We've barely digested the pumpkin spice, and now they want us to think about Christmas shopping? Really. But getting a jump now will help ensure the hottest gifts won't sell out on you.
If you had to spend $10-thousand dollars in Tyler in a 24-hour period without putting it toward big purchase items like houses and cars, how would you do it? Get the flat cart ready for your Sam's Club trip and load up!
It might as well be Christmas! Back-to-school is one of the most expensive times of the year for parents, with an average spend of $849 per child. Broadway Square Mall is offering freebies, and other Tyler stores have good deals too to give us an assist.
A new store is about to open up in Tyler at the old Toys R Us location, and although it's not officially going to be a toy store, you may be able to find some Legos and Pop-its there.
A couple of pro-tips? Consider going on Thursday and bring cash with you! Sometimes the ATMs run out. Many more tips for the best First Monday experience here.
If I'd been born somewhere else, it might be forgivable that I'd never ventured to First Monday. But I've lived in East Texas since I was twelve. I'll be back!