How To Plan Outdoor Holiday Decorating For Your Home And Stay Within Your Budget
When I was a little girl, I remember my dad taking us for drives at night throughout our neighborhood to see the houses decorated for Christmas. There were some that had a simple wreath on the front door and some that looked like Santas Workshop on the front lawn.
I was always amazed at the beautiful lights, glistening snow, and holiday music. It wasnt until I was an adult that I realized those beautiful displays took a lot more organizing, planning and money than I thought.
Whether you live in a cold or warm climate, you dont have to break the bank in order to create a cozy and beautiful outdoor holiday display for your home.
Heres how.
Create a plan. You need to decide how much money you can comfortably spend. Many people wind up over-spending during the holidays, use credit cards and find they take on more debt than they should. August or September is a good time to start planning and it wont take long. Many retail stores are beginning to announce pre-Christmas sales and this is the time to find bargains.
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