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Fruit DIY Christmas Ornaments
Let’s Talk Fruit Did you know that when people first started to decorate Christmas trees they often used items that they could easily find throughout their homes? For example, they may put pine cones on their tree because they were easily collected outside. Other times, they would hang oranges or apples from their trees whole. The only issue with hanging fruit as Christmas ornaments onto their trees was that this fruit was often needed to eat rather than sit on the tree for a month…and not many fruits are going to stay fresh for this amount of time. That is one reason that many households did not put up a…
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How to throw an awesome Christmas Eve party on a budget
If you’re like me, you’re more than a little tired of the Christmas shopping and parties. But there is one party left on your calendar: Christmas Eve. And while I’m not a fan of throwing parties that are just for the sake of having a party, this one is worth it. Why? Because if you’re like me, you’ll want to spend Christmas Eve with your family — but also with people you care about who aren’t necessarily family members (or even friends). And as much as I love spending time with my kids (and my mom), there is something about being with people who aren’t related to us that makes…
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Making The Most Of Your Flocked Artificial Christmas Trees
Every year, when Christmas rolls around, there are not only tons of decor ideas that people put out there to use when decorating your trees, but also tons of opinions on the type of tree you should buy for your home. For those who have opted for flocked artificial Christmas trees, they often worry about whether they are limited to certain themes, if there are certain ways that they have to store these, or even if the flocking is going to be dangerous to their pets. For those who have bought these flocked artificial Christmas trees, then you need to rest assured that if you love the look of this…
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What Color Slim Artificial Christmas Tree Should You Buy?
You have just realized that you want to invest in a slim artificial Christmas tree instead of a real one. Still, you see the fake tree in different colors and wonder what the Christmas color theme is for the year. Well, the short answer is it depends on your preference and lifestyle. Here are some trends making their rounds for this coming year. Traditional Colors You can invest in a green artificial Christmas tree to combine your decorations in the traditional colors of red and green. The color originates from the holly, a festive flower found at this time of the year. These colors remain prevalent in most homes as…
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12 Foot Artificial Christmas Trees: Embracing Angels
The Best 12-Foot Artificial Christmas Trees for Your Home Decor Angels have always been an item that is sought after during the Christmas season. Angels have a deep meaning at Christmas time in religion. Angels were the messengers during the arrival of Jesus’ birth, and we all know that many people use the traditional topper of an Angel for their 12 foot artificial Christmas trees. For those who want to embrace angels, they are going to find that decorating your entire 12 foot artificial Christmas trees in an angel theme is going to be gorgeous. Why Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree? You can find angels in various colors. However, most…
