{"id":5280,"date":"2013-11-17T07:56:34","date_gmt":"2013-11-17T12:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=5280"},"modified":"2013-11-17T00:07:51","modified_gmt":"2013-11-17T05:07:51","slug":"mauve-friday-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/17\/mauve-friday-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauve Friday is Coming","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">For many, Black Friday is a shopaholic&#8217;s dream. \u00a0A day of deals, deep discounts and frenzied shopping. \u00a0And, while it is traditionally an American holiday, Black Friday has grown in popularity here in Canada as retailers offer savings in-store and online to entice Canadian shoppers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">When most of us think of Black Friday we think of early morning wake-up, long lines, aggressive shoppers, and slow websites due to the amount of traffic because everyone is looking for the best deal. But Black Friday doesn\u2019t have to be stressful!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Save.ca wants to usher in a new approach and rebrand this what we used to call Black Friday to\u00a0Mauve\u00a0Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.save.ca\/community\/?p=64263&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=mauve+banner+(sign+up)&amp;utm_campaign=Mauve+banner+top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5282\" alt=\"mauve friday\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/MFBLOG.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/MFBLOG.jpg 960w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/MFBLOG-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/MFBLOG-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">How can we do that? Follow these simple tips for to change frenzy to a more mellow and tranquil experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b>Set a budget.<\/b>\u00a0It can be easy to get caught up in sales, so before you head out set a budget that you\u2019re comfortable spending to avoid buyer\u2019s remorse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b>Research the deals before you go.<\/b>\u00a0Search digital flyers on trusted sites like Save.ca from the comfort of your home so you know what\u2019s out there and where you can find the products and deals you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b>Make a list.<\/b>\u00a0Develop a list before shopping to avoid an impulse purchase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b>Be savvy.<\/b>\u00a0To ensure you have the right item for the right price, compare the digital flyers while shopping with Save.ca\u2019s new mobile app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b>Dress comfortably.<\/b>\u00a0If you\u2019re going to be out all day, make sure to wear comfortable shoes. If you can handle a brisk, chilly walk through the parking lot without your coat, you\u2019ll really enjoy not having to carry it with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b>Online is in.<\/b>\u00a0To avoid the crowds completely, you can always try online shopping. On\u00a0November 29, Save.ca will have compiled great deals and discounts for Canadians in one spot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Find out more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.save.ca\/community\/?cat=183\" target=\"_blank\">Mauve Friday <\/a>and everything you need to make\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">Mauve<\/span> is the new Black!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.save.ca\/community\/?cat=183\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5283\" alt=\"mauve friday\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Mauve-Friday-is-Coming-923x1024.jpg\" width=\"332\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Mauve-Friday-is-Coming-923x1024.jpg 923w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Mauve-Friday-is-Coming-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Mauve-Friday-is-Coming.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, Black Friday is a shopaholic&#8217;s dream. \u00a0A day of deals, deep discounts and frenzied shopping. \u00a0And, while it is traditionally an American holiday, Black Friday has grown in popularity here in Canada as retailers offer savings in-store and online to entice Canadian shoppers. 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