Looking outside as I write this, it is 90 degrees and HUMID. The idea that now is a good time to start prepping for the Holidays seems a bit… … … But the truth is, now is the perfect time to start prepping.

Mr. Carrington was in a local shop the other day and found, much to his disbelief, Fall decor items. In July. Boggles the mind, right? But the truth is one of the reasons stores start putting out their Fall and Holiday items is that buyers have need, let alone desire, for them.

Norine over at The Crafty Organizer put out a video recently that provides a lot of tips, tricks and food for thought on the topic. Check it out:

Granted, space could be an issue, but with preparation and thought, I think we could find options that would work for us. I like the reminder to go through our stash and see what we really have on hand rather than go out and spend on things we aren’t sure we don’t already have. I don’t have either the space or the budget so this is an important one to consider.

Many items for baking are less expensive at different times of the year. And if you have the space to grab some of those items it makes sense to do so. Freezer space is a premium but dough rolls don’t take up a lot of space and will save you time later on.

Check out Norine’s website for more information and tools.