Now that we are winding down the holidays and approaching the new year, how about starting off 2010 on the right foot! It’s important to organize all of your decorations, ornaments, lights, etc. so things don’t get lost or forgotten. This part of the holidays can be so A-N-N-O-Y-I-N-G…Annoying! However, it has to be done at some point and what better time than now?! While you may feel like putting this off, keep telling yourself that you’ll be happy you got it out of the way now and next year finding things and unpacking will be that much easier!
Gather up boxes that you can neatly and carefully pack everything up into. Here’s a tip: Re-organize storage bins to maximize space and re-use the gift boxes from the holidays instead of buying new ones to store your things in (Pictured below: a shirt box, a box that came with a mug and one large mailing box).
Label your boxes with the coordinating items inside and when putting away, arrange them so that labels are easily seen and organized for your convenience when you take them out next year!
If you pack smart now you’ll be able to spend more time later doing the things you really love with family and friends!
Some holiday items to consider organizing to keep you ahead of the pack:
- Special plates & dishes
- Ribbons and Bows
- Wrapping Paper
- Greeting Cards & Gift Tags
- Indoor/Outdoor Lights
- Indoor/Outdoor Decorations
- Fragile Ornaments
- Kid-made Ornaments
- Garland
- Wreaths
- Tree
- Tree Skirt
steel storage bins are the best thing to use. they last very long and is recyclable too ~
plastic and storage bins are both great, if i want a more durable storage bins then i would opt for steel storage bins “‘.