132 - Holiday Ready: Organizing Your Home for Festivities

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Welcome back to Organizing with Ease! In today’s special Thanksgiving episode, we’re diving into all things holiday prep to make sure your home is ready for family, friends, and festive gatherings. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays—it’s all about reflecting on what we’re grateful for, enjoying good food, and spending time with loved ones. But with all the excitement, it can also feel overwhelming when it comes to preparing your space. Don’t worry, though! I’m here to guide you through using the Fresh Start Method® to organize your kitchen, dining room, and living spaces, so you can enjoy the holiday stress-free.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to apply the Fresh Start Method® to make your home holiday-ready:
  
  1. Find & Sort: Take stock of your kitchen tools and dining essentials.
  2. Reduce & Evaluate: Declutter countertops, pantry items, and surfaces to create more space.
  3. Systemize & Harmonize: Set up functional zones in your kitchen and dining room for easy meal prep and entertaining.
  4. Sustain & Tidy: Simple daily habits to maintain your organized space during the busy holiday season.
• Creative ideas for setting up a gratitude space in your home to add a meaningful touch to your Thanksgiving celebration.
• Practical tips to ensure your kitchen and dining room are clutter-free, functional, and welcoming.
• How to balance festive decor with an organized home that works for you and your family.

Challenge for the Week:

This week, I challenge you to:

1. Declutter and organize your kitchen or dining room surfaces to create space for Thanksgiving prep and entertaining.
2. Set up a gratitude space in your home—whether it’s a gratitude jar, a chalkboard, or a simple table where guests can leave notes of thanks.
3. Create a cooking or serving station in your kitchen to streamline meal prep and make hosting easier.

By completing this challenge, you’ll not only have an organized space but also set the tone for a calm, joyful holiday season.

• [Downloadable Thanksgiving Prep Checklist] – Get started with your holiday planning using my free checklist (https://dsdeclutrr.myflodesk.com/mmstxlvuel).

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Join us next week for Episode 133: Cyber Monday Prep – Decluttering for New Additions. We’ll talk about how to get your home ready for all those holiday purchases and make space for new items without adding clutter.

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