OK, here’s a simple tip that has huge impact, on your home and your sanity as well!  We are  entering the holiday season for sure. If you have children, you can already anticipate the mini home invasion that is going to occur.  Here is how I have always handled it. Early in December, I go through the playroom toy closet.  I clean out all those toys that haven’t been played with in awhile, lost a part or two, things we have duplicates of (you know you have those too!).  It’s just a matter of organizing to create room for the new.  You can do this with your children as active participants or on a day when they’re not around.  It can also be a valuable teaching moment if you have your children donate their items to those less fortunate.  I encourage you to do this early in December so that if you are donating, your items will be available to those in need for the holidays.  Satisfaction on all levels!