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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Avoid Jugging and Stay Safer in Parking Lots - Part 1 - Copy

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Avoid Jugging and Stay Safer in Parking Lots - Part 1 - Copy

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Avoid Jugging and Stay Safer in Parking Lots - Part 1 - CopyMandi Pratt
Published on: 03/12/2025

How do I stay safer while out and about this holiday season or any season? In part one of the Holiday Safety Series, Mandi breaks down two key topics: jugging and parking lot safety, so you can move through the holidays with more confidence. You’ll learn how jugging works, what red flags to watch for, smart habits that keep you from looking like a target, and practical parking-lot strategies that make a big difference. This episode gives you simple, real-world tools to help you stay aware, calm, and empowered all season long.

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