Being in the full swing of the holidays this time of year means many things. But, most importantly it means being prepared. Here’s a check list of what one shopper should have on them at all times:

1. Cell Phone: No person, let alone a holiday shopper, should be running the streets, stores, malls, crowds without this extremely handy and essentially useful tool

2. Credit Card: Not sure about you, but I never like carrying loads of cash, it’s just way to easy to misplace, lose, or get stolen ##- atleast you’re “secured” with a credit card

3. iPod: Again, not sure about you, but the noise of chatter, registers, even cars driving in thick traffic outside can send me into more of a scrooge mood than a cheery one

4: Calculator: Most cell phones come with a calculator, but if yours doesn’t have one sure to bring one along, it’s rough being at the register when the price adds up to more than you thought

5: Electric Car Starter: Ok, maybe not a necessity, but sometimes Vermont winters are brutal and spending a hour or two inside a mall or store leaves your car in a frozen-state

Please feel free to add to the list with the comments posts!