Wake The Lakes “Lifehack for the Week”:  DIY Christmas Decorating Hacks

–Use evergreen pipe cleaners to hang garland or heavy ornaments on your tree.

–Make a DIY Christmas tree garland with tiny ornaments.  Prepare your garland with a pack of mini ornaments.  Using baker’s twine, carefully tie on each ornament at even intervals. Drape them over the branches of your mini Christmas tree and enjoy!

–Make flower arrangements more festive with candy canes.  Attach candy canes to a glass vase using hot glue. Tie the vase with a ribbon and fill the vase with festive flowers. Ta-da! Use your creation as a centerpiece or as a gift for any holiday party.

–Protect outdoor cords by placing the plugs in a lidded plastic container.  Grab an old plastic Tupperware. Then, cut holes on opposite sides of the container to make room for the plugs and wires. Pop the lid on top and call it a day. You’ll never lose power to your lights or decorations again.

–Hang small bells on the bottom of your tree to hear when kids and pets pull on branches.

–Transform a Christmas themed mug into a fun planter — just by adding greenery.

–Save on expensive fragrances by simmering a bag of your favorite smelling tea.  This is a great touch for holiday parties or when you just want to make your home smell amazing. The scent will last until all the water in the pot evaporates.

–Use yarn pom-poms on packages instead of bows.