(NAPS)—Before you know it, the holiday season will be here and gone. The experts at Rubbermaid offer these tips to keep you organized during this festive time of year. Plan Ahead Wrapping, baking, decorating and entertaining—is there time to get it all done? Definitely—if you plan ahead. Start by making lists—what needs to be done, what supplies are needed to get the job done and when each task needs to be completed. By sharing responsibilities among family members and making sure everyone understands their projects and deadlines, you'll considerably reduce your stress levels. Get Organized A great deal of holiday stress stems from attending to lastminute tasks—finding containers for storing your leftovers, tying bows on gifts and hanging the mistletoe. By collecting the materials you'll need aheadof time, lastminute headaches will become a thing of the past. * Keep food fresh: No matter how delicious your turkey dinner was, there are sure to beleftovers. While grocery shopping for your holiday dinner, be sure to pick up a variety of Rubbermaid food storage containers. Properly storing yourleftovers will keep them fresh for meals in the coming days. Wrap it up: Keep your wrap- ping paper and accessories in one container to help lessen the frustrations of package preparation. With the capacity to store more than 15 rolls of standard sized 30- inch wrapping paper and numerous wrapping accessories, such as tape, scissors, and ribbon, the Wrap-in-Craft™ storage containers makegift-wrapping hasslefree. Create a winter wonderland: Create a decorating kit to help transform your home into a winter wonderland. Collect all of the tools you’ll need to decorate, such as wreath hangers, ornament hooks and a hot glue gun, in one easy-to-reach clear storage box to makedecorating a breeze! * Color-coordinated entertaining: If you’re on the go all season long, festive red and green food storage will be an invaluable addition to your supplies. Ideal for use from the beginning to the end of holiday entertaining, you can prepare, transport, present and preserve your delectable creations in these ready-to-go containers. Use oversized containers to accommodate bulk holiday baking. When lined with a buffer such as wax paperor tissue paper and packaged properly, the colorful containers from Rubbermaid can be used to ship baked goods to friends and family. For more information on products that can help you get organized, visit www.rubbermaid.com.
