The holidays bring so much stuff - extra snacks, Advent calendars, gift wrap and school crafts which inevitably end up living on your kitchen counters.

And when everything starts piling up, the visual clutter can make the mental load on your already-exhausted holiday brain feel even heavier.

To keep your counters clear this season (and your mental clarity in check), try these three simple hacks to corral all the Christmas extras before they take over your space.

1. Hang your Advent Calendars with a Command Strip

Instead of letting advent calendars pile up on the counters, give them a designated place off the surfaces.

Use command strips to hang each calendar on an available wall at the right height for your child- higher if you have dogs!

Hanging your calendars not only gets them out of the way but also turns them into cute holiday decor while freeing up valuable counter space. Plus, your kids will know exactly where to find theirs each morning.

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2. Add Oversized Floor Baskets for Bulk Holiday Items

Holiday snacks and bulkier seasonal items, such as Christmas crackers, chips, and gingerbread boxes, tend to take over the kitchen because they don’t have a permanent home.

Fix that by adding a large neutral basket or lidded bin to the bottom of your pantry. Use it as a temporary “holiday overflow” zone.

These baskets keep everything contained, accessible, and out of sight (instead of scattered across your counters).

Once the season is over, you can repurpose them for backstock, paper goods or shopping bags.

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3. Caddy your Holiday Activities

Instead of letting small items take over your counters, group them into holiday caddies for easy grab-and-go organization.

For example, create a hot chocolate or seasonal drinks caddy, with cocoa packets, chocolate spoons and marshmallows to serve treats without cluttering your kitchen surfaces.

Or make a wrapping caddy with tape, scissors, gift tags, and ribbons to keep all your gift-wrapping essentials in one place.

By keeping each activity contained in its own caddy, you free up counter space, stay organized, and make your holiday prep easier and more enjoyable.

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