Holiday shopping survival guide
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o you dread the thought of navigating crowded stores, busy parking lots and long checkout lines? Here are a few tips to make your holiday shopping experience less of an ordeal.
also mean contending with crowds. Keep in mind that many navigation apps allow you to see how busy a particular location is at a given time.
leave enough time for your packages to arrive before the holidays.
stress, you can either plan several short trips or aim to get all your shopping done at once.
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If you’re not a fan of shopping in general, you’ll want to ensure the experience isn’t any more unbearable than it needs to KNOW WHAT YOU WANT be. Among other things, you To limit the amount of time you should: GO AT THE RIGHT TIME spend in stores, make a list and • Dress in comforta le There’s no doubt that weekends browse local retailers’ websites layers, and wear are a prime time for shopping, before you visit in person. This appropriate walking especially Saturdays. If possible, will ensure you know exactly shoes head to stores on a weekday or where to go to get the best deals. first thing in the morning. Of course, you can also stick to • eave o r car at Waiting until the last minute will shopping online, so long as you home, if possible, to avoid searching for a parking spot • efrain from shopping with people Fresh Holiday Arrangements who are indecisive Floral Decorated Wreaths • heav items last Secret Santa Bouquets so you don’t have to Pre-order Fresh Cedar Garland by the foot lug them around Call early 360-399-7258 Tue-Fri 10-4 Finally, depending on what would cause you Local Delivery and Curbside Pick-up Available the least amount of
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