Candy canes may be one of the least expensive holiday decorations and treats you can buy. Purchase a supply to incorporate into your holiday decorations. You can find various craft ideas that include candy canes.
Use Airline to Send Packages Overseas
If shipping overseas, find out if the person lives near a larger airport then check with the different airlines that go there. The term is "counter to counter".
Use Clear Plastic Totes For Holiday Storage
I decorate for so many things, that I've found using the clear totes to be very useful. I store them in different areas of the attic. Christmas decorations, art and craft supplies, Christmas village, silk flowers, out of season clothes, and more.
Clip those roof clips (the kind for hanging Christmas lights) onto the hem of your jacket/sweatshirt. It will save you a lot of time.
Turn Unwanted Sweater Into a Pillow
So, dear Aunt Sally gave you an ugly sweater for Christmas this year. You really don't want to hurt her feelings by telling her that it's really not your style. If you are close to Aunt Sally, you know you don't have the heart to donate it to Goodwill/Salvation Army/etc.
How To Care For A Rosemary Tree
When it comes to pulling double-duty during the holidays, it's hard to beat a rosemary tree. Their appearance brings a festive touch to your holiday decor, and fresh sprigs can be used for flavoring holiday meats, breads, and desserts.
Pre-lit Tree Lights Not Working
The clear lights on the top part of my pre-lit tree are dim. What can I do?
Use Thrift Store Dishes At Parties
When you go to a meeting that requires you bring food, shop at the thrift store or Goodwill for platters. You can usually get them for a buck. Then when you bring your baked item, use it for that one time.
Use Paper Clips to Hang Ornaments
Are you trying to hang a Christmas ornament on the tree but you can't find your hooks? Take a paper clip and unfold it (lift the outer loop up as if you were opening a lid) so it is in the shape of a letter S.
10 Ways to Use Extra Candy Canes
If you're wondering what to do with all those extra candy canes, here are a few ideas you might want to try.
Turn Boxes Inside Out for Shipping
The holidays are upon us, and you will no doubt want to send things to loved ones through the mail. Some of the best boxes to ship in are illegal to use: bleach, alcohol, paint, etc. So, here is how to use them if you need them.
Make Funny Faces For Family Group Photo
This photo was taken in 2008 for our family picture, at Walmart. We had a great time.
Using the empty popcorn containers for storage of holiday things or if you need a small trash can for a room. You can spray paint the container and add whatever embellishment you want to match the decor!
Freeze Leftover Holiday Chocolate
If you have too much chocolate left over from Easter and the kids lose interest or you want them to ease off, here's what you can do. You can cut it into little pieces and freeze it.
Getting The Most Of Your Post-Christmas Shopping
The Christmas frenzy and day after frenzy is over and retailers are still trying to move merchandise from their shelves. Now is the time to shop if you can think ahead some. I gather up my discount bucks I got from buying before Christmas. While I was out before Christmas, I gave out my email address and got more online coupons. Any special day passes I may have gotten, I get that too. Just to make it a little bit better, I can shop on senior citizen day and take my mother or sister.
Preserving Your Christmas Tree
I preserved autumn leaves for a Thanksgiving centerpiece by spraying them several times with heavy duty hairspray.
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How To Care For A Rosemary Tree
When it comes to pulling double-duty during the holidays, it's hard to beat a rosemary tree. Their appearance brings a festive touch to your holiday decor, and fresh sprigs can be used for flavoring holiday meats, breads, and desserts.
10 Ways to Use Extra Candy Canes
If you're wondering what to do with all those extra candy canes, here are a few ideas you might want to try.
How To Remove Tree Sap From Just About Anything
Spring and late summer are the prime seasons for sticky, gooey, tree sap. The stuff seems to ooze onto everything with ease. Getting it off , however, can be a whole different matter. Here are some sure fire methods for removing tree sap from just about anything.
Candy Cane Christmas Stocking Tree
If your house is going to be as full as mine this year and you don't have a fireplace "to hang your stockings by the chimney with care", here is a great solution.
