It’s almost Halloween which means Thanksgiving and all the other holidays this winter are closely following! Here are a few tips to keep your decorations organized as you begin adding holiday touches in the next couple of months.
- Color-code – It’s easy to identify which decorations are where if you have everything for one holiday or season in color-coded bins. For example, a green bin might be just for Christmas and an orange bin could be for Halloween.
- Label, label, label – Clearly label everything! Along with the name of the season, event or holiday, don’t forget to label things as ‘fragile’ or ‘this side up’ to avoid breaking things or stacking things inappropriately.
- Take a photo – This year, when you have all the decorations up, take a photo of the room or tree or yard and put it with the box of decorations. It will be so much easier to see what you have and how to set it up again.
- Keep or donate – Are there any old or broken ornaments or lights that don’t work in your pile of decorations? Get rid of it! Now is the time to donate or throw away holiday items that you don’t love or don’t use.
- Extend the life of your wrapping paper – It’s tempting to buy several rolls of holiday wrap with cute patterns, but if you buy a few solid colors, it will last you longer and provide more uses throughout the year. Store all your paper, ribbons, scissors and tape together in under-the-bed or vertical containers made for gift wrap so you don’t have to go hunting for items when you’re ready to wrap.
