I bought my pine teardrop swag at Michaels when they were 50% off. If they’re not on sale at your local Michael’s, you’ll be able to use a 40% off coupon. Mine was about 35″ long. If the one you buy is longer, you will need to increase the height of the gnomes’s hat...
Go to thrift shops and find funky but good stuff for your family. Old books are great - in fact, any kind of books! And you can get great deals on sale tables at Barnes & Noble, etc. One year I made apricot brandy - but it cost more than my thrift shop goodies! You could make...
Tip: Shop early at Michaels and/or Joann’s and bring your coupon(s). Tinsel— Buy thick, shaggy tinsel garland. The thicker and shaggier, the better to hold the glued ornaments in place. Also, I like to see the tinsel peeking through the center of the ring. I try to buy mine ...
My favorite stores for Christmas decor are Hobby Lobby, Big Lots, Joann and Michaels, especially when their stuff goes on sale. Walmart and Target also have cute and affordable garland and supplies. Here are a few of my favorite garlands that I have used over the years: My Favorite Garlan...
Ellis said she’s been volunteering with Metropolitan Ministries for ten years. “There’s so much bad stuff you hear about what’s going on in our world,” Ellis said. “When you’re under the tent, everybody wants to do good. And it’s just a great feeling, and that’s wh...