Before you know it Christmas will be here. We wanted to share some great easy and fun tips regarding your Christmas tree.
Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Tips
Christmas is a magical time of year, but for many moms it can quickly become stressful. Between presents, family, meal prep and of course coordinating everything with the North Pole, even the most organized moms can get overwhelmed. In an effort to reduce stress and maximize quality family time during the holidays, consider these quick and easy solutions for the family Christmas tree. There are now many varying styles of tree available, so take your time and pick the right one!
Consider A Pop Up Tree
Real trees are great, but the process of going to get one, strapping it to the car, dragging it inside the house and fixing it into a reliably, unreliable Christmas tree holder can sometimes be more trouble than it’s worth.
For moms who are interested in minimal maintenance this Christmas, consider a pop up tree. They are sensitive to everyone’s allergies, they stand tall and secure and can easily be taken out of the box, assembled and decorated in the time it would take to simply select a real tree!
Make the Most of Garland
Homemade garland is one of the best ways to decorate a tree quickly, creatively and at low-cost. It can be made out of anything; get the kids stringing popcorn or cranberries or simple buy some ribbon and tinsel from the local craft store and weave it through the branches. The effects of several tiers of garland softly draped through a tree are beautiful and economical.
Consider stringing extra garland of a similar color scheme or patter, throughout the rest of the house to create a cohesive design. It’s bound to make friends and family swoon at your crafty and creative Christmas design skills.
Prioritize Sentiment Over Style
Some moms may flip through holiday magazines and feel overwhelmed by the pages’ perfectly manicured Christmas decor. Most moms however, know (but it never hurts to be reminded) that Christmas is about family, and the tree is the centerpiece of the holiday, so it should be a reflection of exactly that!
Hanging quirky, but sentimental ornaments made by the kids or loved ones, which hold sentimental value is a great idea. They are much more meaningful than a perfectly staged tree with its matching ornaments and lighting.
Decorating a Christmas tree should be fun, easy and most of all – festive. Whether it’s taken on as a family activity or, if moms are left to it, the process should be enjoyable, not stressful.
