With the last of my Thanksgiving leftovers cleared from the fridge, I'm getting ready to shift my focus to the December holidays. I love the month of celebrations ahead, but I know that in order to keep my sanity and avoid feeling overwhelmed during the next few weeks, I need to have a plan and some guidelines. The information on BellaOnline's Organization site this month is designed to help you do the same.

Too often, the holidays can get bogged down in stuff and stress. But they don't need to: with some thoughtful planning, you can enjoy the best of the season while steering clear of stress and clutter. These two articles can show you how.

4 Ways to Declutter Your Holiday Season
It's easy to be overwhelmed by clutter during the holiday season. But the good news is that it's also easy to have happy, meaningful, enjoyable celebrations throughout the season while staying clutter-free. Here are 4 ways to do just that.
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Have a Full (but Not Stuffed) Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of festivity and indulgence, which sometimes becomes excess. This year, take a few simple steps to enjoy all the season has to offer without overdoing it. Here's how.
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In addition to these two articles, you can find a trove of other resources to help you stay organized, happy, and in control this season by visiting the Holidays & Events page on the site. It's at http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/7114.asp.

The Guide to Less Stressful Holidays
Finally, if you'd like a step-by-step guide to a happier, more organized, less cluttered holiday season, check out my e-book, The Organized Life Guide to Less Stressful Holidays, which features tips, projects, worksheets, and week-by-week schedules designed to help you make the most of the month ahead. Click here to read more about the guide, and to order your copy--a great gift to give yourself this holiday season.

Visit the BellaOnline Organization site, www.bellaonline.com/site/organization, for more articles and resources that will help you live a richer, more organized, more enjoyable life all year round. Here's to a very happy holiday season!

My best to you,
Emily Wilska
Organization Editor
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