The holidays can be magical and full of wonder.

They can also be too rushed and stressful. We can’t wait for the holiday season to begin, but once it does, we get caught up in the tidal wave of activity. Before we know it, the New Year is upon us, and another Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa has passed.

Here, at the start of another holiday season, I want to share a few (12 to be exact! 😉) easy steps to help you make this season both simple and sustainable.

In April, as winter transitions into spring in many parts of the world, it's a great time to declutter items that are no longer serving a purpose or taking up unnecessary space in your home. Here are 2-3 things to consider decluttering this Sprin season: