Kaki Shopping

When I have a shopping trip planned, there are several items I remember to lug along. They help make for a more pleasant shopping trip, especially if I am shopping the entire day. So in view of the coming long Raya weekend, when I expect people to throng the malls like crazy, here is my personal list of:

Things NOT to Leave Home Without

• Cellphone - this is a necessity because it helps you to communicate with the outside world. Also, I find it a useful item to have with you especially when you want to compare designs or prices of items found in shops at opposite ends of the mall. Just take a picture, and include the price of that item, and then refer to it when you see a similar looking one. Saved me a whole load of time on shopping.
• Drinking water - make sure you have this handy in your bag, because it really helps to quench your thirst.
• Shopping coupons and cards - try to plan ahead in advance and know what stores there are in the mall you are about to shop in. Make sure you have all the discount cards and coupons ready to be used at your disposal.
• Credit card - to shop, what else? I find using a credit card so much more convenient than carrying wads of cash in my purse. Some self-control will have to be exercised here though, because a credit card means hardly ever running out of money to spend.
• Tissue paper - for maintaning hygiene. For me, since I now shop with my baby, I also bring some wet tissue along.
• Oh, and if you don’t like shopping alone, bring along a shopping buddy. If anything, it’s good company, and they could also help you carry your shopping loot!

Selamat Hari Raya everyone, happy holidays! And happy shopping!