Hi Ladies,
For my decorating post this week I wanted to share a few Christmas Tree tips to minimize the mental clutter (stress/anxiety) that may come whenever you have something big on your to do list, like a Christmas tree.
Some people use a synthetic tree each year; this idea saves massive mental clutter. It saves money, time, and you know how big your tree is and what it's going to look like each year.
For those who purchase a live tree, remembering a few tips can also minimize clutter in your home and clutter in your brain:
1. Remember that whatever tree you pick will look much bigger when you bring it in your home and put it up. Measure where you want the top of your tree to go in your home, and then measure the tree you find to see if it will work. Also remember to take into account the circumference.
2. Less = More: Last year I got a big, beautiful tree because I was excited about my new tall ceilings and open space in my home. It was beautiful, but it was so much work and took up a lot of room. Try a smaller tree. Less money, fewer ornaments to take out & put away, needles to pick up, and lights to put on. Less work=less mental clutter! (And Ryon says: "...not as heavy to carry; your husband will thank you!")
3. PVC pipe watering tip: I HATE kneeling down and reaching through presents to water my tree with a pitcher. Find a piece of pvc pipe and stick it through the glitter and into the Christmas tree stand. Use a pitcher and pour the water through the pipe. Store the pipe in an easily accessible place, but out of sight.
Happy Decluttering and Merry Christmas!
I am a fake tree lover! I admit it. I never have to clean up needles or water it and my tree is the same size every year. You only pay for it one time and if you buy it after Christmas (or even before sometimes) you can get a really great deal!YAY for fake Christmas Trees!
ReplyDeleteOh and you store it in a long box or bag and your husband doesn't have to carry it for you. Granted he still usually gets it out for me but doesn't "have" to.
Another big plug for fake trees. You can buy them with lights already strategically placed for maximum beauty! Yay for no extra strands of lights in 5 different boxes, or checking bulbs every year, or putting them on and taking them off and wrapping them up or untangling them!
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