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Merry Christmas on August 1st from Phoenix!

By Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

August 01, 2018 01:58 PM

Merry Christmas on August 1st from Phoenix!

By now I shouldn't be surprised to walk into a home store in July or August in Phoenix and see racks and racks of Christmas Decorations. But I always am anyway! We went to the home store to pick up replacement cushions for our outdoor furniture last Saturday and the temperature was about 105. Not exactly Christmas weather in Phoenix! First I saw water fountains and patio furniture.....and then........ WOW............ racks and racks of Christmas stuff. Was I tempted to take a look? Nope! But I gotta tell you there were a lot of gals and guys looking and putting a lot of Christmas decorations in their carts.! I am guessing it makes them happy to get started early with the good old Christmas spirit. Which now that I think about kind works but it's still too early for this gal!

We're still in summer mode in Phoenix and that means swimming in the pool and relaxing at night on the patio. And now with the new chair cusions we're all set to continue on in summer mode! Christmas will have to wait until after Thanksgiving!

Merry Christmas on August 1st from Phoenix!

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Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - About 3-4 years ago, I went to an At Home store down in Gilbert (I think) ? It was an anchor for a discount shopping center. It had the same thing. There were isles and isles of Xmas decorations. I was shocked!

Aug 01, 2018 04:40 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Barbara Todaro oh yes they had halloween and fall decorations out too! Maybe folks are just hot here and looking to be inside? Kind of crazy!

Aug 01, 2018 04:57 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Kathy Streib they had halloween and fall stuff out too! Just seems so weired to me!

Aug 01, 2018 04:58 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

LOL well there you go Chris Ann Cleland - that's a good idea! Home for the holidays - better get started now!

Aug 01, 2018 04:58 PM

Chris Ann Cleland

Gainesville, VA

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® it's just odd to see the rows and rows of stuff out....for 3 holidays at once. Who knows maybe they had valentines in there too! LOL

Aug 01, 2018 05:00 PM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I don't get it either Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 but MerryChristmas if i go shopping now I will forget what I bought

Aug 01, 2018 05:27 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna, I can not believe this, I used to get annoyed when Retail would not respect Thanksgiving by going directly to Christmas .....and that was around October..... and then they wonder why people do not support them? Sad in a way, Endre

Aug 01, 2018 06:09 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Have yourself a Merry little August Anna. I hope it will be full of joy 😇...

Aug 01, 2018 06:26 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I saw the same thing in our local Hobby Lobby. The trees were up and rows and rows of decor. I couldn't find any garden decor. Oh yes, the fall and Halloween section was packed too. Something is wrong when we rush the seasons like this.

Aug 01, 2018 08:24 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Stallions

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL

850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

You're right you shouldn't be suprised I guess the stuff sells cause they keep do it. People don't realize this is probably left over from last year. LOL

Aug 02, 2018 05:36 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I wonder if they actually make more money by having this stuff out early as opposed to more seasonal items that they are displacing.

Aug 02, 2018 05:44 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Anna,
Honestly, this just makes me want to boycott the stores that put Christmas stuff out so soon. I hate the commercialization of Christmas and this is way too early!

Aug 02, 2018 06:38 AM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Anna. I love winter and the Christmas season but I am with you. It is summer now, enjoy it.

Aug 02, 2018 08:20 AM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Anna waaaaayyyyy to early for Christmas. Before long they will start Christmas displays as soon as they finish after Christmas sales. I will be one continuous Christmas selling season.

Aug 02, 2018 11:38 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Anna --- Christmas in August. The spirit of the season can and should last all year long. Bring it on! Just take down the holiday lights.

Aug 02, 2018 12:00 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Like you, I LOVE Christmas - and holidays, and seasons, and decorating. But this is just stupid. Can't we please enjoy summer without the reminder of winter looming in the stores. Bah humbug! Lol.

Aug 02, 2018 02:19 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Margaret Goss

@Properties - Winnetka, IL

Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

That is so wrong! Nothing against Christmas . . . when its time comes!

Aug 02, 2018 03:54 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - Christmas evokes such a rush on many different levels. On one hand, to get your shopping done early is admirable; on the other hand, you bypass what's right in front of you. I guess it all boils down to happy consumers and what they decide to buy, when they choose to buy, and how much benefit it is to each individual, including store owner.

Aug 02, 2018 06:55 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Christmas seems to find a way to creep into the commercial world earlier each year. I don't want to see that stuff until after Halloween. And, no, I'm not a grinch!

Aug 03, 2018 07:32 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, I haven't seen that yet here, Anna! I will say that no matter how early it is when I see the first Christmas decorations, I'm also one who will always pick out a little something that finds its way into my shopping cart!

Aug 05, 2018 07:39 PM