Prepping And Planning For Christmas Starting In September | Raising A to Z

[@katieebendick2631]

I’m so glad to hear that someone is a serious Christmas planner just like me!

[@RaisingAtoZ]

We are few and far between!

[@marybowling7652]

The baking tips are awesome -- never thought of that!! I am such a nerd -- I start shopping right after Christmas for the next Christmas. Basics like clothes or simple decorations I know we will need and then I pack it away with Christmas decorations when I take down my tree etc. I have most of my shopping done before Thanksgiving. The secret is to review what you have purchased before shopping so you do not over buy. Thanks so much for this information -- I always get awesome ideas from you always!

[@RaisingAtoZ]

You are a true Christmas queen! I'm so glad these tips are helpful for you! And you've got to review what you've got, for sure. I just have to remember where everything is hidden. ;)

[@karad8389]

Enjoying this video! I just made my budget yesterday and your video came up as a suggestion. Thanks for the ideas!

[@RaisingAtoZ]

You are so welcome!

[@shaunamyers9170]

I'm completely finished purchasing and wrapping everything. I like to have it done, done and done because I hate leaving things for the last minute. Plus, I don't like the stress.

[@RaisingAtoZ]

QUEEN! I'm not that organized but kinda wish I was. I can't imagine the stress those last minute shoppers feel. I'm stressed just imagining it.

[@NorthernChickadeeJackie]

Love it, Amanda! I’m glad I’m not the only one already buying Christmas presents! 🤣 I started in July. As for content suggestions….my daughter watches some of your videos too and she’d love to see a new DITL video. She loves seeing what other homeschool kids are up to (including books/games/toys they love right now). 😊 We love your channel! ❤ Keep up the great work!

[@RaisingAtoZ]

Literally filming a DITL video today!

[@RachelDee]

I started in July too!

[@Forest4877]

I love when I find my people 😂 Love the planning! I usually start shopping in September but this year I had one gift already purchased in early August and my entire shopping list either already ordered or planned out exactly what I’m getting by mid-September.

[@RaisingAtoZ]

Love it!! Getting shopping done earlier, December runs so much smoother.

[@angierobinson4899]

I have a plan and have been getting together all my Christmas and Thanksgiving unit studies, crafts, etc..I love preparing 😂 I don’t always follow through with it all cause I seem to plan too much to get it all done

[@RaisingAtoZ]

Hahaha! We always plan too much during the holidays! We usually ease up in December but I did pick a novel study based on the book A Boy Called Christmas.

[@CondorsCroft]

Brilliant! Thanks for putting this together!

[@RaisingAtoZ]

My pleasure!

[@christinapfeifer4218]

I am thinking of starting Christmas shopping now. I always seem to procrastinate and it gets stressful by December.

[@RaisingAtoZ]

Do It! You won't regret it. The Earlier you get it done, the better. The stores in December are always way busier and things are rarely never on sale

[@RachelDee]

I go into my library account and can put in future hold dates on Christmas books. I have a saved list in my profile that streamlines finding the titles. I set my dates for mid November while everyone else is focused on Thanksgiving

[@RaisingAtoZ]

That's a great tip! Do you have a favourite title? I'm always looking to add a new book to my collection of Christmas books.

[@RachelDee]

Pick A Pine Tree (the bigger edition) and the Legend of the Candy Cane. Plus a bunch of booklists I’ve compiled everything from.