Things You'll Need:
- Popcorn
- String
- Candy canes
- Apples
- Walnuts
- Lace
- Ribbon
- Plastic beads and string
- Eggnog recipe
- Sugar cookie recipe
- Handmade gifts
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Step 1
Make popcorn garland. Pop popcorn, then thread a needle with a very long strand of thread. Poke the needle through the middle of each piece of popcorn.
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Step 2
Use apples, walnuts, candy canes or other candy as ornaments.
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Step 3
Tie bows with lace or ribbon onto Christmas tree branches. A spool of ribbon can be purchased for a dollar or two. This will give your tree a Victorian look.
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Step 4
String plastic beads onto thicker thread in short strands. Drape it across the Christmas tree branches.
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Step 5
Make your own eggnog. This will save you quite a bit if you tend to go through a lot of eggnog (see Resources below).
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Step 6
Bake your own cookies. Buying huge trays of cookies from a grocery store bakery can add up to pretty big price tag. Try baking your own. Sugar cookies are easy for even beginner bakers (see Resources below).
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Step 7
Suggest that everyone exchange handmade gifts or used items. Making gifts adds a lot more meaning and love to gift-giving. It will also help your budget.
