Skip the last-minute Christmas shopping stress and save money by doing some early Christmas shopping this year. Get all the tips and tricks you need in this post. This post was sponsored by Etsy, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
One of my favorite things about Christmas is buying unique gifts for friends and family. It takes time to find these gifts and money. I have found I can make both of those things easier by buying Christmas gifts throughout the year.
I know some people think that sounds exhausting and difficult. It’s really not once you get into that mindset and it can free up so much time for other things during the holidays.
I even know some people who wrap gifts all year. I’m never that organized but working on them throughout the year is always my goal.
If you are new to Christmas shopping early I wanted to share some tips and tricks to make it simple and maybe save some money along the way as well.
Early Christmas Shopping Tips
Have a Plan Ready
The first step is to plan out who you need to buy for and what you want to buy. This can help you budget and start getting that shopping done.
I like to plan my Christmas shopping in my Christmas planner. It helps me stay very organized and not forget where I have gifts, what I’ve already purchased, and what I still need to get.
It takes very little time for me to set up the planner and then it’s easy to keep track of it all. Some sheets can even be used year after year.
Create a Place to Store Gifts
I keep gifts I buy throughout the year in a basket in my office closet. You may have room in a closet in your house or maybe space for a container under your bed. Just find a place with plenty of space and if you have kids you may want to put the gifts in a box they can’t see into and maybe high up.
I recommend writing this location down in your Christmas planner because I’ve heard of a lot of people forgetting about gifts and finding them later. I was even given a late Christmas gift this year because someone forgot they had it for me until they were cleaning.
Have a Budget
I touched on this with the planning part but it’s so important I want to go into more detail. The number one stress around Christmas is money. People go into debt every year to afford the Christmas they want.
I will never recommend that. Instead, I recommend saving what you can throughout the year, buying gifts on sale, and having a really good budget.
This is another thing I keep in my Christmas planner. I always budget more than I hope to spend because things always come up.Â
Recommended post: Budget to Save Money for Christmas All Year
Buy Unique GiftsÂ
This is one of my favorite tips. When buying early you can be worried about someone ending up buying what you found for themselves. I always worry about this with my husband.Â
The best way I’ve found to avoid this is by buying unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. I do this a lot by shopping on Etsy. They have gifts for everyone and you can support small businesses. I have found some of the coolest gifts on Etsy and people always love them.Â
Etsy is also helping small businesses with #StandWithSmall. They are highlighting great products and shops on their editor’s picks page. I love all they are doing to help these businesses right now when times are tough.
Shop The Stress-Free Christmas Market
A fun way to shop early this year is with The Stress-Free Christmas Market which is now open! It’s a virtual Christmas market filled with fun shops that are perfect for some early Christmas shopping.
Instead of needing to search for gifts all over stores and the internet you can come to one place and find lots of great shops with wonderful gifts for the people in your life.
The Stress-Free Christmas Market is open now through Christmas and is available to everyone all over the world.
Etsy Gift Ideas
To help you get started with some shopping I have put together some of my favorite Etsy gift ideas for you to shop from. All of these gifts come from vendors in The Stress-Free Christmas Market.
Cocoa for Santa Mug
This mug, paired with some homemade hot cocoa mix, would make a great gift for anyone on your list.
Felt Cat Christmas Ornament
This adorable handmade felt Christmas cat ornament would be great for the cat lover on your list.
Handmade Fleece Winter Hat
A new winter hat is great for anyone in a colder climate. And these are handmade and adorable! It also comes in multiple colors.
Landscape Woven Throw Blanket
This 100% cotton blanket is beautiful and a gift that will last for many years.
Teddy Bear Nightlight
Babies can be hard to buy for, but this adorable bear nightlight is a great gift for their room.
Butterscotch & Bourbon Candle
Candles make great gifts for gift baskets, teachers, hosts, and anyone who just loves to make their home smell great.
Laser Engraved Acacia Wood Cutting Board
A nice cutting board is a good gift for a new couple or anyone who loves to cook.
Custom Potholder with Cookie Mix
This is a great, useful gift and also an affordable option; they start at just $10.
Handcrafted Tabletop Spindle Game
This handcrafted wood game would make a great family gift. It's beautiful and well made so it will last a lifetime.
Custom Striped Glass Rhinestone Tumbler
Have a friend who loves tumblers and needs a new one? Get one in their favorite colors.
Teachers Notepad & Apple Theme Gift Tags
Putting together teacher gifts? These printable gift tags will help complete them.
Floral Bluetooth Tumbler
This is a very unique gift, it's a tumbler and also a Bluetooth speaker! It comes in many different patterns.
Handmade Black Macramé Bracelet
This handcrafted black macrame bracelet features bold 10mm cracked glass beads in shimmering clear and golden yellow tones. It's a great gift for someone who likes unique jewelry.
My Etsy Shop
Did you know I also have an Etsy shop? I’d love for you to check it out as well. I have a Christmas planner, a Christmas recipe book, and so much more.
Your support means the world to me. I know it means a lot to these other small shops as well. Let’s all #StandWithSmall and support these shops by getting some Christmas shopping done early. Also, share your Etsy finds on social media with #StandWithSmall.
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