It's the day after Thanksgiving, which is known in the retail world as "Black Friday." Millions of Americans will be heading out today to get a jump start on their holiday shopping. Stores like Sears, Target and Circuit City opening early today, hoping to encourage the truly ambitious to get out even before dawn. Should you be willing to get there early, deals can be had. A number of stores are offering incentives to the early birds by through the promise of free gift cards to the first 200 shoppers.

But are the sales and the special promotions enough to make you want to drive to the mall today?

Somethings to consider before you head out: parking, lines, mad dashes, grumpy people, tired feet....need I continue? I don't mean to be a grump, but Black Friday really doesn't seem worth it -- especially when you can do all of your shopping from the comfort of your home.