Decorate with natural elements5 of 7Don't buy expensive holiday decorations for a party when there's plenty of free raw materials in your yard.For example, evergreen shrubs or trees -- such as boxwood or holly -- can be snipped to make garland and wreaths. If you don't have a yard, ask for donations from neighbors or friends.Correale likes to use Styrofoam cones to artistically display evergreen clippings and make a centerpiece tree."At a florist, this would cost you $40 or more," she says.She also takes real fruit -- apples, oranges, pears -- and spray paints them gold for centerpieces."There are many things in your home (that) can be transformed into something that is suitable for holiday decorations," Correale says. Related Articles:5 ways to give big4 key expenses not to cutSecrets to online bargain hunting3 recession-busting gadgetsRelated Links:10 hot toys for under $20Layaway makes a comebackFrugal tips for the holidaysTurn your blogging hobby into cash advertisement
Don't buy expensive holiday decorations for a party when there's plenty of free raw materials in your yard.
For example, evergreen shrubs or trees -- such as boxwood or holly -- can be snipped to make garland and wreaths. If you don't have a yard, ask for donations from neighbors or friends.
Correale likes to use Styrofoam cones to artistically display evergreen clippings and make a centerpiece tree.
"At a florist, this would cost you $40 or more," she says.
She also takes real fruit -- apples, oranges, pears -- and spray paints them gold for centerpieces.
"There are many things in your home (that) can be transformed into something that is suitable for holiday decorations," Correale says.