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  • Christmas Tree Thief Steals 20 Trees From Nursery

    Christmas tree thieves are few and far between.

    Of course, one would think Christmas trees would be last on the hottest items for crooks. I mean, you can’t exactly slip one under your winter coat.

    However, one Christmas tree thief stole not one, but 20 Christmas trees from a small locally-owned nursery in Brooklyn this week.

    How the bandit made off with 20 Christmas trees is not known, but it must have been some feat.

    Deborah Young, owner of Seasons Nursery explained why this Christmas tree heist was such a blow.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-3RDf2aU2U

    She said, “In this industry you really only have two times of year to make your money. May and June, and December. What you make in May and June carries you through to December. What you make in December carries you through to May and June.”

    The more I search videos, the more I realize that this happens way more than seems reasonable.

    However, Young has kept her head up during the loss that cost her so much. She ordered more trees and kept on going.

    Young also explained that she doesn’t want the attention to be on the bandits who made off with her Christmas trees.

    She wants the community to remember that Christmas is about giving.

    She said, “For whatever reason the negativity comes, we ain’t going to let it win.”

    This is a new one. Christmas thieves usually steal the gifts from under the tree.

    Time will tell if perhaps it was only some Christmas tree Robin Hood and there are suddenly beautiful trees in the homes of those who normally wouldn’t be able to spend the money on a tree.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9poFdSFp44

    Maybe that’s just wishful Christmas thinking.

    What do you think a Christmas tree thief would do with 20 Christmas trees?

  • Artificial Christmas Tree Storage Tips

    Artificial Christmas Tree Storage Tips

    You decided to invest in an artificial Christmas tree, but you just realized that in just a few short weeks Christmas will be over and you will be struggling to store that tree.

    Don’t worry, although Christmas trees aren’t the most compact things around, it’s possible to store them.

    Here are some tips to help.

    Fully Assembled
    Before you take your tree down, consider storing it fully assembled. This might seem strange, but by storing your tree like this you won’t have to take it down or put it up next year. You can purchase bags for your tree at many home improvement stores or you can even wrap it with plastic wrap. Just make sure you have the space to store the fully assembled tree.

    Disassembled
    If you want to take your tree apart before you store it, consider saving the original box that it came in. The box is likely the most compact storage solution available for your tree and will protect it during storage.

    Protection From Rodents
    Rodents may want to make your tree their home for the winter and can destroy it in the process. Make sure your tree is stored in a sealed box and consider adding rodent and insect traps and repellants inside and nearby it for added protection.

    Protection From Damage
    Heat and direct sunlight can wreak havoc on your stored artificial Christmas tree. Store your tree in an area where temperatures do not get very hot and keep it out of direct sunlight.

    The best thing about owning an artificial Christmas tree is being able to use it year after year.

    Although you may also have to deal with storing it, it will pay off in the end.

  • Christmas Trees: Real Vs. Artificial

    Most people who celebrate Christmas choose to put up a Christmas tree every year.

    Some people choose artificial trees and others prefer real ones.

    If you are trying to decide which type of tree you want to use this Christmas, consider the pros and cons of each one.

    Artificial Trees

    Pros:
    Artificial trees may not be exactly inexpensive, but since they can be reused, they may be the cheaper option. If cared for properly, artificial trees can last for many years.

    Artificial trees are much safer than real trees because they do not dry out the way real trees can. When real trees dry out, they can start fires.

    If you hate cleaning up pine needles, than an artificial tree is the right choice for you. Artificial trees are known to shed, but not nearly as badly as real ones.

    Cons:
    If you are going to use an artificial tree, you will need to store it when you are finished. Since Christmas trees are not very compact, this can be difficult. Consider your storage space when deciding between a real or artificial tree.

    One of the biggest cons of owning an artificial tree is the assembly. You have to put the tree up and take it down every year. Some trees are easy to assemble and others are hard.

    Real Trees

    Pros:
    Real trees are a lot more inexpensive to purchase than artificial trees, but they can also only be used for one season.

    Real trees can be thrown out after the holidays and you don’t have to worry about storing them all year.

    If you want the smell of pine to fill your home this Christmas, than a real tree is your best bet. Artificial trees do not have any scent.

    Cons:
    Real trees have been known to dry out quickly and start house fires.

    Unlike artificial trees, real trees can shed their needles often and make a mess in your home.

    Infestations can occur with the use of a real tree. Before you bring the tree into your home, check for bugs and other pests and make sure none of them have made their home in your Christmas tree.

    There is no right or wrong type of tree to choose for Christmas, so consider all of the pros and cons of each type and choose the one you think will be best for your home and family.

  • Christmas Trees: Fun Decorating Themes

    One of the things many people look forward to around the holidays is decorating a Christmas tree.

    Most people use the same colors and decorations every year, but some like to switch it up and alternate bulbs, garland and lights to create different looks.

    If you are tired of having a dull and boring Christmas tree that looks like everyone else’s, why not mix things up with a themed Christmas tree? Here are a few fun ideas to try.

    Sports Tree
    Do you have a favorite sport or sports team? Why not show your team spirit with a sports Christmas tree. You can make your own team bulbs by painting clear, plastic bulbs with team colors and decorating with team stickers or symbols. You can find garland and lights to match the team colors and either make your own tree topper or shop around for one that matches your theme.

    Under The Sea Tree
    Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean you can’t keep thinking about warm weather and the beach. If you want to bring a little bit of the beach into your home, decorate your Christmas tree with seashells for a unique and fun look. You can order seashells online or buy them from many gift shops and craft stores. Either drill a hole and add some string to the shells as they are or you can cover them with glitter or paint them to make the tree even more unique.

    Food Tree
    Have you ever thought about decorating your Christmas tree with your favorite food items? There are many food-themed ornaments available, or you can make your own out of clay or salt dough. You could even choose different food themes for your tree, such as a sweet treat tree, an Italian food tree or even a junk food tree.

    You don’t have to always go with a traditional tree every Christmas, and if you are feeling creative, why not have some fun and choose a unique theme for your tree this season?

  • Christmas Tree Demand Hits Early This Season

    It’s one week until Christmas. For those who plan to buy a live tree but have waited to throw on that hat and scarf to venture to the tree lots, your options may be limited.

    According to CNBC, Christmas tree sales rose 16 percent this year the weekend after Thanksgiving.

    “Demand has been very strong,” said Oscar Slotarbeck, head of company surveys for ISI, a group which tracks Christmas tree sales.

    The main reason for this boom is because there is one fewer week between Thanksgiving and Christmas, which makes both Christmas tree )and gift shopping) more frantic. However, in general, more consumers seem to be wanting trees this year and the sellers hadn’t anticipated the higher demand.

    “My sense is, a lot of the various sellers expected the season to be roughly the same as last year,” Slotarbeck said. “Some of the retailers said things sold so well the first weekend, they were running low on some particular large, popular trees.”

    In other words, a consumer will have a more difficult time if they are looking for an 8-foot tall Fraser or Douglas fir, voted the two most popular Christmas trees by a recent poll.

    However, if consumers are looking for a small “condo” tree (approximately 4 feet tall), which have become trendy in the past ten years, they will have an easier time of it.

    The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) reports that about 23 percent of those buying a tree, no matter the size, “will purchase their trees from a ‘Christmas tree farm’ while about 62 percent will buy trees from a retail lot.” In addition, about 300,000 will purchase a live tree over the Internet or through a mail order catalog.

    On a positive note, if a consumer does choose to buy a tree online, the prices drop late in the season. At Sears, an 8-foot Fraser fir is going for $152.99. At Target, a 5-foot Fraser is $99.94, a 25 percent discount.

    Artificial trees, plastic or aluminum, are also an option for those who cannot find the perfect tree or who want to save money in the long run. In fact, just as many households plan to use a new or used artificial tree as those who are buying a live tree.

    Whatever a consumers preference, there is less than a week to purchase and decorate this holiday tradition. Procrastinators, you have been warned.

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