As the holiday season approaches, a 39-year-old Scottish mom, Gillian Cowie, shares her innovative method for decorating a Christmas tree in just five minutes. Instead of spending hours each year, she wraps her fully decorated tree in plastic after the holidays and stores it for reuse. This time-saving technique has gained popularity on social media, with many praising its practicality. Additional tips include positioning the tree away from heat sources and reusing past decorations to save money.
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to kick off the Christmas decoration preparations—if you haven’t already! One of the key elements that define this festive time is the Christmas tree. However, managing the decorations can be challenging, especially for busy moms juggling work and family commitments. A clever 39-year-old mom from Scotland has discovered a brilliant way to decorate her Christmas tree in just 5 minutes.
Transform Your Tree in Minutes: It’s Possible!
Meet Gillian Cowie, a 39-year-old perfectionist when it comes to her Christmas tree decorations. She used to spend nearly two hours ensuring every detail was perfect, from the lights to the ornaments. However, about ten years ago, she decided to make her life easier. Her secret? She decorates the tree just once and then wraps it in plastic wrap to preserve it for the next year. Ingenious, right?
After the holiday festivities are over, Gillian carefully wraps her tree—decorations and all—and stores it in her garage. The following Christmas, she simply unwraps it and places it in her living room, potentially adding a few new decorations. ‘It’s so simple! I would never revert back to my old way of decorating’, she admits. Concerns about damaging the decorations? Gillian reassures everyone: ‘I have never broken a single ornament or garland. My son loves helping me with the wrapping and unwrapping process. At first, people think it’s a bit odd, but then they realize how practical it is.’
A Time-Saving Tip for Effortless Tree Decorating
For those looking for additional tips to make your tree stand out this year, consider placing it away from radiators. This will prevent it from drying out too quickly and losing needles. To save money, you can also keep your decorations from previous years stored in a garage or basement to avoid buying new ones each holiday season. Traditionally, the tree is set up on the last Sunday of November, which is the 24th this year, or you can wait until December 1st. If your decorations aren’t up yet, now’s the time to get started!