TOP 5 THINGS YOU CAN DO DURING THE HOLIDAYS TO FEEL ORGANIZED BEFORE THE NEW YEAR Seattle & Eastside Holiday Organizing Tips

Dec 9

Organized Seattle home entryway decorated for the holidays with minimal seasonal decor and clutter-free surfaces

December is one of the busiest months of the year — packed with family gatherings, school events, travel, gift-giving, and hosting. It’s also the time when clutter tends to multiply quickly. If your home is feeling more chaotic than cozy, you’re not alone.

At weOrganize, we believe small, intentional resets during the holidays can make a huge difference in how you start the New Year. Here are five simple things you can do right now to feel more organized before January arrives:

1. Start a Donation Bin

Place a clearly labeled donation bin in a high-traffic area of your home — the laundry room, mudroom, or hallway works great. As you move through your days, drop in clothing that no longer fits, unused toys, extra kitchen items, or anything you no longer love.

Pro tip: Schedule your January donation drop-off now so it doesn’t linger after the holidays.

2. Try a Toy Rotation Before New Toys Arrive

Instead of having every toy out at once, choose a portion to keep available and store the rest. With holiday gifts on the way, this creates space and keeps kids from feeling overwhelmed. When interest fades, simply rotate older toys back in again.

Fewer toys out = better play, easier cleanup, and calmer days.

Toy rotation system using labeled bins to organize children's toys in a Seattle family home

3. Do a Baking & Pantry Purge

Before the peak of holiday baking, take 20 minutes to do a mini pantry edit:

Toss expired ingredients
Group like items together
Create a simple baking zone with your most-used supplies

An organized pantry saves time, money, and holiday stress — especially when hosting or baking with kids.

Organized pantry with labeled containers and baking supplies in a Seattle home before holiday baking

4. Reset Your Home’s “Drop Zones”

Entryways, kitchen counters, mail piles, backpacks, and command centers get overwhelmed quickly in December. Do a quick reset by:

Clearing what doesn’t belong
Adding labeled bins or baskets
Creating one intentional landing spot per person

This one change alone can make your entire home feel calmer.

5. Create a Gift Overflow Plan

Designate a single spot for:

Incoming gifts
Wrapping paper & supplies
Returns and receipts

Containing holiday items prevents December clutter from becoming February clutter — and makes cleanup after the holidays so much easier.

Designated holiday gift and wrapping station to contain seasonal clutter in a Seattle home

Holiday Gifting Idea: Organizing Gift Cards

Our 2-hour organizing gift cards have been especially popular this season as thoughtful client, real estate, and family gifts. They’re practical, personal, and something people truly use.

Ready to Start the New Year Organized?

We’re currently booking January organizing sessions across Seattle and the Eastside, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and beyond. Whether you want to reset after the holidays, tackle a pantry, or finally organize your storage spaces — we’d love to help.

Click here to book your session

Hi, we’re Jocelyn and Adriane. Our passion is helping you create calm, organized spaces that make life easier and more enjoyable. When your home feels tidy and inviting, it’s easier to relax and focus on what matters most. From turning cluttered rooms into peaceful spaces to finding smart storage solutions, we’re here to bring order and balance into your daily life.

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