the mommy avenger

I know, I know. The 4th of July fireworks just cleared out of the sky, the flag decor is barely back in the storage bin, and here I am talking about Christmas trees. But friends, if you know me at all, you know I love a good deal, and I love being prepared even more. There is something so satisfying about handling a big decision in July instead of scrambling for it the week after Thanksgiving when everyone else is panicking in the same aisle at the same store, fighting over the last decent tree on the shelf.

So this year, I decided to get ahead of it. And that meant I got a King of Christmas tree.

I Used to Be a Fresh Tree Snob

Here’s my confession. For years, I refused to even consider an artificial tree. I grew up with the real thing, the smell of pine filling the house, dragging the tree in through the front door and leaving a trail of needles the whole way. To me, artificial trees always looked exactly like what they were — plastic, stiff, a little sad, like a tree wearing a costume of a tree. I didn’t want a costume. I wanted the real deal, mess and all.

But somewhere along the way, the mess started to catch up with me. The watering. The needle cleanup that lasted well past the holiday. The trip to the lot every single year, hoping they still had a decent one left. The fact that a fresh tree is only ever available for a few weeks a year, right when life is already at its busiest. I started to wonder if there was a way to get the look I loved without the hassle I’d grown to dread.

That’s when King of Christmas landed on my radar, and I have to say, they changed my mind completely.

Enter the 9′ King Flock

I went with the 9′ King Flock® Artificial Christmas Tree with 1100 Warm White LED Lights, and from the moment I saw it in person, I understood why this brand has the reputation it does. This tree is modeled after a Subalpine Fir, the kind you’d find dusted in snow somewhere up in the Rocky Mountains, and the flocking on this thing is not a light dusting for effect. It is generous, textured, and genuinely looks like fresh snow settled into the branches overnight. My first reaction was “wait, this is fake?” And I mean that as the highest compliment I can give an artificial tree.

The needles are a blend of realistic and classic PE and PVC construction, and with 2,756 tips packed onto this tree, it has that full, lush look that a lot of artificial trees just can’t fake. There’s no sparse look here, no gaps where you can see straight through to the wall behind it. It’s the kind of tree that makes a room.

And then there are the lights. 1,100 warm white micro LEDs, pre-strung so I never had to touch a single strand of lights myself (be still my heart). There are 8 different lighting modes, plus a timer and a dimmer, all controlled from a simple remote. Some nights I want it glowing soft and steady in the background while we watch a movie. Other nights, my kids want the twinkle setting because it feels a little more magical. Having options built right in, without me needing to buy or untangle a single extra strand, is exactly the kind of convenience I didn’t know I needed until I had it.

Setup That Actually Lives Up to the Promise

I will be honest, I’ve been burned before by products that promise “easy setup” and then hand you an instruction manual the size of a small novel. This was not that. The King Flock comes with a Power Pole system, so the sections stack, plug in, and connect on their own. No fussing with individual light strands, no untangling wires from last year, no crawling around behind the tree wondering which plug goes where. It came with a storage bag and gloves too, so packing it back up in January is just as painless as setting it up was in the first place.

That, right there, is the whole reason I switched. I’m not sacrificing beauty for convenience with this tree. I’m getting both.

Why Prepping Now Actually Matters

This is the part I really want you to hear. King of Christmas runs a Christmas in July sale, and it is not a gimmick. Trees like this one are regularly hundreds of dollars off during this window, and by the time November rolls around, the good ones sell out, prices climb back up, and shipping windows tighten right when everyone needs their tree fastest. Buying now means the tree is sitting in my garage, ready and waiting, while everyone else is refreshing their cart in a panic in late November hoping for a restock.

Prepping ahead isn’t just about saving money either, although I absolutely love that part. It’s about giving myself one less thing to think about during the busiest season of the year. When December hits, I don’t want to be tree shopping. I want to be baking cookies, wrapping presents, and enjoying my kids while they still think the whole month is pure magic. Getting the tree handled now means one big task is already checked off before the holiday chaos even starts.

The King of Christmas Difference

Beyond the tree itself, what’s kept me a genuine fan of this brand is the way they treat their customers. Every tree comes backed by a two-year limited warranty, which tells you they actually stand behind what they make. Their customer service has been responsive and kind every time I’ve reached out with a question, which honestly isn’t something I take for granted anymore. And it shows in the reviews too. This exact tree sits a very high rating out of literally thousands of reviews, and it’s been recognized by outlets like Better Homes & Gardens, Forbes, and Wirecutter as one of the best artificial trees you can buy. That’s not just marketing talk. That’s a company that has genuinely earned its reputation.

If you’ve been holding onto the same mindset I had for years, thinking artificial trees just can’t compare to the real thing, I really encourage you to look at King of Christmas before you write off the idea completely. This isn’t the artificial tree of your childhood. This is lush, snowy, glowing, and ready whenever you are, no lot trip, no needle cleanup, and no scrambling required.

Christmas in July might sound silly on the surface, but trust me on this one. Future you, standing in your living room in December with a gorgeous tree already up and not a single needle to sweep, is going to thank present you for thinking ahead.

Check out the 9′ King Flock® Artificial Christmas Tree and the rest of King of Christmas’s lineup while their Christmas in July sale is still going. You will be thrilled you did!

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