While there are many reasons people avoid the malls, whether it’s because it’s too busy a place or they don’t like the higher mall prices, there are also plenty of reasons why people like to go to malls. For one thing, they offer a menagerie of stores for you to shop in, which means you can get almost everything you want under one roof. They offer popular stores, from those that youngsters like to stores that older generations shop at as well.

If it has been a while since you visited a mall, why not consider the following reasons to make a trip to the mall.

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Great Salons And Spas

You may want to consider a visit to a mall salon. Often they have walk-in appointments available, and even if they don’t you can schedule something in an hour or two and spend that time exploring the mall. Just want your eyebrows threaded? There are options for that as well.

Depending on where you live your mall could have the offerings of things like botox injections, massage therapy, and even teeth whitening services. Your local mall is your one stop beauty shop.

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Play Spaces For Little Ones

If your children are bored, and you have some shopping to do, the mall is a great place to take them. Most malls have a play area for children, and while you shouldn’t leave them there to play alone, it is a good place to wear them out before you drag them to the stores you need to go to.

A Place For Health And Fitness

The mall is an excellent place to get a workout. Just walking around the mall a few times can get you a good mile of walking in, and many malls open up an hour before the stores themselves open specifically for mall walkers.

Plus, some malls are even homes to gyms. If not, you surely can find a nutrition store that has some health and wellness items to help you get healthier!

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Places To Eat

Malls are also home to many different types of dining options. You will likely find some of your favorite fast food joints, some fast Italian and Chinese, or even Japanese or Thai, dining options, and it’s fairly likely you’ll find a sit down restaurant attached to the mall. Take a step outside the mall and you’ll find other dining options within close walking distance as well.

Stores Galore

The best part of the mall is the variety of stores. There are toy stores for children and for adults. You can find stores run by small companies that are only found in your specific area, and you can find national chains that are all over the whole world.

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Don’t miss out on all of the things the mall has to offer. If you don’t like the crowds, don’t go to the mall during busy holiday seasons, like Christmas. Pick weekdays, during the day, during school hours if you prefer a quieter, less busy mall trip.

When it comes to getting your shopping on, why not get some of your friends together and make a day of it. Not only do you have an instant fashion guru with you, granted your friends have some sense of style, but you’ll be able to do some other fun stuff and even catch up on your lives with a little girl talk.

Plan out your store itinerary, fill in a spot for lunch or dinner in there, plan a visit to the spa immediately following all that shopping, for a foot rub and some relaxation, and then maybe go have some cocktails and talk about the things that were a little too racy for the mall stores. Need a little more detail than that, and want to make sure each lady is happy on the excursion? Keep reading.

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Who Wants/Needs To Go Where

Map it all out before you go. Make sure you know what type of shopping each lady needs to get done, this way each of you at least accomplishes one productive thing on your shopping outing. Depending on the needs, a trip to the mall could be the most convenient, offering up the most types of stores in the smallest area.

Any Special Dietary Needs

Before picking a place to dine, whether it’s lunch or dinner (depending on what time your shopping trip is planned for) make sure to find out what types of foods your group can and will eat. With so many food allergies and illnesses like Celiac Disease it’s important to consider each person before picking a place to dine. With severe allergies there may be a very limited option.

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Spa Or Makeover?

Every woman knows that shopping can be stressful and it’s also a good workout. End your shopping fitness routine with a visit to the spa. You could get a foot massage, perfect for after all that walking, or just get a relaxing facial to help you calm down and cool off after all that shopping work.

If you’re still energized and not ready to relax, maybe it’s time for a makeover. Instead of going to a spa, you could all go to the salon and get a new hairdo or maybe try a new makeup look. It’s a perfect final for a women’s day.

Post Relaxation

However, your shopping excursion doesn’t need to end there. If you girls still have some gabbing to do you can always go out for some cocktails after your shopping trip and spa time is over. Again, consider allergies and gluten sensitivities when picking a place for libations. A little liquor can loosen you up and gives you a chance to finish any conversations that were interrupted by hair cuts and dressing rooms!