5 Things To Look Forward To In November Tampa Bay.

Author Keith Connors

November 1st, 2021 8:52 AM

5 Things To Look Forward To In November Tampa Bay. Can you believe it? We had temps in the 40’s in Central and North Florida this week. I’m looking forward to nice, cool temps, and a winter surfing season in the FLA. Here’s a few more for ya…

1.  Got some money burning a hole in your pocket?  Black Friday is November 26th. Cyber Monday is the 29th. And the 30th is Giving Tuesday.

2.  In movies:  “Finch” with Tom Hanks hits Apple TV this Friday. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” with Paul Rudd arrives November 19th. “South Park: Post Covid” hits Paramount-Plus on the 25th. And Peter Jackson’s big “Beatles: Get Back” documentary premieres the same day on Disney-Plus.

3.  Most of the big fall TV shows are already back, but also:  The new “Judge Judy” spinoff “Judy Justice” premiered this week. “Big Mouth” returns to Netflix on Friday. “Dexter: New Blood” hits Showtime this Sunday. “Riverdale” returns on the 16th. “Tiger King 2” hits Netflix on the 17th. And the new Marvel series “Hawkeye” arrives on Disney-Plus November 24th.

4.  If you’re into awards shows:  The CMA Awards are November 10th. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony airs November 20th. The American Music Awards are the 21st. And the Grammy nominees come out on the 23rd.

5.  And finally, the holidays:  The big ones are Veterans Day on the 11th and Thanksgiving on the 25th.  But here are a few more:  This Wednesday is National Sandwich Day. Thursday is Diwali. Saturday is National Nachos Day. The 13th is World Kindness Day. And the 23rd is National Espresso Day.

5 Ways to Prep and Save for Holiday Shopping

Yes, yes…it seems way too early to think about holiday shopping already. But by prepping now, you may be able to save yourself a few headaches once the holidays are upon us.

So, what can you do right now to help prep and save for holiday shopping? Consider one or all of the tips below.

• Come Up With a Savings Plan

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  Go to Pinterest or Google and search "holiday savings plan." You'll be greeted with all sorts of options from "How to Save $1,000 in 20 Weeks" to "How to Save $500 in 30 Days." Pick a plan that works best for you, and start putting money gradually aside.

• Coupon/Promo Codes Are Your New BFFs

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  Will most of your shopping be at a handful of stores? There's a good chance there will be a bunch of coupon or promo codes you can use while shopping at a brick and mortar location or online. They're easy to find, too. Follow the store on social media or sign up for their email blasts. Sites like Groupon even have a coupon section where they list active coupon/promo codes.

• Look At Your Current Spending, Start Cutting Random “Extras”

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  Everyone enjoys treating themselves to a fancy coffee or some takeout every now and again, but if you get into the habit of treating yourself too often, you might find yourself strapped for cash when you need it most. Really, this is just a good tip year-round, not just for the holidays.
• Make a List (And Check It Twice!)

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  How many times have you gone grocery shopping without a list and end up leaving with way more than expected, and you still somehow forgot to buy milk? Use the same logic. Make a list before you start your holiday shopping, and stick to it. Sure, all those sales are tempting, but resist! Your wallet will thank you later.

• Sign Up and Shop Via an Installment Payment Service

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  So, this might not help with saving, per se, but it will help with the initial sticker shock of buying some gifts. A number of Installment Payments Services exist, like QuadPay and AfterPay, that will split your purchase total into four equal payments usually scheduled about two weeks apart. Many major retailers - including Amazon, Target and Walmart - have partnered with these services. Think of it as "The New Layaway," but you get your items right now. Now, you will have to keep track of your installments, especially if you pay with a debit card, but there's no interest or fees with these services. Plus, they might buy you a little extra time to save up money, too.

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