How to Prep Your Home for the Holidays
Prepping your home for the Holidays
Can you believe it’s already the beginning of the holiday season? Where has the year gone!
If you are anything like me, chances are you are in full holiday mode and have already started putting together shopping lists & planning family gatherings and celebrations.
During busy times like this, it’s easy for those smaller household tasks to fall through the cracks, only to leave you feeling overwhelmed & wishing you had been a little more prepared.
Lucky for you, the Space In The City team & I have got you covered. In this blog post we are sharing some pretty amazing tips, tricks & resources to help you prep your home for the holidays like never before. Are you ready to jump in?
How to Prep Your Home for the Holidays
#1: Declutter Declutter Declutter
Decluttering should be done seasonally, especially for our friends who are shopaholics just like us. Scheduling the time to declutter your home before the holidays is an amazing way to get rid of anything that might be taking up unnecessary space in your home while donating to a family in need during this holiday season.
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#2: Put Away Your Fall Decor & Set Up Your Holiday Decor
It’s time to put away the spooky decorations & millions of glass pumpkins you got at Homesense this fall & pull out your festive holiday decor.
Pro Tip: If your home starts to look cluttered when decorating for the holidays, a quick fix is to temporarily remove some of your everyday decor (family photos, vases etc.).
One question we are asked ALL the time is how to store seasonal decor, which is why we thought we would link our MUST HAVE storage boxes to make storing your fall decor that much easier this year. You can thank us later for this one.
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#3: Schedule The Cleaning Company
Let’s be honest, nothing feels better than a deep clean & full house detail refresh. Scheduling the cleaning company a few weeks before the holidays can be an amazing way to make sure your home feels & looks fresh for the holidays.
#4: Hostess Check
If you are hosting holiday celebrations in your home this year, you are going to want to make sure you have the proper dishes & supplies to do so. Considering your holiday “menu” and what dishes you will be serving your guests can help ensure you have everything you need to keep things organized and well set.
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#5: Prep Your Guest Bedroom
If you have guests staying over this holiday season, you are going to want to make sure they have easy access to everything they need in order to make their stay feels even better than a night at the Ritz.
With so many small details to remember, we knew we had to help you keep your guest bedroom in check during the holidays. That’s exactly why we created “The Ultimate Guest Bedroom Checklist.” Inside this checklist, we’ve put together a list of over 100+ things that will help your guests feel the most comfortable and relaxed during their stay this holiday season. Trust me when I say even your nagging mother-in-law will be impressed.
To download our FREE Guest Bedroom Checklist, click here!
The holiday season should be a relaxing time where you get to connect and celebrate with your loved ones. The last thing you need to worry about is those tiny, tedious details.
If we missed anything, don’t be afraid to let us know in the comments below. We’re excited to continue adding to this list over time & hope we inspired you to #getorganized this holiday season.
P.S What are your holiday plans? Let us know in the comments below!
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