![]() ![]() Inflation is real! When I first started the personalized stocking collection, they were $19.99 each. Thankfully, they still sell the stockings. I started this tradition when my oldest child was a toddler and I add a stocking each time the family grows. That’s 15 stockings! They are all personalized needlepoint stockings from Lillian Vernon. I also hang stockings for every one of my grown children, their spouses, all the grandchildren, and Max, the dog. They were very generous when they gifted me four large boxes of these beautiful glass ornaments. They, too, were a gift from Tree Classics before they started selling exclusively wholesale. Most of the ornaments on the tree are mouth-blown glass ornaments. I decided to go with a classic red and white themed tree this year. Me: (Also trying to change the subject) “Time to eat!” Red and White Christmas Ornaments On Flocked Tree ![]() There’s a tiny bit of shed but nothing like the flocked tree I had years ago. Me: “I’m actually surprised that the flocking stays on. Does the flocking shed?” (Yes, she’s very nicely trying to change the subject.) I can tell her eyes are saying, “Just shut up about the tree.” He finally gives it a rest. While I’m busy putting the finishing touches on lunch, I catch a glimpse of my sweet daughter-in-law giving my son the side-eye. Me: “Well, there’s more room for gifts around this tree.” It’s the slim part that’s throwing him off) Son: “So this is the Christmas tree.” (He likes the flocking. (I also have another, smaller tree up and decorated). I’m not going to take it down and put up another one in its place. Me: “No, I’m not! I love that tree, but since I already have this one up and decorated, I’m just going with this one. (Tree Classics now partners with Balsam Hill! You can read about that Christmas tree here.) Son: “So, you’re not going to put up the regular tree? Is this going to be the main tree?” (By regular tree, he means the big, wide, luxurious Christmas tree that Tree Classics sent me a couple of years ago. I love that it doesn’t take up much space. Nearly Natural sent me this 7-1/2 foot slim tree – for free – to review. Me: “I’m not decorating the regular tree this year. Some people just don’t like change, especially when it comes to the family Christmas tree. The first question out of my 30-something-year-old son’s mouth was, “Where is the regular tree?” I was expecting “gee, mom, nice tree.” I should have known. And, all but one of them loved the flocked tree. When my grown kids came over for lunch last Sunday after church (it’s a weekly family tradition) they were surprised to find the inside of my house decked out for Christmas. Scroll all the way down to find all the ideas linked at the end. ![]() You will find new ideas every Monday and Wednesday between Oct. We are right there with you shopping from home due to Covid 19 and we understand how hard that can be so we have been busy little Elves doing tons of research to create fabulous Gift Guides to help you with your holiday shopping. There will be breakfast recipes and as always our decorated Christmas Trees which is always a fun tour of homes. ![]() We will be baking some cookie recipes for you, sharing some party games, making some handmade gifts, doing some ornament crafting, and sharing our Christmas movies family fun. Welcome back to year 6 of our Festive Christmas Event where we team up with a bunch of talented blogging friends to bring creative ways to celebrate your holiday season. This recipe Welcome Back To Our Festive Christmas Event ![]()
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