Soon it will be time to take down all those lovely Christmas decorations. Here are ten tips for organizing now to make next year easier!
1. This idea of storing Christmas lights around pieces of cardboard not only keeps them from getting tangled but the idea of simply writing tips on the cardboard about where the lights are to be hung is GENIUS!
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2. Finding a plastic tote that is big enough for rolls of paper and slim enough to fit under a bed is a great option. Adding extra trays for tags, bows, ribbon, scissors and tape will help you get all that wrapping done in a cinch!
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3. This no-cost way of keeping your wrapping paper from unrolling will ensure everything stays nice and tidy until next year.
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4. To keep all your wreaths from getting smashed and dusty, use coat hangers, trash bags and a coat rack!
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5. A great way to store small, fragile ornaments AND they pack easily into another tote or box!
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6. Have a little extra room in a closet? This is a great way to keep your wrapping paper organized and handy for quick access.
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7. Here are some great tips for organizing your Christmas totes AND she gives you free printable labels!
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8. I love how this portable tote was turned into a wrapping station – complete with sections for gift tags, scissors, tape and ribbon. This certainly beats scurrying around looking for all the parts to finish your wrapping AND it can be moved from room to room!
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9. I absolutely LOVE this way of keeping Christmas Cards – a simple way to look back on all the years past!
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10. I buy apples in these plastic containers from Costco every time I go – now I know a fabulous way to reuse them all! 
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