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Are you ready for the 2016 holiday season? If you think that’s a typo and we meant
to write 2015, think again. The time to prepare for the 2016 holidays is now when
the 2015 holidays are almost over and all of the decor and supplies will soon be
deeply discounted.
Replacing Décor
The holiday décor you use annually sometimes needs replacement. This year, look at
all the various decorations you use and make a list of those that probably won’t see
another holiday season. Then, shop the after-holiday sales this year to buy those
items for next year. Try to avoid buying any décor that is heavily branded to a
movie, TV show or cartoon that may not be popular next year or the year after. The
goal is to go for classics that never go out of style.
Starting a New Tradition
Holiday traditions change over the years as children grow up, families evolve and
technology changes. If you’d like to integrate a new tradition into your family’s
holiday celebration next year or change the way you approach an existing tradition
(such as switching to a fake Christmas tree instead of real), you might consider
buying anything you need for the new tradition this year during the after-holiday
sales.
Updating Holiday Clothes and Accessories
Who doesn’t love a bright holiday sweater, or a dazzling pair of holiday earrings? Or
fuzzy holiday socks and pajamas? Love isn’t enough to justify paying full price for
these seasonally worn items, however. Instead, shop the stores or online after the
holidays when these seasonal items are marked down.
Once you’ve stocked up on all the necessities for your 2016 holiday celebration,
store the items in a sturdy container left in a safe, secure area. By the time the 2016
holidays roll around, you may have forgotten what you bought, which means you’re
in for an exciting surprise when you open the boxes.
