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Long before big box stores were invented, people looked to the outdoors for holiday decoration inspiration. Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and even mistletoe were all gathered from gardens and...
It is so much easier to just walk into your favorite craft store and buy that beautifully decorated Holiday wreath for your home decor. Some of us just can't afford the price tag that goes along...
Enjoy cheap Christmas holidays with your family this year, putting love, faith and joy ahead of material goods and expensive purchases. Sometimes it takes a return to simplicity to remind us what...
At Christmas, inexpensive gifts mean you can show others you love them while still keeping to your budget. To simplify Christmas with inexpensive gifts, make sure the whole family is on board...
For years you have heard the song Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly. Hollies are trees or shrubs found mostly in tropic and sub-tropic areas that produce a beautiful red berry. The berries are a...
Choosing a silver and gold color theme for your Christmas tree is a charming, almost Victorian approach to decorating. Your choice of tree can be live or artificial, short needled or long. ...
Here is an activity that gets me into the holiday spirit: making holiday centerpieces. You can buy these for $15-$25 or make them yourself for less than $5. You’ll be amazed at how much people...
When having a Christmas party at your home, there are many things to plan such as the food, the entertainment and the decorating. You want to make sure that the décor gets everyone in the...
Christmas is just a few days away, and if you're having a Christmas party in your home, you may be a bit frantic. How do you decorate your home for a party during the holidays? Sure, you have many...
Nothing lights up a home during the holidays like outdoor Christmas decorations. Make your home the highlight of the neighborhood this year by crafting your own outdoor Christmas decorations. A...
The first thing we'll think about is decorating for Christmas. This year don't rush out and buy any new decorations. We need to get back to nature and make our own decorations this year. Let...
A beautiful hand tied wreath is a smiling warm welcome to your home during the holiday season. But these beautiful wreaths can be quite expensive, here’s how to make one yourself.
Privately owned businesses can decorate for the holidays however they want. Publicly owned corporations are typically more careful because of the diversity of clients and stockholders. Even so,...
Decorating for the Holidays with Christmas bowls is a cost effective way to bring a sophisticated look to your decor. You can use traditional Christmas decorations, or nestle pine boughs or cones...
A Christmas tree is the centerpiece to most home holiday decorating schemes. Most any tree looks festive, but with a few tips, you can make your Christmas tree the talk of the neighborhood. Here's...
Why buy a hiking stick when you can make one? The beauty of hiking sticks is that they are simple, natural, and easy to make from found boughs. All you need is the right size piece of wood, a few...
Building a fast or emergency shelter when civilization is out of reach takes skill and knowledge of what the landscape provides. Shelter from an approaching storm, insects or the sun is one of the...
An A-frame shelter is the easiest and fastest shelter to build when you need shelter quickly. An A-frame shelter needs no base supports since the design supports itself even in the harshest of...
Every tree looks the same, you can't find your way out, and it's getting dark. Soon it will be cold. You know that you're supposed to stay put, but how are you going to survive the long cold...
The kissing ball has its origins in the ancient Druid tradition of hanging sprigs of mistletoe over doorways to ward off evil and bring health and happiness to the inhabitants. It evolved to...
Evergreen swags draped over doors or around windows bring Christmas cheer to any home. These delightful groupings of evergreens are easy to make and can be tailored to any size or to fit your...
Evergreen bouquets bring a bit of nature inside for the holidays and provide a wonderfully pungent aroma that is reminiscent of the days when every home had a real tree. Gathered into large...
Dress up nature and your front door with this innovative door swag. You can evoke fond memories of Christmas classics like "Silver Bells" while enjoying the beauty of nature in one of its most...
Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of year, and many people spend quite a bit of time during this season at their local church. Most churches decorate for the holiday and ask attendees...
A Christmas wreath festoons your family door, welcoming all who enter to enjoy the cheer of the holiday season. Tromping through woods, collecting fir boughs, bringing them home and fashioning and...
Evergreen wreaths not only create a festive atmosphere but they also provide a warm and inviting welcome to visitors. A beautifully crafted evergreen wreath gracing your home adds just the right...
There are many angel-themed decorations available for purchase, anything from angels as big as dolls or as small as the lights on your tree, to angels holding candles and overlooking your nativity...
Homemade wreaths are welcome decorations for doors, mantles and centerpieces. Use cedar boughs to fashion a wreath that invites, cheers and gives a subtle aromatic addition to your home. At least...
You're lost in the woods without supplies. Don't panic. You need your mind to be clear to be able to think things out logically. Without a clear mind, your chances of survival are severely...
Grave blankets are a floral tribute, and were originally meant to cover fresh graves until grass or other landscaping could take root. Evergreens are plants that do not lose their leaves all at...
Flowers at a funeral are a tribute to the memory of a man who is a friend or family member. You can order many types of fresh or silk flowers in masculine, seasonal or patriotic colors.
As beautiful as the winter can be, it can also be your worst enemy. Below 95 degrees, the body can begin to suffer from hypothermia which can negatively affect the nervous system and lead to...
Christmas decorations around the house inspire the Christmas spirit and greet guests with their festivity. With so many different types of Christmas decorations, it's is easy to spend a...
Many people empty their window boxes in winter to prevent them from filling up with leaves and dead plants. However, even if you don't cultivate flowering plants during the cold months, your...
With the plethora of jewelry on the market the decision to make your own jewelry organizer makes a lot of sense. No store bought jewelry box or organizer can be completely suited to every...
If you're dreaming of a green Christmas, spending the holidays in a warmer climate or simply craving a break from the chilly weather, decking your halls in a tropical decor can add a touch of...
When my husband and I were first married, we didn’t have much money because we’d invested it in our house. When Christmas arrived we knew what we were going to do about gifts, we'd purchased some...
The wind can wreak havoc on your fire pit. It can make the fire hard to start, blow it out, spread embers and cause cold spots. Use natural objects like trees and shrubs to block the wind, if...
Pine trees are a wonderful resource for year-round decor. Their branches and cones bring a needed shot of green to an otherwise white world in winter, and their scent makes your home smell fresh...
Getting lost in the woods can be one of the most frightening experiences a person can have. The danger from exposure, cold, rain and wind can be severe, and shelter is imperative if you have to...
Nothing makes a more beautiful centerpiece for a holiday table than one of lush, green tree branches. Add a few candles and embellish them with holiday ornaments and decorative treasures from...
Fireplaces are usually the focal point of whatever room they are in. This is particularly true during the holidays when so much tradition centers around fireplaces--stockings, Santa and roasting...
Nothing looks lonelier than an empty urn or window box in a winter landscape. It sends the message: “Something is missing.” So instead of putting the garden to bed I like to wake it up by filling...
Imagine it's a chilly December. As you enter your home, you breathe in deeply the evocative aroma of pine and fragrant fir. No, it's not your plug-in freshener or scented candle, it's the real...
It's easy to make your own natural holiday decoration for Yuletide. You just need a little time and some elbow grease!
Whether you keep your Holiday decorations small and simple or go all out, creating your own Holiday wreath is a quick, simple, and fun way to add your own personal style to the Holiday season. The...
If you have a fresh Christmas tree in your home for the holidays, make sure it doesn't end up in the landfill when the season is over. There are several options for recycling your fresh tree, from...
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