Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet all day, including time spent on grass and dirt.
Map your route to make the best use of your time. Stopping at sites with multiple vendors gives you more shopping time and requires less driving time.
Wear sunscreen or a hat or both, and try to keep your face in the shade.
Bring water and snacks.
Have a tape measure handy to make sure large purchases such as furniture will fit inside your house.
Hit the ATM for cash before you head out; most vendors don’t take credit cards.
Take along a rolling tote to hold your purchases. This minimizes the amount of weight you have to carry and keeps your hands free to keep shopping.
Create a list of items you are looking for.
Think ahead on shipping. If you buy something big, will you need to rent a truck or trailer?
If you see something you like, buy it, because when you come back later it will probably be gone.
