ArticlesWatch » family http://articleswatch.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:19:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Having that Perfect Lighted Christmas Tree http://articleswatch.com/having-that-perfect-lighted-christmas-tree/ http://articleswatch.com/having-that-perfect-lighted-christmas-tree/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000 GuestPoster http://articlebatch.com/?p=5 A lighted Christmas tree will bring any room to life.  There are many ways to decorate your tree with lights, depending on your taste.  For people who like a nice and subtle tree, soft and clear lights may be used.  For those who want a bright and colorful tree, they can use bright, sparkling lights that come in any color.
For lighted Christmas trees that are artificial, here are some tips for different types of lighting choices.  For subdued and subtle lighting for a 6-foot tree, use a dozen boxes of 50-light strands.  If you are using an 8-foot tree, it is best to use about 20 boxes.  When applying the strands, start at the bottom and close to the truck.  You can wrap the cords around the branchlets to secure it.  If you want more moderate lighting, use 20 boxes for 6-foot trees and for 8-foot trees, use 30 boxes.  To achieve a brighter more showcase type of lighting, use 40 boxes for 6-foot trees and 80 boxes for 8-foot trees.  Wrap the lights around the branches in a maypole manner.
For lighted Christmas trees that are fresh, divide the tree into three sections starting from the top.  Compute your tree’s height and use 100-strands for every foot.  Instead of starting at the bottom as with artificial trees, this time, start at the top of the tree next to the trunk.  Make sure that the cords do not cross over each other as this can be a fire hazard.  Rearrange the lights as necessary.
A lighted Christmas tree will surely brighten up any room in your home this season.

]]> http://articleswatch.com/having-that-perfect-lighted-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 Pink Christmas Tree – A Princess’ Christmas Dream http://articleswatch.com/pink-christmas-tree-%e2%80%93-a-princess%e2%80%99-christmas-dream/ http://articleswatch.com/pink-christmas-tree-%e2%80%93-a-princess%e2%80%99-christmas-dream/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:09:09 +0000 GuestPoster http://articlemass.com/?p=5 Christmas trees always come in the same traditional color – green.  While this is very nice, this year, why not shake things up a little bit and decorate your home with a pink Christmas tree? Pink Christmas trees are the perfect choice especially if you have a little princess in your house.  Girls, big and small, will love the idea of having a Christmas tree in her favorite color.  They will be sure to want one in their bedroom or in your family room.
Pink Christmas trees can be found easily nowadays at any local store.  They come in different shapes and sizes.  Price ranges are the same as the traditional green Christmas tree.  There are also some pink Christmas trees available that come with matching ornaments, which is perfect if you want everything to match.  These usually come in a kit and can be quite cheaper.  The tree however may be smaller than usual.  If you want to purchase a larger tree, you can also purchase the ornaments and decorations separately.
Before purchasing a tree, take into consideration the size of the room you will be putting up your pink Christmas tree in.  If you wish to put a tree in your little girl’s bedroom, a big tree may overpower it.  A good choice is to use a tabletop tree.  If the tree is to be put up in a family room or a playroom, a large pink Christmas tree is a good choice and will definitely look great.  Always determine where you are to place the tree first so you can also determine its size.
A pink Christmas tree sure may not be traditional, but it will bring your little princess’ dreams to life!

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