In this episode, I’m taking a bit of a detour from our planned content to share something real and relevant to my life right now—a little "toil before treat" strategy for tackling chores and creating space in our homes before we dive into holiday decorating. I usually wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate, but with the stress of the season and the comfort I’ve felt seeing my parents’ festive home, I’m itching to pull out the twinkling lights. However, I’m making myself earn it!