Christmas Time is Near

Christmas Time is Near

It is summer, time for beaches, cold drinks, laying out, sitting on the porch, and just relaxing, but..... it is also 6 months till CHRISTMAS DAY!!!! Hallmark Channel is already gearing up for their Christmas in July event (begins July 15th) and will be previewing holiday movies and showing old ones for several days, and people, amazingly enough, will begin shopping in order to get a head start.

Most of us know, shopping during the holiday season can be stressful, as well as a bit fun and exciting. However, it can also be extremely expensive. Whereas, getting the ball rolling early might help the pocketbook along with the sanity.

Early Christmas Shopping Tips:

July to September, end of summer sales, end of last years winter, Christmas items, and Fall items is BIG! This is a wonderful time to buy gifts, online and in store. Sell prices are usually very reasonable and there are discounts to be had (always check group on, retail me not, and other websites-including store websites-to slash prices a little more).

• Go through the clothes sell rack (takes time, but last year, I found 2 Sweater perfect for winter reduced from over $50 to under $5, and some stores even have leggings and pants reduced for under $10)
• Wallets and Change purses, look for those 60% to 80% off racks and towards the end of summer there can be a lot to choose from.
• Shoes. Come autumn, boots and closed toed shoes are so expensive, look for those during the summer because many are marked down over 50% off.
• Make-up. Be it through a consultant, a department store counter, or an actual beauty supply store, free gifts are often offered in abundance, prices are lowered because fall and holiday items are soon to follow, and look for those free gifts worth $40 or more because those make excellent Christmas presents.
• QVC Network-I know, possibly not a first pick, however, this channel has some really good deals and the gifts will be Christmas themed, from plates, spreaders, to ornament packs that can be divided up into individual gifts, definitely give it a shot.
• Christmas Shoppe-If able, go to the local Christmas store, many have a section where ornaments, decorations, and more are marked down %60+

Electronics, Appliances, and Toys can be bought during the summer, but in many cases, the deals are about the same and there is always a sale on all three. Even so, if buying appliances as a gift, beginning of fall tends to be a good time due to the fact that most home projects occur during Spring and Summer, so stores will want to filter out some products come fall, but come Christmas, those prices tend to go back up, just be on the look out.

To All The Christmas Elves, HAPPY EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!!!