Decorating and how-to How to decorate a Christmas tree: order, 3-5-7 rule and mistakes
The order that works (lights, garland, baubles, topper), how many decorations each tree height takes, where each size of bauble goes and…
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Traditions and questions Is wrapping paper recyclable? How to tell and what to buy instead
Two quick tests show whether Christmas wrapping paper can go in the recycling, and your council decides the rest. Here is what…
Decorating and how-to How to decorate a mantelpiece and fireplace for Christmas
The order to work in, the garland length for your shelf, how to space the stockings, what to put in an unused…
Decorating and how-to Christmas wreath ideas for your front door, from classic to modern
Classic, foraged, modern and lit wreath designs with what each is made of and how long it lasts, plus the size and…
Decorating and how-to How to decorate stairs for Christmas: garland on a banister
How much garland a staircase really needs, how to fix it without marking the banister, where to hide the battery pack, and…
Decorating and how-to How to fold Christmas napkins: 5 easy folds, step by step
The Christmas tree fold takes about two minutes once you know where the layers go. Here it is step by step, with…
Traditions and questions How many lights do you need for a Christmas tree? A chart by height
The usual rule is 100 lights per foot of tree, but a bulb count only means something once you know the spacing.…
Decorating and how-to How to wrap a present neatly: 6 steps and awkward shapes
Most untidy presents have too much paper, not too little. Here are the paper sizes for common boxes, six steps for a…
DIY and crafts How to make a Christmas wreath at home, step by step
The kit, the foliage that lasts, the wiring method step by step and the date to start, so a homemade fresh wreath…
DIY and crafts How to make reindeer food (a glitter-free recipe for the garden)
A three-ingredient, glitter-free reindeer food, with quantities for one child or a whole class, what to leave out for birds and pets…
