9 Ways to Prepare in Advance For the Christmas Season

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Want to be ahead of the game for next Christmas? Getting ready for the holiday season is a year-round effort that can make all the difference in creating a memorable and stress-free Christmas.

DEBRIEF AFTER THE HOLIDAYS: Once the Christmas festivities are over, take the time to reflect and create a list of what worked well and what didn’t. 

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BE SMART WHEN PACKING AND ORGANIZING: When packing up your Christmas decorations, store similar items together and clearly label storage bins and boxes.

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TOSS, DONATE, UPCYCLE: As you pack up your decorations this year, don’t keep hanging onto those items that you haven’t used in over a year or that look tired and worn.

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CHOOSE A CHRISTMAS THEME: Choosing a Christmas theme now can help you find great deals on ornaments, wreaths, gift wrap, ribbons, and more.

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MAKE A MASTER PREPARATION CHECKLIST: Create a list that covers everything you need to organize and plan next year's  Christmas season.

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COLLECT BOXES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: Be prepared for next Christmas with boxes in the size and shape you need, right when you need them.

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WRAP YOUR GIFTS AS YOU BUY THEM: Stock  up on your gift-wrapping supplies and wrap each gift as you purchase it throughout the year.

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GET DEALS ON CHRISTMAS DECOR AND GIFTS: Retailers need to offload their Christmas inventories as quickly as possible so  stock up on winter decorations, Christmas cards, and gift-wrapping supplies

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WORK ON CHRISTMAS DIY PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: If you’ve come across an inspiring holiday project that you’d like to create for Christmas next year, why wait? Do it now.

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For even more ideas on how to prepare for Christmas in advance, visit the Shiplap and Shells blog .

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