eco friendly Christmas

[Ana]

When I was in high school, I convinced my family to purchase a live tree instead of a cut one, despite the increased cost. The first one was great: it was cute and nicely shaped. We watered it inside and planted it outside after New Year's.

The next one did not go so well. After Christmas was over, it died. I forget whether it died before or after we planted it but thereafter, we have regressed to traditional cut trees.

[katluvr]

Cat's and Christmas Trees....

I have been VERY fortunate w/ my kitties and the tree. Last year was "kittens" (aka "the girls") first year w/ a tree. They were about 8 months old. I "cringed" to see what it would bring.

I have always hung "cat friendly" ornaments on the bottom. They can swat them around and if so swat them off and play with them. Of course my tree is artifical. They also usually just like to lay on the tree skirt under the tree. (I'll miss Thesis being there this year). I also hang one ornament that is a series of bells. I call it my "cat alarm". If I hear the "tinkling" of the bells I go running. But mostly false alarms.

Now if me brand new sectional sofa would only be so safe. Currenlty still covered top to bottom w/ throws and comforters until I can determine if the kitties think it is a scratching post or something!

K