The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year—but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the most cluttered. Between the decorations, gift wrap, endless holiday shopping, and those mysterious items that seem to multiply in our closets, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before Christmas even arrives. That’s where the 7 Day Christmas Declutter Challenge comes in—a fun, simple way to prepare your home (and mind) for the festivities ahead.
7 Day Christmas Declutter Challenge
Check out this post on 7 Reasons You Should Declutter Before Christmas.
Also, check out this post on the Top 10 Areas To Declutter Before The Holidays.
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Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and declutter checklists like the one linked above to help you declutter every room in your home.
Why Declutter Before Christmas?
- Make Room for Gifts – New toys, clothes, and gadgets will find their way into your home. Decluttering first ensures there’s space for them without the chaos.
- Ease Holiday Stress – A tidy, organized space helps you feel calmer and more in control during what can be a busy season.
- Give Back – Many charities accept donations of gently used items during the holidays, making it a perfect time to pass along what you no longer need.
How to Do the 7 Day Christmas Declutter Challenge
Here’s a simple week-long challenge to get your home ready:
Day 1: Holiday Decorations
Go through your Christmas decorations. Keep the ones you love and donate or recycle the rest.
Day 2: Kitchen & Pantry
Clear out expired food, mismatched Tupperware, and anything you don’t use. Make room for holiday baking and gatherings.
Day 3: Kids’ Toys
Have your children choose toys they’ve outgrown to donate. This teaches generosity while freeing up space for new gifts.
Day 4: Closets
Sort through winter clothes. Keep what you actually wear, donate duplicates or items that no longer fit.
Day 5: Gift Wrap Station
Declutter old gift bags, tangled ribbons, and scraps of wrapping paper. Set up a neat wrapping station.
Day 6: Living Room
Tidy up the space where you’ll likely entertain and open gifts. Remove excess decor or furniture that makes the room feel cramped.
Day 7: Digital Declutter
Clean out your email inbox, organize digital photos, and delete unused apps. A fresh digital space makes holiday planning easier.
Keep It Simple
The goal isn’t to create a perfect, Pinterest-worthy home. It’s to create space for joy, peace, and connection this Christmas. Even tackling a few areas will make your holiday season feel lighter.
So grab a box, put on some Christmas music, and start your Christmas Declutter Challenge today. You’ll head into the holidays with more room—for gifts, for laughter, and for what matters most.
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