Saving Money on a Christmas Tree
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Thrift Stores
I bought a 6 foot artificial tree 5-6 years ago for $17, and I intend for it to last several more years by continuing to pack it up carefully. I've seen artificial trees at Goodwill, too, which is an even better way to save.By Sigma28
The 30 Year Old Christmas Tree
We had a Christmas tree for almost thirty years, that we got at a garage sale. I bought another tree, at a garage sale, that didn't have all the pieces. My husband drilled more holes in the "trunk" of the tree and we inserted more limbs to make it fuller.Just last year, we had to buy another tree because I broke the "trunk" getting it out of the attic. Bummer! I taped it up with duct tape to last until after Christmas! Then, we bought one at 75% off after Christmas. So, this year we have a brand new tree for the first time in our 34 years of married life.
By Artlady
Cut Your Own Tree
If you live in an area that has Christmas tree farms, drive out with the family and cut down the perfect tree. You know it is very fresh, so will last longer. The price is usually cheaper than buying from a lot and it is a fun outing. It is a Christmas tradition at my house to go out right after Thanksgiving and pick out the tree. My kids look forward to it every year.By Stephanie
Buy a Display Tree
If you buy a "display" tree after Christmas you can save a bundle. I got a 6 foot tree, with a real tree stand at Walmart several years ago for $10. The box was gone, so I bought a Tupperware tub to put it in - I think the tub cost more!If you live in the country, you could ask a local landowner if you could cut a tree on their property. This makes a nice outing for the family and costs nothing, except the expense of the outing. You have to get a stand, of course, but it is possible to improvise.
By Louel53
Decorate Without a Tree
Don't get a tree. I stopped getting a tree over 15 years ago and I love it. I decorate with other things. I also have a houseplant that is a type of pine, and sometimes I decorate that with ribbons and such. I actually prefer not having tree taking up space, needles falling out, or in the case of the fake, one, having to take it down and storing it all year. Trust me, once you give it up, you'll wonder why you waited so long.Get Kids Involved
We have an artificial tree that we got on clearance almost 15 years ago. It is a pain to assemble and I wanted to just buy a real tree for once. Well, our KIDS love that old tree so much that they took over the job of putting it together. It is tradition to them. The oldest one reads the instructions and the younger two put it together. Their cooperative efforts are very cute, so I usually videotape them for awhile. Anyway, I couldn't give that old tree up if I tried because I am out-numbered!By Ann from Wisconsin
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