tree hugger

There's nothing that can beat the smell of a Christmas tree in your home during the holidays. My family used to put on our sweaters and snow boots and go cut our own tree - those were the days. Josh was a tree planter back in the day, so I justify getting a live tree because he's planted so many... it makes up for killing a tree... right? But I can't justify getting one of those cute little 3 foot trees because they're just babies!! They're like toddlers in the world of trees and weren't even allowed to grow to their full potential. Tree hugger, I know. But I can't kill the baby trees or even support it. But at the same time we don't want a gigantic tree filling our tiny living room... hmm.

We're not opposed to a fake tree... a GOOD fake tree... my parents now have a fake tree that actually looks and FEELS like a real tree. I'm fine with that. But the good fakes are VERY expensive. So... want to hear our solution?

This year, we'll be leaving the trees planted in the ground and the fakes in the stores and purchase a wreath made out of real pine branches so we get the smell of Christmas and then wait until the holiday season is OVER to get a killer deal on a real-looking fake tree!! Brilliant, no? :)