Delicious holiday cookies can be yours, even at the busiest time of the year. Do the prep now, and when you need them, just thaw, slice and bake.

The time-saving dessert trick you need for the holidays

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Get organized now, and your kitchen will be ready and waiting for baking season. Read more on organizing your kitchen cupboards at Chatelaine.com

5 steps to organizing your kitchen cupboards for the holidays

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Congratulations! Your fridge and pantry should be fully stocked, your knives sharp, your cupboards organized, and your kitchen sparkling.

Kitchen fix: That's a wrap!

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Get an organized, clean kitchen for the holidays with our month-long kitchen fix. Today’s task? Stocking the freezer with a must-have item.

Kitchen fix: How to stock your freezer for the holidays

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Get an organized, clean kitchen for the holidays with our month-long kitchen fix. Today’s task? Take a breather, and have a little fun in the kitchen!

Kitchen Fix: Take a break and bake for yourself

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The time-saving dessert trick you need for the holidays

5 steps to organizing your kitchen cupboards for the holidays

Kitchen fix: That's a wrap!

Kitchen fix: What you should stock in your freezer

Kitchen Fix: Bake something for yourself