Getting ready for Christmas

 

Last year I knew going into the Holidays that we needed a new Christmas Tree and some decorations. Our old tree got moldy from a leak in our basement and most of our ornaments didn't make our last move. We decided on a red, white, and silver theme and went with that. I ordered a 7.5 foot tree with lights that could be either white or colored depending on how you feel each day. This tree was originally like 300.00 and I got it for I believe 43.13. I have to say it is the best tree we have had so far. Easy to set up and take down. We are very happy with it. 

I also bought new garland, penguin ornaments, gingerbread man decorations, and white, silver, and white decorations to go with everything. We even made a few decorations from crafts I had stashed for years. I also ordered a star in red. It isn't quite what we were looking for so I will be looking at new toppers for next year. The star goes well with the multi-colored lights but not so well with the white so we just left the star off when we had the white lights on. We live on a strict budget so buying things on sale is a must. I also ordered one of those glass trees with multi-colored lights because they remind me of my grandmother and aunts. It was also something my mom always wanted but never got. For a splurge, I bought a family of Moose decorations for our home. They are so cute. 

This year I would like to add a tree skirt (ours went missing) or tree box, a lighted wreath, some lighted pine garland, and some of those deer sets that light up for our porch. If I had to splurge I would buy those lamps that look like the lamps out of Narnia. I also want to get letters for each of the stockings so it is easier to keep track of whose stocking is whose. 

I showed my husband several ideas for how I want to hang the stockings this year and with a little thinking outside the box we are going to be able to make what I would like with things we already have on hand. Can't wait to show you all later in the year. Anyways those are my goals for Christmas this year. 

Binval Photo Clip String Lights

So excited to hang these up. For the Holiday we will hang our cards on them, then after the holidays we will use them for pictures, art work, etc. These remind me of one of my favorite shows where they use something like this to communicate with each other.

Easy to use just add 3 AA batteries per set this one comes with two sets with 15 clips on each string. It has a timer and several modes. I like the combination the best for the Holidays. Now to get some nails so we can hang these right. We have just moved in so not everything is here nor will it fit but I have certainly not seen any of my husbands tools so will have to pick up some small nails as tacks will not go into our walls without hammering them in. 

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Pompoms made easy

Yes you can make these by hand by folding a thousand times, but if you are in a hurry or need to do tons of pompoms then you might want to check out these premade pompos that come flat, all you have to do is fluff them up once you get them. Yes all of the fun part without the work.

Great for weddings, anniversaries, baby shower, birthdays, or even for decorating rooms. I can see these in my daughters rooms in different colors around their mirrors. So cute and cheap. So if you aren't crafty or just don't have the time these pompoms just might be what you need.

You can find the 5 pack of pom poms on Amazon.


What Ohuhu has to say about their product.

• *Pieces are pre-folded and pre-cut
  *Excellent for weddings, birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers and other special occasions
  *Three different colors (pink, rosy red, orange)
  
  This Ohuhu crafts pom poms will bring you memorable weddings, birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers and other special events if you use them as decoration. They are pre-folded and pre-cut piece, and all you need to do is assemble them nicely. Come with an instruction.

Specifications:
-Product dimension: 13" x 1.4" x 1.4"
-Product weight: 98g
-Material: paper

Package Includes:
-3 x 8 inch pom poms (pink, rosy red, orange)
-2 x 12 inch pom poms (pink, rosy red)  

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