Read on to see what four items need to go before you get going decorating.
before you get going untangling and decorating your tree, sift through your collection of lights and ornaments.
Discarding any that are broken, non-functional, or missing parts will save you time and frustration.
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Now comes the trickier bits of decluttering.
The allure of nostalgia often prompts us to hang onto decorations from seasons past.
Think this will make room for fresh, festive additions that truly make the season joyful.
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Before you embark on your gift-wrapping extravaganza, sift through your supplies.
Expired Ingredients and Gadgets
Beyond the decor, you simply have toclean out the fridge.
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This goes for unused or broken kitchen gadgets, too.
Get rid of any items that are broken, or you havent used in years.
Itll save frustration when you make a run at use a peeler that no longer works on Christmas day.
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you could even use some of those delivery boxes for wrappingas long as you choose with discretion.
