Keep costs down when replacing Mom and Dad

摘要

Back in the day, mom or dad handled a lot of last-mile logistics. Parents would pack up the family vehicle and drive to the store (or stores, depending upon the needs and the driver's affinity for shopping - usually it was my Mom, so trips were extensive). The family would pile in the purchases and head back home. During the holiday season, the parental unit would squirrel away these treasure hunts in attics, basements and other nooks and crannies to hide presents until Christmas.