Traditional gift giving can add to the clutter in homes. This holiday season, consider some alternative gift ideas. Homemade cookies, a coffee bean subscription, or tickets to a concert are great gifts that can be more special than clothing or electronics. Plus, it’s more sustainable to give gifts that won’t eventually end up in a landfill.

The holidays can be magical and full of wonder.

They can also be too rushed and stressful. We can’t wait for the holiday season to begin, but once it does, we get caught up in the tidal wave of activity. Before we know it, the New Year is upon us, and another Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa has passed.

Here, at the start of another holiday season, I want to share a few (12 to be exact! 😉) easy steps to help you make this season both simple and sustainable.

Preventing clutter buildup during the holidays can be a challenge, but with some mindful planning and intentional actions, it's definitely possible. Here are some tips to help you keep clutter at bay during the festive season: