Stress
Untangle the mess after Christmas

Christmas time with family and friends is fun; it's time to unwind, relax and spend some quality time creating memories.
But, the fun soon stops at the thought of returning back to ‘normal’ and de-Christmassing your home.
It doesn’t have to be painful, though. To help, we’ve come up with some easy tips to aid you in untangling the mess left after the festivities. In a few easy steps, you’ll achieve tranquillity in next to no time.
Don’t be lazy when it comes to packing up the decs
You’ll thank yourself for it later if you take your time to do it methodically and properly.
- Remember the stress of trying to untangle the Christmas tree lights? That’s not fun for anyone. Make it easier for yourself next year by wrapping fairy lights around a piece of cardboard, an empty wrapping paper tube, or a hanger to keep them in order.
- If you have glass baubles, protect them in an egg carton.
- Wrap expensive (or precious) decorations in bubble wrap to prevent any damage.
- Bag up similar decorations and label each one - so you know what each one is without having to untie each knot. Same thing for unused wrapping paper, gift tags and leftover Christmas cards.
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