However, theres plenty you’re free to do before it becomes unorganizedduring the holiday season.
Thats because its the easiest way to stay organized.
To do this, create a space for everything.
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If it doesnt need to be there, get it out of your kitchen, Parravani says.
Get out your holiday dishes ahead of time and give them a good clean, she says.
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you might do this bytossing or donating single-purpose gadgetsand replacing them with something more efficient.
However, if it’s an item you use regularly or it makes your life easier, keep it.
But when assessing what can go, single-purpose items are a great starting point.
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Parravani says one way to cut down on clutter is by going completely digital.
Along with taking up less space, Parravani says digital recipes can often save time, too.
Rather than searching through multiple books, digital recipes are easier to organize and find quickly, she says.
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As a bonus, this can be a great way to save money ahead of the holidays.
Your goal here is to curate a minimalist pantry focused on exceptional ingredients, she says.
For her, that means serving family-style meals on real dishes, with metal utensils.
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This will help simplify things this year and beyond.
She recommends choosing simpler options when it comes to decorating so holiday prep is more seamless and less time-consuming.
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