It's no secret that these days, you can get everything delivered right to your doorstep with the simple click of a button. Around Christmas time, it can be easy to fall into the online shopping trap. Getting click happy, can also lead to spending over your budget. Luckily, going out to a store and shopping can help solve this!

If something isn't tangibly in your hands, it's hard to stop yourself from monotonously clicking and clicking and clicking. Thankfully, malls are still around (like the Hamilton Mall in South Jersey). Shopping around a mall can be a great way to get exercise, hang out with friends, and have all your gifts in your hands that same day!

Check out the benefits of shopping in store vs online:

  • 1

    Feel the quality of the product

    Being able to touch and hold a product is important when buying it.

    At the mall, you have the chance to experience feeling the product before purchasing it. Especially with clothing, this is essential.

  • 2

    Find a fun way to exercise

    Walking around the mall is hard work. Carrying all the shopping bags, climbing steps, and walking through the stores takes a good amount of physical exercise.

    Christmas shopping can be a great way for you to get some extra steps in your day. Whether you're windowing shopping or hardcore buying, going around places like the Hamilton Mall is a fun way to be healthy.

  • 3

    Spend a day with friends and family

    It can be hard to spend time with family and friends throughout the year. Now that the holidays are here, you can take this time to enjoy the company of your loved ones.

    Taking a day to go shopping locally is a perfect way to spend quality time with those who are important to you. Picking out presents and decorations can get everyone in your life into the holiday spirit.

  • 4

    Able to have instant customer service

    While shopping online, customer service can be hard to get. Since phone lines will be ringing off the hook and emails will be blasting into the stratosphere, customer support is the best during the holidays on the internet.

    Going to places like the Hamilton Mall is a much better way to get instant help for whatever you need. Whether you need a different size or advice on a product, customer service will be right in the room with you.

  • 5

    Check out all the variety

    Shopping online sometimes doesn't show you all the variety a store has.

    Some stores at the Hamilton Mall even have in-store exclusive items that are not even pictured online. Seeing all the variety that your favorite company has to offer lets you have more options for gifts. Visiting the mall is the best way to get your full shopping experience.

  • 6

    Get the satisfaction of having all your gifts right away

    The best part about shopping in the mall? You will be able to walk out with all of the gifts you need in your hands!

    There is no waiting time for the mail to come. You have it instantly. Once you have everything you need, you can go home that day and start wrapping your gifts!

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