Seasonal Decorating

Easy Budget Christmas Decorating Tips!

Here are some great tips for holiday budget decorating and low cost, high impact gifts!

• Use clippings from your Christmas tree as accents throughout your home or apartment. If your tree doesn't have left over clippings, some Christmas tree lots are more than happy to give away their extra trimmings. Lay them on shelves and place a jar candle in the center or wrap it with ribbon to hang from your front door.

• Ribbon - buying one spool of red ribbon and begin strategically wrapping anything from candle holders to a stack of books.
   

• Using home spun gifts can be budget friendly are perfect for friends and relatives.

• Feed all the senses...
  
     Smell - Boil some potpourri or cinnamon sticks on the stove or purchase holiday candles, enjoy the fragrance.
  
     Taste - Spiced cider or hot chocolate on a cold winters night is great for the taste buds and the tummy!
   
     Sound- Don't forget the holiday tunes to get in the mood for the holidays. Also try hanging one of more jingles bells to the back of your door knob.
  
     Touch- Christmas warmth can be felt in soft blankets, flannel sheets and down comforters. Keeping warm but also feel.

It doesn't have to cost you a fortune to create the holiday spirit. Just remember when decorating your home or apartment for Christmas it's little touches can make the most difference.