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Simple Holiday Traditions & Affordable Decor

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Make this Christmas season memorable without the stress! As a mom of three, I know how overwhelming the holidays can be—balancing budgets, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to make everything magical. This list is filled with creative, practical,...
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Decorations

The holidays don’t have to be overcomplicated or stressful to be meaningful. Some of our family’s favorite traditions—like decorating handmade ornaments or dancing under the disco ball light—are simple, inexpensive, and filled with heart. My hope is ...

 
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This is such a small addition, but it makes a huge impact. I hang a little mistletoe with a mini disco ball from our dining room chandelier, and when the afternoon sun hits it, the room becomes a sparkling wonderland. It’s unexpected, whimsical, and ...
Disco Ball - 8-Inch
 
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Something I can use over and over again each year that keeps my budget down and it's not too trendy that it will go out of style in a few years.
Real Touch Norfolk Pine Garland
 
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Traditional red and green have their place, but this wreath brings a bit of magic in a completely unique way. I took a $5 faux wreath from Michael’s and added orange monarch butterflies (also from Michael’s) that are wired for easy wrapping. The resu...
24 Pcs Monarch Butterfly Decorations
 
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Every year, my kids and I make ornaments as gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends. We use clear plastic ornaments from Michael’s, fill them with paint and glitter, and let the kids create their masterpieces. I always write the year on each one s...
30 Pack Clear Plastic Fillable Ornament Balls
 
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I like to acquire holiday decorations that are more “neutral” so that if there is a trend I can easily incorporate a great base layer like these stems. Keeping it simple helps me feel prepared and that I can reuse them time and time again.
Christmas Norfolk Pine Branches
 
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Two years ago, I finally tackled my Christmas storage, and it’s been a game-changer. I labeled bins with categories like “Soft Christmas Decor” (stockings, blankets, plushies), “Vintage Ornaments” (heirlooms from my grandparents), and “Mini Christmas...
Christmas Storage Bins
 
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This is one of my favorite investment pieces for the holidays. We use this (obviously) everyday and it makes for a great visual and it's functional. It's very well made and looks great on a mantel or on a tabletop
Lit Wooden Christmas Advent Calendars - Balsam Hill
 
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Again, I went with the neutral trees because I find the bright green and red can get overwhelming. These are great, last a long time and are classic.
Bottle Brush Trees
 
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We don't put any decorations upstairs really with the exception of this skinny white tree in our primary bedroom. It adds a nice glow and I use gold and copper ornaments on it.
Skinny White Christmas Tree
 
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One of my favorite ornaments and gifts I gave to my entire family after my grandfather passed away. It's so special and so high quality.
Engraved Handwriting Ornament

Holiday Wall Art

One of my favorite recent hacks is downloading affordable holiday prints from Etsy. Most cost under $5, and you can print them at home or through a local shop like Walgreens. I swap out the prints in frames I already own to instantly update our wall ...

 
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One of my favorite recent hacks is downloading affordable holiday prints from Etsy. Most cost under $5, and you can print them at home or through a local shop like Walgreens. I swap out the prints in frames I already own to instantly update our wall ...
Retro Christmas Wall Art
 
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Such a simple and easy thing to change out your wall art for the season. I love this vintage feel and it's fitting because I have 3 kids so 3 tickets is perfect!
north pole ticket print
 
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It's such a sweet print. I printed a 5x7 and it's on our table behind the couch. I like that it plays into the kids love for Santa but in a sophisticated way for Mom.
Santa Claus Reindeer Print
 
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I like the retro vibe. It's fun for our kids and sentimental for my husband and I. It's also not too busy and very playful.
Retro Christmas Print
 
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I had this one printed with blue and it adds a nice color without the traditional green and red which I get sick of easily.
Christmas Sled Print
 
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The first print I purchased and I got it for under $3.00!!!! It's so classic and I love that they send you lots of files so you can print it in any size you want.
Vintage Christmas Tree Print