Green Decorating Tips for Christmas
Tara Paterson
December 10, 2008
The ongoing theme among many this year are ways to conserve and become more efficient in an effort to protect the environment and minimize our carbon foot print on the planet. An easy way to begin the process is by using some of these "green" suggestions for your Holiday decorating this year.
1.) Choose an artificial tree over cutting down a real one. If you choose to use a real tree, purchase one that has already been cut down; this will cut back on the amount of people cutting down new trees.
2.) Use leftover branches cut from a tree to decorate your front door or mantle. Branches on the bottom of a tree are usually long and perfect for creating a swag on the front door. This will also minimize the amount of waste from a fresh tree.
3.) Use paper bags or newspaper to wrap gifts. By using paper bags, you can involve your family in fun and exciting ways to decorate gifts. You can also cut smaller pieces to use as gift tags.
4.) Reuse old Christmas cards to make holiday pictures. You can also frame a Christmas card to give as a hostess gift.
5.) Use LED lights for your Christmas tree and outdoor decorating. They cost a little more, but they use a lot less energy and last a lot longer. You can find LED lights at most retails stores (such as Wal Mart or Target).
6.) Decorate the way they did in the old days by using pine cones, berries, or popcorn on your tree. This will give your tree an organic look and your kids will have fun creating fun decorations for all to see.
7.) Use greenery and seasonal fruits and vegetables to create centerpieces and trim for displays. By using items from the outdoors, you will create a rustic feel and they smell wonderful too!
Use these green tips to try something different this year. Enjoy the creativity these suggestions will inspire!
For more information about green tips and information, visit http://www.Cynergreen.com/wp.
Posted by Tara Paterson, ACPI™ Certified Parent Coach, co-author of Raising Intuitive Children, http://www.RaisingIntuitiveChildren.com (New Page Books, spring ´09)
1.) Choose an artificial tree over cutting down a real one. If you choose to use a real tree, purchase one that has already been cut down; this will cut back on the amount of people cutting down new trees.
2.) Use leftover branches cut from a tree to decorate your front door or mantle. Branches on the bottom of a tree are usually long and perfect for creating a swag on the front door. This will also minimize the amount of waste from a fresh tree.
3.) Use paper bags or newspaper to wrap gifts. By using paper bags, you can involve your family in fun and exciting ways to decorate gifts. You can also cut smaller pieces to use as gift tags.
4.) Reuse old Christmas cards to make holiday pictures. You can also frame a Christmas card to give as a hostess gift.
5.) Use LED lights for your Christmas tree and outdoor decorating. They cost a little more, but they use a lot less energy and last a lot longer. You can find LED lights at most retails stores (such as Wal Mart or Target).
6.) Decorate the way they did in the old days by using pine cones, berries, or popcorn on your tree. This will give your tree an organic look and your kids will have fun creating fun decorations for all to see.
7.) Use greenery and seasonal fruits and vegetables to create centerpieces and trim for displays. By using items from the outdoors, you will create a rustic feel and they smell wonderful too!
Use these green tips to try something different this year. Enjoy the creativity these suggestions will inspire!
For more information about green tips and information, visit http://www.Cynergreen.com/wp.
Posted by Tara Paterson, ACPI™ Certified Parent Coach, co-author of Raising Intuitive Children, http://www.RaisingIntuitiveChildren.com (New Page Books, spring ´09)
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