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How to Prepare your Home for the Holidays

Check out these 60 holiday-ready tips for preparing for the Season. Find perfect decorating, entertaining, organizing, cleaning, and gift-giving ideas to ensure you have a stress-free few months. Happy Holidays!

Once your guests leave, make life easier with a quick post-Thanksgiving cleanup. Toss tablecloths and napkins in the washer before stains set, soak cookware, and load the dishwasher.

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Once your guests leave, make life easier with a quick post-Thanksgiving cleanup. Toss tablecloths and napkins in the washer before stains set, soak cookware, and load the dishwasher.

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