I rolled my eyes yesterday when I heard the local Macy's would be open round the clock for the three days leading up to Christmas. What crazy people go to the mall at 3 a.m. to shop, I thought. Who needs something so bad they have to shop in the middle of the night? This morning as I got ready for the day, I found myself completely out of my moisturizer. I know this is a silly thing to be concerned with, but three days before Christmas, family in town, photos to take, winter cold on my skin. This was a required run to the mall, which come to find out opened at 7 a.m.
I discovered this isn't such a bad thing. No one was there, but a few moms with strollers. I parked up close. No crowds. Some amazing deals. Festive music and an welcoming Starbucks.
Baby Bunchers, I may have found the solution to last-minute shopping craziness. Those moms there with their babies were using their heads this morning. My kids have always been early risers. We are up and dressed and ready to go before most people are even pondering the cold-morning floor. Back in the day when Baby #2 needed a nap by 9 a.m., I could have already taken a quick jaunt to the mall, finished some shopping and been back home in time for naps.
I dashed in this morning and quickly made my purchase. Stopped off at a few other places (including Hanna Andersson who was offering an additional 20% off everything in the store) and made it out in 30 minutes. No lines. No crowds. No fuss!
I'm sad for the retailers who have to succumb to being retail slaves (like my beloved sister in law), but I think taking advantage of the early morning mall opening could be a Baby Bunching solution for years to come.
I took my 3 under 3 to the mall the other day in the early AM. It was so quiet (which is rare in NJ!) and festive I almost wished I had more shopping to do :)
Posted by: Nicole | Dec 23, 2010 at 08:06 PM