This year, I actually did the whole midnight to 5am Black Friday thing. My partner in crime was Hubby- in fact, I think he wanted to go more than I did. We brought the kiddos along, which was a huge mistake... next year, they'll be sleeping at Grandma & Grandpa's, for sure. We made sure to hit up Carter's, Toys R Us, Best Buy, and Target, mostly for kid stuff, in that order. Believe me, with the craziness of the outlets, I definitely had a plan.
In Christmases past, I usually put off the shopping for as long as I possibly could. I didn't hate shopping- I just didn't know what to get. My brother and sister were pretty bad at letting me know what they wanted, and my parents never asked for anything (although my dad has wised up and will now let us know which dirtbike accessory he wants... cuz it's always a dirtbike accessory... and yes, the man still dirtbikes, at 63 years old).
Christmas shopping is also pretty overwhelming when I'm on a time limit or if I'm with the kids. When I go shopping, I want to have as much time as I need (which means I usually go alone... no one to rendevous with), and I definitely don't want to be responsible for changing diapers and feeding and keeping kiddos quiet. Pretty much, I want to be selfish and care only about myself. Yeah, shopping doesn't bring out the best in me...
I don't have favorite stores year after year, and I can't remember my best bargain, but I hope (and isn't this the point?) that everyone I buy for likes what they get.
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