Rosemary is an herb that I think doesn't get nearly enough credit during the holidays. Everyone talks about spices like cinnamon and star anise, but rosemary has this fresh, woody scent and a look that feels festive on its own. Unlike many other types of greenery, it's easy to find fresh year-round at any grocery store. You can use rosemary for Christmas decorating, cooking, … [Read more...] about 12 Festive Ways to Use Rosemary at Christmas Time
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Wait! Don’t Throw Out Your Poinsettia
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
OMG! What’s This Weird Thing In My Christmas Tree?!
UNBELIEVABLE UPDATE: Christmas 2024 – We found one in our tree this year! You’re going to want to keep reading. Christmas is coming, which means many of us will be heading out to get a Christmas tree soon. It also means you’re likely to come across some interesting warnings about things hiding among the branches, waiting to ruin your holiday. But is this just the usual … [Read more...] about OMG! What’s This Weird Thing In My Christmas Tree?!