The weeks before a major holiday season are one of the best times to organize, both to make hosting easier and to create space for the gifts and decorations about to enter the house.
Clear space before decorations arrive
Decluttering storage areas before pulling out holiday bins means there’s actually room to store everything once the season is over, instead of cramming bins wherever they fit.
Prep guest spaces early
If hosting, organize guest bedrooms, bathrooms, and closets ahead of time rather than during the busier final days before guests arrive.
Make room for incoming gifts
A quick edit of closets and toy storage before the holidays creates space for new items, which also makes the post-holiday clutter far more manageable.
Organize the kitchen for hosting
Clear counter and pantry space for holiday cooking and baking supplies before the busiest cooking days arrive, rather than scrambling for room at the last minute.
Set up a gift-wrapping station
A small dedicated area with wrapping paper, tape, and scissors organized together saves time during the busiest gift-wrapping weeks of the year.
A bit of organizing before the holidays pays off twice — once in making the season itself less stressful, and again when it’s time to pack everything away afterward.