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Trimming Your Tree For Less: A Tree For All Seasons

Trimming the tree is traditionally done right after Thanksgiving. Some wait for the first week of December, but if you’re like me, you’re ready to start putting it up right after the last of the Turkey has been consumed on Thanksgiving day. We have traditionally had two trees we have used every year. An adult tree, and a child’s tree. Both were purchased at 75% off after Christmas, both are pre-lit trees and one is a full sized tree, with the children’s tree being a bit smaller. A couple of years ago, a third tree was purchased. I did this … Continue reading →

Trim Your Tree For Less

The time to trim your Christmas tree is rapidly approaching. Many people put their tree up on Thanksgiving day or the day after. Are you looking for some new and exciting things to try with your tree this year? Do you like to plan different tree’s for each holiday season? Here is a great sampling of some fun things you can decorate your tree with. And some items can be used year after year! Decorate with a Doily You can purchase doily’s from discount chains all over. They are available in fabric and paper. If you already have some at … Continue reading →

Trimming Your Christmas Tree The Frugal Way

Every year I am on the lookout for new and innovative ways to decorate my Christmas trees. I did use the plural form of trees, because we have four now. One tree is exclusively mine and no I am not selfish, I just wanted a tree I could decorate with a more elegant flair. With five children, colorful, handmade items adorn the tree, and I wanted something a bit more adult. So one tree is mine, another is the family tree which we put up in the living room, there is an additional smaller tree that used to be my … Continue reading →