12/14/2022
Christmas is already less than 2 weeks away…Time to get your home ready! 🎄 Here are 10 easy steps to make your home holiday ready for all of your guests.
1. Declutter- Decluttering now will save you precious time later, and best of all: it’s free!
2. Decorate main spaces- While a touch of holiday decor can transform any space into an inviting winter wonderland, decorating every room in the house can be costly and completely overwhelming.
3. Stock the pantry
Stocking the pantry early and buying items in bulk will keep you from last-minute, budget-busting shopping
4. Make freezer meals
Making several freezer meals can ease the stress of having to make dinner on busy holiday weeknights and will also keep the dinner budget in balance. They’re also super easy to reheat after a long day of shopping or decorating or cleaning to prep for guests.
5. Create a wrapping station
Having a designated space to store gift-wrapping materials not only makes the wrapping process easier, but also helps to prevent unnecessary spending on gift wrap, tape, and gift tags since you are able to easily assess what you have on hand.
6. Clean high-traffic areas
If you’re considering it, maybe wait to splurge on a cleaning service until after the holidays; you’ll appreciate starting off the new year with a clean home.
7. Prepare for guests- Simply clean the house and be welcoming. Dust, vacuum, and clean the toilets. But don’t apologize for things out of place or any remaining messes though. Most people won’t even notice and everyone knows that life happens. Don’t sweat it.
8. Make your home smell like the holidays-You can also diffuse essential oils, get a scented candle, or make your own room sprays.
9. Be strategic with outdoor decorations
Rather than paying for several expensive outdoor wreaths and outdoor lights, opt for a lighted wreath on your front door that will look festive during both the day and night.
10. Plan ahead- The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can also be hectic as we try to juggle the many necessary to-do’s and activities.
Hope this helps!
