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I've been thinking about gift giving during the holiday season.  The craziness that happens.  The overspending, stressing out about getting the right gift, being time crunched and hating driving to the mall and fighting traffic - in the street and in the mall. I have a suggestion.  It does not involve the mall, traffic, overspending, time or stress.  It also makes you feel good. Have you ever thought about giving to a charity in your loved one's name?    It's so easy.  Ask what their favorite charity is and then visit that charity's website, click donate and you are done.    No mall, no traffic, no overspending.  Plus you are really demonstrating the Christmas spirit.   Plus (and I really like this one) you are not contributing to your loved one's clutter! Happy holidays to you!

I just perused The Container Store website for holiday storage ideas. So many great ideas that I wanted to share just a few with you. Another storage option for ornaments.  I love the fact that the bottom is clear.  Very visually appealing!  This option is nice because it folds up and can be hung in the closet when not in use.  Storage for fragile ornaments.  And it is lovely! The ultimate gift wrap organizer/wrapping station. Great option for under the bed storage.  Here they also use the small, clear accessory boxes to organize ribbon, tape, etc.

I am in the midst of preparing a 10 minute speech for Wednesday about organizing for the holidays.  I will be speaking to the Business Women United - Chesterton Alliance . I thought I would post the tips here so that everyone can benefit.  Or mock them.  Whichever. 1.   Store all of your gifts in one place.  Along with those gifts, keep your gift wrap and accessories.       That way, everything will be together.  Easier to wrap and no gift will be forgotten. 2.   Holiday products and bundles.       They are so attractive, right?  Everyone from Dove bath products to Dove chocolate has a "special" holiday package full of extras.  This is great if you actually use the product.  If you do not and are enticed by the beautiful packaging, you may end up regretting that purchase and it will probably turn in to clutter.  It is not a bargain if you don't already use and love...