The easiest tool for hanging Christmas lights on a railing is to fasten them with zip ties. Maurice
I’ve never understood why people use only one size light to decorate their Christmas tree. I use three different strands, each a different size bulb which illuminates the tree and looks professionally decorated. Lana
For a more majestic looking tree, place the tree on a stand and wrap the base with burlap. Ethilia
String Christmas lights from the top to the bottom, instead of around the tree. This will give the tree a more appealing look. Ethilia
For a professionally decorated appearance to your Christmas tree, consider using only one-colour decoration such as white i.e. feathers, ribbon, bulbs etc., this includes the tree skirt and topper. Ethilia
Decorating gingerbread cookies takes a long time, so I use them to decorate my tree instead of eating them (easier on the hips). Before baking, use a chopstick to puncture a hole close to the top, so they can be hung. Apply varnish and they will last for years. Sharon
When I worked in a restaurant, we had a tradition, we would spread whip cream on a baking sheet and then freeze it. Next, we used a cookie cutter to cut out little Christmas trees or hearts, which we would add to hot chocolate mugs. Samantha
The best hot chocolate is made with milk, not water. Drop a teaspoon of peanut butter and a few chocolate chips into the hot drink, for extra flavour. Samantha
I didn’t enjoy hot chocolate until I started adding a half teaspoon chili powder to the hot chocolate, as I was heating it. I now like spicy, hot chocolate. Alejandro
I make Cheesecake Hot Chocolate for my grandkids by whipping together one-quarter cup cream cheese and one-quarter cup heavy cream. Add a spoonful onto hot chocolate and sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Juliette
Every year I bake delicious cookies for family members. I wrap them in an empty Pringles container which I gift wrap using Christmas paper. So festive and cheap. Eve
If you own a white fridge, then you have the perfect base for a snowman. Cut out black circles for the eyes, mouth and buttons and an orange triangle for the nose and tape them to the front of the fridge. Tape a piece of red wrapping paper horizontally as the scarf. Tonya
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