MERRY Rule of Thumb

Here's how to apply the MERRY Rule to holiday invitations:

• Money: Can you afford this event (travel, gifts, dining) without financial stress or guilt afterward? Suggest cheaper alternatives if needed.

• Energy: Do you have the physical and mental energy for this activity, or will it just drain you? Be honest about your capacity.

• Return (Value): Is the time spent worth it? Does it bring joy, connection, or fulfill a priority, or is it just another obligation?

• Recovery: Will you have time to recharge afterward? Don't overschedule yourself to the point of needing days to recover.

• You (Your Needs): Does this event genuinely serve your holiday happiness, or are you just saying yes out of obligation? Prioritize your peace. 

By asking these questions, you can say "no" gracefully to draining events and protect your resources for the ones that truly make the holidays feel merry and bright. 

Tidy Up Th Tip by Kiera Rain, BayAreaProfessionalOrganizer.com

Closet Prank for Family Holiday!

I totally approve of this prank at your next family gathering! ;-) Too good! 

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Pantry Re-Do

Today's session was a check-in session. It'd been a few months since our last session. Here's a before and after of pantry that was stressing her out:

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Gift Wrapping + Storage Tips

Tidy Up Th Tips: Gift Wrapping 

Awesome Holiday Wrapping Storage/Use Trick!  https://www.facebook.com/reel/878583154847870/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e 

Eco friendly wrapping: comics from newspapers, brown paper recycling and hemp twine, tell the person to guess which hand the gift is in.

What I do for my 2 kids: I hide the bday and cmas gifts throughout the house, unwrapped, take pics on my phone as I go so I can account for all of them, and the kids go on a treasure hunt using hot/cold clues when needed. I'm not one for wrapping. Gift bags with tissue paper and a card is my go to if I have to. 

Bestest Option: choose fun experiences and quality time and take pictures vs material gifts that lead to gift-guilt clutter.

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