Let's get real - everyone is probably going to get some "new things" for Christmas! So - where are you going to put them?
In order not to end up with overflowing closets or pantries - you will need to purge.
So start now!
Get the entire family involved! Because you know that the kids will probably get new toys as well as new clothes.
This is also a good time to teach your kids the meaning of "sharing". Let them decide what toys they want to "donate". Ask them to go through all of their toys and be realistic. If they haven't played with them for a long time or they are too old for the toys - have them put them in a pile so that you can look at them - before putting them into the "donate" box.
If the kids are resistant and don't want to get rid of things (even though they have outgrown them) - explain to them that by donating them - other kids will be able to get the enjoyment out of them that they had. Also - you can explain to them that they will need to make room "just in case" they get new toys for Christmas.
Set a good example by also going around the house and decluttering and donating things that you no longer use.
Go through your families closets and clear out the clothes that you no longer wear (don't fit, don't like, never worn....). Just about everyone gets some new clothes for Christmas - so make room in your closet for them. Having a closet so full that you can't get to your clothes, or can't find clothes because everything is squished so tightly - is one of the things that make people not wear all of the clothes they have in the closet (or their dressers). Leave a little space in your closet so that you are not always fighting to get your clothes out.
Most people only wear about 20% of the clothes in their closet. So - purge out the clothes that don't "make you feel good about yourself" - and donate them - so that other people can enjoy them.
You will want to start the New Year with a decluttered home - so start now and declutter what "doesn't make you happy".
By clearing out before the holidays - you will be ahead of the game when Christmas arrives and new items magically appear in your home.
Wishing you and your family a "Happy Holiday".
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