20 Holiday Time-Savers

Clutter buster: The dining room table

Set the table. No need to be elaborate. By putting out just a tablecloth and a centerpiece, you'll create the idea that it's ready for a meal  -- not the contents of your child's backpack.

Take out additional leaves: A smaller surface means less space for things to pile up.

Keep a basket in the corner of the room for stashing stuff until you can sort it.

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