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The holidays, while pleasant and fun, bring their share of chaos to many households. Boxes of holiday decorations mingle with gift boxes making order a difficult thing to manage—especially in homes boasting children (and children’s toys). Order can be found from chaos once the holidays are over. The following article describes ways to tame the holiday mess and get your household back into working order.

Part of post-holiday organization requires and “out-with-the-old” mentality simply to make room for the new! Donate old sweaters before hanging up the new ones. Help children go through their rooms to clear out old toys and clothes which no longer fit...

Donating materials to charities or local thrift stores is an excellent way to give while giving your home some extra breathing room.

Clear plastic totes in various sizes can dramatically alter the state of any household mess. A tote for wrapping paper and gift tags, a tote for holiday lights and ornaments, a tote for the holiday cards one wishes to save—these totes keep items safe and orderly. Of course, they can also be used in children’s rooms. A tote for small cars, a tote for building blocks, a tote for puzzles—these clear plastic containers allow items to be seen, but stored for optimum organization. They can be stacked on closet shelves or even tucked beneath beds until needed.

When packing items away, in totes or boxes, be sure to label accordingly for easy...

Having a master list recording where items are stored can also be helpful in the coming year. A master list will reduce the time it takes to track down that extra coffee pot and prevent your from rifling through the pantry, basement, or storeroom shelves!

Many stores offer a variety of sales on other organizational devices after the New Year celebration. Consider investing in some new gadgets to try out around the house. Shoe racks, hooks, space bags can help reduce the appearance of clutter and keep necessary...

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