A New Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun
November 24th 2007 18:16
Well, as we start a new shopping season, I find myself with a new blog to update.
I have to admit, I have found the articles from last year to be very helpful for my own gift-giving needs. Still, I think I'll enjoy writing for this blog. I've always been big on homemade, or at least personalized, gifts. I try to give each person on my list at least one item that I've either made myself, or personalized in some way.
Yesterday was the official start of the 2007 Holiday Shopping Season! Now that my kids are older, I don't rush out in the wee hours of the morning to get those great deals. I did, however, go to my local Wal-Mart - at 9 a.m. I was amazed at how calm it was, but could tell that earlier the store had been utter chaos. I sure didn't miss that part of it! There were only two items I was looking for that were already sold out, everything else was still plentiful at that hour. In fact, I spent less than 1 hour in the store --- I NEVER get out of Wal-Mart in only 1 hour! I was shocked. I went by my parents' house on my way home, and told them what was still available. They went AFTER 11 (the sale was supposed to be over then) and were still able to get many of the items at the 5-11 prices.
So, just a tip for those who like to get the bargains, but don't want to fight those early morning crowds -- wait a couple of hours (unless there is something you really feel is worth fighting over) and most of the good deals are still there, you don't have to fight the crowds, and you won't be as cranky because you got a couple hours of extra sleep!
Stay tuned for homemade and personalized gift ideas. (I hope my family doesn't read this, I don't want to give anything away!!!)
I have to admit, I have found the articles from last year to be very helpful for my own gift-giving needs. Still, I think I'll enjoy writing for this blog. I've always been big on homemade, or at least personalized, gifts. I try to give each person on my list at least one item that I've either made myself, or personalized in some way.
Wal-Mart's traditional 5-11 am sale Friday after Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday shopping season.
Yesterday was the official start of the 2007 Holiday Shopping Season! Now that my kids are older, I don't rush out in the wee hours of the morning to get those great deals. I did, however, go to my local Wal-Mart - at 9 a.m. I was amazed at how calm it was, but could tell that earlier the store had been utter chaos. I sure didn't miss that part of it! There were only two items I was looking for that were already sold out, everything else was still plentiful at that hour. In fact, I spent less than 1 hour in the store --- I NEVER get out of Wal-Mart in only 1 hour! I was shocked. I went by my parents' house on my way home, and told them what was still available. They went AFTER 11 (the sale was supposed to be over then) and were still able to get many of the items at the 5-11 prices.
So, just a tip for those who like to get the bargains, but don't want to fight those early morning crowds -- wait a couple of hours (unless there is something you really feel is worth fighting over) and most of the good deals are still there, you don't have to fight the crowds, and you won't be as cranky because you got a couple hours of extra sleep!
Stay tuned for homemade and personalized gift ideas. (I hope my family doesn't read this, I don't want to give anything away!!!)
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