Susie's Pro Tips to Organize for the Holiday Season!

The Holiday season is meant to be joyful, not stressful. A little planning and organization can help you stay focused on what matters most—time with family and friends.

Here are ten tips to keep your holidays running smoothly:

1 Create a Master List: Write down all your holiday tasks—shopping, decorating, meal planning, and

events. Keeping everything in one place helps you stay on track. Share calendars with family members too!

2 Use a Holiday Calendar: Mark important dates, such as gatherings, school programs, and mailing

deadlines, to avoid last-minute surprises and stress.

3 Designate a Gift-Wrapping Station: Store wrapping paper, ribbons, scissors, and tags in one

container or space for easy access and quick wrapping sessions.

4 Shop Early and Strategically: Spread out purchases to reduce financial and time pressure. Keep

a running list of what you’ve purchased or acquired to avoid duplicate gifts.

5 Declutter Before Decorating: Clear surfaces and storage areas before pulling out seasonal décor.

It makes decorating more enjoyable and prevents clutter overload and stress.

6 Label Storage Bins Clearly: Group and label holiday items by category—ornaments, lights, linens,

outdoor décor—for simple set-up and take-down. Color coded bins (ex. Red bins for Christmas, Orange bins for Halloween, etc.) or clear bins help for easy visual identification.

7 Batch Your Baking and Cooking: Prepare items such as, casseroles, or side dishes in advance and

freeze them. This saves time during the busiest days.

8 Simplify Traditions: Focus on the activities that bring you and your family the most joy. Let go of

traditions that add more stress than meaning. Simplify, simplify!

9 Prepare for Guests: Keep extra toiletries, linens, and snacks on hand to welcome overnight

guests or unexpected visitors with ease.

10 Plan for Easy Pack-Up: Before putting décor away, take photos of your favorite setups. Next

year’s decorating will be faster and more organized.

Have a great holiday season! 

If you need hands-on experienced & professional help with decluttering, downsizing or reorganizing spaces and more, Susie is ready to help!  Learn more below on how you can get started on your organizing journey!