Get Crafty with Gifting This Season!

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Craft fairs have always been popular on Long Island and you're in luck - there are quite a few this month just in time for the holiday season. So before thinking about going to a store to buy gifts or holiday decor, we not try stopping at one of these fairs for a homemade and handcrafted item:

December 7th:

    Islip's Merry on Main - Islip
    Greenery Boutique - Setauket
    Sachem North Festival of Trees & Lights - Ronkonkoma
    Wooden Wonderland - Riverhead
    Art & Craft Show - Northport (Through December 8th)
    Holiday Fair at Christ Lutheran Church in Freeport - Freeport
    Alli's 50th Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Fair - Dix Hills
    Christmas Fair @ The Episcopal Church of St. John - Center Moriches
    Christmas Fair @ St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Islip - Islip
    The Northport Craft Fair - Northport (Through December 8th)

December 8th:

    Annual Craft & Gift Fair - Hicksville
    Christmas at Hallockville - Riverhead
    Holiday Festival - Stony Brook
    Holiday Bazaar - Old Westbury
    Holiday Craft Fair - Our Lady of Grace Church - West Babylon
    Tree Lighting Festival - Old Westbury

December 14th:

    Holiday Craft and Artisan Market - Farmingdale
    Smithtown Art & Craft Fair - Smithtown (Through December 15th)
    "Shop for a Cause - Cheer for Charity" Holiday Fair - Massapequa (Through December 15th)

December 21st:

    Selden Craft & Gift Fair - Selden (Through December 22nd)
    25th Annual Craft Fair - Setauket (Through December 22nd)

Check out LongIsland.com's entire list of craft fairs here!

Black Friday Tips and Tricks

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Black Friday is almost here and in fact, it's starting even earlier. If you are one of those with a black belt in Black Friday shopping, listen up: some retailers will be opening as early as 6pm Thanksgiving Day!

There will be online deals and in store door-buster sales, so whether you choose to brave the crowds or shop online - we wanted to make sure you knew these tips and tricks for surviving Black Friday:

• Plan Ahead - Research is key! Check store circulars and websites for who's offering what deals.
• Park Far Away From The Store - Sure a spot up front is convenient, but also more likely to get damaged in all the frenzy. Pick a spot further a way, it'll be worth the extra walk.
• Make a Budget - Know what you can afford and make note of what things typically cost - that way if you're shopping in store or online and the price drops, you'll know you are getting a good deal.
• Leave Small Children at Home - With all the crowds it can be easy to lose a small child in a store. Avoid that panic, plan for a babysitter or family member to watch your kids.
• Be Kind - Sales associates will be overwhelmed in store, show some patience and consideration. Rushing could mean a mistake on your purchase and a headache later.
• Check Your Receipt - Before leaving the register, review your receipt to make sure everything was priced as advertised. This will save you the trouble of having to return to the store and wait on line for a refund.
• Consider Not Going Out - Many stores are featuring online deals that are the same or better than in stores. And with Cyber Monday around the corner, more online deals will be popping up.
• Remember to Shop Small - Small Business Saturday will be happening on the 30th! Save some shopping for Saturday and shop at your local businesses.

Have you mastered the art of Black Friday shopping? Share your tips with us on our Facebook page!

For more information about surviving Black Friday, please read LongIsland.com's article.