Top tips for post-Christmas organisation
In our latest blog, we explore the best ways to clear up post-Christmas clutter, as well as how to prepare for next year.
Date:
10 January, 2023
Done and dusted
With another Christmas boxed off, now it’s time to put everything away until December next rolls around. That’s easier said than done, as undoubtedly we all feel a bit overwhelmed by clearing up all things festive – post-Christmas organisation can seem like a mammoth task. The best way to start is by getting stuck in, things will be sorted before we know it. This week’s blog offers a lending hand with top tips, as well as how to get ahead for next year.
Think savvy by getting ahead
Look to the future by putting decorations away in a proper fashion. Untangle those Christmas lights. Put the baubles in their container boxes. Cover the wreath to prevent it from looking dishevelled. Don’t chuck things in the attic willy-nilly. All these steps will prevent ourselves from lamenting in 12 months’ time, so don’t take short cuts when it comes to organising.
Spring cleaning comes early
We shouldn’t wait until the warmer weather to get stuck into the big clean. It’s a sure-fire way to declutter, as we always find something in need of binning (looking at you, out of date tins hidden in the back of the cupboard). Given the fact we’ll get new things for Christmas, throwing out whatever is surplus means we’ll have more room for our goodies.
Our top tips
We’ve compiled a list of our favourite life hacks to make our post-Christmas lives a bit less havoc.
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You might’ve heard Park HQ go on about Early Birds, but we’re not about to stop now. The start of January is a fab time to get ready for Christmas 2024, as lots of festive stock will be on sale for clearance. In most instances, the best deals will be in-store – you can still snap up bargains online. Below is a checklist of what to pick up for next year.
- Wrapping paper. Can you ever have too much of the stuff? M&S are a top pick, as their designs are forever a treat.
- Christmas cards. It’s always a good idea to have some in, so try a card shop for a selection.
- Stocking fillers. There are some steals leftover, so pick them up in advance from a retailer like Amazon – who have an entire Christmas clearance section on their website.
- Ornaments. They’re not always cheap off the bat, so sales are a great time to pick up an ornament we’ve had our eye on. John Lewis is a choice, their deccies are always a feast for the eyes.
- Stamps and batteries. Miscellaneous items, but ones easily forgotten – keeping some tucked away is a shrewd move indeed.