The Early Bird, and all of that...
So I have officially been up since 5:50 am this fine Saturday morning. Why? Well to go shopping of course! I have been raised in a house hold where one did not sleep in until noon - no, one didn't even sleep in until 9 - you got up because Dad, and therefore Mom were up, so you were too. They would let you sleep until maybe 7:30 or 8, but man was that pushing it! Anyway, so I've been conditioned to be an early bird. It's not such a bad thing, you avoid traffic, get to leave work earlier, and of course you do get the worm.Well this morning the "worm" was $10 free at Sears, if you were one of the first 100 people when they opened at 7. I know, you're thinking is $10 really worth it? Well, are you going to give me $10 to stay home? No? I didn't think so. So, my Mom, my Sister, my Niece (she's 13 months) and I went to the local mall and waited in line to be one of the top 100. We were. Easily. We didn't unload from the "Ride" (my Sister's Escalade) until 20 before 7 - I love those heated seats...
Now as much as I love to shop, I really didn't specifically need anything that I could or would get at Sears. My Dad is done, and other than tools I don't really buy much there. I know they have regular towels and other such things, but Hecht's does, too, and they are always having a "once a season" sale that makes the same things a better deal. So I had no real plan for my newly acquired $10 (not cash, a gift card, but same thing when you get right down to it).
(Side note, if anyone knows of a job that's sole purpose is in shopping and being able to maximize what can be made of a dollar let me know, ok?)
Luckily, my sister found something my Brother-in-law could use while he's working (he paints professionally if anyone's interested) and so my Mom bought my card and gave me cash! So exciting! With that, and what little cash I actually had in my wallet I was able to finish all of the shopping for people under 10 (4, total) that belong to my various cousins.
I still need to finish up my niece and then I'm done with the little ones, but she's special. She's my special baby girl and she will be spoiled.
When you can get $10 for free just by getting up a little early, why not?
posted by Ali @ 4:56 PM
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