eco friendly Christmas

[tc1]

Trees sold as Christmas trees in the Northwest are a farmed crop. It's like buying a bag of carrots or potatoes. I used to always buy one to support the local farmers.

Unfortunately the boyfriend prefers a plastic tree, because that's what he grew up with. So we did that for a couple years. Now we have a crazy pointer dog so we don't put up any tree...

[Zen]

True about the farmed crop. That's a living for someone.
However, if I planned on staying where I live now I'd buy a live (root-balled) tree and plant it.

I've wanted an aluminum tree for some time now. My uncle had one with a color-wheel light projected on to it. It would turn different colors like the horses in The Wizard of Oz.

[Shara]

I like that they have that Christmas tree service. It's a good option for people who can't get out but still want to go natural and help the environment. Reminds me of a diapering service 'we'll do the dirty work for you if you'll just go green!' lol I love Christmas and have two artificial trees. One is table top and the other is a skinny 5' one. I'd love a big plus 6' one but that's not in the budget this year.

[nancielle]

...I've wanted an aluminum tree for some time now. My uncle had one with a color-wheel light projected on to it. It would turn different colors like the horses in The Wizard of Oz.

Ah, memories. My grandmother had one of those when I was very young and I thought that color wheel was the coolest thing evah!

I'm a Christmas decorating-aholic. I have a silver tree that I put my snowmen ornament collection on. I also have a regular ol' green tree that everything else goes on. So far, dog and cat have respectfully stayed away from both (at least while I'm there...who knows what evil crosses their little minds once I leave for work. )

[tulip]

I'd like to put a wreath on my door. I'm not sure about a tree yet. I might get one, but I don't have any ornaments. Maybe Ill make a bunch of origami cranes. And a chain made out of paper. Oh! And popcorn-cranberry garlands! Okay, I think I want a tree now.

[Shara]

The cafeteria at my university has been flooded with Christmas. Personally, I think it's awesome There are probably 20-30 trees of all sizes. All artifical. They are all have really neat decorations. One is decorated with BIG BOLD feathers in blue, purple and red. I don't know who did it but it's soo festive and just what I need at this time of year.

[ny biker]

I've wanted an aluminum tree for some time now. My uncle had one with a color-wheel light projected on to it. It would turn different colors like the horses in The Wizard of Oz.

Awesome.