Sleigh the Holidays: Start Your Gifting Prep Now
Yes, in July - and Here’s Why!
I know — you’re picking up the slack for coworkers out on vacation, juggling summer camp drop-offs, and the holidays are the last thing on your mind. But if you’re in charge of end-of-year corporate or event gifting, here’s your friendly reminder: now is the perfect time to start planning your holiday gifts.
Yes, in July 😉
Because when it comes to holiday gifting, the early bird doesn’t just get the worm — it gets the best selection of products, lowest pricing, smoothest timelines (as many revisions as you want!), and most memorable gifts.
Here’s why it pays to start now:
Avoid Product Shortages Many vendors, especially artisan, small-batch makers, commit to orders by early fall and produce limited quantities of seasonal items. Waiting too long means fewer options and potentially having to settle for less creative or scaled-back gifts.
Lock in the Best Pricing Our gift products and packaging are primarily sourced from American businesses, but they may rely on global suppliers. When those suppliers face increased costs due to tariffs or supply chain issues, those expenses get passed down the line. Ordering early helps you lock in current rates before these increases take effect.
More Options to Personalize Your Gift If you're planning to include branded swag, timing is everything. Custom touches like embroidery, laser engraving, or screen printing all require production lead time — and those timelines stretch as the holidays get closer. The earlier you start, the more creative and custom your gift presentation can be.
Capacity is Limited As of early July, the calendar is already filling up with holiday orders. Like many gifting services, once we reach capacity, we must turn clients away. If you want to outsource your gifting, locking in your partner now prevents last-minute stress and the risk of having to handle your holiday gifts yourself.
Lighten Your Q4 Load The holiday season is hectic enough without the added stress of managing gifting. Planning early means your mass gifts are handled smoothly well before the rush, freeing you to focus on what matters most. Plus, with less pressure, creativity flows better and you’ll have plenty of time for making revisions to the gift design and extra wiggle room to allow for any unexpected shipping delays.
No matter how you plan to handle your holiday gifting, one thing’s for sure — starting early puts you ahead of the game. You'll have more choices, less stress, and the confidence that everything will arrive just the way you envisioned.
Ready to create something thoughtful, branded, and beautifully packaged this holiday season? Email hello@curatedgiftables.com to get started.