I know it’s hard to think about packing up Christmas decorations when we’re all still in the holiday spirit, but I wanted to share this now so you can refer back to it when you need it—since I’ll be taking a short break from the blog after Christmas!
I update and re-share this post every year because, after a few years of figuring out what works best, I’ve got a system that keeps everything organized and ready to go for next year. Let’s make the post-holiday clean-up as stress-free as possible!
Alright, a few tips and organization recommendations…
Christmas Ornament Keepsake Idea
Before I pack away our Christmas ornaments, I like to jot down the date, occasion, and any special details on an index card for the ones I plan to gift to the kids someday. It’s a fun way to keep track of memories, and if you can get the kids to write the date and occasion on the card, even better! They’ll love looking back at their handwriting years from now. Then, when they graduate from college and put up their own tree, they’ll have a box of sentimental ornaments to decorate it with!
I also like to use my laminator to preserve the cards for extra protection and make sure those memories last. And while your laminator is out, now is a good time to laminate any holiday artwork, Christmas programs, etc. you want to save!
Christmas Storage & Organization
Now that we’ve got some sentimental ornament ideas in the mix, let’s talk storage. I used to dread packing up all the holiday decor, but since I revamped my system, it’s been so much smoother. Here are the storage solutions that have made a big difference in keeping everything organized, protected, and easy to find for next year. Trust me, with a little prep, the post-Christmas clean-up won’t feel like such a big task!
1. Wreath Storage 2. Tree Storage 3. Holiday Storage Box 4. Ornament Storage Box 5. Christmas Lights Storage 6. Wrapping Paper Storage 7. Seasonal Decor Clear Storage Bag
Friendly Reminder
I wanted to remind you that if you have a recordable story book, DO NOT FORGET TO REMOVE THE BATTERIES BEFORE YOU PACK IT AWAY. A few of you messaged me and said your batteries corroded inside your book and it no longer works. If your loved one has passed away who recorded one of these for you, it may be a good idea to take a video of your kids listening to the book or save the audio somewhere else too.
