Last minute shopping without wheels

For the last year I have been trying to live without my car.  I generally can survive without using it 6 days a week.   Between riding my bike, taking the bus and very occasionally running to work I find it's actually easier to be without a car in the city.  I let myself take a taxi every once in a while.  Aside from saving about $800 per month in parking, gas, depreciation and insurance I have fewer hassles and and am becoming fatter much more gradually. 

With the snow we got this week I had to blend my car free living with my penchant for last minute Christmas shopping.  There was a lot at stake.  Without the Incredible Hulk toy beneath the tree there'd be a lot of wasted good behaviour on behalf of my 5 year old.  So I threw some running at the problem.  It was a bit treacherous at times but in the end I recommend sneaker shopping.  It'll keep your purchases to a minimum and minimize the impact of the booze and food that is sure to follow.