What month do you usually start your Christmas preparations? For most people it’s usually November, once Thanksgiving is out of the way, as this gives you at least 30 days to get all the presents on your kids’ Christmas lists and find a Turkey that’s big enough to feed the extended family!
But did you know that a lot of people swear by Christmas prepping as early as July? It might sound like madness, and for some that’s way too early to be thinking about gift wrap and gingerbread cookies, but we think this could actually be a good idea. Here’s a little on why. This is a partnered post. 
It’s Easier (and cheaper!) to Go Shopping
We really cannot understate how much less frantic Christmas shopping in July can be! No one is in a rush, there are a lot more sales going on, and you can take your time finding the right gifts for your loved ones. That makes the whole process easier and cheaper, and you can head back time and time again without worrying about low stock or early closing times.
Of course, Christmas shopping in July is getting more popular, so you might meet a few other parents on the way round with the same goal in mind. However, you still won’t be battling through crowds or constantly dodging out of the way of strollers and large gift wrap rolls! But there’s also Prime Days on Amazon! Huge savings!
You’ve Got Time to Download Your Favorite Movies
For many people, Christmas is about nostalgia. Some of the best Christmases we ever had occurred during our childhoods! Capturing this feeling and bringing it back makes for great festive seasons as adults. That tends to be why people get very defensive over their favorite holiday movies!
Why not bring back a few old favorites of your own for this Christmas? If that sounds like a good idea, find the best holiday movies you enjoyed as a kid by starting the search in July. Give yourself an extra four months to curate a library of premium Christmas entertainment and you’ll have something nostalgic and warming to watch every day in December.
You Can Always Change Your Mind
That’s one of the best things about Christmas prepping in July. If you want to take something back, find some new decorations, or simply take your time in price matching potential presents, you can do so! It’s only July – you’ve got time!
Mostly you’ve got time to do research and change your mind if you want to, meaning you won’t just grab the first things you see and get back home again. This eliminates so much stress during the holiday season, and makes it a lot easier to be a fun loving and relaxed parent when December rolls around!
July is one of the best months to start preparing for Christmas. You give yourself more time, open yourself up to some incredible deals, and you won’t be in a rush to make this year’s Christmas the most perfect one of all.