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WITH KIMBERLY GREENWELL, MY SOUTHERN HOME The holidays are upon us, and we all deserve to be extra jolly this year after the last couple of years. Unfortunately, the holidays can also mean big stressors for many! Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, you can count on a large number of guests moving through your home, frequent nights where you’re dashing out the door to various parties and events, and new gifts filling your home. Give yourself the best present possible: A plan to stay organized will help reduce that stress. WHERE TO START?
STAYING ORGANIZED
Think about where you’ll be spending most of your time this season: It’s most likely your kitchen! If you stay organized and efficient, your life will be a lot easier between preparing Thanksgiving dinner and organizing your annual cocktail party. You will want to be sure you are well stocked and have everything you need at hand to cut down on prep time.
While getting organized is relatively easy, staying organized will be a challenge. So don’t forget to enlist your spouse and kids in keeping your pantry’s layout intact for the whole season.
ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY:
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Start by clearing everything out. Be brutal about what you do and don’t need. Invest in a Lazy Susan, baskets, and clear jars to keep similar food and items together. Label everything. It helps others find what they need and helps you maintain your system.
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Need some tips to translate this organizational energy to the rest of the kitchen? Try these tips: • Keep your counters and island free of clutter at all times to avoid stress when it times to buckling down and cooking that much-anticipated holiday meal. • Plan your menu ahead of time. Not only does it allow you to make sure you have all the ingredients, but you can also make sure you have all the right tools. You don’t want to wait until Thanksgiving
