{"id":27849,"date":"2024-09-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=27849"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:50:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:50:36","slug":"prep-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/prep-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Easy Ways To Prep The Home For The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are we seriously already talking about how to prep the home for the holidays? Yes, we are. Do you know why? Because, in an effort to alleviate holiday stress, we are vowing to be more <strong>ORGANIZED<\/strong>! Once Labor Day has come and gone, let&#8217;s face it\u2026the time goes by like lightning from here on to New Year&#8217;s. <strong>No, we are not rushing things! <\/strong>Our Christmas trees aren&#8217;t up YET, ok!? But we do want to give you a head start on what can be the mayhem of the holiday season. As we see it, it is best to plan, so you can enjoy the special moments without thinking about the next holiday get-together, recipes to cook, gifts to wrap, shopping lists\u2026yadda yadda.&nbsp;To properly prep the home for the Holidays, we&#8217;ve laid out 3 important steps to help you during this hectic time. Let&#8217;s get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/christingracehome2-1141x1280.jpg\" alt=\"Prep The Home For The Holidays\" class=\"wp-image-27851\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/christingracehome2-1141x1280.jpg 1141w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/christingracehome2-700x785.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/christingracehome2-768x861.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/christingracehome2.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-write-it-all-out\">1. Write It All Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab a notebook or pull up the Notes app on your iPhone\u2026whatever place is best to just unload all the things you need to do and get done to prep the home. There is so much to consider when it comes to the Holiday season. So let&#8217;s plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note the days of the holidays and festivities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note the holidays you are hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your menu(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note the days you want to tidy up the house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your gift lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick some shopping days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate \u201coff limits\u201d days to give your battery a chance to recharge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having this all in one place will help map out the seemingly endless list of chores and errands. As with any schedule, you\u2019ve got to stay flexible. Things will change, appointments come up, and the inevitable winter sniffles. Life happens. This schedule is meant to be&nbsp;a guide to help keep you on track, but don&#8217;t panic if things get out of order. Cross things off as they are completed. <strong>So satisfying. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2_Lucy_Jo_Bowman_@lucyjohome_001-1068x1280.jpg\" alt=\"gallery wall with gold picture frames\" class=\"wp-image-27853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2_Lucy_Jo_Bowman_@lucyjohome_001-1068x1280.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2_Lucy_Jo_Bowman_@lucyjohome_001-700x839.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2_Lucy_Jo_Bowman_@lucyjohome_001-768x920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2_Lucy_Jo_Bowman_@lucyjohome_001-1282x1536.jpg 1282w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2_Lucy_Jo_Bowman_@lucyjohome_001-1709x2048.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-declutter-and-deep-clean\">2. Declutter and Deep Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don&#8217;t know about you, but I can not think unless my space is tidy. So take some time in early September to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/what-to-declutter-over-labor-day-weekend-8690865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declutter your home<\/a>. It\u2019s time to put away all the beach gear, tuck away summer activities, and go through those miscellaneous piles of mail and junk. If you don&#8217;t need it, toss it. If it is half broken and has been ignored for weeks, toss it. No lid to the stained tupperware bottom, just toss it. <strong>You will never find the top, just admit it!<\/strong> But seriously, there&#8217;s no point in keeping things around that you don&#8217;t use, or don\u2019t make you happy. Don\u2019t purge for no reason, but just ask yourself, is this worth the dust collection? Sometimes the answer will be, \u201cYES, I love this knick-knack and I don&#8217;t care what anyone says!\u201d But sometimes it will be a \u201cYa know what\u2026I don\u2019t want this anymore.\u201d Donate any unwanted goods to a local thrift store, and move on. Someone else will enjoy it, but it&#8217;s time to just move along and move on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is nothing like a clean home. Once the piles are gone, and the donation bags are out of the house, it&#8217;s time to get to cleanin\u2019. This does not have to be done in one day. Just pick a couple of rooms to start, and scrub scrub scrub. If you do a room or two at a time, within a couple of weeks you can consider your home <strong>CLEAN<\/strong>. And it will feel amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-960x1280.jpg\" alt=\"cottagecore kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-27854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-960x1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emily-Schmidt-@gatheredliving_14-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-spruce-up-the-joint\">3. Spruce Up The Joint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lots of ways to spruce up the house as you prepare for the holiday season. We have outlined so many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/budget-friendly-home-update\/\">budget-friendly options<\/a> for that home decor zhoosh. But we are in the frame game, so we will naturally suggest adding or swapping some art pieces as you prepare for the holidays&nbsp; Swap out your regular artwork and photos for seasonal prints or family photos in custom frames. This adds a personal touch and will tie your decor together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-fie-callout-box wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Did you know<\/strong> that we can print new art for you?&nbsp; We offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/prints\">print-only option<\/a>, so if you stumble across a new image you\u2019d like to have us print, you can swap your art and keep the frames.&nbsp;NICE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places to source free art:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pexels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freepik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artvee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canva<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"custom-picture-frame-options\">Custom Picture Frame Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LBF: The Little Black Frame<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/black\">black picture frames<\/a> to choose from. Black frames are the classic go-to. Whether you\u2019re looking to display family portraits, artsy photographs, or treasured keepsakes, the right black frame can make all the difference. Sleek and versatile, black frames provide the perfect backdrop to make your frameables shine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/durham\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Durham__Black__Corner.jpg\" alt=\"Black Picture Frame - Durham\" class=\"wp-image-27861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Durham__Black__Corner.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Durham__Black__Corner-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Durham <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/shelton\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shelton_Black__Corners.png\" alt=\"Black Picture Frame - Shelton\" class=\"wp-image-27862\" style=\"width:280px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shelton_Black__Corners.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shelton_Black__Corners-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shelton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/oxford\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oxford__Satin_Black.png\" alt=\"Black Picture Frame - Oxford\" class=\"wp-image-27863\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oxford__Satin_Black.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oxford__Satin_Black-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oxford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/hammond\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hammond__Gloss_Black.png\" alt=\"Black Picture Frame - Hammond\" class=\"wp-image-27865\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hammond__Gloss_Black.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hammond__Gloss_Black-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hammond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/hanover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Gloss_Black.png\" alt=\"Black Picture Frame - Hanover\" class=\"wp-image-27866\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Gloss_Black.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Gloss_Black-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/derby\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby__Black.png\" alt=\"Black Picture Frame - Derby\" class=\"wp-image-27867\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby__Black.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Derby__Black-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Derby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colorful Picture Frames<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a splash of vibrancy to your space with our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/colorful\">colorful picture frames<\/a>! Our hand-picked assortment of vibrant frames will bring life to any cherished memories or artwork you want to display. These frame options will let your personality shine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/mystic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Violet__Corner.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Picture Frame - Mystic in Violet\" class=\"wp-image-27868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Violet__Corner.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Violet__Corner-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystic in Violet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/hanover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Red.png\" alt=\"Colorful Picture Frame - Hanover in Red\" class=\"wp-image-27869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Red.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Red-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanover in Red<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/ashford\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ashford__Hot_Pink.png\" alt=\"Colorful Picture Frame - Ashford in Hot Pink\" class=\"wp-image-27870\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ashford__Hot_Pink.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ashford__Hot_Pink-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ashford in Hot Pink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/mystic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Cyan__Corner.png\" alt=\"Colorful Picture Frame - Mystic in Cyan\" class=\"wp-image-27871\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Cyan__Corner.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Cyan__Corner-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystic in Cyan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/hanover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Green.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Picture Frame - Hanover in Green\" class=\"wp-image-27873\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Green.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hanover__Green-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanover in Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/mystic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Lime__Corner.png\" alt=\"Colorful Picture Frame - Mystic in Lime\" class=\"wp-image-27872\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Lime__Corner.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mystic__Lime__Corner-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystic in Lime<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"other-tips-to-prep-the-home-for-the-holidays\">Other Tips to Prep The Home For The Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a budget<\/strong>. Take a look at your finances and see what is realistic. Are things looking tight? We get it! So maybe a \u201cSecret Santa\u201d or Yankee Swap is in order.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shop early<\/strong>. We all know the mayhem of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but you don\u2019t have to wait until then to shop for gifts. If you see it now, I say buy it, wrap it, and check that name off your list!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it a family affair.<\/strong> It takes a village to prep the home for the Holidays! So don\u2019t be shy and ask for help. You&#8217;re only one person, so get the kids to participate in the prep.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2811-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"black picture frame on a mantel \" class=\"wp-image-27856\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2811-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2811-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2811-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2811-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2811-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Holiday season comes up fast and goes by even faster. The more we plan the more we can actually be present and in the moment and enjoy time with family and friends. If we\u2019re constantly thinking about what we have to get done, we end up missing the best moments. If we start thinking about how to not only prep your home, but how to get organized for the holidays, we can avoid <em>most<\/em> of the stress. We hope. So start thinking about your plan so you can prep the home before the hectic months ahead. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are we seriously already talking about how to prep the home for the holidays? Yes, we are. Do you know why? Because, in an effort to alleviate holiday stress, we are vowing to be more ORGANIZED! 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