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Poinsettias Already?

I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised. After all, Halloween is over. But, I must admit I was a bit stunned when I entered a hardware store today and saw a line of LIVE poinsettias in the greenhouse area. Poinsettias so soon? How would they survive past Thanksgiving? Moreover, could there be people out there who were actually decorating their homes for the holidays when the Halloween candy was still fresh? I came home, did some research and found that poinsettias are hearty plants, which can survive for long periods of time under the right conditions. For example, poinsettias thrive in … Continue reading →

Using What You Have To Decorate For Christmas (1)

A firm believer in using what you have before purchasing something new which serves the same purpose, I utilize that same technique at Christmas time. Decorating my home for the holidays is loads of fun, especially when I don’t have to spend a lot to do it! You would be amazed at what you have in your home, and outside of your home that can serve to host decorations or serve as the decoration itself. Using creativity, low cost supplies and the things you already own, you can decorate your house in style! Little Red Wagon Have you got a … Continue reading →

Frugally Decorate Your Front Door For The Holidays (2)

In the previous article I gave several suggestions for front door decorations. It’s the first thing your guests see when they approach your home, so it’s important to decorate with some class and style. It’s hard to decorate when you are on a tight budget or are trying to be more frugal, but if you try some of these tips, you should have no problem and nobody will know you hardly spent a cent. * The traditional wreath is one of my favorite decorations. It’s a frugal way to add a very pretty decoration. You can purchase an already made … Continue reading →

Natural Christmas Décor

Have you started decorating your home for the holidays yet? My 2-year-old daughter saw the mall decked out in its Christmas glory yesterday and asked why our home didn’t look as “sparkly.” Needless to say, we have about half of our decorations up now. In unpacking the boxes I’ve noticed we are lacking natural décor. Granted, natural items don’t lend themselves to be packed away and reused from year to year, but they help bring the outdoors in and help create a wonderfully fresh background to your holiday décor. Here are some easy ways you can deck your halls with … Continue reading →

Holiday Decorating Reminders

You’ve read blogs about it. Most of you have seen it for yourselves. At this point there is simply no escaping it. The holidays are coming and most (if not all) of the Christmas and Hanukkah related merchandise is already proudly displayed at local retailers. In a previous blog I made a comment about the timing of the holiday décor, but now I’ve decided to take a different approach. I figure if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. With that public confession out of the way here is my first list (more will follow as we creep closer to the … Continue reading →

Home: Review of Week Ending Nov. 4

I decided to change things around a little bit, so Week in Review articles will now cover all posts from Sunday through Saturday. Since Sunday was already covered last time, this particular review will begin with Monday’s entries, covering October 30 through November 4. This week Marjorie, Michele, and I, covered several issues regarding holidays, guests, home care, and more. Michele and I both wondered if it’s really necessary to kick off the Christmas season before or even just after Halloween, in “Is it Time for Christmas Decorations?” and “Poinsettias Already?” Marjorie offered tips like “Houseplants That You Positively Cannot … Continue reading →

Theme’s The Word: Wedding Themes

Fall is just right around the corner and soon the days will be cooling (please!) and the nights will be even cooler (yay!) and in most areas of the country, the leaves on the trees will begin to change color and the grass will begin yellow and brown (it’s already burnt here) and we’ll be getting ready for a host of Autumnal events including Halloween and Thanksgiving. So in honor of the soon to be changing (can’t change soon enough) seasons, I wanted to share with you some wedding theme ideas. A little planning and creativity can go a long … Continue reading →