Holiday decorating is all about tradition whether it be carrying on the traditions you had when growing up or starting new traditions of your own. This year continue your family traditions and start a new one of your own with your holiday decorating or by finding a new way to share the reasons you celebrate the season.

To get into the spirit of the holidays, you might need to do some prep work. To ease the burden of bringing all of the decorations down from the attic, turn on some holiday music. If you don’t have any, there is plenty you can download from itunes onto your ipod or run down to your local coffee shop. They usually have CD’s right by the register. Next, put on some festive clothing. This is the perfect time to bring out the sweater your great aunt gave you that you committed to never being seen outside the house. Trust me, this is the perfect time to wear it. Along with your festive music and holiday attire, you need a holiday beverage. Egg nog, hot tea, apple cider or a gingerbread latte from the coffee shop are good choices for your final step to holiday prep work. It is also a good idea to bake some cookies because you just might need a snack mid-decorating! Read more