Wrapping up the Holidays!

As we wrap up the holidays by taking down the Christmas tree and decorations, this can typically become a mess as you just want to throw things into a box and call it good. Decorations can become very messy when putting away because of lights, garland, and ornaments. In this post I want to show you tips and tricks into cleaning up the holidays in an organized fashion. I want to show how easy it can be to put lights away for next years use so they do not become tangled. I also would like to show how labeling boxes and bins can be simple and help you next year, as well as how putting all decorations together can make the holidays seem less stressful in the future. 


Normally lights are the biggest struggle when it come to putting things away, they become tangled and next year are a hassle to try and put up. A few years ago, I did some Pinterest surfing and saw a post on lights and storage. Instantly, I took the idea and ran with it. The trick was to use hangers and lay the lights around the hanger but not overlapping. This will make it easier for the next use.


The next tip I have is label your boxes and bins. My family always forgets this step and when Christmas roles around again, we seem to never be able to find tree lights or garland. the boxes this year were organized and prepared. I made sure to label the boxes simple like "tree lights" or even "mantle décor." This was easy work; all you really need is painters tape and a sharpie!

The final step was to put all Christmas/Holiday decorations in the same spot. My family normally has the crazy Holiday experience of going into the basement with a flashlight, opening bins and praying it's not Halloween. But finally, this year was different! I'm honestly so glad I chose organizing as to what I wanted to blog about because all I have to do is snap pictures while I organize on my regular bases. 

I really hope this helps you guys wrap up the Holidays in three easy steps! They can seem hectic but there's always a way to make it simple and neat!

My question to you is: What is your favorite thing about the holidays?