25 Festive Hacks That Will Make Your Holidays Much More Enjoyable

The yearend brings so many important events that connect to our favorite time of the year. Even the most skeptical of individuals start getting into the festive spirit, the houses and streets are decked in lights and colors, and the weather makes you want to feel cozy and surrounded by friends and family. It is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones and catch up on the year’s events. Going to a holiday party is easy; hosting one will test anyone’s nerves. Setting up is only one part of the process. There are hundreds of things leading up to the big days, and we want to be sure we are ready to handle them. Here is a list of hacks, tips, and tricks to make the holidays easier to enjoy and make the most of.

Reuse Old Decoration

Unfortunately, this hack is ignored as most people want to splurge during the holidays. An individual would be surprised at how much they end up spending immersed in the festive spirit. Those who are on a budget this time of the year and cannot afford and/or do not wish to spend less money on decorations can use this trusty hack. Instead of buying new decorations, the old ones from the previous holidays can be reused.

And by that, we do not mean only the old Christmas baubles that have been sitting in the attic for five years now. Halloween decorations can be reused just like shown in the picture. An intimidating jack-o’-lantern can become the kid’s favorite Christmas mascot, Santa Claus, with the simple additions of a cotton beard and a Santa hat.

Keep the Paper

As much as most of us dislike gift wrapping, we cannot deny that the end results are quite satisfying. At the end of each gift-wrapping session, it is normal to have a ton of wrapping paper left over, especially for those who could not gauge exactly how much of it would be needed. While they are of no use when it comes to wrapping more gifts, these leftovers do not have to find a place in the trash either. The remaining wrapping paper can be used to make decorations.

Take a look at the cone-shaped decorations that were formed from leftover gift paper. One Google search will give multiple recommendations on what can be done with leftover gift paper to reduce waste.

No Empty Spaces

Keeping little trinkets inside large glass jars and displaying them on shelves is a beloved Christmas decoration. This will usually have us wondering how many ornaments will be needed to fill all the glass jars around the house. While it may seem like a painfully expensive number, the reality is we do not require all that much. Discard the idea that the whole jar needs to be filled with Christmas baubles. As an alternative, use toilet paper rolls to fill up the additional space at the bottom of the jar.

Keep a layer down on the bottom, place toilet paper rolls on top, and add the ornaments as needed. Place a big ornament in the middle to hide the body of the toilet paper roll.

Hanging a Wreath

No Christmas decoration is complete without a wreath. Granted, it is pretty overdone at this point, but we must admit, it is a Christmas must. While wreaths are diverse and can be used on many different occasions, they are commonly spotted during winter holidays. Despite the existence of this adornment on almost every door, a concerning number of people do not know how to hang a wreath on their door correctly.

If the door does not come with anything to mount a wreath, consider sticking a hook to the door. Some may be worried about ruining the paint of the door by using glue, so in that case, referring to the special Scotch Wall-Safe tape mentioned earlier would be a good idea.