A Slob Comes Clean 485: Holiday and Hosting Decluttering
Nov 20, 2025
Get ready for the holidays with practical decluttering tips. Discover how to downsize your Christmas decorations without sacrificing sentimentality. Prioritize guest-facing spaces while managing holiday chaos and limited time. Learn efficient linen management for those unexpected visitors. Explore clutter-free gifting options like MasterClass memberships, and find out how to use the container concept to simplify your ornament storage. This is your guide to tidying up and enjoying a stress-free festive season!
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Declutter While You Pack And Unpack
- When decluttering holiday decorations, keep a donate box and trash bag handy while you unpack and repack.
- Toss broken, melted, or out-of-style items immediately instead of returning them to storage.
Prioritize Guest Spaces And Schedule Tasks
- Prioritize rooms guests will actually use and schedule shopping, tree-decorating, and other tasks into your calendar.
- Adjust the 14-day plan to match your real availability and drop lower-priority projects.
Daily Routines Sustain Decluttering Progress
- Holiday chaos often reflects skipped daily maintenance, not failed decluttering.
- Consistent dishes, laundry, and five-minute pickups keep decluttering progress sustainable.