We make it a family event for the day. DH and I leave about 4 a.m., shop for the kids, drop off the loot at an undisclosed location:yup:and then return home for the kids.(Usually about 8 a.m.) We leave again, with DS and DD, and spend the rest of the day shopping and watching people act like the world is coming to an end if they don't get that one thing!!! We enjoy the family time - plus we can split up and cover more ground!!!!