{"id":1168,"date":"2012-12-19T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2012-12-19T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dca\/2012\/12\/19\/holiday-shopping\/"},"modified":"2012-12-19T09:00:37","modified_gmt":"2012-12-19T14:00:37","slug":"holiday-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dca\/2012\/12\/19\/holiday-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>It is easy to get distracted at this time of year and when you are distracted you are at a greater risk for holiday crime.\u00a0 Here are some tips that are always a good idea, but especially important to remember at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2011\/12\/holiday-shopping-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"holiday shopping\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always pay attention to your surroundings.\u00a0 Avoid distractions like using cell phone or listening to your iPod when you are coming and going from stores.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.\u00a0 Take just the amount you need or use debit or credit cards.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your money in a front pocket.\u00a0 Pay close attention to your wallet when you are in crowded places like buses, metro and elevators.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful not to lay your purse or bags down on the floor or out of your sight at the mall.<\/li>\n<li>Save your most expensive purchases for the end of your shopping when you will be going straight to the car.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever possible, shop during daylight hours and if you must shop after dark, go with a friend.<\/li>\n<li>If you are not driving yourself to go shopping, use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wmata.com\/rider_tools\/tripplanner\">Metro Trip Planner<\/a> before going out, to minimize time waiting at the bus stop or metro station.\u00a0 Never accept a ride from a stranger.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of strangers approaching you for any reason. 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