It's never too early to start your Christmas preparations. In fact, really clever Christmas elves start shopping in January, when all the decorations, lights, and gifts are heavily discounted. But in case you missed that window, the perfect moment to start is now! August kicks off our first in a series of infographics and articles aimed at helping you prepare for Christmas. Each month we'll offer a free printable tool, usually a checklist, planner or another helpful item to help you with your Christmas preparations from now until December. Here are our Five Ways to start Christmas Preparations in August,…