Sure Christmas lights are a trademark of the holiday season but how many people end of leaving them up throughout the summer months, just to find themselves in the next holiday season with no reason to take them down. Not only that but it takes hours to both put up the Christmas lights and take them down. Well this holiday season consider skipping the lights and decorating your home in simpler, yet still festive ways.
One simple way to bring cheer to the outside of your home is to tie red or green bows around the posts of your porch or around your mailbox. This task is easy and takes only minutes instead of hours. In fact you can even buy pre made bows with twisty wire in the back to secure the bow.
You can also make some simple snowflakes out of paper or paper plates and hang them from the inside of your window. This can also be a great craft for your kids when they are stuck inside on a snowy day.
Purchase a holiday wreath from your local grocery store and hang it up on the outside of your front door. Many wreaths even come with berries attached which add another festive touch.
Hang garlands from the front porch railing. Since they are outside you don't have to worry about allergies or having them catch on fire and they are both easy to put up and take down. You can also use garland to trim door frames, and window frames.
Purchase a small nativity scene or a few reindeer silhouettes to place on your lawn. Some of them even light up!
Make a snowman on your front lawn. You can make eyes out of charcoal, a nose out of a carrot and arms out of sticks. You can also use an old scarf or gloves to keep him warm!
Finally, if you really can't do without some Christmas lights, purchase a net of lights to throw over a bush, these are both easy to put up and take down. You can find them at any grocery, hardware or specialty Christmas store.
All of these tips allow you to decorate your home without going through the hassle of putting up and taking down Christmas lights. So get in the Christmas spirit and have at it!
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