I loooove the Nutcracker Market. I go every year. But I learned a lot this year, so I decided to blog it so I could be a better, smarter shopper next year.
1) ONLY bring the cash I budgeted for the spree. I spent every penny then put $40 on the credit card. BAD GIRL.
2) If I can, budget more cash next time. This is my day, as well as a good time to do most of the Christmas shopping.
3) Wear the most comfortable outfit/shoes I can.
4) Plan on being there ALL DAY. I was there 7 hours and only made it through half the market.
5) Always have a shopping companion you can have fun shopping with all day long. My sister was perfect, but unfortunately my mom couldn’t quite replace her when she had to leave for class.
6) Don’t bring a guy along
7) Never reveal how much you spent.
Don’t leave anything out when budgeting. (Food, lots of drinks, ticket, parking, etc)
9) Don’t buy whatever you want right away unless you have an unlimited amount of money to spend. Because at the end of your shopping you might see that cashmere bathrobe you could have afforded an hour ago…
10) Make yourself believe Christmas is right around the corner. It’s so much more fun if you are in a festive mood!
