something we rarely get to do because we live so far apart. We had a blast and no bruises or horror stories to share, just fun times!

I didn’t go out, but while the hubster was at work I might have done a bit of internet shopping… All for a good cause, though! Found some great deals on cloth diapers and nursing bras. Not exactly glamorous, but those are exciting purchases when one is expecting one’s first baby. :)

We went to Target at midnight but nothing we wanted was there, so we bought some brownie mix. Everyone was laughing at us. Then we went later in the day to H&M and bought a bunch of clothes – they had some really good deals. Gotta love Black Friday :)

Online shopping yesterday was good, no crowds at the stores for me! Thank you for hosting this giveaway, I have never had a whole complete set of pots and pans, these would be awesome.

um no Black Friday for me thankyouverymuch.

I don’t shop on Black Friday and I don’t work on Black Friday (I’m a cashier at Wal-Mart). But you all that do – have fun!

I opted to wait until 8 a.m. when all the night owls had gone home. I still found what I wanted for cheap, just didn’t have to fight the crowd.

I avoid Black Friday after a few unsuccessful years of trying and nearly freezing to death in line. I’m all about Cyber Monday this year!

Did a little shopping at Lowe’s in the afternoon. The crowds weren’t too bad and associates were there to help me find the things I was looking for. I did avoid the mall, but will go there soon.