For as long as I can remember, my favorite holiday tradition has been decorating the Christmas tree. There something about a fragrant noble fir covered in twinkling lights and tacky ornaments that just warms my heart. In fact, I would’ve argued that anything but a natural tree was downright wrong until I got older and became aware that contributing to the destruction of living trees for temporary decoration was maybe just a wee bit more wrong. Plus they’re really expensive!
This year, I’m all about a Christmas that’s sustainable—for the world, but especially for my finances. The homemade presents are already covered (don’t worry, they’ll be fruitcake-free), so now I need to figure out how to create a Christmas tree without the tree. (I’m still a snob about fakes.) Lucky for me, the Internet has provided all the inspiration I’ll need. Now where can I find a crapload of Bisquick?
Biscuit Tree
Photo source: j4shirley on flickr (cc)
Decorative and delicious!
Pac-Man Tree
Not so affordable, but it’s for a good cause—the promotion of a classic.
Skateboard Tree
Photo source: Todd W Carpenter on flickr (cc)
The perfect way to use up all the boards I confiscate from those neighborhood punk kids.
Cotton Ball Tree
Photo source: jetalone on flickr (cc)
Hubcap Tree
Photo source: Iburiedpaul on flickr (cc)
This one requires a trip to the junkyard … and a lack of embarrassment about a pile of car parts on your lawn.
Lego Tree
Photo source: tpholland on flickr (cc)
