Never underestimate the power of plans. Take 10 minutes in the morning or night before and plot your day. It actually CREATES time. Happy New Years Eve!

Holiday real estate = rotation, rotation, rotation. When storing after a holiday, put boxes in the back, pushing the next holiday forward.

Empty egg cartons make eggcellent storage solutions for tiny decorations like small glass or crystal ornaments! Apple cartons and wine boxes too!

A clean dustpan makes a great way to shovel your elf’s tiny toys (such as Lego’s) to the toy chest or just out of the way!

Does your kitty litter…when she eats? Set bowls on top of plastic storage tub lids to contain messes and spills.

Santa Spotlight: LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEADS. Cuts water use in half, plus saves all the energy it would’ve taken to heat all that water. Saves thousands of gallons per year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ELVES! Here's a quick Christmas tip before I set off for my snowy swing around the world: be kind to one another all the year round!

Merry Christmas Eve, elves! Tonight is Santa's big night, so here's a holiday helper for Christmas morn: keep a garbage bag handy when opening gifts and teach your little elves to toss the paper inside as they unwrap. Save yourself one big mess later!

Tis the season to donate pantry items. Those dusty cans can be put to good use.

Santa Spotlight: PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS! Slash your power bill (& CO2) by auto-adjusting your workshop’s temp to your schedule!

Know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away…by wearing clothes twice! One load of laundry = 40 gallons of water.

When cleaning YOUR sleigh, be sure to wipe down the steering wheel (the germ capital of your car) with disinfectant!

Keep your natural tree watered - dry trees are more likely to catch fire. And keep your tree lasting longer with ginger ale or 7-up!

Does your posture get a bad "wrap" this season? Gift wrap while seated at a table (with supplies in easy reach) instead of hunched over on the floor. 

Store your shoes inside a plastic bag or shower cap (from any hotel) to sequester sticky, stinky soles from crisp clothes!

Turn your teddy bears into tidy bears - stick a Velcro strip to the wall to store or display your soft, plush toys.

S’no problem: Spray non-stick cooking spray to both sides of your snow shovel and snow won’t stick. (Your back will thank you!)

Don’t let wrapping unravel you this season. Use a simple paper clip to keep wrapping paper from unraveling itself and your nerves.

Before travel, buy travel-size toiletries, pack in a freezer bag, then pack in an outer pocket of your suitcase for easy access.  TSA-OK!

Santa Spotlight: Petroleum Jelly! Winter's tough on locks - smear your key with PJ, insert into lock, and twist away!

Out of toilet cleanser? Don’t get bowled over! Sprinkle baking soda along the sides of the bowl, let sit, sprinkle vinegar, scrub, flush. 

Tidy elves love BLANKETS! Did you know that for every degree you lower your home’s temp, you can save 3% on your power bill?

During flights, BYOB. The “B” is for BLANKET - airplane blankets & pillows are rarely washed! Staying healthy is the ultimate timesaver!

Chrysanthemum's the word: houseplants are beautiful and nature’s original air fresheners – get some and reduce your home’s air pollutants!

Healthy elves love exercise. ’Tis the season to be snotty, so be sure to get at least 15 minutes of it daily to keep ur immune system jolly!

Winterize your water: turn off outdoor water supply, empty/detach garden hose, and use a faucet cover to protect against the freeze!

Creative gift idea: IOUs! Take over a chore for a loved one for a year...and stick to it! Nothing says I love you more than doing dishes or laundry.

Simplify a gift wrapping rampage by using a paper towel holder: slide your ribbon spools onto its post, largest to smallest, bottom to top! 

Give gifts wisely. Myrrh and frankincense are fine, but how about something homemade (photos) or tickets to a show, movie, or game?

Viva la Vinegar! Avoid sticker shock with white vinegar. Warm a little, soak a rag with it, then press to price tags & bumper stickers. Peels right off.

A high-wire act that’s low stress? Attach 2 lengths of wire, side-by-side, to store wrapping paper against the ceiling and out of sight!