Easter week is a busy one with lots of fun and meaningful activities. Whether you’re hosting an egg hunt for neighbors, kids, and grandkids on top of multiple church services or planning a quiet Sunday brunch, the major holiday of the season can bring a bit of chaos to our already complicated lives.

Don’t get distracted and miss all of the excitement. A little advance planning is all you need to enjoy this meaningful week!

To help you stay organized and stress-free, here’s a Thanksgiving Countdown Checklist packed with tasks to clear clutter, prep your home, and keep the holiday spirit front and center.

Decluttering is actually the very necessary first step of all organizing projects. You do not want unnecessary or unwanted items included in the system of organization you design. You have to eliminate the extraneous first.

Neatsmart’s guide to. the right hangers for your closet. Don’t waste any more time or money on the wrong hangers that don’t work for your closet.

When traveling to an Airbnb, I’ve learned how important it is to pack a few essential items to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. These are applicable to any type of travel but you’ll see with a couple of these items how they apply solely to car travel.

Kids who learn organization early feel calmer, more confident, and better prepared for life.

They argue less about cleanup and help create a more peaceful home for the whole family. They take ownership of their space and value their possessions. This is a skill they will carry throughout their life and might actually thank you for teaching them.

While I used to travel regularly for work years ago, I still get a little anxious packing for any trip, even a quick weekend away. That’s why I’ve decided to leave some things in my suitcase when I get back just so I don’t have to remember them again. These aren’t items that I necessarily need on every trip but ones I’m always glad I have.

If you can organize your linen closet, you can organize anything

Store winter clothes the right way so they are ready for you when cooler temps return. This means putting away heavy sweaters, boots, coats, scarves, etc the RIGHT way first.

maximize your pantry space and make it beautiful by decanting your food where it makes sense.

My quick tips to give your closet an easy, low cost makeover that’s as pleasing to your eye as your budget.

While moving is nobody’s idea of a good time, there are ways to lessen the stress so you can look forward to your fresh start. It is AMAZING how planning ahead and having an organized strategy to clean out your current home in anticipation of your new one can ease this process tremendously.