Trick-or-Tidy
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary, at least when it comes to clutter! Costumes and decor can take over in October. Before the bats, pumpkins, and cobwebs take over your space, try these simple organizing tricks to keep the season festive, not frightful.
🪄Costumes That Won’t Haunt You Later.
From vampire capes to witch hats, costumes have a way of piling up. Instead of letting them vanish somewhere deep in the closet:
Label and Store: Use garment bags or clear bins labeled with each family member’s name or general descriptor (i.e. kid’s costumes). That way, next year you’ll know exactly where to find them.
Keep It Together: Use zipper pouches or clear shoe organizers for things like masks, wands and hats.
Pass It On: When kids outgrow their costumes, donate them to local schools or theaters. This way, your costumes can be reused repeatedly.
🎃 Decorations That Don’t Creep Into Every Corner
Halloween decorations can be fun to put up but storing them afterward can be a whole other story. Here’s how to make it easier:
Sort by Category: Pumpkins in one bin, lights in another, and outdoor inflatables in their own. Clear storage makes it easier to spot what you need next year.
Protect Fragile Decor: Wrap delicate items in tissue or bubble wrap before packing. Smaller boxes tucked inside larger bins work great for breakable items.
Color-Code: Orange and black lids instantly signal “Halloween” on your storage shelves, so you won’t dig through Christmas bins looking for skeletons.
👻 Organizing Year After Year
The best part about organizing Halloween is knowing next year will be even easier.
Rotate Seasonal Decor: Keep Halloween bins near fall and Thanksgiving decor so everything flows together.
Take Photos: Snap a quick picture of your decorated mantel or porch. Next year, you’ll have a guide ready to follow.
Set Boundaries: Decide on a “bin limit.” For example, two bins for Halloween decor only. This makes it easier to enjoy what you already have without overbuying.
Halloween doesn’t have to come with a clutter hangover. With a little planning and a few organizing tricks, you can enjoy the spooky season without letting it take over your home.
