Organize + Energize: 4 Areas to Declutter & Organize in November
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
With the holidays approaching, there may be some areas that need more attention than others. In September, the hall closet and spare bedroom closet were on the decluttering list. Take a quick peek and see if those areas were tackled. Also take a look at the entryway and spare bedroom to see if they’re ready for guests. Anything you can get organized now will help alleviate the stress as the holidays get closer.
Here are 4 spaces to declutter in November.
Refrigerator. If you’re entertaining this holiday season, you’ll want to have an organized fridge so you can maximize space and fit all of the food you’ll be serving. Empty the entire fridge! If you haven’t done this in a while, you’re going to find some surprises. Make sure you have garbage bags on hand!
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTFood pantry. Again, if you’re entertaining, you’ll want to create space in your food pantry. You’ll also want to avoid purchasing duplicate items that you may already have. Organize all of your baking supplies and keep them categorized together. You need to be as efficient as possible in the kitchen during the holidays and having an organized kitchen will keep you stress free!
Guest bathroom. The guest bathroom will get some heavy traffic if you’re entertaining this season. Take a quick peak and see if everything is the way you like it. Declutter, re-organize and make sure you’re stocked with all of the toiletries your guests will need.
Dining room. If the dining room has become your home office, it’s time to declutter and move your office to another space. If this space has become a drop spot for random items, now is the time to deal with this. As you’re decluttering think about what has been dropped on the table and if there is an actual home for it somewhere else. If it’s piled with mail, it’s time to declutter and create a system for all of your paper.
Schedule these projects on your calendar now so by the end of November, you’ll be in really good shape for the holidays. Don’t let your home add to your stress this holiday season. If you finish these projects in record time and are motivated, think about other high-traffic areas you can tackle during this time.
Kristin Carcieri-MacRae, is an organizing & efficiency expert and owner of Organizing in RI. Kristin teaches her clients that living an organized lifestyle will save them time and money, decrease their stress levels and help them become more efficient and productive. Her articles have been published in local and national magazines. She has also given over 70 presentations throughout the state. Watch Kristin LIVE every Thursday at 3pm here on GoLocal LIVE with Molly O’Brien.
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