#1- A clean and organized home creates a welcoming atmosphere and starts with removing unnecessary items from every room to create refreshed spaces. Clutter within any room is ugly! Decluttering actions will make a visible difference immediately and put a smile on your face; Scout’s honor!

#2- Prepare a Holiday-Ready Checklist: A List organizes thoughts and intentions for a clean and organized home.

• Bedrooms: Dress up the beds with lovely duvets or bedspreads to welcome order into the bedroom space, contributing to an organized home.
• Living and Family-Room Areas: Dust and vacuum regularly to maintain clean spaces.
• Kitchen Cleaning: Appliances, cabinets, countertops, and refrigerators add positive accomplishments to any home.
• Bathrooms: Clean the Toilets, Sink, Tub, Shower Stall, Countertops, and floors to maintain a welcoming, clean environment in the home.
• Entryway: Clean to set the tone for the entire home. Clean walk-off mats and decorative items. Clean to achieve a clean and organized home by removing smudges and fingerprints from doors and walls.

#3— Strategically Incorporate Holiday Decor:

A few well-placed decorations can enhance the festive atmosphere. You can also refresh the air by using sweet-smelling potpourri and essential oils to create a pleasant scent throughout the home. Pleasant air-flowing scents and food aromas are welcoming enhancements within any home environment!