My New Year Tips: Storing Decorations

How's your new year everyone? I bet you all had a great time with your family and friends.  My family and I we're just stayed home. We watched the new years countdown  together in my daughters bedroom. My daughter was so happy because we let her up late for the first time. :) Because her bedtime schedules is 8:00pm on week days and 9:00pm on weekends.

Today is my busiest day after the holidays.  Since the holidays are over, now it's time for me  to start taking off our decorations.  I'm hoping to finish it before Monday. Anyway, "When the holidays are over, take stock of your decorations as you take them down and toss items that were never hung up or have lost their luster"

Here are helpful solutions for storing your stuff

1. Designate an area for all holidays items - whether it's a high shelf in a closet or a corner of the attic.
2. Wrap delicate glass and heirloom pieces in tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent breakage. Stow ornaments in lidded plastic bins or shallow cardboard boxes, making sure containers are all the same size for easy stacking. 
3. Wrap garlands around a large, rectangular piece of heavy-duty cardboard or a gallon-size coffee can so they don't get knotted. 
4. Always store lights indoors since they don't hold up well in extreme temperature. Wind individual sets around a square, notched piece of cardboard to prevent tangling. 
5. Pack artificial trees in polypropylene or vinyl bags (most will fit up to a 10-foot tree) to protect from dust. For easier lifting choose a bag with handles. 
6. Toss out used tinsel. It's in expensive to replace and looks best for just one season. 
7. Package wreaths in custom containers or boxes, available in sizes ranging from 10 to 40 inches; store in the garage or shed.

Reminder: TAG IT! Label lights, garlands, and mistletoe by room so you'll always know which items to hang in the hallway and which go on the mantel.