Sanity Saving Holiday Organizing Tips

Each of these holiday organizing tips will help you get through the season with a bit more sanity and joy!

• After receiving new holiday gifts, donate used items you no longer need to charity (One in, One out Rule).
• Ditch the photo holiday cards…generally, they end up in the trash (recycled, hopefully), especially since people can see you more frequently via social media. How about a digital holiday card? I compromised and began sending recycled content postcards a few years ago.
• As you put out holiday decor, donate old, unloved ornaments and outdated decorations. Many thrift shops set up significant holiday display areas! Pick up new or vintage items from thrift stores as needed.
• Begin memento boxes for your kid’s holiday traditions, and keep these separate so they can be given to your older kids when they leave home.
• Clean out your attic, garage, or basement holiday storage space before you return your decorations (vacuum, wipe down shelves, etc.).
• Have a Grab-A-Gift bag or bin with an assortment of “anyone” appropriate gifts (for last-minute hostess or holiday gift exchange items).
• Clean out your spices as you cook and bake. Toss the old items and make a note of anything that needs to be replaced (include the purchase date at the bottom).
• Spruce up your kitchen whenever you have 10-30 mins. By tackling small areas or appliances (fridge, stove, toaster, sink, etc.) a little at a time.  You’ll feel healthier & I bet you’ll eat healthier! See this kitchen organizing post.
• Get your gift & wrap organized. Use a gift tracking list & invest in or DIY a great wrapping station—see Pinterest for ideas
• Gift heirloom, vintage, or unused items from your home. Why wait until you’re gone? Shop what you have and share your beloved collections with those you love.

How to care for yourself with purpose this season.

• Don’t overbook your holiday calendar. If you’ve been invited to a million parties and events, occasionally, say no to a few and leave yourself some evenings at home, either alone or with your family, and relax!
• Schedule a date with your honey or yourself for a bit of holiday pampering. Dinner and a movie, a bubble bath and champagne, your pick, but keep it easy and fun.
• Plan for the next year! Get a planner or calendar to map out significant events such as vacations and business travel, important family occasions, and to set personal and professional goals for at least the first 1-2 quarters of the year.
• Create a vision board to envision and imagine what you want to create!
• Pick a Word of the Year-AKA-#WOTY
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• Keep your body moving, dance, hit the gym, take a walk…whatever your thing is, this is a great way to get out of your head and feel your way through the season.

My final and most important Holiday Organizing Tips: take time to celebrate what is truly sacred to you.

Is there a tradition, time with family, or a treat that you honor yourself with?

Whatever it is, this is the season to celebrate the sacred!

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