Top Six Reasons to Avoid the Mall and Shop Online

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, most of us find that we are stressed out by the joyful activities that we engage in at this time of year. However, it doesn't have to be a stressful, tiring time. First manage your time well. Find graceful ways to say no. You don't have to participate in every activity, party, and event that comes your way. Choose those that are the most meaningful, or that you look forward to each year.

Next, make your shopping list, keeping your budget in mind, and then whenever it is most convenient for you - shop online. Here are six reasons to avoid the mall and do all your holiday shopping online:

1. Shop at your convenience. If you are at your best at 3am, you can still shop online, even though the malls and major stores are closed.
2. Save money. Many retailers are offering online specials and discounts that are not necessarily available at the brick and motar stores. Also, most are offering free shipping this year, and if the retailer is not located in your state, you may not have to pay sales tax! Here's an example of something you won't find in the store -
   
   
3. Stick to your budget. It can be a lot easier to stick to your budget, and manage your
4. purchases when shopping online. You won't be as tempted to make "impulse" buys.
5. Save the environment - you don't have to take your car out to shop online. Less pollution, and you'll save some of your gas money too!
6. Find what you want without driving from store to store to find that one item. Online orders come directly out of the inventory database for most retailers; they'll either ship from the warehouse closest to you, or from the store that does have the item you want. This is a major time saver.
7. Safety First - unfortunately in our world today, crowded places like malls are prime targets for terror activities. Avoiding the mall at the holidays is an unfortunate reality of the times in which we live.

Enjoy the holiday season, do your shopping online. You'll be glad you did.


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