Shopping is something we all do. Whether it’s at the grocery store, building centre or big box retailer, we have to travel to these purchasing locations to pick out the items we want. Then, we pay for them and take them back home. At times, shopping can be a tedious experience, but it can also feel fun if you put in the effort.
Going to the mall doesn’t have to be a chore. What if there was a way to have some fun while you do your shopping? With some creativity and enthusiasm, you can have a blast while navigating famous malls like the Newmarket Shopping Plaza. There are many enjoyable activities that can turn your boring shopping day into a great afternoon of adventure.
Grab your change purse and come along on a vibrant journey at the shopping mall. Here is how you can enjoy your time at the mall:
Ask for a Makeup Demo
Some department stores and cosmetic counters have staff that have professional makeup artists to help you with your look. Workdays can get long for them too and they may be excited to use you as a face model for makeup.
Go ask and see what they say. You probably should buy a few items that they recommend, but you will get your makeup done by someone who knows what they are doing, and you can get pointers to help you in front of your own mirror. It’s a fun half-hour activity and then you can go about the rest of your shopping will a new, beautiful look.
Visit the Pet Store for Some Animal Therapy
You need to take breaks while shopping, so why not drop by the pet store and interact with the furry ones they have for adoption. The staff will probably not bother you and let you cuddle all the animals because these little guys get restless in their enclosures and need some human interaction, so they don’t go stir crazy.
You can have a love fest with 3 or 4 different pets from dogs to cats to whatever else they have. These creatures will calm you and open your heart at the same time. Plus, you will be re-energized for the rest of your shopping.
Eat a World-Class Buffet
Most malls have a food court, where you will find food from around the globe. Everything from Asian cuisine to Italian to good old North American staples, you have almost endless options. This is where you go place to place, buying small portions of their fare and build an international lunch.
Once you have everything you can handle, take your time savouring the different flavours and enjoy the cultural mix of tastes. It’s an opportunity to try some things you ordinarily would pass on, so be brave and fill your tummy!
Watch Some TV at an Electronics Store
Stop by one of the stores that sell electronics and chances are there will be some big flat screens playing great movies. Have a seat and take in the theatre experience for a while. You can rest your shopping bones and be entertained at the same time. If it’s not too busy at the store, you can even ask one of the salespeople to change the channel or put on something you like. And you may find that you need a new TV at the same time.
Play Store Games
While in the shops you don’t have to be bored waiting for your friends to try on item after item. Why not keep yourself entertained with some harmless in-store games?
- Find The Most Expensive Item: This one is self-explanatory. Give you and a friend 10 minutes to search the store for a costly product. Meet up when time is up and compare. Whoever wins has to buy the other a snack so the stakes are high!
- People Watching Bingo: Set up the criteria for what you are looking for and start the game. You will have to keep score and award points to the first person that finds the item or unique shopper. It could be someone’s hair colour or a shopper with 5 or more shopping bags. It’s a fun pastime for sure.
- Clothes Swap: Go around the store, picking out clothing and then swap them with your pals, so they have to try them all one. Make it a mini fashion show that you have to participate in. It will be funny to see what you pick for each other. Best of all, you may find an outfit that you want to buy.
Collect Free Samples
This is a fun one that rewards you. You can check out the food court or makeup counter to see what they are giving away. If there is a grocery store there, you could end up with a small free lunch. You and your friends can divide and conquer and then meet up to compare free fare. Then wait a few hours and do the tour again.
