Every year, millions of poinsettias make their way into homes for the holidays—about 35 million poinsettias, to be exact. Unfortunately, every new year, those same poinsettias make their way into the landfill. Womp, womp. Poinsettias are viewed as a disposable Christmas decoration but can be a beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplant for those of us who are in the … [Read more...] about Wait! Don’t Throw Out Your Poinsettia
7 Things to Do With Your Christmas Tree Instead of Putting It At the Curb (& 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Do)
Every year, millions of Americans opt to get a real Christmas tree for the holiday season. We love the smell, the look, the act of picking out the tree. But when Christmas comes to an end, rarely do we give a second thought to what becomes of our Christmas tree when we put it out on the curb. Many municipalities have composting programs where trees are chipped and added to … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Do With Your Christmas Tree Instead of Putting It At the Curb (& 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Do)
How to Make Giant Outdoor Christmas Lights
Have you seen those massive outdoor Christmas lights popping up on your social media feeds? Like other trends (we've already covered the Grinch cocktails and baking soda ornaments), this one has been around for a while but is doing the rounds again this year. And I've been obsessed ever since I spotted them. The problem is that the tutorials I've seen for these lights … [Read more...] about How to Make Giant Outdoor Christmas Lights
The Impersonal Gift Card – How to Make Gift Cards More Thoughtful
During the holidays, there’s a lot of pressure to choose thoughtful gifts. A thoughtful gift shows that you know the intended recipient well enough to choose something they will enjoy or find useful. It shows that, well, you put some thought into it. Enter the gift card. The opposite of a thoughtful gift. Or at least, that’s the reputation gift cards have acquired. … [Read more...] about The Impersonal Gift Card – How to Make Gift Cards More Thoughtful
Edible Snow Globes: the Easy 10-Minute Christmas Dessert
Hosting Christmas dinner (or any holiday party) can be stressful. While I love the planning process and coming up with a menu several weeks in advance, there are always curveballs on the day you may not expect. When you’re hosting a party, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen for hours while everyone else is having fun. One of my favorite hacks to prevent … [Read more...] about Edible Snow Globes: the Easy 10-Minute Christmas Dessert