With the big holidays coming up over the
next few months, October is a good time
to get ahead of the curve and sort out
your entertaining arsenal.
DINING ROOM AND
ENTERTAINING SUPPLIES
October
Get ready for holiday crafting and gift
wrapping by clearing out your stash
and organizing supplies this month.
pieces that you don't like or that no
longer fit your lifestyle. Check out
Replacements, Ltd. if you decide to sell
some serving pieces or dinnerware.
Habit to cultivate: Just like creating a
wardrobe with lots of pieces that work
together, think of creating an entertaining
wardrobe that you can mix and match, rather
than having lots of distinct sets of dishes.
HOBBIES AND
CRAFTS
November
• Clean out gift-wrapping supplies, tossing
empty tape dispensers, out-of-ink pens
and shreds of gift wrap and ribbon
• Downsize your craft stash by donating
spare fabric scraps, yarn, scrapbooking
paper and other materials—many
organizations (schools, retirement
centers and the like) are happy to accept
donations of craft supplies, and there
are even some craft-specific donation
centers. Where to donate craft supplies.
How to sell, donate or swap extra craft
supplies. Donating for the good
• Keep works in progress together in bags,
bins or boxes
Habit to cultivate: Take the time to put
away your craft supplies neatly when you
are done working. A messy stash makes
it more likely you will buy something you
already have simply because you couldn't
find it!
• Get rid of worn-out and stained
tablecloths, placemats and napkins
• Count your dinnerware and serving
pieces and consider whether you have
enough, too much or too little for the
amount you entertain
• Get rid of decor, table linens and serving
