“I discovered this wonderful world of Internet shopping way back when I was stranded at home with eight kids under the age of four years old. Even now, that sounds nearly impossible.

“Let’s be clear though: Even though my kids may be more mobile now, I am still NOT known to fight the Black Friday crowds in the stores as soon as my last bite of turkey is swallowed. There are those who are willing to risk indigestion and sleep deprivation in order to catch a great bargain, but I am not one of them.”