| There is something really special about Christmas | | | | tree. Be sure to use a popcorn popper so you |
| decorating in a country theme. Even if you were | | | | can have oil free popcorn. After the holidays you |
| raised in the city, an old fashioned country | | | | can even put the garland outside for a treat for |
| Christmas can really make things special for the | | | | the birds Just be sure to remove the dental floss |
| holidays. | | | | when it is empty so that the birds and animals |
| Decorating your home with a touch of country | | | | don't get hurt. Check online for more detailed |
| can be fun. There are many creative ways to | | | | instructions and safety tips. |
| bring a little country to your home this Christmas | | | | Do you have a pretty Christmas quilt? A great tip |
| without breaking your budget. It is also a great | | | | for Christmas decorating is to display it over a |
| way to get the children involved in the festivities. | | | | couch or even as a tablecloth. Top with a |
| One thing you will notice about country Christmas | | | | centerpiece for a simple yet festive look. |
| decorating is that it is very simple yet has a lot of | | | | If you are throwing a country Christmas party |
| charm. Try to bring some of that charm into your | | | | then invitations are an absolute must. What better |
| home by keeping things simple. | | | | way to set the theme of a country Christmas |
| One idea for Christmas decorating in the country | | | | than to make your own invitations? You can start |
| theme is to first start out with handmade | | | | out with blank Christmas cards or you can make |
| decorations for your tree. Something as simple as | | | | your own by folding construction paper in half and |
| a few ornaments cut out of felt and plaid hung | | | | pasting cut out pictures. Better yet let the kids |
| and on the tree will make a warm and welcoming | | | | make the invitations by drawing beautiful artwork |
| statement for anyone that sees them. | | | | with markers or crayons. |
| Have the kids help you make the decorations. Use | | | | There are so many fun yet simple ways to |
| pinking sheers for cutting out some of them, | | | | decorate your home and give it an old fashioned |
| which will give them a cute zigzag edge. In | | | | country feel. Just remember safety first, keep |
| country decorating things don't have to be | | | | your tree well watered and keep lit candles away |
| perfect and the little imperfections will just add to | | | | from decorations and other flammables, young |
| the charm. | | | | children and pets. Above all let this be a great |
| String cranberries and popcorn on dental floss for | | | | new tradition for the whole family to remember! |
| garland for an old fashioned country Christmas | | | | |