5 Benefits to Early Holiday Shopping

ByMeagan
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I am a planner. I like to know exactly when, where, and how things are going to happen. Anyone else have that same mentality? That’s why聽I like to start my Holiday shopping in October…yes, I’m that person. However, there are SO many benefits to getting your Holiday shopping done early – just take a look.

I received samples and compensation in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.聽

5 Benefits to Early Holiday Shopping

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1. Avoid the crowds. Crowds stress me out! The earlier you buy your gifts, the less crowded the stores will be.

2. Larger product selection. Have you ever been on the hunt to find that ONE item that is sold out everywhere? Well, that is not even a problem when you shop early!

3. Less stress. Shopping a few months before the holidays is SO much less stressful! You don’t have to worry about crunching for a deadline and can actually enjoy choosing the perfect gifts for loved ones.

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4. More savings. This one is pretty self explanatory – shopping sales before the Holidays leaves more money in your bank account.

5. A more enjoyable holiday season. The earlier you complete you shopping, the sooner you’re able to take full advantage of other holiday activities and actually ENJOY the holiday season!

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So, hopefully now you’re convinced of the importance of early holiday shopping!

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Because I like early holiday shopping, I decided to head to get some ideas of gifts I plan to purchase for my family. My husband has had his eye on a new freezer for all of his Elk meat, so I’m thinking an additional freezer will be the perfect holiday gift!


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133 Comments

  1. I’m an early shopper because I dislike swimming through large crowds. I usually finish weeks before Christmas. 馃檪

  12. Sears has always been a secure and stable place to purchase quality products for my family; love it!

  13. Now that I’ve discovered Shop Your Way Sweeps I’ll be doing even MORE holiday shopping at Sears this year

  14. I don’t think Sears gets the credit it deserves! I love shopping there. You can literally get ANYTHING for ANYONE! I would use this to get my son some tools he needs. God bless and good luck everyone!

  19. There’s a lot of great gifts that could be bought at Sears, they have so many nice options.

  20. I have always loved Sears! Great tips here….and…if you follow them #5 will fall into place!

  23. Sears is one of those places where there really is something for everyone on your shopping list. I must say, though, that I dread the holidays! Weird, I know, but it’s a hard time of year for me.

  25. I’ve bought numerous appliances and electronics at Sears over the years and have always been very satisfied.

  27. Love the freezer. Sears is such a great place to Christmas shop. They have something for everybody!

  31. We’re looking to replace our fridge so this would be a blessing. I love shopping at Sears.

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  34. I always say that I’m going to Christmas shop early and always end up procrastinating at the last moment.

  38. I always do my Christmas shipping early being I have a house full to buy for. I love shopping deals at Sears.

  39. Our big Sears store closed so now all we have is an appliance one but that’s a good thing because my refrigerator and washing machine are about to need replacing and they have some great deals!

  41. I love Sears and love using my rewards there too. If I win this, I will buy a much needed filter for our drinking water out of our refrigerator.

  42. Hubby has been wanting a stand alone freeze like this! Maybe we can find one for not much more than this $100 GC if I win!

  43. Early Shopping is What it’s All About!!! Love to have all gifts purchased and wrapped BEFORE the 24th of December!!!

  46. I’m usually almost done with my Christmas shopping by now. However, being broke this year has really put a damper on my ability to stockpile! Lol

  47. i found a fridge at sears that cost 1800 had a dent in the door for 800 like i have a magnet covers that dent right up but im like that

  53. A freezer is a great gift! I have often thought of this as well for all the wild game my hubs gets each year! I need to get started on my Holiday shopping as well!

  55. Good shopping tips.
    I like to do a lot of online shopping. Much easier than dealing with crowds and traffic

  57. Oh I would love to get a freezer for our family. Would be so great to stock up! I have to check them out at Sears…that really would be a great Christmas gift!

  63. Sears is one of our ‘go to’ stores for many things. They have almost everything- from tools to clothes. I always like their Christmas selections and o there first!

  66. Oh gosh – shopping early is a nice concept, but it just doesn’t happen despite my best intentions!

  67. I love shopping at Sears! They always have great deals and can’t beat getting kids clothes there!

  68. We can’t stand to go out shopping when it’s crowded. We do almost everything online now. Most stores do all the same deals online and you can avoid those long lines.

  70. We’ve been talking about getting a new freezer for my mother-in-law, will definitely head to Sears on Sunday.

  74. I like early holiday shopping as well, I have started on my kids St. Nicholas Day stockings.

  77. I love to shop for my husband at sears. They have a great selection of casual and work clothes.

  80. I love to shop at Sears. I need to get a new winter coat and this may be the day to do it and to get a leg up on my Christmas shopping.

  82. Yes I am all about shopping early. In fact, I shop all year long. lol
    It’s like you can never find what you want when you need it but see a hundred of them when you don’t so I’ve learned my lesson from experience. 馃檪

  83. Sears is a great place to shop for everyone. I like to save money by shopping all year long for holiday gifts.

  84. My wife and I have decided to do a bit of remodeling around the house and this gift card to Sears would really help offset some of the cost!

  85. Wow I need to shop this sale! I never knew they had that and to know if it goes lower I can get it for that lower price is awesome!

  89. I like to do my shopping early. The only bad thing is when I then see the items I’ve already purchased at a much lower price on sale.

  92. I have started a little shopping , I am helping Zoey mom . if I win the gift card I will use it on Zoey Christmas , Thank you for a wonderful gift

  94. Those freezers look super nice! I am also intrigued by the elk meat! I have never had it before, but I bet its delicious!

  96. I like doing my shopping early and avoiding the crowds. I just started shopping a little last week.

  99. Thank you for the shopping tips. I won’t start shopping for a while, but winning this would certainly help with my shopping list. Thanks for the chance

  100. I always wait until December to start shopping. My children are nosy and would search the house for hours looking for my hidden stash.

  102. These are all really good points. I especially hate crowds, stress and finding store shelves being empty or without enough choices. Thanks for reminding me once again to get my shopping done EARLY 馃槈

  103. i prefer to get a head start on shopping for Christmas, too! it makes it so much easier, especially when you’ve got a lot of folks to shop for.

  105. If I won this I would use it for gifts for the holidays. I remember always going to Seats in the mall as a kid to buy tools for my dad.

  112. I’m such a bad planner… I mean, I want to shop early, but life gets in the way. I love the idea of a sale though – I’m definitely going to check it out!

  114. It’s crazy but I am already in the holiday spirit! I love shopping early although I do tend to over buy..lol

  115. I already started my Christmas shopping in September! I love getting good deals ahead of time!

  116. I am expecting my first baby so I am trying to reduce as much stress as I can. I never realized that it would be a good idea to get started on my Christmas shopping in order to reduce the controllable stress. Great reminder! Thanks for all of these tips!!

  117. I love to shop online and skip the crowds. I have started my Christmas shopping this week. This is a great prize.

  123. I love Sears, and it would be fun to have some extra shopping there for the holidays! Their online site is great, too!

  125. I would love to have a new refrigerator from Sears as a Christmas gift. Our fridge is very old and noisy.

  131. I love Shopping at Sears and early Holiday shopping is what I do and not having to shop so close to Christmas when there are so many people is way better for me!

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