A Clutter-Free Christmas: How to Simplify the Season Without Losing the Magic (Ep 286)
About the episode
Create a clutter-free holiday season with simple decluttering tips, clutter-free gift ideas, kinder family conversations, and the mindset shifts that make December feel lighter, calmer, and more joyful.
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Want a calmer, cleaner, clutter-free holiday season?
This episode walks you through how to simplify Christmas in a way that feels peaceful, joyful, and actually doable for busy families.
Deanna shares how her family is decorating more slowly this year, how she’s focusing on cozy moments over perfection, and the simple choices that help keep December from spiraling into chaos.
Whether your holidays feel too busy, too full, or just too much, this episode will help you create more intention, more breathing room, and more meaning this season.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to gear up for the holidays without overwhelm
How to have clutter-free gift conversations with family (without guilt or drama)
Clutter-free gift ideas that still feel special
The “four-gift practice” that simplifies kids’ gifts instantly
What to do when guilt pushes you to buy more than you should
Why “more stuff” often leads to overstimulation and less joy for kids
How to prepare your home now for a peaceful Christmas morning
The Santa Bag Trick (a magical way to declutter with younger kids!)
Time Stamps:
00:00: Decorating slowly this year + why it feels right
02:15: Letting go of traditions that no longer serve you
04:25: Planning holiday activities earlier for less overwhelm
06:00: What to expect in this clutter-free holiday episode
07:10: The emotional clutter of December and how to release it
09:00: How to talk to family about clutter-free gifts
13:50: The four-gift practice for kids (want, need, wear, read)
15:00: Clutter-free gift ideas that still feel special
20:00: Guilt around giving less + Deanna’s personal story
26:10: Pre-holiday decluttering and prepping for Christmas morning
29:40: The Santa Bag Trick for younger kids
31:00: Weekly challenge: pick one clutter-free shift for this season
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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