Episode 597: 5 Things I Do the Day After Christmas to Stay Clutter Free

You made it through the holiday…but your living room didn’t! Are you wondering how to deal with all that Christmas clutter?

In this episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp share five timely tips for taming the mayhem left behind after all the merriment.

• Knowing whether to return, recycle, or donate stuff left over from the festivities.
• Sharing out of your abundance.
• Saving your after-Christmas sanity!

Listen in as they discuss actionable ways to:

1. Deal immediately with Christmas clutter—break down boxes, recycle or reuse gift wrap and bags, and sort through anything left behind by guests.
2. Plan meals with holiday leftovers—pack meals for neighbors or guests, avoid food waste, and make meal prep easier for post-holiday days.
3. Schedule returns for unwanted gifts—don’t rush out on the 26th, take advantage of generous return policies, and streamline receipts (using apps and loyalty programs).
4. Plan a charity shop drop-off—donate unused decorations, forgotten gifts, and outgrown items, especially as new items come in after Christmas.
5. Avoid impulse shopping—be wary of big post-holiday sales and only buy what you truly need so clutter doesn’t creep back in.

They wrap up with encouragement to get help from family members in managing the clutter, and to be intentional about what stays and what goes after the holidays.

Listen next week for even more tips on keeping stuff from coming into your house!