1. 9am is a fine time to go shopping. Under no circumstances should you enter the mall after 11am.
2. A 3.5′ tall Christmas tree on a tabletop looks almost good as a 7′ full standing tree, but is 1/3 the work to decorate. It’s also cheaper and fits in the back of your car.
3. It only takes 10 minutes to pick a tree if you go by yourself.