For the first time, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has released its entire lineup of special events and limited-time festivals for the coming year at once, allowing vacationers more time to build their budgets and plan their trips.
The top Disneyland events in 2024
Here are some of the highlights coming to Disneyland in 2024 (you can view the full list with event descriptions at the official Disney Parks Blog), sorted by date:
Jan. 23 through Feb. 18: Lunar New Year.
Jan. 30: Pixar Place Hotel opening.
Feb. 17 and 24: Celebrate Gospel.
Feb. 22 and 23: Anaheim Ducks Days.
March 1 through April 22: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.
April 5 through June 2: Seasons of the Force (a Star Wars-themed festival).
April 26 through Aug. 4: Pixar Fest.
May 24: Nighttime show Fantasmic will return.
Aug. 23 through Oct. 31: Halloween time.
Aug. 23 through Nov. 2: Plaza de la Familia (a celebration of Día de los Muertos).
Nov. 15 through early 2025: The holidays begin here.
The launch of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is also expected sometime in 2024. The log flume-style ride will be a remake of Splash Mountain, but this time centered around the 2009 movie “The Princess and the Frog.”
And at the Downtown Disney District, the outdoor shopping and entertainment center neighboring the theme parks that doesn’t require a ticket to enter, new restaurants are set to open in 2024. That includes Paseo and Céntrico, which serve Mexican cuisine, and Din Tai Fung, a Chinese restaurant famous for its soup dumplings and noodles.
Disneyland has also committed to bringing back some of its most popular separately ticketed after-hours events in 2024, including the Disneyland After Dark series and the Halloween-themed Oogie Boogie Bash. Specific dates for those events haven’t been released.
Why getting the entire Disneyland 2024 calendar now is such a big deal
The news of Disney releasing its entire event lineup follows a similar change announced earlier in 2023 that visitors can now make theme park reservations as far out as 180 days in advance — an increase from the previous 120 days.
That change makes it easier for travelers to plan and pay for their next Disneyland vacation, particularly those who plan months in advance. (Planning early is generally considered a best practice in travel.)
After all, the lack of notice in previous years was sometimes frustrating for planners. For example, when the inaugural Pixar Fest kicked off in April 2018, dates were only announced six months in advance. For international visitors with a penchant for Pixar, a good airfare deal may have already passed.
According to flight alerts website Going, the best airfare deals are usually found one to three months in advance for domestic flights and two to eight months in advance for international tickets. By knowing what events are happening throughout the year, Disneyland fans now have more time to subscribe to flight alerts so they can take advantage of deals within those critical booking windows.
The increased notice might also give travelers who tightly budget more time to save for a vacation — and perhaps even to apply for a travel credit card. For people who time credit card applications around vacations to take advantage of increased spending rewards or introductory offers, the previous announcement window may have been insufficient time to maximize credit card rewards.
Having a calendar for all of 2024 should make it easier to plan (and budget for) a Disneyland vacation.
Other ways to save on a Disneyland vacation
Disney is running a few ticket discount promotions, including:
Tickets for kids as low as $50: Disneyland Resort theme park tickets for children ages 3 to 9 are being offered for as low as $50 per child with a special 1-day, 1-park ticket for dates between Jan. 8 and March 10, 2024.
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To the native Wintu people it was Bohem Puyuik, the “Big Rise,” and no wonder. Mt. Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river.
The Sacramento River provided such an abundance of food that the Wintu and many neighboring tribes — the Pit River, Yana, Nomlaki and others — had little to fight over. They thrived in pre-colonial times, on waters that ran silver with salmon, forests thick with game and oaks heavy with acorns.
But centuries of disease, virtual enslavement and murder wrought by European and American invaders scrambled the harmony that once reigned along the Upper Sacramento River.
Today, three tribes here are locked in a bloodless war. At issue is a proposal by one Indigenous group to expand and relocate its casino and whether the flashy new gambling hall, hotel and entertainment center would honor — or desecrate — the past.
The casino envisioned by the Redding Rancheria and its 422 members would rise nine stories on 232 acresalong Interstate 5. The rancheria — home to descendants from three historic tribes — began planning the development nearly two decades ago, envisioning a regional magnet for tourists and gamblers.
But the proposal has been buffeted by influential opponents, including the city of Redding, neighborhood groups and the billionaire next door — who happens to be the largest private landowner in America. The naysayers list a cavalcade of complaints against the new Win-River casino complex, saying it would despoil prime farmland, exacerbate traffic, increase police and fire protection costs and threaten native fish in the Sacramento River.
Those complaints have helped stall, but not kill, the project, whose fate rests almost solely in the hands of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. And now the BIA’s obscure bureaucrats have been confronted with an explosive new charge from two neighboring tribes: that construction of the casino would desecrate what the tribes say should be hallowed ground — the site of an 1846 rampage by the U.S. Cavalry that historians say probably killed hundreds of Native people.
The Sacramento River massacre has not received the attention of other atrocities of America’s westward expansion, such as the one in 1890 at Wounded Knee, S.D., where U.S. troops killed as many as 300 Lakota people. Estimates of the carnage, recorded over the decades from witness accounts and oral tradition, range from 150 to 1,000 men, women and children slaughtered along the banks of the Sacramento River.
If the higher estimates of the death toll are correct, it would rank as one of the largest single mass killings of Indigenous people in American history.
“In my heart, I find it hard to believe that there are Wintu people that are willing to build a casino on … the blood-soaked dirt of the massacre site,” Gary Rickard, chair of the Wintu Tribe of Northern California, told a state Assembly committee in August. “There are dozens of other places along the I-5 corridor and the Sacramento River.”
Redding Rancheria Chair Jack Potter Jr., himself part Wintu, called the claim that his tribe would build its casino on the massacre grounds “a slander that will not be easily forgotten.” He told state lawmakers that the real massacre site is miles away. Rancheria leaders said their opponents have manufactured the controversy for a less honorable reason: to block what would be a sparkling new competitor.
“Gaming in Indian country can be a tide that raises all of our canoes,” insisted Potter, who appeared at times to fight back tears as he spoke at the Sacramento hearing. “We should not battle against one another, in that spirit.”
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Friendships that go back decades and tribal ties of a century or more have been imperiled by the casino furor. Native people normally aligned against a hostile or indifferent U.S. government — “We’re all the children of genocide,” as one elder put it — have watched sadly as their conflicts turn inward.
It’s a dynamic that has played out before. Robbed of their ancestral lands, tribes now sometimes fight when one tries to claim new territory, often as a base for a lucrative modern endeavor: gambling.
The friction is exacerbated by the peculiar history of the Redding Rancheria — and by opponents’ eleventh-hour invocation of the Sacramento River massacre, 19 years after the rancheria began to assemble parcels for the project.
The Redding Rancheria refers to a nearly 31-acre stretch of land near the south end of Redding that the federal government bought in 1922 for “homeless Indians” who came to the area as seasonal workers for ranches and orchards. The rancheria sits in a relatively obscure location compared with the interstate-adjacent site of the proposed casino, more than three miles by car to the northeast.
In 1939, the Wintu, Pit River, Yana and other Indigenous peoples formed a rancheria government. It was recognized by the United States. But in 1958, an act of Congress “terminated” recognition of multiple California groups, including the Redding Rancheria, in an attempt to force Indians to disperse into the general population. It took a landmark 1983 court settlement to formally restore recognition of 17 rancherias, including the one in Redding.
The result is that there are Redding Rancheria members with Wintu blood, like Potter, 52, who firmly support the casino, while other Wintu descendants who are not descended from the original rancheria families, like Rickard, 78, adamantly oppose it. Rickard grew up with Jack Potter Sr. and has known his son since he was a boy.
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Cordiality prevails, at least outwardly, when Rickard and Potter meet today. But the bad blood between their groups has become fierce, exacerbated by the yawning wealth disparity between the rancheria and the Northern Wintu.
Rancheria members have thrived largely because of the success of their existing Win-River Resort & Casino, which operates 550 slot machines, a dozen table games, an 84-room hotel and an RV park.
The complex is the biggest income producer for the rancheria, which also owns a Hilton Garden Inn and a marijuana dispensary in Shasta County. Sources familiar with the tribe said each enrolled member receives a monthly “per capita” payment of at least $4,000 and perhaps as high as $6,000.
The rancheria’s chief executive, Pitt River descendant Tracy Edwards, 54, declined to discuss the amount of the payments.
That income, along with health clinics and other benefits, makes the Redding Rancheria members the envy of Indigenous groups with comparatively paltry assets. Rickard’s Northern Wintu claims roughly 560 certified members, but like many groups across America, the tribe has been laboring for years and still has not received formal recognition from the U.S. government. That means the tribe can’t put land into trust, a prerequisite to casino development and also a shield against federal, state and local taxes.
“We don’t have the resources in order to obtain the things we need,” said Shawna Garcia, the Northern Wintu’s cultural resources administrator. “We don’t have the revenue to assist our members with things like college, housing and other assistance.”
Historians and ethnographers say the Wintu were the predominant tribe around the site proposed for the casino complex, an expanse of meadow and scrubland that locals dub the Strawberry Fields because of its agricultural history. And Rickard questioned why the “pure-blood Wintu people” he represents have been left to struggle, while the rancheria — representing an amalgamation of tribal groups — stands poised to create an even bigger cash cow with its new casino.
Rancheria leaders like Edwards, a UC Davis-trained lawyer, have emphasized how the tribal group has supported Native and non-Native people, both as one of the largest employers in Shasta County and through its charitable foundation.
In just one year, 2018, the rancheria said it gave more than $1.2 million to community organizations, helping serve the homeless and victims of the Carr fire. During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rancheria donated $5,000 each to 60 businesses struggling to stay afloat.
At a cost of $150 million, the rancheria’s new casino would feature 1,200 slot machines — more than double the number at its current casino — and with 250 rooms, the new casino hotel would be more than triple the size of the existing hotel. The tribal group has pledged to close its current Win-River casino when the new one opens.
The rancheria’s outsized community presence has created substantial goodwill around Redding, but a portion of residents have stepped forward — via petitions and ballot measures — to express disdain for large developments they feel could harm the rural character of their community.
Among the more powerful opponents is Archie Aldis “Red” Emmerson, president of logging giant Sierra Pacific Industries, whose sprawling estate looms along the Sacramento River, just south of the casino site.
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In 2020, an Emmerson-allied company purchased property from the city of Redding that included a portion of a road that would be the north entry to the casino site and created an easement that would have barred access to the rancheria land for all but agricultural purposes. The easement effectively would have thwarted the casino by blocking vehicle access to the development.
But in 2022, a Shasta County Superior Court judge voided the deal, saying that in selling the land (for just $3,000 to the billionaire) the city had violated its “own processes, procedures and the relevant law.” The ruling nullified the easement, preserving the rancheria’s unrestricted access to the property.
The Redding City Council and neighboring homeowners have maintained their opposition to the project for years, while a new conservative majority on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors recently reversed the county’s earlier objections. The supervisors supported the casino, despite admonitions from the sheriff, fire chief and county counsel that the agreement with the rancheria did not provide sufficient compensation to cover the increased costs of serving the big development.
The rancheria agreed to make one-time payments totaling $3.6 million to support Shasta County, the Sheriff’s Department and fire and emergency services. That initial infusion would be supplemented by recurring payments: $1,000 for each police service call and $10,000 for each fire/emergency service call.
No issue has unsettled intra-tribal relations, though, like the debate flowing out of the terrible events along the Sacramento River 177 years ago.
Oral histories of the Wintu and neighboring tribes recall how Native families and elders had gathered along the river known as the Big Water each year in early April for the spring salmon run. Traditionally, the season signaled rebirth.
But Capt. John C. Fremont had other ideas.
Fremont diverted his men from their ordered assignment: completing land surveys in the Rocky Mountains. The Americans instead went adventuring to California, where, in the spring of 1846, they responded to sketchy claims from settlers that they were endangered.
About 70 buckskin-clad white men set upon the Native people, the locals far outgunned by the invaders, each toting a Hawken rifle, two pistols and a butcher knife, according to UCLA historian Benjamin Madley‘s detailed account of the massacre.
The horsemen completed their grisly work with such evident pride that legendary frontiersman Kit Carson later bragged that the coordinated assault had been “a perfect butchery.”
The massacre marked the beginning of “a transitional period between the Hispanic tradition of assimilating and exploiting Indigenous peoples and the Anglo-American pattern of killing or removing them,” according to Madley’s “An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe.”
Fremont (later a U.S. senator from California and a Republican presidential candidate) would say that his party attacked the natives because of reports of an “imminent attack” upon settlers. But the “battle” was one-sided, with the federal troops suffering no known casualties. Afterward, according to Madley’s account, Fremont’s men feasted on the Native people’s larder of fresh salmon.
In the nearly two centuries since, the tragedy would be more forgotten than remembered. There is no historical marker around Redding noting the event.
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The Wintu people believed to have been the principal victims have preserved memories of the mass killing in their oral history. But no ceremony marks the atrocity. And at the Wintu cultural resource center in Shasta Lake City, a wall-size timeline of the group’s history makes no mention of the 1846 bloodshed.
There’s also the now-pressing question — pushed to the fore by the casino feud — about precisely where the massacre occurred. The Northern Wintu and another outspoken opponent, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, insist that the Strawberry Fields property was a key location in the atrocity.
The Paskenta commissioned a study by a retired anthropologist from Cal State Sacramento that drew on research from the late 1800s by a linguist from the Smithsonian Institution who, in turn, got much of his information from a Wintu elder who survived the massacre. The report, by Dorothea Theodoratus and a colleague, said that the “center” of the massacre was “opposite the mouth of Clear Creek” in the Sacramento River, a point roughly two miles south of the proposed casino location.
But other accounts from participants and witnesses said Fremont’s soldiers chased down victims after the initial assault, leaving the exact range of the bloodshed unknown. The Theodoratus report says that six villages, including two on the proposed casino property, were so thoroughly intermingled that all “would have had some direct involvement with that massacre.”
Andrew Alejandre, chair of the Paskenta Band, told the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee in August that his tribe is seeking to have the state and federal governments designate the Strawberry Fields a sacred site, off-limits to development. Alejandre, 35, said his tribe vehemently opposes building a casino “on top of men, women, children and elders. The spirit of these ancestors … Let them rest!”
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In rebuttal, Potter and rancheria CEO Edwards note that during the many years that they and others have pursued developments in the region, the rival tribes never mentioned the massacre. Divisive fights over a proposed auto mall and a sports complex (both scrapped) came and went without any discussion about desecration of a mass grave site.
“I would never disrespect the remains of my ancestors,” Potter said.
Fifty miles south of Redding in rural Corning, the 288-member Paskenta Band opened the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort two decades ago. The luxe gaming hall is just one part of an economic surge by the tribe, which has also opened an equestrian complex, an 18–hole golf course, a 1,400-acre gun and hunting center and a 3,000-person amphitheater, where Snoop Dogg performed in May.
Potter charged that the fight over the historic massacre is really a ploy by the flourishing Paskenta to squelch the Redding Rancheria’s hopes for a shimmering destination casino “because of the mistaken belief that it … will cut into the profits of their gaming facilities.”
Paskenta’s Alejandre, a designer who once ran a clothing company, denied that is the case.
While representatives for the Paskenta and Northern Wintu tribes bashed the casino proposal at the August hearing, representatives of at least eightother California tribes argued in support of the Redding Rancheria. One said the Redding group had proved itself a good steward of cultural resources.
Another speaker at the hearing was Miranda Edwards, the 28-year-old daughter of the rancheria CEO. The Stanford-educated Edwards and her mother spoke about the importance of moving the tribal group forward for the “Seventh Generation,” future descendants whose livelihoods must be planned for today.
“We work hard every day to provide for this rural community and make it the best that we can for everyone that lives there,” Miranda Edwards told legislators. “It’s disheartening to hear from those that choose not to see that. But it will not stop our work.”
Potter, the rancheria’s chairman, had a sardonic take on the dispute.
“We always talk about crabs in a pot,” Potter said. “We are like all these crabs, stuck in a pot. When one tries to get out of the pot, all the others reach up and pull him back in.”
Will arguments about the Sacramento River massacre sway the final outcome of the Redding Rancheria’s casino quest? A BIA spokesman said only that “these issues are under review.” Nearly two centuries after representatives of the U.S. military decimated a civilization here, the federal government still retains ultimate authority over the fate of Native people.
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Situated in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, The Duniway is a Hilton hotel that offers travelers a relatively upscale boutique hotel atmosphere in a great location.
A short walk from many of the city’s most popular attractions, venues, restaurants and coffee shops, it’s a compelling option for guests looking to book a stay at a more locally-inspired hotel in the Hilton portfolio — after all, it’s named after Portland suffragist Abigail Scott Duniway.
Location
The Duniway sits at the corner of SW Taylor Street and SW 6th Avenue in Portland.
The feel around the hotel is a distinct city vibe, with nearby urban squares, tall buildings and Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light rail trains quietly rumbling by every so often.
Staying here, you’ll be steps from a local winery’s tasting room, a short stroll from coffee shops and restaurants and an easy walk to popular gathering spots like the Arlene Schnizter Concert Hall (0.2 miles) and the Portland Art Museum (0.3 miles).
Pioneer Courthouse Square, shown above, is just over a block away from the property.
The hotel is located on the west side of the Willamette River. If you want to reach the Oregon Convention Center, on the opposite bank, it’s a short drive.
Design elements
When you walk into The Duniway, you’ll immediately encounter the contrast of dark brown wood and leather tones accented by pops of bright color.
You can relax or work at one of the many tables or leather chairs, or make your way to the Mayrose Lounge Bar, which features coffee from local Portland coffee roasters as well as a full complement of alcoholic beverages.
You’ll find Portland and Pacific Northwest-inspired imagery throughout the property.
Accomodations
The Duniway features a relatively traditional room layout that’s been modernized with smart touches and thoughtful design.
The focal point of the room is the 65-inch television integrated into a wooden floor-to-ceiling entertainment center.
The comfortable bed is flanked by attached nightstands, on which you’ll find USB charging ports and reading lamps.
Our room also offered a windowside loveseat and tables perfect for enjoying room service or getting some work done — although you might prefer the desk for the latter.
We were upgraded to a high-floor room thanks to our reservation with Fine Hotels & Resorts (and my Hilton Gold elite status), which gave us a view of downtown Portland.
The bathroom features a white marble vanity and single-use bath products (which is becoming more of a rarity these days) from Badgley Mischka.
Though we didn’t request one, we received an accessible room assignment. As such, the room offered a roll-in shower as well as a bench and hand-held shower head.
Finally, in an upgrade from more budget-oriented hotels — one that was appreciated by this coffee enthusiast — the room features Vittoria Coffee espresso machines.
Food and beverage
Just off the lobby is the Mayrose restaurant, described by the property as an American brasserie that celebrates the progressive culture of Portland.
The restaurant has an open concept feel and, depending on the time of day, is filled with natural light.
Though we didn’t find any single dish to be especially memorable, the meal was perfectly enjoyable and the menu offers plenty of options, whether you’re hoping to sit down and make full use of a property credit like us or simply enjoy a meal without having to leave the hotel premises.
The highlight was definitely an appetizer — the seared gnocchi with pea puree and crispy prosciutto ($14).
We also found the charred brussels sprouts topped with a fried egg yolk, crispy onions and sherry vinegar ($13) to be a bit of a unique take on a dish you find at many restaurants these days.
Our bill came to $97 which, thanks to our dining credit, meant we only had to pay for the tip out of pocket.
Our AmEx booking also entitled us to a breakfast credit of $30 per person, per day.
The Mayrose was packed for breakfast and brunch and featured menu offerings like scrambled biscuit sliders ($13) and an A.M. Banh Mi sandwich ($13).
However, we decided to take advantage of a separate dining option the hotel offers: you can also use property credits and charge meals to your room at The Duniway’s sister hotel, the Hilton Portland Downtown, across the street.
There, you’ll find the restaurant Hop City in the lobby, which includes a market-style area and a sit-down dining room where you can order from an a la carte menu or visit the hot buffet.
My wife enjoyed her breakfast potatoes with an over-easy egg and aioli.
Amenities
A highlight of The Duniway is Abigail’s Hideaway, a plant-filled courtyard on the 11th floor that provides an expansive outdoor area where guests can relax and get some fresh air.
There are several sofas underneath string lights, plus heaters for those cooler Pacific Northwest evenings.
Children might enjoy the giant chess board on the patio, which is open until 10 p.m. each night.
Just inside, the gym includes a Peloton bike (like most Hilton properties in the U.S.) in addition to other exercise equipment and cardio machines.
One room over, an indoor pool offers a place to go for a swim, though there’s not much room for lounging on the rather small pool deck.
How to get there
Located in downtown Portland, travelers arriving by air will likely fly into Portland International Airport, which is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel, depending on traffic.
By rideshare, my wife’s Lyft to the airport cost around $35, though that price can, of course, fluctuate with supply and demand.
Departing later, I walked a block to catch the MAX Red Line to the airport for just $2.50. If I hadn’t run into construction delays and had to switch to a bus — which, to their credit, the hotel front desk warned me about — it would have been a pretty seamless (and inexpensive) trip.
If you’re traveling to Portland with a car or have a rental, parking at the hotel is a bit pricey, at $33 per night for self parking and $55 for valet service.
The Duniway hotel recapped
The Duniway puts guests in excellent proximity to all downtown Portland has to offer, and it offers a distinctly independent, un-corporate atmosphere — not unlike what you’d find at a Hilton Curio Collection-type property.
It also offers great value for American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts guests. Between a property credit and daily breakfast credits, my wife and I saved $220 during our two-night stay, while also getting access to complimentary premium Wi-FI and a guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout — which came in handy ahead of a red-eye flight back to the East Coast.
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Sun Valley, NV
Sun Valley, a suburb of Reno with a population of 21,179, is an affordable city in Nevada for renters. The median home value is $190,600 while the median income is $56,503. Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is around $1,635. Sun Valley is known for Sun Valley Community Park and its proximity to the Sparks Marina Park. With a score of 65.7872, Sun Valley is a great place to live, combining affordability with plenty of recreational opportunities.
Fernley, NV
Located just 30 miles east of Reno, Fernley is one of the most affordable cities in Nevada with a population of 20,616. The city’s median income is $66,525 and the median home value is $256,200. The 2-bedroom asking rent in Fernley is $1,550. Fernley offers plenty of outdoor activities with its proximity to the Pyramid Lake and Fernley Wildlife Management Area. The city’s score of 57.9801 denotes a comfortable, affordable lifestyle in a peaceful, suburban setting.
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The cheapest cities in each state were ranked based on its median home price and median asking rents for studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Prior to ranking, inputs were normalized, and weights were applied using a 1.25:1 ratio of asking rents to home prices. Data on home prices are from the U.S. Census 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Data on asking rents are from Rent. Cities without data for one- or two-bedroom asking rents or a population of less than 10,000 were removed from this ranking. Any other missing values were zeroed and did not impact the final score.
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Review: “This was a great buy. Just what I had been looking for, it’s very sturdy with a slight bit of weight but, not heavy by no means to handle. I’m glad I got it. You won’t be disappointed. The seller definitely did an awesome job on this one and it was packaged very very well and delivered with care. Now to decide where to put put because I want to hang it up on my wall.” – BB
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Review: “I have bought so many things on Amazon and I do get let down often. This tree exceeded anything I thought I would be getting. The details are perfection. The material is perfection. It came in perfect condition. I simply took it out of the box and placed it in the planter I bought for it then fluffed out the leaves. It was so easy to do by myself. The leaves look so green and real like trees I’m used to in Florida but they don’t grow where I live now. Plus it smelled good. Not like a perfume or anything just clean. – Ciscojrmpswife
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Review: “I am shocked by the value and quality! The Amethyst has a rich purple color and is more than a value, more than! I highly reccomend it!” – Odalisque
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Review: “This rug is perfect for my closet. Stylish, cozy and soft on bare feet yet thin enough for my chair to roll over. Does not slide or shed (as stated in other reviews) and vacuums up well. Have not washed it yet but definitely a great buy!” – Tina
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Review: “I wanted something to accompany the 50th Wedding Anniversary Card that I got for my wife. There would be plenty of real flowers, a family celebration and many gifts. I wanted something simple yet permanent that would stand out in our already filled China Cabinet. This is perfect. It doesn’t take much space. It is very well done, solid yet delicate. Attractive well made box for storage if need be. It will soon be added to our life-long precious collectibles and will hold its own.” – WallyH
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Review: “I ordered this rug in the Grey/Brown color option. It is perfect for tying my brown wood furniture and dark grey floors together. It is also a great color/pattern combo for hiding any little spills my toddler or dog might have. The thickness is enough that it is comfortable and padded underfoot, but not thick enough for a lot of crumbs, dirt, hair, etc. to get stuck in the fibers. It definitely can be vacuumed easily. Overall I am very happy with this purchase and buy this rug again for other rooms! The picture shows the rug right out of the bag, so the side is still a little curled. After an hour or so it is already flattening out.” – Scott Hammock
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Review: “Loved that they came in a set, so you know they’re going to be identical. Wonderful size. Tall. Perfect. Note. In order to get the leaves to look like the ad picture: when installing, the leaves are in various sizes and you can put them wherever you’d like. Smaller on the bottom, larger on top, works best. Alternating colors. Initially, they stick straight up. To get the curved look, roll the “leaves” by hand. Do not try to bend the wire between the leaf and the stem. They really do look quite real” – Good
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Review: “I love this screen. We placed it on our deck for a privacy screen and love it. It is a very versatile screen and I have used it in several places in the house as well. It looks great on the deck as you can see. I ordered 30″ zip ties when I ordered the screen and have used the zip ties to gently secure the screen to the deck posts for windy days. I want to order another!” – Buckleysangel
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Review: “I had a great TV stand that I really liked because it was open. I decided to order this one because the top was going to raise the height of the tv. At the last minute I decided NOT to add the back & the doors so that it would be exactly like the previous one, so I wanted a buyer to know you can leave off the back & doors if you choose & it looks great. When I get bored I change things often, so if I decide to add the back & doors it will be like a different piece of furniture. I am so pleased with this purchase.” – Robinette Fields
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Review: “I was very apprehensive because it was only a two ounce candle pretty small but wow it’s mighty. I understand the price now. I’m going to say buying the 8oz version is going to be totally worth it because this candle lasts a while and you don’t need to leave it on for long and the smell will Permeate the entire area and it’s very strong. I would also say this is a great gift for anyone and especially for a masculine man.” – That One Girl
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Review: “The quality of these shelves is awesome. And, they are so easy to put together! I chose to get the adjustable option so I could customize my shelves. I chose to leave one shelf out to have a bit more room. And, the price point is right in line with the quality in my opinion.” – Heather Lowery
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Review: “Very realistic. Soft. Very lux looking. True to color. Great size for the sofa. I have yet to clean this but my hunch would be to avoid tumble drying. I purchased primarily for the look. Not to actually use as a blanket. So far no shedding. I’m in love with this throw. Excellent accessory to mark the cold season. BUY IT! – Markita
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Review: “These three coffee tables are so beautiful and came in much larger than I expected. It really fits in a large living room. The install was straightforward but due to the arch we had to spend sometime lining the holes up. I love these coffee tables in the living room!” – Janice
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Review: “Got two of these for dorm room and was pleasantly surprised by the weightiness of the mirrors. It is a solid, sturdy piece and I feel confident it will still be standing at the end of this school year. They look great in the room!!” – Kat
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Review: “I bought the 30” and 40” bottle to fill in space next to my entertainment center in the living room. I was pleasantly surprised when they arrived. They were very well packed and when I unpacked them , they were very sturdy and heavy. I loved the look of the recycled glass. – Terry A Stiles
We’ve all been there — living in a cluttered, disorganized space, promising ourselves to organize it but finding it a daunting and never-ending task. It’s time to put an end to the cycle of clutter and chaos, for real this time. By breaking down organization tips by room, we’ll show you how to declutter your home and regain control over your living space. From practical tips on sorting and organizing to expert advice on letting go of sentimental items, we’ve got you covered on your journey to a cleaner home.
Benefits of decluttering
Decluttering your home goes beyond just tidying up; it brings along a plethora of benefits that can significantly improve your physical and mental well-being. A clutter-free environment promotes better focus and productivity. A study by Princeton University researchers discovered that clutter can make it difficult to focus on a particular task.
More specifically, they discovered that a person is overwhelmed by objects not related to a particular task, making it harder to focus and complete projects efficiently. Additionally, decluttering is known to have great benefits when it comes to decreasing stress levels and anxiety. Decluttering is an essential step toward improving your overall quality of life.
The time is now
One of the hardest parts of decluttering is knowing where to start. It’s overwhelming to begin a project of decluttering and organizing your space knowing how many areas need attention. However, delaying the process only allows the clutter to grow and worsen the situation. The longer you wait, the more time and effort it will take to tackle the clutter, and it might even become a source of frustration. Starting now, going room by room through our guide, will allow you to break this process down into digestible steps so you reclaim control over your space.
How to declutter your home, by room
When going room by room, we recommend you use Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method of asking yourself, “Does this item spark joy?” If an item doesn’t bring you joy or serve a practical purpose, it’s time to say goodbye.
Bedroom
When starting the decluttering process of your bedroom, make sure to make your bed first. This helps the space look a little cleaner, encouraging you to keep treading on.
Nightstands and cabinet surfaces: Clear off nightstands, dressers and any other surfaces of any items that don’t belong. Keep only essential items like a lamp, clock or a few decorative pieces. Put any misplaced items back in their original home and store other items in drawers using organizers. Drawer/ shelf organizers
Under the bed: Pull out anything under the bed that doesn’t belong. Between clothes that have fallen, loose storage for items or even trash, this is an area that accumulates mess. By cleaning this space, you can invest in under-bed-organizers to practically store clothes, shoes or miscellaneous items without a clear category.
Dresser drawers and closet: Start going through your dresser and set aside a donate pile, a wash/dry/clean pile and a keep pile. Ask yourself with each item if you still wear it, need it or even want it. If it’s an article of clothing in decent condition and you don’t have a use for it (or haven’t worn it in a while), it makes for a great donation. Apply the same process to clothes in your closet. Hang up any loose clothing on the floor as well to tidy up this small corner as well.
Bathroom
Decluttering your bathroom is a rewarding and refreshing process. It’s a good idea to start by picking up any clothes from the floor so you can really tackle organizing the cabinets and drawers. Then, set aside two areas; one for garbage and one for items being kept.
Countertops and sink area: Remove all items from the countertops and sink area that don’t belong. It’s ideal, for decluttering purposes, to keep this area clear and organize items within cabinets or shelving. Make sure to add to the discard pile any empty or expired containers, old cosmetics and products you no longer use.
Under-the-sink cabinet, drawers and medicine cabinet storage areas: Odds are, there are quite a bit of products and containers to dispose of in these areas. Make sure to check expiration dates to help dispose of space-taking items you no longer need. Use drawer dividers and organization containers where needed to separate items by category and frequency of usage. It’s easier to keep bathroom items tidy in designated spots for them, through dividers and containers.
Shower/ bathtub: Remove any empty items from the shower or bathtub area and take note of any necessary refills you may need. Make sure to ask yourself if you need the products before purchasing replacements to keep products minimal in this area. Consider using shower caddies or wall-mounted organizers to keep the products tidy and easily accessible.
Living room
Depending on the size of your home or apartment, your living room may bleed into other areas. Consider any walkways or middle areas between your living room and other areas in this section, especially since there’s typically more space in the living room for more storage when cleaning up these undefined areas.
Floor: Start by removing any items that don’t belong in the living room and return them to their proper places in other rooms. Discard any trash items that are present.
Coffee table: Clear off any items that are not essential or decorative. Invest in a decorative tray to place on your coffee table to hold various items like remote controls, magazines, candles and other miscellaneous items that otherwise look cluttered on your coffee table.
Entertainment center: These centers are necessary but often become cluttered quickly with numerous cables and remotes. Remove outdated electronics, cables and accessories that you no longer use. Purchase a cord cover or holder to keep these cords hidden and untangled for a more polished appearance. Then neatly arrange video games and other media items and consider donating or selling any DVDs or games you no longer enjoy or use.
Other decor items: Bookshelves and other wall shelving can accumulate random items over time. Donate or sell any books you no longer read or need and clear out random decor that serves no purpose to the aesthetic of the room.
Kitchen
It’s a great idea to start decluttering this room by cleaning out the fridge and pantry of any expired or stale food. Donate any canned items and non-perishables to local food pantries.
Countertops: As they are the most visible and used spaces in the kitchen, remove all items that don’t belong on the counters, like paperwork, keys or other non-kitchen items. Put away small appliances that you rarely use, leaving only the essentials.
Cabinets and drawers: This is another great instance to use containers to organize drawers and cabinets by sorting their contents into categories.
Under the sink: This area often accumulates various cleaning supplies. Dispose of any empty or old cleaning products and use organizers or caddies to keep everything tidy. Invest in a bag dispenser to keep your reusable plastic grocery bags organized as well.
Junk drawer: We all have a notoriously cluttered junk drawer in our kitchen or dining area. While it’s fine to keep this drawer for miscellaneous items, it’s important to dispose of actual junk and only keep essential items.
Face clutter head-on
Conquering the cycle of clutter and chaos in our living spaces is not an impossible task. By taking a proactive approach and breaking down the decluttering process by room, you’ll regain control over the mess. With the urgency to start now, armed with practical tips and a modified KonMari Method, we can bid farewell to unnecessary items and embrace a clutter-free lifestyle. Begin this transformative journey today and experience the liberating power of decluttering in your dream apartment!
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