Are you scrambling for Easter goodies?

If the Easter Bunny is due at your house this month, you are probably finding yourself in need of some private shopping time to make sure the Bunny has some special treats to dispense on Easter morning.

It’s tough enough for most of us to just get to the grocery store or the post office when we have our kids along for the ride.

But when the items we’re putting into our cart aren’t for prying little eyes, things can get particularly tricky.

As Easter approaches this year—not to mention spring birthdays, graduations, First Communion celebrations, and Mother’s Day—you may find yourself in need of some private, unhurried shopping time. So enlist the help of a babysitter to make the most of your shopping experience.

Shopping on your own will also make you feel less harried and undoubtedly lead to fewer impulse purchases or “not quite right” gifts. With a few hours to spend, you’ll have the time you need to make the trek to several stores if you don’t find those perfect gifts at your first stop.

Who knows … maybe you’ll even have time to grab a cup of coffee!