It's not to early to begin organizing your holiday party: 9 quick and easy tips to get ready

November 6, 4:22 PMBaltimore Organized Families ExaminerJacquie Ross

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It’s time to get ready for the party you’ve been planning to have this holiday season. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your menu and decorate your home for the holidays. However, before you decorate, you may need to declutter!  Now is the perfect time to take a good look at your home and decide on how you would like things arranged and organized on the big day. Unless you’re fortunate to have abundant space, you may need to move some things around and even remove some items to accommodate all of your invited guests.

Here are 9 easy tips to help you to get organized as you prepare for your holiday party:

1. Mail your invitations 2-4 weeks before the party
2. Plan your menu at least 2 weeks before the party
3. Begin decluttering your entertaining areas, one space at a time
4. Make sure you have enough serving platters and an area to serve beverages
5. A huge timesaver is to begin preparing menu items that can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
6. If families are invited, clear an area for children, so that they feel comfortable
7. Decide on furniture arrangement before the day of the party
8. Decorate your home for the holidays for a festive touch
9. Follow-up with guests who have not responded at least 4 days before the party

Check back often for more organizing tips to get ready for the holidays.  Read more tips on getting organized for the holidays here.  You can also subscribe to be automatically notified when Organized Families is updated - scroll to the top of this page.

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