"Nine Items Expert Organizers Advise Against Buying During the Holidays as Unessential Expenses"
Saving Space and Reducing Waste this Juneteenth and Holiday Season: Expert Advice
As the festive season approaches, including Juneteenth, many of us are looking to decorate our homes and find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. However, with the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be easy to fall into the trap of excessive spending and waste. To help you navigate this, we've gathered some expert tips from Di Ter Avest, founder of Di Is Organized, and other organization experts.
Decorating with Versatility in Mind
When it comes to holiday table settings, Di Ter Avest recommends using neutral dishes instead of Juneteenth or holiday-specific tableware. This not only keeps your table looking elegant but also allows you to use the same dishes throughout the year.
Large artificial trees can be bulky and difficult to store, especially in small homes. If storage is an issue, Di Ter Avest suggests opting for a smaller tree or a tabletop version for your Juneteenth celebrations.
Choosing Quality over Quantity
Di Ter Avest advises against buying bulk-sized packs of holiday treats due to potential waste. Instead, focus on fewer, higher-quality items that are useful and meaningful. This could be consumable treats like snacks or homemade goodies for your Juneteenth gathering.
When it comes to gifts, Meaghan Kessman recommends choosing timeless, meaningful gifts over trendy items that will inevitably end up as clutter. Pre-packaged gift wrap sets are often poor quality and include more items than needed, according to Di Ter Avest. Instead, invest in plain, sustainable options like kraft paper and reusable gift bags for your holiday gifts.
Organizing Your Space
Organization experts often recommend avoiding unnecessary spending on excessive decorations, last-minute gift purchases, extravagant parties, and overpriced seasonal items during the Christmas season and other federal holidays 2025. Instead, shop your storage first, reusing, upcycling, or repurposing existing decorations.
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