Wednesday, October 3, 2012

31 Days to Stress-Free Holidays - Inventory (Decorations)

A holiday decorations inventory is a very important process to keep the  holidays stress-free.  Have you ever had a year when a string of lights will not work or your pre-lit tree will not light up?  Most stores already have decorations displayed and even discounted.  Also, most decorations are picked over a month before the holiday and they are already putting out decorations for the next holiday. 

Questions to consider during this process:

Do I have lights for the tree (real or artificial)?  Also, consider lights for the outside?

Does my pre-lit tree work?

Should I keep the same theme or color for my decorations?

Do I need additional decorations for parties?

Do I have enough batteries or the right kind of batteries for certain decorations?

Did I buy decorations on clearence last year?  Do I know where they are?

Are any of the current decorations worn or faded?

Are there any decorations to discard, donate, or take to consignment?

The next step is to make a list to have ready when you are shopping.  The list is also helpful as you find items you need on sale.

I encourage you to schedule a time for this process to help make your holiday stress-free.

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