Guide to Holiday (sale) Shopping.. II

Here's some more shopping guides for the holiday season:

4. Don't Stress Out! Relax! Shopping is supposed to be fun, and not stressful. Take your time in picking out stuff you wanted to buy and carefully check them before going to the register. Stores are not only busy because of sales during this time but also with exchange and returns. You'll be surprised to see a long line just for returns. Also don't forget to keep your receipts and if the product your purchasing is a gift for somebody, ask for a gift receipt.

5. Be Smart! Make sure you're paying the right price for your product. There are times when some items will be mistakenly placed in the wrong shelf. Especially if you're shopping for clothes, where people wouldn't even care putting it back on the right places. In most places like Macys, price scanners are available that way you can check the price yourself or if no price scanners are available ask an associate to verify the price tag. Avoid verifying prices when you're already on the register, as this can be a hassle to you and of course the ones next in line will definitely not be happy about it! Try not to inconvenience other people.

6. Shop Online! Thank god for the internet!! If you don't want to get sweaty or wait in long lines, just one click and you can shop. Cyber Monday, the term used for the Monday after Thanksgiving as this is the busiest day for online retailers. It is because most people will be back to work on Monday, and that they will make purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. So it saves you the hassle! Just right in the comfort of your own home. There are really nice online shopping sites, that offer great prices. This link will lead you to a wide variety of choices. Just always make sure that you go on secured websites to protect your account and identity.

So this is it.. Remember that shopping will always be fun and memorable if you shop for the people you love. The Holiday as well as the Shopping season is here. With credit crunch and high prices on just about anything, always be a smart shopper! Never pay for something you're not gonna use, you're not really crazy about and you're not gonna be able to use!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Guide to Holiday (sale) Shopping

In a couple of days, my favorite day of the year will arrive.. The Friday after Thanksgiving!! this basically kicks off the holiday festivity, with mall hours longer and a lot of new arrivals, one cannot forget this marks the BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!! Though the shopaholic that I am, I don't go that crazy having to camp out outside the store the night before. I shop a lot but I shop with style! Haha.. This is the start of a lot more sales ahead, after Christmas Sale, After New Year's Sale, Winter Sale.. Woohoo!! Heaven for me.. But you see, I did learn my lesson from the previous years that's why I had come up with this tips for holiday shopping.

1. Never shop the week-end before the big sale! That's why I didn't even came close to a mall this weekend. You'll be surprised and probably frustrated seeing the item you got today will be on a 50 % off this Friday. Yeah, it did happened to me. Most (if not all) of the stores will mark down their prices for the whole day. Some will even have their early bird specials.. But that doesn't mead hat you have to join the stampede, people just often join the rush for no apparent reason at all. So wait till the adrenaline rush and the caffeine kick starts to slow down.

2. Make a List! Its because we tend to be compulsive buyers if we are on a big sale, I know I do! That's why I am already making my list. This will keep you on track on what you need to buy. This will enable you to prioritize items that you really need to buy. I remember buying a lot of lotions and body wash at Bath And Body Works last year, that when I got home I end up thinking: what in the hell do I need these for?! Good thing though I can just always send it to my family. But still its not a smart purchase, when I could have used the money I spent on those on something else. So on my list today I really did prioritize. I have always shop for my sisters first, but then this time around, my ME list is on the top! Haha..

3. Dress for the EVENT! Since its a bummer that our bank is still open this day, and practically its the slowest day for us, I am bringing casual clothes with me. That way I could just go ahead and change after work hours and directly hit the malls. Saves time rather than driving back home to change then go to the mall. One should always be comfortable when shopping. Especially when its POWER SHOPPING as I call it. Still bring a jacket, although it might be warm inside the stores, winter weather is already around the corner as well. Wear you favorite comfy footwear, be it flops, tennis shoes or flats. Whatever can get you run fast just in case you need it! Bring a purse that will not be a hazard for you.. Hazard or inconvenience.. I probably won't bring my big work purse bag, since I don't think I'm gonna need my hair brush, toothbrush or make up for shopping. I always bring my Coach Swingpack when shopping or I think some call them a body bag. The only two things that fit in there: my phone and my wallet. That's all I need.

Ok some more tips coming up.. I just need to take a break since typing this gives me anxiety attacks!! Haha.. Shop on!