Last-Minute Hosting Tips: Making Your Home Guest-Ready in a Flash (Ep 234)

Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

In Episode 234 of the Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast, host Deanna Yates shares expert tips on preparing your home for holiday guests without the stress! Discover practical decluttering hacks to get your space guest-ready fast, learn how to embrace simplicity with festive decor, and find out why mindset is the key to stress-free hosting. Tune in to make your home holiday-ready and focus on connection, not perfection, this season!

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Are you hosting guests this holiday season and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of prepping your home? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple and stress-free ways to get your space ready for visitors without turning it into a full-blown production.

From quick decluttering wins to easy decorating ideas and hosting hacks, this episode will help you create a warm, welcoming home where you and your guests can relax and enjoy the season. Say goodbye to holiday hosting stress and hello to a clutter-free, joyful celebration!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to set realistic expectations for your home (and yourself!) during the holidays.

• The key areas to focus on for a quick pre-guest decluttering session.

• Easy and affordable decorating ideas to make your space festive without overdoing it.

• Hosting hacks to keep your guests comfortable and your stress levels low.

• Why it’s important to embrace “good enough” and focus on connection over perfection.

Take Action Today:

This week, take 15 minutes to declutter your entryway or living room—whichever space your guests will see first. Then, tag me on Instagram with your progress! Let’s inspire each other to create cozy, clutter-free homes this holiday season.

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:09 Holiday Hosting Overview

02:26 Quick Decluttering Tips

11:58 Creating a Cozy Atmosphere

14:38 Managing Holiday Stress

18:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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