lay-a-way

I remember my parents putting stuff on lay-a-way all the time when I was a kid. It wasn't just a financial move either, if it wasn't in the house my brother and I couldn't find it(mean parents)! A lot of stores over the years have done away with lay-a-way programs, except K-Mart but it seems this season may be different. A number of stores are bringing back the program for Christmas purchases.