With the holidays quickly approaching, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to find the right gifts for little ones especially if you are an aspiring minimalist or in the process of decluttering your home. First of all it is important to remember the purpose of the holidays for your family. For many, the holiday season is truly about gratitude and spending quality time together.

With holiday season quickly approaching, you might be thinking, “How can I prepare my home for all those holiday gifts… especially the toys?” Having a plan in place may make it less stressful and wont derail your efforts to simplify or declutter your space. If you are like many parents out there and struggling with getting the toys under control, then this is for you.

Our holiday was full of joy, game nights, outdoor time, group bowling, and even group yoga at my nearby studio. While this was not a waste free holiday, it was a huge improvement from past years. For me it is not about perfection as I can only control me and I was only 1 person out of a group of 10 people. But I have noticed others enjoying some of the switches we have made in our home.