5 Home Organization Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

There’s no place like home for the holidays, and it feels even better when everything is calm, organized, and ready for the season! As magical as this time of year is, it also comes with full family schedules, hosting prep, and plenty of wrapping paper, which can make it tough to keep your home running smoothly.

At Getting it Done Organizing, we believe the key to truly enjoying the holidays is preparation. A little planning now means a lighter, more manageable two weeks ahead. Here are our top five tips to help you get ahead so you can make the most of the season.

1. Don’t Lose Track of Your Regular Décor

When holiday décor comes out, your everyday décor needs to go somewhere, and this is where so many homes get unintentionally cluttered. People shove books, frames, baskets, and accessories under beds, in random closets, or “just for now” spots… and then January hits and no one remembers where anything went.

The simplest solution? Use your empty holiday bins as temporary storage for your regular décor. Label them, keep everything together, and store those bins in your garage or attic until it’s time to reset.

This tiny system prevents:

• Overstuffed closets

• Lost décor

• Visual clutter during the season

• A frustrating January hunt to put your home back together

  
  

A little intention now means your home flows beautifully in both seasons. Festive in December, refreshed in January!

2. Create a Gift-Wrap HQ

If your gift-wrapping supplies currently live in three different closets or are “somewhere in the guest room,” this one’s for you. A dedicated wrapping station is truly a holiday sanity-saver.

We recently transformed our client’s under-the-stairs nook into the cutest gift-wrap HQ, and the result is SO GOOD. Our IG followers loved this one. Check it out here! And while you don’t need an under-the-stairs nook to recreate the magic, you can create a mobile wrapping area that works just as well.

An Elfa Gift Cart Wrap is perfect for this, or TreeKeeper Rolling Storage Container! Keep it all streamlined, accessible, and so easy to roll out when it’s time to wrap. Gather all your tape, tags, ribbon, bags, bows, scissors, and paper in one place, and you’ll never go back to your old ways. Trust us: you’ll actually look forward to rolling it out and tackling the wrapping this year!

3. Buy Holiday Décor Storage Now, Not After!

We’re just about two weeks from Christmas, which means the teardown is closer than it feels, and nothing brings post-holiday chaos faster than piles of décor with nowhere to go.

Now is the smartest time to grab what you’ll need for storage: tree bags, wreath containers, ornament organizers, and bins. The good ones sell out fast in December and are nearly impossible to find in January.

Before the holiday rush hits full speed, take a minute to ask yourself: Where will everything go once the season’s over? If the answer is “uhhh…,” then a quick storage refresh now will save future-you a massive headache!

4. Give Yourself the Gift of a Holiday Game Plan

Dallas mamas, this one is for you!! One of the best things for a busy season is to write everything down. Use a family calendar, organization app, or even a simple notes page — whatever works for your brain.

Jot down:

• School schedules + early release days

• Classroom parties and what you need to bring

• Family gatherings and hosting days

• Gift lists and any last-minute errands

• Travel plans or visiting relatives

• Events you want to enjoy, not just the ones you “have to” attend!

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Waking up and knowing exactly what to expect instead of taking each day by surprise is the greatest gift you can give yourself. It reduces decision fatigue, protects your energy, and helps you move through the season with ease instead of overwhelm.

Give yourself permission to enjoy these days with your loved ones and little ones. When your brain has a system, your heart has more room for magic. You’ve got this!

5. Prep Now for a Smoother Holiday Takedown

Taking the tree down is the moment it hits you: okay… we’re officially heading into a new season. Don’t we all dream of going into the New Year feeling accomplished and ready to take it on? With that mindset, tackling your holiday takedown with a plan makes all the difference.

January feels so much smoother when you start by tossing broken or unloved holiday décor (there’s no reason to keep storing pieces you don’t like anymore or that no longer fit your style!). Donate what no longer feels “you,” and only store what’s truly worth keeping. A little edit now sets you up beautifully for the year ahead.

Our Holiday Clean-Up Package makes the transition effortless! We carefully pack your décor, remove batteries, recommend the right storage solutions, label everything, and take it all to the attic or storage so next year is simple to pull out.

The holidays don’t have to feel hectic. With a little preparation and smart organization, you can spend more time soaking in the holiday magic. Start the new season feeling clear and refreshed. We’re here to help. Contact us today!