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Wonder and Joy: How to Wrap a Christmas Present That's Almost Too Pretty to Open

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Dec 18th 2025

Who doesn’t love the sight of Christmas presents wrapped with pretty paper, bows and decorations, arranged under a glowing Christmas tree? Unfortunately, not everyone can achieve this charming ideal.Many people admire a nicely wrapped present but find their own efforts fall short.While you might consider gift wrapping an art, the truth is, all you need to learn how to wrap a present … read more
Wonder and Joy: How to Wrap a Christmas Present That's Almost Too Pretty to Open
 

Affordable and Adorable: 75 Stocking Stuffer Ideas They'll Love

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Dec 17th 2025

The Christmas stocking is a symbol of the season – and a joy to empty on Christmas Day. Who doesn’t love upending a bright stocking to reveal a lapful of goodies?The task of filling those stockings, however, might not be so sweet. Filling a Christmas stocking can be surprisingly challenging. Sure, you can tuck in a gift card or a jewelry box, but expensive gifts deserve to have a mom … read more
Affordable and Adorable: 75 Stocking Stuffer Ideas They'll Love
 

Why We're Still in Love with the Flocked Christmas Tree

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Dec 15th 2025

Many holiday decorating trends come and go, but the flocked Christmas tree has remained a seasonal favorite. First gaining popularity in the mid-19th century, flocked trees continue to attract a loyal following today. Their snow-dusted look offers a nostalgic nod to wintertime traditions while still feeling right at home in modern holiday décor.A flocked tree is a classic green Chris … read more
Why We're Still in Love with the Flocked Christmas Tree
 

Make a Scene This Holiday Season with Miniature Christmas Village Decorations

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Dec 12th 2025

Charming snow-covered streetscapes and bustling businesses decorated for the holidays. Neat rows of houses, windows glowing in the dusk. Ice skaters, snowman-makers, shoppers and shopkeepers.It’s hard not to be captivated by the miniature world of a Christmas village. Whether it resembles gingerbread or something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, a Christmas village embodies the mag … read more
Make a Scene This Holiday Season with Miniature Christmas Village Decorations
 

Unlit or Pre-Lit? Tips to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Dec 10th 2025

Height, diameter, style and even color are a few of the choices to consider when buying an artificial Christmas tree.However, there is another practical decision - whether or not to buy an unlit or pre-lit Christmas tree.Pre-lit Christmas trees come with lights already installed by the manufacturer. Typically, the light strings are twisted into the branches for secure anchoring and e … read more
Unlit or Pre-Lit? Tips to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree