On this, the first day of a new year, I must admit that I am somewhat ambivalent about bidding adieu to the holiday season. The holidays bring with them so many joys that I am always sad to see them go. However, I love the idea of starting a new year with a clean slate...which led me back down to the basement to pull out all of the boxes where I store my holiday decorations. Surprisingly, the process took me less than an hour thanks to some basic organizing tips.
If you are feeling a little overwhelmed by the process of putting away your holiday decorations, I recommend the following steps.
1.) Set aside enough time without any distractions so that you can focus on the task at hand. You will feel much better if you can complete the whole job and check it off your list!
2.) In order to most effectively store ornaments, I suggest using a plastic (great for moisture-resistance) or cardboard tote that has sectioned off areas.
3.) Wrap strands of lights individually and secure with twist ties to keep them from getting tangled.
4.) Before you put the boxes away, be sure to get rid of any broken decorations or things you no longer plan to use.
5.) Label the boxes and them store in one area so that you know exactly where to access all of the decorations when the time comes to put them back up next winter.
For more great tips, visit this helpful article on Real Simple's website: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/christmas/storing-holiday-decorations-10000001133623/index.html
Happy New Year!
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