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Step 1
Get your fall decorations out by the first of October. That way your neighbors and friends can enjoy them throughout the entire month. Use mums, hay bales, scarecrows and other harvest motif for this colorful time of year.
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Step 2
Add carved pumpkins at the end of the month for instant Halloween fun. Don't put out carved pumpkins too early to keep those days right before Halloween special.
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Step 3
Remove all Halloween décor right after Trick or Treating night. Keep harvest theme outdoors and add in a few Thanksgiving pieces like turkeys and pilgrims. Using the same basic harvest decorations keeps you up to date without having to change everything each time.
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Step 4
Consider getting your outdoor Christmas light up on Thanksgiving weekend. The weather is still fairly good, and it makes the task easier without all the snow.
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Step 5
Set a time for Christmas tree day and make that day special for family. Go get your fresh tree or get out your artificial tree and spend the entire day decorating the house together for Christmas. This makes the job easier if everyone helps. Finish the day by watching a Christmas movie and eating dinner in front of the TV.
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Step 6
Keep your Christmas decorations up until the day after New Year's. This keeps your house looking festive for New Year's Eve without having to redecorate. Remove any spent greenery and put away all the Christmas gifts before welcoming guests. Have a simple menu or potluck and use paper products so everyone enjoys a relaxing evening together.
