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Holiday Organizing Tricks

How to store your ornaments, organize your holiday shopping, and more.

Clever Holiday Tricks

12 Clever Holiday Tips and Ideas
On the 12th day of Christmas, Real Simple gave to me…12 ideas for an easier holiday.

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Gift Ribbon Storage Solutions

Two ribbon-organizing methods―one store-bought, one homespun.
Photo: Wendell T. Webber

How to Ship Gifts of All Shapes and Sizes

To send nearly anything (yes, even a life-size stuffed animal) follow this advice.
Photo: Annie Schlechter

The Twelve Lists of Christmas

Good advice to get you humming through December’s festivities.
Photo: Lucas Allen

8 Ways to Store Christmas Decorations

Time to take down the trimmings? Clever storage will keep things organized and safe.
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Holiday Tips and Tools

How To: Store Holiday Ornaments and Lights

How to Store Ornaments and Lights
Pulling out tangled lights and broken ornaments season after season can sure snuff your holiday spirit. This video shows a method for storing Christmas decorations that’ll bring you good cheer next year.

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Holiday Gift Wrap Problem-Solvers
Real Simple’s mission, through its 11 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these gift wrapping supplies.

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Christmas Countdown Checklist

Minimize seasonal stress by keeping track of your to-dos.

  • Make a family plan. Are you heading to your in-laws’ house? Hosting everyone at yours? Sit down with family members and decide where you’ll be spending the holidays.
  • Buy plane tickets. If you’ll be flying somewhere, get your plane tickets as soon as possible.
  • Put activities on a calendar. As you find out when parties and school pageants are scheduled, write them on a master calendar. Keep it next to the phone, so if someone calls to ask if you’re free for an event, you’ll know the answer immediately.

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