This time of year, before my family decks the halls, I ask the kids to clean out closets. I clear the armoire of all single gloves and snow pants that don’t fit. I comb the shelves for books that have earned a place in the donation box, wade through kitchen cabinets for items I forgot I even owned and generally go on a “If we haven’t used it this year, let’s get rid of it,” rampage.


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 Anyone else? Or is it just me?

With Christmas about to hit our house, closely followed by two birthdays in January, I know we will inevitably be acquiring new stuff: clothes, shoes, books, personal items, kitchenware, etc.

It’s coming. Stuff is coming!

Thus, I organize.

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