I braved the mall today. I’ve done boxing day shopping once before and both times it wasn’t too bad. People weren’t fighting, or getting angry…or spraying people with pepper spray. I find if you go into it expecting long lines and lots of people not knowing where they are going, it should be a breeze.
I also find it easier if you have a plan. I know which stores I want to hit and once I get those done I just mosey along to where ever in the time I have left.
I also don’t really care about “door crashers” because there’s never really anything I need, so I go later on in the morning.
Today I hit Bayshore around 12:00. I had almost 2 hours to look for what I had come to get. I found those things plus a few more. I got a couple items of clothing for Owen when he goes to school 2 falls from now. I discovered an awesome brown leather jacket, and an amazing toiletry bag for 50% off at Urban Trade (bet you’re wondering how amazing a toiletry bag can be…well, you should see this one!). Then I went into the craziness of Bath & Body Works. This was the one store that actually had a long line and was insane. BUT, I was able to get body wash for $3 and hand soap for $2! After the mall I found winter boots I needed at Globo Shoes for 50% off.
So, my savings for entering craziness today?
Reg. Cost – $364.78
Paid – $168.66
Saved – $196.12!
Think I may do this again next year. That’s as long as I have someone to watch O. I didn’t take him with me into the mall. There were other people there with strollers & kids and I just don’t understand why…why bring your baby/stroller and/or small kids to the mall on the busiest day of the year. If I had no one to watch O, I just wouldn’t go…insanity.
Posted by leanne on January 17, 2012 at 8:53 pm
That looks yummy! There’s a place here called “the infusion” (it’s a tea place) and they make a similar thing…almost like a BLT with avacado…it is soooo good!
Posted by leanne on January 17, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I completely commented on the wrong post! haha