Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Avoiding Holiday Shopping Stress

The Holidays can be hectic and stressful enough without shopping stress adding to it. Bargain shopping should be fun with a minimum of hassle. That what BargainsLA.com was born out of… making it easier for you to find a great deal

But even with that, there are caveats to shopping malls or even warehouse and samples sales this time of year…. The crowds can be daunting.

So after Thanksgiving I have stopped doing certain things.I wont wait in long lines at warehouse or sample sale that are famous for having them.  You would not have seen me in line at the BCBG Warehouse Sale or Archipelago Sale. There are enough ways to find the product or a similar product at a discount that waiting has no value.

I generally avoid the malls. I may have to go in to get something last minute, but will get someone to drop me or take public transit. In the worst case scenario I valet park. I won’t deal with the parking insanity. Life is too short to get cussed out over a parking spot.

By this time, I am usually finished with shopping, even with the last minute gifts. But if I need to shop, I’ll shop the downtown sample and warehouse sales (without lines) and will shop local independent boutiques, gift and book stores, church bazaars and charity events.  Good bargain shoppers can find a bargain anywhere.

Happy Shopping!