1. DO NOT bring your kids when going to warehouse sales. Most warehouse sales doe snot have good ventilation or if they do have, there are more people here than you can imagine. Imagine how hot and uncomfortable the place would be. Other than that, when you bring your kids along, for sure, you will end up buying all the things they asked you to. Or if not, you’ll end up with head ache for trying to stop them as they go wild over a toy.
2. Bring CASH, and bring just the amount you are willing to spend. Most warehouse sale does not offer credit card payment. So to keep you out of the hassle, be prepared to bring cash.
3. Be EARLY. long lines. That’s the main advantage of being there early. You got to shop while there are less people and you got to pay with less lines. Though in some warehouse sale (like richwell) Friday around 2 PM is the best time to shop.
4. Wear comfortable dress, shorts and sando would be better (and they allow that on warehouses). Bring a fan for yourself and water (though you have to leave it outside) and some crackers if you want. Most warehouses are located in a place where your usual food establishments are not there (read: tuktuk ng timbuktu). To prevent from having a stomach ache from buying a food to an unknown vendor, bring your own chichars na lang.
5. BRING YOUR OWN BAG. and this goes for saving our planet. I know you’ll hoard all the toys you can have this sale season or all the clothes that still fits to your kid and with that you will be using a lot of plastic bags. Why use plastic bags when you can just throw all your stuff in a katsa bag? (which inspire to make my own BIG eco bag specially for sales.. ASS? adik sa sale LOL)
6. Spend wisely. And though it is tempting to buy a dress that is 4 years ahead of your kids age, don’t! Come on, by that time, that dress won’t be that cute anymore. got the point?

All my kids are Ben 10 fans. They breathe, speak and yes even eat Ben 10. This year, two of my sons birthdays are Ben 10 inspired.

I wish we can be at Ben 10 Ultimate Boot Camp @ SM MOA tomorrow, November 13, 2010.

Ben 10 Ultimate Boot Camp is one a day event where in kids undergoes ultimate training. This Saturday, from 10:00 Am to 6:00 PM at the Music Hall of the SM MOA, kids are invited to join 10 fun-filled Ben 10: Ultimate Alien-themed challenges. The challenge includes solving mysterious puzzles, doing special tasks and battling evil villains!

“After the phenomenal success of 10.10.10 in the Philippines, and across the rest of Asia, Cartoon Network is continuing to animate kids’ lives through once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Ben 10 Ultimate Boot Camp will immerse the kids of Manila into the Ben 10 world of adventure and fun as they bring their favorite hero to life and find out first-hand just why he is the world’s number one superhero.”-Lucien Harrington, Vice President, Branding & Communications, Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc.

Cartoon Network’s very own Ben and Gwen will be there too! Kids who completed all the 10 challenge will also have the chance to win an Asia exclusive Gold Alien Figurine from Bandai. More prizes awaits Ben 10 fans!

For more information on Ben 10: Ultimate Alien or the Ben 10 Ultimate Boot Camp, visit www.CartoonNetwork.com.ph

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