IT started out i would shop with my Best Friend.. When my daughter turned 13, it was actually her bday that year.. she joined our group.. each year we add someone.. my 2 daughters, me, my BFF, her 2 oldest children, friends of the kids, friends of ours. we end up in the paper every year cuz we have a blast.. we get there early.. we set up a big enclosed tent, turn on the battery operated heaters, pull out the chairs, tables, play cards, dvd players for the kids to watch movies.. nobody under 13 comes along and we bring no husbands.. we stop at speedway on the way and pick up hot chocolate.. it's one of our favorite days of the year.. we love it! We always start at walmart.. our walmart passes out maps of where the "items" are located.. we sort out directions and game plans to each other.. so many this way, so many that way,etc.. we are usually in the door, paid for and out the door within 3 or 4 minutes. we are first in the door and usually first in line to pay.. we usually have about 2 or 3 cart loads full each. our system has worked for us. we don't take from others in line..if we don't want something, we don't take a ticket for it. (yes they pass out tickets - 1 per person- early enough ahead of time. your name has to be written on it, and you have to show ID to purchase it., that's only for the big priced itmes tho.)
before i go shopping, i take my kids to the macy's parade in NYC.. then hurry and drive back which is a 10 - 12 hour drive depending on road conditions.. I am a full blown BF shopper.. (addicted) lol
I Can't wait for BF...
