Event Recap Chat with Lisa Sharp of The Stress Free Christmas

[StressFreeChristmas]

Now, seriously I start planning a bit in January. I like to think about what worked and what didn't. I start planning more heavily about now. You can do just a little at a time if you start early. And using my planner it's simple because I still have what I did last year to look at.

 

[Art the Bookworm]

LOL @Jeff Westover I'm the most disorganized person I know.

 

[Jeff Westover]

Pull up a chair then @Art the Bookworm

 

[Jeff Westover]

And take advantage of Lisa's expertise!

 

[GE Jeff]

Summer is also a great time to stock up on Christmas lights. Many online retailer have "Christmas In July" sales. I got commercial grade mini lights at half price for a friend who needed new lights for their tree.

 

[Jeff Westover]

Is that part of Christmas planning? Looking for discounts?

 

[StressFreeChristmas]

Yes Christmas in July sales are great. I have a whole list of things you should buy this month over on the site- https://thestressfreechristmas.com/what-to-buy-in-july-for-christmas/

 

[StressFreeChristmas]

Planning ahead allows you to take advantage of discounts and really helps your budget.

 

[Jeff Westover]

So are there similar lists for other months?

 

[Jordan Rivers]

Not gonna, lie. I'm a last minute shopper on a lot of stuff

 

[StressFreeChristmas]

Yes, I have lists for every month- https://thestressfreechristmas.com/save-money/

 

[StressFreeChristmas]

@Jordan Rivers My husband is as well but he is slowly coming around to my ways.

 

[Jeff Westover]

These are really useful links

 

[Art the Bookworm]

Did I see that you had planners available too?

 

[StressFreeChristmas]

Yes I have a printable Christmas planner that is sent to you right away so you can start using it today. https://thestressfreechristmas.com/shop/

 

[StressFreeChristmas]

Don't forget to use coupon code MMC20 for 20% off

 

[Jeff Westover]

How do you get someone who is not a planner or organizer...to start trying?

 

[Art the Bookworm]

I realized I had a problem a couple of years ago when half of my wife's presents came after Christmas becuase I waited too long. I felt so bad, but she was very gracious about it.

 

[Jeff Westover]

My wife gets overwhelmed with everything in the week before Christmas...then feels horrible guilt when things don't go off as she thinks it should in her head

 

[GE Jeff]

Planning is also a big part for building outdoor displays. No matter what time of year it is, every time I walk in Home Depot or Lowes, I'm thinking "Hmmm, I wonder how I could use that for Christmas?" I've had some of my best inspiration in February which gave me several months to plan it out.