I’m not much of a holiday decorator when it comes to my home. In fact, there are only two holidays in which I do, the fall season and Christmas.
This is the time of year in which I break out the scarecrows. Mr. Bob (yes, I named him) is my favorite. He is my largest scarecrow that sits on our porch. I also have a few pumpkin decorations that grace my home as well.
I keep it neutral. In other words, it isn’t about Halloween or Thanksgiving. It is more of a “harvest” look, so that way I can keep the decorations up until the day after Thanksgiving.
Once Thanksgiving is over with, its time to put up the Christmas decorations. Furniture gets moved around, to fit the tree and all of the picture frames and candles that graced my mantle and end tables are replaced with Christmas and winter-themed items.
October through the early part of January is the only time I decorate. Otherwise it is the usual.
I love the change during those months. It moves my home from the same-old, same-old, to something new. But it takes just a few days after Christmas, and I am itching to get things back to “normal.”
Holiday decorating is fun but can be expensive. One of the ways you can save is by purchasing something new every year. Buy one nice item as the holiday approaches. Through time you will have a nice collection going.
You can also save money by purchasing items after the holiday has ended. You can sometimes get really deep discounts, as stores try to get rid of the items.
Dollar stores are another way to save money on your holiday decorating. You can find some really nice decorations that look more expensive than they really are. And with things being cheap, you can get more.
What tips do you have on saving for holiday decorating?
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