Tip of the Day: Go with a Friend

This doesn't happen often for me, since having kids seriously cripples my shopping trips, but when I get a chance, I go with friends.  Shopping together only generates more ideas.  I went with my sister just before she got married, and since she was looking for specific items, I was her dressing-room helper.  I hunted her size and threw shirt after shirt over the door while she tried everything on quickly.  She was so excited with her finds, and it made my thrifting eye that much sharper.  So take a night, go with spouse or friend, and enjoy it without kids.