Brace YOURSELF…the HOLIDAY clutter is COMING!

admin Apr 7, 2018 0 Add to Reading List

Clutter is a part of almost everyone’s daily life. Whether in your home, office or car it seems to be unavoidable. Staying on top of your clutter can seem like a daunting task at times…especially during the holidays.

Here are a few tips to help you de-clutter before this holiday season.

When bringing out your seasonal décor it can be overwhelming to find a place for everything among your year-round items. A simple way to minimize clutter is to store away your year-round items during the holiday season.
Consider the size of the home you live in when purchasing new decorations. If storage space is limited consider keeping a few sentimental items and buying others that can be recycled or donated at the end of the season. This will save you trying to find storage space for all those decorations.
When unpacking your previously acquired Christmas decorations start to de-clutter right away. Items that are outdated, broken or that you no longer like should be disposed of appropriately right away.
With the holidays you know everyone in your family is going to receive new items. Just before Christmas consider clearing closets of clothes that don’t fit or your family doesn’t wear. Sit down with your children and sift through their toys. Donations for both of these are greatly accepted by many others.
When exchanging gifts with others, be upfront and honest about it. If there is something you need or will use let them know. You can avoid the cycle of obtaining items that you will never really use by doing so. This is an important point to remember when giving gifts as well.