Make Room For the Magic: Why You Should Declutter Before the Holidays

The holidays are coming — a season of joy, gatherings, and a whole lot of stuff. Between hosting guests, decorating, and gift-giving, it’s easy for your home (and your mind) to start feeling crowded.

But there’s one thing you can do right now to make the whole season lighter, calmer, and more enjoyable: declutter before the holidays. Here’s why it’s worth the effort:

🎄 1. More Room for Guests and Entertaining

Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner or having friends drop by for cocoa, it’s so much easier to relax and enjoy when your home feels open and welcoming. Decluttering surfaces, entryways, and living areas makes room for people — not piles. A few clear spaces can make your whole home feel bigger and calmer.

🧸 2. Make Room for the New (Especially Toys!)

If you have kids, you know that more stuff is coming. The holidays tend to bring an avalanche of toys, books, and crafts. Getting ahead of it by letting go of what they’ve outgrown means the new items have a home right away — instead of ending up in a messy heap. Pro tip: involving your kids in the process helps them practice gratitude and learn the value of space over stuff.

✨ 3. Decorating Becomes Easier (and More Fun!)

When your home is decluttered, putting up (and later taking down) decorations is so much simpler. You’ll be able to reach your bins easily, find what you need, and create a beautiful holiday setup without the stress of moving clutter around to make space for it.

🕯️ 4. You’ll Feel Calmer in a Busy Season

The holidays are stressful enough without visual chaos adding to it. A decluttered home means fewer distractions, easier cleanup, and more time for what actually matters — baking cookies, making memories, and cozying up with your favorite people.

❄ Start Small, Feel Big Results

You don’t have to overhaul your whole house. Start with one small area — a kitchen counter, a toy shelf, a guest room closet — and enjoy how even a little bit of clearing can make your space (and spirit) feel lighter.

Decluttering before the holidays isn’t just about having a tidy home — it’s about giving yourself the gift of breathing room, calm, and presence this season.