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It's that time of year again! Maybe it's your first time being the one responsible for your tree? Or it's your first year with a real, live Christmas tree, instead of an artificial one? You won't...
The holiday season is a great time to do easy experiments/crafts with your children. One very easy activity that you can do with your children is a Borax Crystal Star. You can even use it as an...
Christmas with no snow is a real bummer. If you have kids you may want to consider making some snow with them. This non toxic activity is made out of a common polymer. This fake snow is cool to...
With Christmas approaching, choosing a Christmas tree is a major part of the preparations. Visiting a Christmas tree farm is one of the best way to get a fresh tree, but there are many Christmas...
Caring for a living Christmas Tree is not hard, but it is not the same as a cut tree. Here are five easy steps to caring for your Living Christmas Tree.
Liquid sun catchers are a breeze to make. They're a great childrens' project and can double as a science experiment. Sun catchers can be made in different size jars, with different colors and mix...
A living Christmas tree with it's wonderful scent and beautiful appearance is one of the best parts of Christmas for many people. Buying and caring for a living Christmas tree can be easy once you...
So you want to make a Christmas tree last longer? Before you hang the glass ornaments, string the Christmas lights, and wrap your presents, you'll need to take steps to ensure that your Christmas...
This is a solution that was developed one year in college, when we went out and bought a four foot high Christmas tree, then realized we didn't have a Christmas tree stand to put it in.
Live Xmas trees come in different sizes, shapes, and shades of green. However, they require the same care once they are cut and inside your home. Here are tips to care for your Xmas tree so it...
The tradition of a live Christmas tree is, for many, a large part of creating memories and holiday spirit. Keeping the tree fresh and green for as long as possible is more likely if you follow...
The holidays are a joyous time of year that calls for celebration The most notable decoration of the season is the Christmas tree. These miniature pines are often decked with shiny colorful balls,...
A real Christmas tree is an important tradition in many families during the holiday season but if the tree is not cared for correctly it can be a fire hazard. Here’s how you can minimize the...
Once you have your tree home there are certian step you should take to care for your live tree.
During the Holidays many of us receive beautiful fresh arrangements. The potential for your fresh arrangement to thrive can depend on how you care for it after it arrives. I'll show you how to...
Christmas is marked with the Christmas tree, the lights, the holly, the mistletoe and the christmas poinsettia plant. These beautiful plants come in various colors. However, the red poinsettia is...
Nothing quite brings out the festiveness of the holiday season like decorating the front of your house in Christmas gear. While most people adorn their home exteriors with a single string of...
Finally, you have picked the perfect tree. But what about the proper care? With proper care, your tree can last through the holiday season.
There's nothing worse than spending a decent chunk of change on a fresh christmas tree only to get it home and having it dropping needles. Keep your tree fresh, extend the tree's life and prevent...
A fresh Christmas tree is a joy; a dried out crispy tree is a disaster. So how can you keep the happy holiday spirit of a fresh tree after it is cut down?
It is time to put up your christmas tree. This year i choose to go with a real christmas tree. it is very important that you take care of properly so that it safe and it last until christmas. When...
Have you ever wondered how to get that beautiful smell of Christmas throughout you home? This wonderful combination of ingredients will create the spectacular scent of Christmas. It will keep...
There is no replacement for the look and smell of a real Christmas tree. But after the holidays are over, what can be done with that Christmas tree other than just throwing it out?
Many families are choosing to grow living Christmas trees. When you've moved your living family heirloom into your house for its short winter vacation, make sure it's health is optimized by proper...
A snowglobe can make an exciting gift for a child or even an adult. It's a great way to recycle food jars and other glass pieces you have laying around your house. Here's how to make a snowglobe.
Christmas isn't that far ahead of us. Once the Halloween festivities are done with, Thanksgiving is on its tail. As soon as Thanksgiving is done, people begin putting up their Christmas...
Place the Christmas tree stand on a clean, flat surface. Lift the Christmas tree. Slip the trunk of the tree into the large, round hole located in the center of the Christmas tree stand.
Cutting your own Christmas tree can be a family activity that becomes a yearly tradition. Keeping your tree fresh and helping it last longer once it's been put up in the house and decorated does...
Whether you have a fresh flower arrangement of flowers in a vase or a fresh flower Christmas wreath, you want it to last as long as possible. Here is how you can make your arrangement last longer
A live Christmas tree is a lovely addition to your home during the holidays. Keeping it green, fresh and safe for as long as possible is very important in maintaining the overall appearance. Here...
Christmas trees are typically the focal part of our home decorations, and provide a place for Santa to leave our gifts. For those who choose to use a live tree, it is saddening to see it begin...
Here's a great project that will stump your house guests and friends. Dye white roses green, blue, or purple with food coloring and water.
How to Water a Christmas Tree
Learn how to decorate your Christmas tree with style in this free video clip. Get decorating tips and holiday craft ideas from an expert.
Christmas was made to be white, but what if you are not in a climate that is suitable for snow? In this article you will find out how to make snow if .
This article will help your live Christmas tree last longer in the stand.
Some people don't like giving their Christmas tree a "fresh cut", or they forget about it. Then on Christmas eve, they have a skeleton instead of a tree, here's how to prevent it:
If you miss the icicles hanging from the rooftops this winter, make some fun ice ornaments that will put you in the winter holiday spirit!
The arrival of Christmas trees means Santa's visit is just around the corner. All of us want to buy a tree that will make it through the holidays without all the needles falling off every time...
Your fresh cut Christmas tree loves lots of water. To prolong the life of your tree and keep it healthy throughout the whole holiday season, try this homemade Christmas tree preservative.
You go to all the trouble of decorating the Christmas tree, but if you neglect your tree, all the decorating in the world won't make it beautiful. Read on for simple tips to keep your Christmas...
Watering a Christmas tree properly is the single most important thing you can do to maintain freshness and safety standards, but checking the water level and adding more water can be incredibly...
This "recipe" is a great activity for kids (under adult supervision, of course). These meaningful ornaments can last for years if properly handled.
Here are some simple steps to keeping your Christmas tree alive for the holidays.
Christmas will be here before you know it so the selection process of a tree is important. Decide on live or a nice artificial tree.
Create tin Christmas lanterns from soup cans that can illuminate dark winter nights. You can place a row of these lanterns along your walkway or on your porch. They will put even the biggest...
There are two ways to fireproof a live Christmas tree: the old-fashioned way and the chemically enhanced way. There are differing opinions on whether or not the chemically enhanced way works or...
A Christmas stocking is one of the most anticipated traditions during Christmas. A stocking really dresses up the fireplace and is a constant reminder of Santa's upcoming arrival. But if you use...
Given most of us buy our Christmas trees already cut it is a struggle to ensure they stay alive through Christmas. These easy steps will help extend the live of your Christmas tree.
Your tree will look healthy and happy until New Year's if you follow the steps below.