If Marie Kondo Had an Advent Calendar, Here’s What Would Be In It
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I thought this week I’d combine my two favorite things, a tidy, organized home + a gift guide!
I picked up The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up when it first came out in 2014. Since then, I’ve gifted it to countless friends & family members.
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My biggest takeaway from the book is, aside from the whole “keep things that spark joy” thing, that having a decluttered mind is also a big part of the process.
That’s what makes this list a great gift guide. The first half of this list are organization-specific, the second half are the things Marie Kondo uses to keep peace and harmony in her day, and her life.
Let’s face it, there will always be clutter, there will always be stuff we don’t need, there will always be messes.
But, there’s a big difference between walking around grumpy all day, and walking around grateful all day.
Let’s start sparking joy!
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If Marie Kondo Had an Advent Calendar, Here’s What Would Be In It….
Organizing Must-Haves:
1. These functional Drawer Dividers are amazing not only for your undergarments, but I love to keep my hair ties and pins in here as well.
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2. A Handbag Organizer is the perfect stocking-stuffer gift. This one stores items vertically. All you need to do is look into your bag and you’ll know where everything is!
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3. Peel & stick Chalk Board Labels for the pantry, underneath the bathroom sink, and any other place where bins collect in your home. I love the edges of these, and they come with a liquid chalk marker!
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4. A collection of Small Garment Bags, to tidy up your sweaters after the cozy season is all done. These roll up to let the air out, no need to vacuum out the air.
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5. Marie Kondo’s new book Joy at Work flew off the shelves. Everyone can use productivity and organization pointers, especially now that a lot of us are working from home.
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For Self-Care and Peace of Mind at Home:
6. If you need an energy lift, Marie Kondo suggests Grapefruit or Peppermint Room Scents to revitalize and energize the mind, and clear the way for creative thinking.
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7. A sleek Incense Holder or Incense Pot at home is a great alternative to air scents for relaxation and de-stress.
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8. Marie Kondo drinks tea all day long! She uses her tea time to create breaks in her work day. This tea gift set was on Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2019 Gift List!
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9. She also has Cleansing Crystals throughout her house, along with a Tuner. (The tuner is that thing she “dings” with a hammer when she enters the house.) These are so beautiful, and work to stabilize and get rid of negative energy in the home. There’s one for each room!
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10. These Affirmation Cards are so fun and positive. You can buy a deck of cards for family, love & relationships, work, or of course, self-affirmations!
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11. It’s a KonMari Thank-a-Palooza! According to Marie Kondo, the act of receiving a gift is majorly kind. These “Thank You” cards are just too cute to forget to send to your loved ones, thanking them for their generosity and love.
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12. I couldn’t resist this last one, a Fitted White Sweater is Marie Kondo’s signature style!
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Make Decluttering Super-Fun with these Decluttering Printables!
Here are some new printables to help make your decluttering journey fun!
- Declutter “Bingo” Sheet – Mark off the boxes after each decluttering task, five in a row wins!
- Declutter “Where-to-Look” Checklist – You need this list of 50 places in your home where clutter is most likely to accumulate. See if you can find them all!
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Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this gift guide! Those crystals are definitely on my holiday list! I need all the help I can get creating a calm, cozy holiday experience lol!
What gifts are you hoping for this holiday season? Let us know in the comments!
XO,
-Mina
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