'The Secret to a Stress-Free Christmas Morning Is Making Space Now' – Try This Decluttering Trick That Actually Works With Kids By 25 November

A space with dark blue walls, a white staircase, and dark wood flooring, with a children's playroom area to the left with toys and a low, dark-wood desk on a white rug. To the right is an upholstered bench with mismatched cushions, and a large artwork of a red rhino standing on a blue ball above. The staircase is seen in the background.

While an influx of toys and gifts at Christmas time is a joy for any child, for parents, it can be more of a nightmare, particularly if you simply don't have to storage space to keep them all.

That's why we recommend decluttering before the holidays, with this simple toy-rotation trick that we promise actually works with kids. Doing it by 25 November will also allow the right amount of time to complete the rotation before Christmas lands, so it's perfect for the weekend.