Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Your Secret Holiday Weapon: Mini Lighted Outdoor Christmas Trees

By Giselle Taylor


Your family and friends have always raved about your proud, gift-receiving seven footer tree in the middle of your living room; how about doing something extra special this year and include the rest of the neighbors in on your penchant for beautifying things. All you need are a few mini lighted outdoor christmas trees to be the prettiest house on the block.

Several of these snow topped trees lining up your walkway are truly lovely to behold. As evening settles in and the miniature trees begin to sparkle, expect delighted expressions from children and adults alike crowding to see your front lawn.

You can get artificial or live miniature trees. It might be a bit challenging to get live trees of the same size and shape but you can go through several christmas tree shops that have a wider selection. Decorate them in small white worm lights and fasten bright garlands of tinsel or mistletoes around the branches of the tree. For the risk takers out there, spray paint the whole lot of them with glow in the dark paint or a sheen of metallic color to get people talking even more.

Synthetic trees will be more economical for those who plan to use them for the next few Christmases (believe me you will). Determine on the motif you want to go for this year and buy the lights that will suit the look the most. Christmas lights now come in every hue, shape and flashing patterns; you won't lack with the choices open for you. Space these lights evenly around the tree. Hang ornaments like bells and shiny balls around the tree.

Take extra precautions with your outdoor decorations so you will still be able to use them for the years to come. Avoid using breakable ornaments, weather conditions can work against you with this. Wrap the trunk of the tree with strong ropes and pole it through the ground firmly. You wouldn't want them flying all around the street do you? You can also cover these sometimes unsightly ropes with taped gift wrapped boxes (fake presents) under the tree.

Before you go to the Christmas tree shops to get your supplies, have you marked out the spot where you want to place them? Is it cleared and near enough a power outlet for the extension cords to be plugged in? Ensure that these extension cords are safely covered to avoid being stepped on; or at least have a sign to warn passersby so they do not trip or crush them inadvertently.

There are pre-lighted trees you can also consider getting. The best thing about these little creatures is that they are cordless, battery operated and often times, timer controlled. This means that you just need to set the time and they will go off by themselves without you having to leave the comfort of your cozy little home. View and order mini lighted outdoor christmas trees in specialty sites online.

When formerly you had a roomful of family members to share your love for the holidays, now you are sharing with a much wider circle of potential friends. For every individual fortunate enough to have crossed your lighted path-they were just gifted with a piece of your beautiful Christmas spirit. Enjoy your holidays, you deserve it.




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