Not sure how you're going to manage bringing out all those fine, glass ornaments and family heirlooms to decorate for the holidays? One word: DON'T. Don't do it. You will not reap any benefit whatsoever by doing so. So what to do? Solution: PLASTICS! Yes, at first glance I thought I was crazy myself to be typing that. But those folks in The Graduate were onto something big...plastics do equate success for the Parents of Twin Boys (PTBs, from now on).
I realized that K-Mart (YES! K-MART) has these wonderfully cheap yet wonderfully rich-looking plastic (plastic!) ornaments in rich jewel-tone colors w/a nice matte sheen finish. And they come in orbs of several sizes so you can let your inner design sense loose to play. They're not only great for hanging on the tree--but if you dare, they're also great for displaying in large clear glass vases. You can bounce them, throw them, sit on them--nothing happens to them! Voila! Yes, you can decorate and seem like an adult sans children--you just need the right stuff!
Opt for ribbons for your tree-topper (put that angel away! Immediately!)--a nice large bow will do the trick, whether you put it together yourself or buy one--and it'll last through all those years of infancy, toddlerhood, precociousness. Little bows strategically placed on the branches add a glimmer of luster (with metallics of gold or silver) or a rich glow of color (with deep, vibrant red or maroon shades) that'll take your tree from Charlie Brown Christmas to White House Christmas in almost an instant. Well, sort of. But give it a try--it's a surefire way to a stress-less holiday!
PS--if you do this, why not go through those "better" ornaments before you pack them away for a few years. Chances are, you're not intending on using them ALL again anyway...
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