With the holidays quickly approaching, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to find the right gifts for little ones especially if you are an aspiring minimalist or in the process of decluttering your home. First of all it is important to remember the purpose of the holidays for your family. For many, the holiday season is truly about gratitude and spending quality time together.

Thinking about starting to declutter, but not sure where to start or are overwhelmed? Here are 10 tips to get you going.

Children need space to be creative. Too much stuff can actually be over-stimulating to little ones.

Children want our attention and love. Most of us correlate that with the giving of material items. I have been on a journey to simplify my family’s life to allow us to enjoy the little moments more. Oftentimes, I look to my four-year-old son as a shining reminder of what is important.