Evolve your Holidays...with a little decluttering.
Our family celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Sat of November. Since I
have already run through turkey day, I thought I would share the epiphanies I received along the way.
Declutter and clean out
your food first
Normally I
plan on cleaning out my pantry in January. Smart right? Always nice
to start the new year all clean and happy....hmmm. In the real world, I'm
not energized to clean out my pantry in Jan. But highly motivated before company arrives. This year I did an early declutter and cleaning before turkey day and it felt amazing. If I do say so myself, that was a brilliant move!
Go for the busy spaces - you
know, the ones you are forever adding to and removing from, are hotspots for
clutter, disorganization and the occasional dust bunny. Hello pantry,
freezer and refrigerator!!!
4 epiphanies
of early food decluttering...
1. It doesn't really take as long as you think it's going to.
The time and energy spent thinking about the task is what wears you out.
2.
Cleaning out your food brings insight- be honest. Are you really going to
make homemade turkey broth from the turkey carcass? Or are you
going to do what I did... end up composting a one-year old frost bit turkey
carcass from last year's Thanksgiving? Saturday, I gave away the carcass
to someone who will use it. This year I also gave myself permission to do
one less thing.
3.
The boost of energy you will gain from having these spaces refreshed and clean will
more than offset the time and energy needed. Walking into a clean pantry
makes me surprisingly happy. All my little teas and spices looking
bright, orderly and happily waiting to be used.
Happy is the opposite of stressed!
4. I was
highly motivated to clean out my pantry before 20 people arrived. I use
this energy to propel me forward! Knowing company is coming equals pure
gold when it comes to housework. A wee bit of fear of embarrassment is a powerful energizer. Honestly, I doubt if anyone in my
family really cares much about my pantry. But I feel better. I'm more relaxed, less stressed and there will
be less waste.
The holidays bring stress…. decluttering reduces stress… less
stress... happier holidays and a clear vision. You deserve
this!! Happy holiday clean out to
everyone.
Bonus idea... Store your herbs in the window. When you get your herbs home, cut off about 1 inch and stick in a little jar of fresh water. Keep your water fresh and you will have fresh herbs for food and decoration! This tip comes from Nancy L!!! ;-)
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