100 Days to Christmas
Your Foxy Guide to Getting Festive-Ready
…until the big day
Now, before anyone starts panicking… we're not suggesting you put the tree up just yet! But with exactly 100 days until the big day, it is the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas, especially if you're someone who likes to be organised rather than doing absolutely everything in December.
Whether you're already making lists, have started browsing for presents, or are firmly in the “Christmas? It's only September!” camp, a little forward planning now can make the festive season feel much more relaxed when December finally arrives.
And we have some very exciting news of our own…
Foxy news
The Running Fox is heading to the Living North Christmas Fair!
For the first time ever, we are absolutely delighted to announce that The Running Fox will be appearing at the Living North Christmas Fair from 22nd–25th October.
We'll be bringing a little taste of Foxy Christmas with us. So if you're heading to the fair, make sure you come and say hello. We'd love to see you!
Pre-order hampers
Our ever-popular Christmas hampers – perfect for gifting, treating or stocking your own cupboard.
New Foxy merch
We've been working on some lovely new ideas and can't wait to show you!
Say hello
Come and find us, have a chat and discover what's new in the Foxy world.
The 100-day plan
So… when should you actually start Christmas shopping?
There's no right or wrong time to start, but spreading things out over the next 100 days can make Christmas feel much more manageable. Pick a month below and tick things off as you go – we'll remember your progress on this device.
Every list starts with a single tick!
September – Start thinking, not panic buying
This is the perfect month for a little bit of Christmas planning.
Make a list of the people you need to buy for, think about your budget and start keeping an eye out for ideas. If you're travelling over Christmas, now is also a good time to start thinking about arrangements, accommodation and those all-important festive dates.
And if you're a bargain hunter, September can be a good time to keep an eye on end-of-summer sales and clearance promotions, particularly for clothing, homeware and outdoor items.
Foxy tip: Make a note of gift ideas as you spot them rather than relying on remembering them in December! Try our gift ideas jar below.
September to-dos
October – Start picking up those presents
October is a great month to start buying some of your gifts.
You've still got plenty of time, but starting now means you can spread the cost and avoid the December rush.
It's also the perfect time to think about Christmas hampers and food gifts, particularly if you're buying for family, friends, clients or colleagues.
And, of course, this year you can come and see us at the Living North Christmas Fair from 22nd–25th October, where you'll be able to pre-order your favourite Running Fox Christmas hampers and get a first look at our brand-new Foxy merchandise.
October to-dos
November – Keep an eye on Black Friday
If you're looking for bigger-ticket gifts, November is the month to watch.
Black Friday falls towards the end of November and many retailers now launch promotions throughout the whole month rather than just on one day.
It can be a great opportunity to pick up electronics, beauty gifts, clothing, homeware and other more expensive presents at a reduced price.
Our advice? Know what you want before the sales start. Make a list, decide what you're prepared to spend and compare prices rather than being tempted into buying something simply because it has a big red discount sticker!
November to-dos
December – Enjoy the magic!
By December, hopefully the majority of the shopping is done and you can concentrate on the fun stuff.
Think Christmas cards, wrapping presents, stocking fillers, festive food and those little finishing touches that make the season feel special.
And if you're hosting Christmas, don't forget to plan your food shopping early. Some things can be bought weeks in advance, while fresh produce and bakery favourites are best left until closer to the big day.
Most importantly, leave yourself some time to actually enjoy Christmas.
Because Christmas isn't meant to be one enormous to-do list.
December to-dos
Your Foxy Gift Ideas Jar
Spotted the perfect present in September? Pop it in the jar so December-you doesn't have to remember it! Ideas are saved privately in your browser on this device.
In the jar
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The best bit
And what about your Christmas food?
We might be biased, but we think this is one of the best bits! From festive breakfasts and lazy lunches to mince pies, cakes, puddings and sharing treats, food is such a huge part of Christmas.
Our Christmas hampers are always incredibly popular, which is why we're delighted to be taking pre-orders at the Living North Christmas Fair this year. And because we're taking pre-orders, you can get that particular job ticked off your list nice and early.
A Running Fox hamper makes a lovely…
100 days… and counting!
So, here we are. 100 days until Christmas. That might sound like a long way away, but it will be here before we know it.
You don't need to have everything organised today. Just…
And make sure you put 22nd–25th October in your diary, because we're incredibly excited to be making our debut at the Living North Christmas Fair.
Come and find us, say hello, discover what's new in the Foxy world and get your Christmas shopping off to a delicious start.
Christmas is coming… and we can't wait!
The Running Fox
Northumberland's home of good food, good company and a little bit of Foxy magic.
