It’s that time of year again!
That time when we face the chaos that exists in the spare bedroom, under the bed, in the garage and all of the above.
Where we store our seasonal decorations, and how we store them matters.
Let us explore some space saving tips for where, how, and why we love holiday decorations, and the abundance of wires, ornaments, garland, and beautiful memories we associate with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa.
Step 1: Locate your holiday stuff. Broken, crushed boxes do not exactly inspire, so replace really messed up containers or cardboard with clear containers, so you can see what’s in them. Get the right size, and quit stuffing and forcing these cherished items into small boxes.
Step 2: Test your lights, review, and donate or trash broken, twisted or junky items. Before you go on a buying spree, take stock of what you got, what you want, and what can be “retired” to donate or trash.
Step 3: Get the whole family involved.
We’re making memories here, so get everyone up from the family room devices, and unpack and decorate your space.
Step 4: Bring natural aromas into the home. More home environments are polluted with artificial scents from plugins to chemical compounds. Rather, pick candles not made of petroleum ingredients, but made from soy or beeswax.
Choose heating real cinnamon sticks in water on the stove with apples... or fresh baked goods. Or incense, or essential oils. Make your home smell like Thanksgiving and Christmas with natural, healing aromas.
Step 5: Along with family decorating comes the commitment from all to help with cleaning and storing the decorations AFTER the HOLIDAY fun is done. Get everyone on board with this, so cleanup is more pleasant, more interactive and part of the deal.
Step 6: Enjoy family time, take pix, make movies, enjoy each other’s company (even when that least fave in-law comes by to give unsolicited advice)... embrace the season and have a valuable time.
Of course, if you are dashing about, feeling overwhelmed by all the “to do” list items, consider inviting in a professional home organizer, like me. Home pros love the challenge of getting your home decor handled. Efficiently, creatively, and lovingly. Call now for a free estimate of services and a free walk through appointment to see what’s what, and where’s where! Call or text David Hall at 561-706-7779. Visit us online at APlusClutterClearing.com or ask Google to share our more than 75 five-star reviews. And remember, clearing clutter while home decorating releases negative energy, distraction, procrastination and anxiety.
May you and yours have the most wonderful time of the year!
Happy Holidays everyone!
CLEAR THE CLUTTER... CLEAR THE MIND TM