Prepare for the Holidays, And Love Doing It!
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The fall and winter seasons of holiday fun are here! The best part of the holidays is sharing the fun festivities with your loved ones. But oftentimes, the holidays come so quickly that you look around and realize your home is not ready. Not only about looks, but the overall feel and functionality. The guest room is full of things stored throughout the year, and the rooms in your home are not ready. This can feel so stressful, and even the thought of organizing feels like a feat that can’t be accomplished in enough time. That’s why I’m here to share strategies with you to organize your home for the holidays, and love doing it at the same time. Let’s do this!
Guest Room
First things first, the guest room. Throughout the year, we can find ourselves using this room as anything but a guest room. A place to do your own personal projects, to hold the things you didn’t need, and just become a space with a lot of things that don’t belong there. So let’s tackle this.
The first step is to determine what belongs in the room and what doesn’t. Go through everything. This sounds daunting, but just take it one step/item at a time. Make piles for what stays in the room and what goes. Once you’ve done that, determine new homes for the items that are leaving the room and decide to donate or get rid of anything that doesn’t get a home elsewhere.
Now for the items that are staying, put them back in a way that fits how the room will be used. Extra linens on top of the closet. An emptied-out closet for guests’ clothes and shoes. Clear the floor so they can easily walk through the room. Less is more, especially for the guest room!
Kitchen/Bathroom/Living Room
Now for the highly used areas: the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. These places are always being used when guests are staying. So having them organized and decluttered is a huge weight off your shoulders.
For the kitchen, focus on clear surfaces and functionality. Try to keep as many appliances as possible off of the counter. This also goes for the kitchen table as well. Clearing surface clutter reduces overwhelm. For the pantry and fridge, purge any expired or uneaten items. Write down what you have and keep an inventory to make grocery shopping much easier and efficient. Saving you time and money so you don’t buy duplicates.
For the bathroom, aim to keep personal items off of the countertop if you’re sharing with your guests. And the same goes if they have their own bathroom as well. This gives them room to use the countertop for their own items. Make sure there are accessible towels and toiletries stocked in the bathroom as well!
Focus on surface clutter as well for the living room, keeping things stored in ottomans or cabinets. A big way to organize your living room for holidays is to make sure you can easily move throughout it. No squeezing through chairs or climbing over people’s legs when you need to go to the bathroom. This helps create an inviting and comfortable social space!
Make It Fun and Enjoyable!
Okay, now that we’ve talked organizing business, it’s time to add the fun!
Music: Of course music is at the top of the list. Creating an upbeat, or whatever you’re feeling, playlist can lift your mood and energy!
Beat the Timer: Set a timer and plan what you want to have done and try to beat the timer. For instance, say you want to declutter the living room. Set a timer for 15-30 minutes and race to beat it before it goes off. This creates an intriguing and exciting energy!
Body Doubling: Organizing with friends and family makes it 10 times more fun and enjoyable. Talk, laugh, and work together to knock out the process.
Reward Yourself: Create rewards once you reach certain organization milestones. For example, once you’ve organized the guest room, go out for your favorite sweet treat!
One step at a time, your home is now holiday and guest-ready! These strategies help take the overwhelm off your shoulders and help you simplify what you’re aiming for. Simple organization to create an inviting and comfortable space for you and your loved ones this holiday season. No more stress and overwhelm, just love and laughter shared with those you enjoy being around the most.
Ready for a holiday-ready home but need a helping hand?
I would Love to Organize for you!
